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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16

THE last warning shout had been
 given and already the gang plank was being pulled away, when dashed down it, a bag in either hand and the tails of my mack intosh flying in the air. l landed on the deck with a jump, and down at my heels almost banged my large Gladstone, hurled by the mighty arms of the Liverpool cab driver who had taken me to catch the tender for the American boat The heavy bag did not stop where it landed, but ricochetted along the smooth deck un- hl it bumped upon respectable Sara toga upon which was sitting girl with her back turned to the direction of &he missile that disturbed her so un- tremendously. She jumped up with a scream. It was useless for me to at tempt dissimulation, for the eyes of the entire .deckfull of passengers were upon me. The offended young wom- an, a tall, straight, handsome girl noticed even then, glared full upon me.
 I stammered something foolish, but the brown eyes were unrelenting. In despair, threw up my hands. I'm Rwfully sorry, but I'm not guilty; there is the criminal on the dock" And pointed to the jehu, who stood on the landing grinning at the mischief he had worked.
 A sweeping glance of indignation. and I had leisure to study the back of the fair enemy my too athletic driver had made for me. It was worth studying, zoo. There is a vast deal of char acter in back; it is the foundation
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16

on which the body is built. As res cued my errant bag I noticed the mass of dark hair that surmounted the back. Dark hair and brown eyes are always dangerous combination
 After a brief sail down the Mersey, we reached the liner waiting to take us to Philadelphia. Those solid old boats. making no pretence of speed or fashion. were always my favorite Att 1antic ferry. The rest and comfort of their ten days trip make sea spell enjoyable.
 lodged the young lady of the Sara foga as we made the transfer to the Waterland, and for the first few hours of the trip was too busy fixing up my stateroom to go on deck and take a glance at my fellow-passengers. When the dinner-bell rang I was ready with an acute appetite
 found my plate, as an old traveller, beside that of the captain. As luck would have it, on the other side of our official host was seated my girl of the Saratoga Fortunately, the table was full. as was indeed the entire saloon, for we had not yet reached the open sea, and our maiden travellers had their 6rst waves to experience
 Good Capt Ebers was busy recogniz- sng friend here and there and in be- coming pleasantly acquainted with khose at his table, left my yis-a-vis and myself to the silent occupation of eat sng. Now and then I dared d look at those brown eyes, but they never met anime except with a frigid glare. For the most part they roved over the chattering saloon, and in them lurlxed a smile at the reckless exhilaration of the hzst-time-out passengers
 Next morning the girl of the Sara foga and myself entered the saloon at the sa1iie moment
 -Ahi here come the veterans" called out Che hearty old captain. Except for ourselves the saloon was deserted of passengers- Wonderful how little sea will keep our folk to their cabins, g ns we seated ourselves at the table with an amused glance at the deserted board.
 Cept. Ebers is tactful man He was quick to see the constraint between my fellow veteran" and myself, and he Iaughingly said:
 Two aueh hardy travellers should have a formal Introduction, though It is usuaIIy superhuous formality on <tipbonrd. Niss Gray. permit me. Mir 44mes Ffsher, our most steady patron; :. ~e ore thinking of giving him a pen- 1to1 when De gets too old to travel any <r1rt. Cufions that you never met. @.S <4r have hath nronand with me nanf tlmes.' Enc captain rattled on t&ttflnise6 .d put uf et our easc once
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
Imperative Reasons Compel Us to Sell Our Splendid
 Stock Of $3O,OOO of New, Fresh and Up-tO-Date Dry and Fancy Goods al Once.
Hence all . a Sixty Extra Sales People attend Your Wants Store Packed
 to Its Utmost Capacity. Only partial Q 0 due 10


