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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of assessment and determination of ben 3efits and damages accruing to all par ties interested by the establishing of building lines on Church street, both sides, between West Main street and Grand street, at ten 1O) feet back from and parallel to the street lines of said street, as the same was ac- cepted by said Board, February 4, 1901, approved February 12, 1901,, made report Nto the Board of Alder men of said city setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested i'll the proposed public improvement i'll all re- spects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear be- fore them and be heard in reference thereto. And they fully heard at the time and place specified i'll said notice all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that the damages and ben efits are equal to all persons and cor porations interested in the proposed public Improvement.
 Report accepted assessment of bene- fits and damages confirmed and adopt ed by the Board of Aldermen May 6, 1901.
 Approved May 15, 1901.
 Attest, MICHAEL J. RYAN,
 City Clerk -
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22

and cared but little for the other re- sources of the land in which they were laboring. For that reason what they contain in natural resources is as yet secret, but it will not long remain so. The government explorer and prospector is gradually pushing his way into these unknown lands, and the railroad is following the ex- plorer.
 The Canadian government is offer- ing. liberal inducements for the con- struction of new roads that will help to open up these unexplored lands. Millions of acres of land are being given away to companies willing to risk venture in railroad construc- ton into the unexplored lands, and the indications are that during the next five years at least 5000 miles of new railroad will be completed throughout the dominion, most of which will run through the unex- p1ored wilderness.
 The mineral wealth of this un- known region is undoubtedly iIn- mense, and perhaps almost inex- haustible; while the dense forests of hardwood, now of so little value, will, when brought to the markets of the world, become a source of large profit. MAX OWEN.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22

EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH.
 (Recently Washed Beet of Twelve Old
 Men in nkVjenna.J
 wart ifeguardsmen, h scarlet and gold, and stood behind, the old men and their relatives. In the meantime the diplomats and distinguished guests had been filling the boxes re- served for them. A
 The approach of the emperor's pro- cession was the signal for silence, and everyone stood to receive his apostolic majesty. Heading the pro- cession were two archbishops and the papal nuncio, followed by the court chamberlains, 12 archdukes and last of all the, emperor, wearing the uniform of an Austrian field marshal. The Farchdukes formed in line facing the old men, and the emperor stood sS the end of the table. Two officers with drawn swords then marched into the hall, followed by 12 semi narians, bearing trays containing meats and delicacies, and stood be- fore the table. The. emperor then deftly and speedily took the dishes from the trays and placed them be- fore each old man, returning after ward to his former position. As he walked down the table he was fol- lowed by the grand court chamber lain, Prince Lichtenstein, bearing his white wand.
 At the conclusion of this part of the ceremony the officials removed the table and spread long roll of white linen over. the knees of the old men. Then the emperor, assisted by two ecclesiastics in purple vest ments, began the foot-washing part of the service. The first prelatet car ried a golden ewer of water, and. kneeling, poured a little on the right foot of the first of the 12. The enN peror, also kneeling, rubbed the wa ter over the foot and dried it on a napkin.
 The emperor and his companions proceeded along the dais on their knees, rising only at the conclusion of the service. Then, for the last time, he walked down the line and hung an the neck of each man a silken purse containin. 30 silver crowns. The imperial party then left the hall. The ceremony was con ducted in silence broken only by the solemn chanting of the Gospel by the archbishop during the foot-wash- ing.
 It would appear that the trade of tailor is conducive to long life in Aus tria, since no less than six of the 12 men had been engaged in that work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
Absent-Minded EnsIishmcn.

Some stories about absent-minded men are rather difficult to swallow, but correspondent, of whose in- tegrity we are convinced, youches for the following:
 have Che says) friend, still at large, who went home the other day to dress for party, but unhappily wound up his watch before taking off his clothes. This set up sequence of automatic actions which ended in his going to bed instead of going to his party! Can anyone beat that?
 Another example is sent to us:
 A friend of mine Ca correspondent says) was recently married. Before his marriage he had always lived with his mother. One evening, a fortnight after returning from his honeymoon, he went straight home from business to his mothers house. What hap pened afterward is his own secret.- London News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22

in extent, or somewhat smaller than Belgium, and lying entirely within the arctic circle.
 Yukon rivers and extends to the boundary of Alaska. Until last. year 32, 900 square miles in this area was unexplored, but part has since been travelled.
 A third area of 27,ooo square miles nearly twice as large as Scotland lies between the Lewes, Pelly and Stikine rivers. Between the Pelly and Mackenzie rivers is another large tract of 100000 square miles, or about double the size of England. It in- cludes nearly 600 miles of the main Rocky mountain range.
 An unexplored area of 5o,0oo square miles is found between Great Bear lake and the arctic coast, being near 1y all to the north of the arctic circle. Nearly as large as Portugal is another traet between Great Bear lake, the Mackenzie river and the western part of Great Slave lake, in all 35,ooo square miles. Lying be- tween Stikine and Laird rivers to the north and the Skeena and Peace riv- CTS to the south is an area of s1,- 900 square miles, which, except for a recent visit by field party, is quite unexplored.
 Of the 35,ooo square miles south east of Athabasca lake, little is known, except that it has been crossed by a field party en route to Fort Churchill. East of the Cop permine river and west of Bathurst inlet lies 7,500 miles of unexplored land, which may be compared to half the size of Switzerland. Eastward from this, lying between the arctic coast and Blacks river, is an area Of 31,00O square miles, or about equal to Ireland.
 Much larger than Great Britain and Ireland, and embracing 17s,oOo square miles, is the region bounded by Blacks river, Great Slave lake, Atha- based lake, Hatchet and Reindeer lakes, Churchill river and the west coast of Hudson bay, This country includes the barren grounds of the continent. Mir. J. B. Tyrell recently struck through it on his trip to Fort Churchill, on the Churchill river. but
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS

Only a small audience were present to hear the concert given by A. w. Skilton's singing school last evening. The concert was appreciated by those present, and was deserving of a much better house.
 Howard M. Hickcox has been ap- pointed trustee over Roxia Maria Fox. Decision was reached on Monday.
 George Grant, druggist at the post office, sprained his ankle yesterday while playing baseball.
 Tickets for ssMike Dunn's Vacation are selling we'll. About 15O have been sold.
 R. V. Magee and F. NJ. Painter, dele gates from the local fire department, attended the eighteenth annual con- vention of State Firemen's association in Hartford.
 Miss Hungerford is here from New York.
 The Taft team won an exciting game from the Blackhall team on the Fair grounds yesterday. Score to 6.
 The Center school team is endeavor- Ing 10 arrange Sdule WlIn the Water bury High school.
 Abraham Ineson is still missing. His son has been searching diligently for him ever since his departure, but no traces have yet been found.
 John Beatty has taken position in Naugatuck
 ( William L. Kelley left yesterday for New York.
 Annie Kane has severed connection in A. N. Woolson's factory and is now employed at the M. Heminway & Sons silk factory.
 Very few houses are likely to be built here during the present summer.
 George Haskins has nearly