 Ladies; Ieerr jersey vests. shell trimmed and taped, 4 for 25c, frcn 10c.
 Ladies' extra size jersey shaped vests, taped, 1ic, from 19c.
 Ladies white jersey shaped vests, high and low neck, also drawers, 19c, from 25c.
 200 dozen ladies' fancy seamless hose, also black and tan, also black with white feet, 9c pair, from 15c.
 100 dozen children's black ribbed seamless hose, Sc pair, from 121ac, 3 pairs for 25c.
 200 dozen mems fancy, also black and tan, seamless half hose, Sc pair, from 15c.
 100 dozen mems fancy, also black and tan half hose, 412c pair, from Sc. 100 dozen good linen dinner nap kins, 4Sc dozen, from 75c.
 50 dozen mems negligee madras and percale shirts, attached and detached collars and separate cuffs, 33c, from 50c.
 800 pieces and inch pure all silk ribons, 7c a yard, from 25c.
 1000 yards fine torchon lace, 21ac yard, from Sc.
 50 dozen ladies' imported fine lisle and drop stitch hose, 25c, from soc.
 Ten pieces fancy percaline and like silk lining, 5c, from 25c.
 50 handsome seersucker entire suits for ladies, tastefully trimmed, $3.9S, from $5.
 1000 yards best apron gingham, 5c yard, from Sc.
 2OOO yards fine colored dimities and plisse, GIG, from 121ac and 19c.
 And thousands of other bargains, as those who crowd our store from morn ] ing to night can testify. Come early in the day if you want to get the best service Wednesday and Saturday night means to be in the push, but they are all good natured, as they get what they cannot get anywhere else.
 Remember, whatever others offer. our motto until we go out of business | is, Reliable Dry Goods at Less Prices | than Any Other House in Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
TUBE EMPLOYEES WIN.
NOnunion Men Get 10 Per Cent Tn
 crease In Wages.

Nonunion Men Get 10 Per Cent In-
 crease In Wages.
 M'KEESPORT, Pa, July 16.-The steel men won their first victory in their struggle with the United States Steel corporation.
 Five thousand men of the pipe depart ment of the National Tube Works com pany sent committee to the manager. George Crawford, demanding an increase of 10 per cent in their wages. The men had resolved to strike if the demand was not granted by next Saturday.
 They did not have to wait long. Man ager Crawford yielded immediately and announced yesterday afternoon that the new scale would go into effect at once.
 These men are nonunion men and have never organized because the employers would not permit them to do so.
 The tin plate works have been union ized two years.
 All the rolling mills i'll the city are idle, and over 7,500 men are out
 The increase demanded by the tube men was denied to them last May.
 The union men are trying to induce the tube men to organize under the American Federation of Labor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
CALLS HER A WITCH.
Farmer Accuses Old Woman of
 Practicing Black Arte
Failing to Obtain Services of Law yer He Takes Law in His Own Hands and Shoots Animals
 Owned by Mrs. CoIlins.s

A hardworlxing and active young farmer who lives . few miles out Of the village of Limestone, in Aroos- took county, Me, is a firm believer in witches-a statement that reads strangely in these modern days.
 A short time ago, says the Chicago Tribune, the man came into the vil- 1age of Fort Fairfield and consulted s lawyer in regard to a certain old woman in Limestone. The farmer declared that she had bewitched his cows. He said that the old woman was also doing other things to bother him. He told how few days before he was driving a yoke of oxen, which drew a two-wheeled cart. He said that when they were passing along a piece of road that skirted lake the witch, making herself invisible, pulled the linchpin out of one of the axles, and away went the wheel. It rolled down through a pasture, so the farmer declared, the witch steering it and keeping it upright, until splash! into the lake it went.
 The lawyer explained that in all probability that witchraft wasn't rec ognized in law these days.
 The farmer went home declaring that he would take the law in his own hands. Out of his determina- ton has come a rather singular case in court. It seems that this Aunt Collins, whom the farmer accused of witchcraft, owns some troublesome live stock.
 One day "Goody'' Collins sow, and family of little pigs slid under the division fence and began roofing in potato field owned by the farmer. The farmer was ready. He had mold ed some bullets, into the center of each of which he had put 7ttle
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
The Girl of the Saratoga
By J. P. COughlan.

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 Copyright. 1901. by Authors syndieats)
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
FOR CAMERA LOVERS.

rHere are a few good hints upon group ing subjects for q picture, taken from the British Amateur Photographer;1
 Each group should have some char acteristic or feature to distinguish it from all other groups.
 Each figure should show some indi- viduality It ought not to be possi- ble to mistake one member for an- other.
 Each member should bear some re- lationship to others in the group, and so be members of and not merely in it.
 Each group should have some one focus of interest or importance, and all others be subordinated to it.
 Every group should have focus of light and shade,
 No group should be divided into sub groups of equal importance or similar arrangement.
 Avoid as fur as possible anything geometrical or symmetrical in ar rangement, and aim at harmony and unity in diversity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16

Three cases ladies' fine maco yarn vests, silk trimmed, lie, from 25c.
 90 dozen ladies' fine lawn aprons, 23c, from 39c; 25c from 50c.
 p dozen ladies' fine merceTiZed ruff fled petticoats, best makes, 98c, from S1.50.
 30 dozen ladies' fine sateen shirt waists, 50c, from $1.
 p pieces lace allovers, 25c. from soc
 100 pieces va1enciennes butter lace, 25c pieces, from soc.
 POO pieces of fine lace insertion, 10c and 15c, from 25c.
 50 pieces of white figured cambric, plaids and checks and stripes, 6Ac, from 10c.
 50 dozen mems fine elastic braces, 19c and 23c, from soc.
 275 yards silkoline remnants, Sc yard, from 15c.
 Ten gross ladies' fine garter elas- tics, 15c, from 25c.
 A case heavy huck towels, 4c each, from Sc.
 A case. fine yard wide percales, all new patterns, Sc yard, from 121ac.
 50 dozen handsome new pillow shams and bureau scarfs, 25c, from 0Oc-
 50 pieces fine lace allovers, 25c, from soc; 29c, from 5Sc; 35c, from roc; 45c, from $1.
 Acase fine white cambric muslin, Sc. from 15c.
 A case yard wide cheviots, splendid for mems shirts, boys waists, etc, Sc, from 15c.
 A case fine wide printed lanws, love ly patterns. Sc, from 15c.
 200 dozen mems fine imported fan cy cotton hose, usual price soc to 15c. at 23c a pair or $1.25 by the box of one-half dozen.
 75 dozen of ladies' petticoats. linen, duck, merceriZed sateen, moreen, etc, perfect fitting, prices less than cost of manufacture
 50 handsome silk umbrellas. with sterling silver handles, inlaid with pearl, steel rod, paragon frames, cover and tassel complete. $1.50. from $3.
 A case fine yard wide brown cotton. short pieces, 6c, from Sc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
1o,OOO yards of fine Hamburg em- broidery at about half the price of the

l5,OO0 yards of fine Hamburg em- broidery at about half the price of the cloth
 At yard, from 5c.
 At 4c yard, from 10c.
 At Sc yard, from 15c and 20c.
 At 1212c yard, from 25c.
 At 15c yard, from BOG
 At 19c yard, from 35c.
 At 25c yard, from 50c.
 At 35c yard from 75c.
 p dozen handsome pillow covers, 10c from 39c.
 90 dozen genuine F. P. ventilating corsets, 50c. from $1.
 p dozen ladies' fine night robes, soc, from S9c.
 p dozen ladies' fine night robes, ,69c, from $100
 50 dozen ladies' corset covers, 1215c, from 25c.
 50 dozen ladies' drawers, 25c, from soc.
 B dozen ladies' silk and lace collars, 25c, from S1.50.
 p dozen ladies' silk and satin sleeves to wear with short sleeve dresses, .25c, from $1.25.
 A bale heavy, wide linen crash, GIG, from 1Oc.
 A bale heavy Union crash, 4c, from Sc.
 9 pieces of Bates's heavy turkey red table damask, 25c, from 50c 20 pieces handsome patterns turkey red table damask, 21c, from 29c
 100 dozen mems colored bordered handkerchiefs, z for 25c, from 10c 50 dozen ladies' satin band bows, 10c, from 25c.
 163 dozen ladies' japonette and lawn initial handkerchiefs, for 25c, from 10c. 100 dozen ladies' fine cotton drop stitch hose, black and tan assorted, 19c, from 25c, 100 dozen ladies' fine drop stitch lisle hose, all colors and black, 25c, | from 50c 1 100 dozen Turkish wash face cloths, for 5c, from 5c each. 180 dozen handsome fringed nap | kins, 4c each, from 7c. | 1000 yards fine India linen, 7c yard, | from 15c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
,hE +EART oF The WOODS.

\ haar it beat in morning still
 When April skies have lost their gloom And through the woods there runs a thrill That wakes Arbutus into bloom hear it throb in sprouting May
 A muf1ed murmur on the breeze. Like mellow thunder leagues awaye
 A booming voice of distant seas. Tn daisied June catch its roll.
 PuIsing through the leafy shade; And fain I am to reach its goal,
 And see the drummer unafraid. Or when the autumn leaves are shed,
 And frosts attend the fading year, Like secret mine sprung by my tread
 A covey bursts from hiding near feel its pulse mid winter snows.
 And feel my own with added force When red ruff drops his cautious pose, And forward takes his humming course. The startled birches shake their curls,
 A withered leaf leaps in the breeze Some hidden mortar speaks, and huris
 Its feathered missile through the trees Compact oS 1ife of fervent wing,
 A dynamo of feathersd power, Thy drum is music in the spring,
 Thy flight is music every hour. John Burroughs, in Atlantic.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
Masnuerading in the Past.

In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries Venice set the fashion in all matters of amusement and was a sort of combina tion of our Monte Carlo and Paris. Throughout the eighteenth cen tury the Venetians were seized with perfect mania for masquerading and gambling. Paris and London followed suit, and the two most popular amuse- ments, both public and private, were masquerades and gambling saloons. People not only wore their masks or visors at balls, but in the Mall and the parks and the theaters. At length matters got to such pass that when a police raid was made on certain loose dancing place in Soho and an orr der was given for every one to unma six, what was the amaZement of the police to find that at least third of the com pany consisted of ladies and gentle men of the highest aristocracy, some of whom had even brought their daughters to an entertainment which, to use the words of contemporary, was ga disgrace for female even of the lowest class to attend. ."-Saturday Review.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
4 Flurrx In stocks.

NEW YORK, July 16.-There was a wild and demoralized opening in the stock market yesterday. News of the steel strike was received with nervous apprehension by the financial district. where the hope had been general that the trouble would be averted. 1t had a very depressing effect abroad, and Lon don prices yesterday morning reflected declines ill American stocks extending from three-fourths to per cent. The decline there, as here, was led by the steel issues. Tn this market a flood of iquidating orders was received from all parts of the country long before the opening, and the opening transactions recorded by the ticket represented big blocks of stock The furry was over within half hour of the opening Aft CT that prices rallied little, and the market remained fairly steady to the close
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
She Finishes Insects.

A young woman in Clyde has the peculiar quality of being poison to insects. The instant that a fly, mos quito, bee or other insect bites or stings her, it drops dead. The bite leaves only small red spot without the usual swelling or inflammation. Doctors say that her condition is due to peculiar state of the blood, caused by having been poisoned at some time by insect bites.-London Nf y
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-16
Mine Firemen to Strike.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July 16.-Pres- ident Mullahay of the Stationary Fire mems association of Pennsylvania has given up all hope of an amicable settle ment of the strike of the firemen. There were no responses yesterday from the employers, and nothing now remains to be done but to put into execution the ulti- matum of the executive committee of the sociation-namely, that all stationary firemen affiliated with the state associa- tion refuse to go to work until their de- mands for an eight hour day are granted. 1t is said that 600 firemen in the Wyo- ming region refused to go to work this morning. Most of these men are employ ed at the mines, and until new men can be, secured to take their places many of the collieries will have to suspend opera tions. This will throw a great many miners out of emnloYment.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-05
THE REMOVAL OF THE IRISH FLAGS
CONSIDER ACTION ON THE ST. PAUL'S
CHURCHYARD EPISODE.

The tearing down of the Irish flags from monu-
ments in ST. PauTs ChurchyGrd has aroused the
Irish Of this city TO such extent that they are
going to replace the flags, and will appeal for an
injunction restrain the Trinity corporation from
disturbing them. II was the general opinion among
members of the Irish Society of New York yester-
day that the flags taken down by order of
officials Of the Trinity corporation. No direct
ton against the corporation will be pushed in
sequence, however as the evidence yet is only
circumstantial Inasmuch the Rev. DR. Morgan
Dix, rector OF Trinity parish. has said that he
would protect the flags if they are again placed
the monuments il is said that conflict between
the corporation and the Irish Society is probable
The society will meet tonight, however, at No.
~ West Forty-seCond-st.. and take formal action
on the tearing down OF the flags. Yesterday Police
Commissioner Murphy was asked 10 call upon the
Police Department 10 protect the flags
NJ J. OBrien chairman of the committee on
decorations of the society, said yesterday:
Trinity as matter of fact. is a quasi caretaker
Of these monuments. and not an owner. l think
would issue injunction to prevent the
tearing down Of the flags. for represent large
proportion Of the public. and the public placed the
value of the flags destroyed will depend upon the
action Of Commissioner Murphy and the advice Of
our lawyers We hold that Trinity had no right TO
tear the flags down.
H. II. Cammann. controller OF the Trinity Corpo-
ration, refused to make any statement other than
no flag other than American could be placed IN
the churchyard, and that the Irish society had
never received permission TO put Irish flags in the
cnurchyard.
The Stars and Stripes iuttered alone all day on
the monuments yesterday. much 10 the rage OF
many passersby in Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-05
THE BOYS CAREER AT HOME,
LBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BUNE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Jefferson City. No, June 4--The acquaintance
OF Richard Murphy, IN jefferson City
surprised over the recent escapade Of the young
man in New-York Murphy is the eldest son OF
John Murphy, OF this city, who is a printer OF
moderate means and is foreman OF a local after
noon paper. Richard is a precocious child. and
has attracted considerable attention in Jefferson
city in many way He is q bright and sharp
little fellow but Of the rivalry existing
between him and his playulates. who envied the
young in his ability, he has not been especially
popular. Young Richard got his first OF
several trips TO ST. Louis on business for the
paper. The Spectator which he edited and pub
lished in Jefferson City being associated with Hall
ShackelTorc, another boy or about the same age
and the son OF CONGRESSMAN Shackelford. of Mis-
souri,. Through MS paper young MURPHY made the
acquaintance of many prominent men in public
the sessions OF the State legislature. He has been
Petted and praised Tor mis- cuteness until he has
ago for Chicago. having run away from home.
His father endeaVOred TO get him TO return, but
took no action with the authorities 10 have him
apprehended, and feels keenly the modification
which his child IS causing him Of
his runaway trip 10 New-York and his fondness TO
get into print. The story about young Murphy
fabrication made Of the whole cloth. The
boy has not 4 Of money in his name, but
his unlimited nerve has stood him in good stead
and he has profited by it..
His paper which was a small. four-page weekly
lis in few months. and his newspaper
Office mas been closed by his creditors. The paper
discontinued about two months ago, but since
that time Murphy has been TO Chicago and in
ferviewed Mrs Potter Palmer and other notable
represents still alive and hourishing. The ability
of the young exaggerate and his unlimited
2udaclty VIII easily carry MIN around the world
unless his propensities lead him into some serious
difficulty
New-York tribune., 1901-06-05

Dressed beef was quiet Tsfec per n. Cables slow.
Shipments to-day the Cyuric. Liverpool $50 cattle
and 8 100 uLlrtsr. beet Tomorrow the ST. Louis
will take out quarters OF beef for Scnvarzschid
Sulzberger Gerranic 1sl1 (partly es
mated for other shippers
CALVES-Receipts were 10 head. nearly al OF which
eheld for Wednesdays market. Feeling steady
ends sold per 100 n. City dressed veals
IG91.c pr n; dressed higher at 6ss11c
SHEEP AND L.AMBS-Receipts were Ok cars. or
1,33S head, including for butchers and III cars
for the market with the stale stock li1 cars
on sale all Jersey City. Sheep were slow anu weak
prime fresh lots Of lambs steady medium end stale STOCK
lower; yearngs also dull and easier A 1e" cdrs
were Likely be held Common to prime Shsep s
sold az So 50GS+ 3Ta 100 ro yearltngs az - oqs S
far TO prime lambs sJ Is at 80 @ Dressed mutton
with few OF the best selling at lOc dressed
lambs 10911i2c: extra 1ar.
Sales-Herns Commission Company: 2I5 Kentucky
lambs I'll 70 100 4 22 do % 10 az
50 30 9 do. 81 70, s. IS: 2J6 IS n at s. 10 IA
uson Kentucky yearss SO 70. at s. So i5 clipped do
J. II. Wilkerson: 24s Kentucky lambs 65 10 s6 50;
D harrington date yesterday: $50 Western yearlnss.
Sc n, s. 40.
HOGS-Receipts were 13 cars. or OO2 head. all for
eiaughterers None for sale alive. NoninslIy weak
country dressed hogs almost nominal but steady
SaIes-S Sanders Oats yesrerdayl: 14s Pennsylvania
hogs .lS3 u s6 10 100 do
10. at s6 q: Is do 30 n. s6 20.
70. at S6 D
Andrew Mullen date Yesterday: State hogs 1855 70.
al Sc 20 roughs. 365 n IS %; stag ~ So
J. H Hume & Bro. Gate yesterday: 81 hogs
~ at Sc 80 II do. 222 10, roushs go 10
s. 80: do 3S5 70. at s. 25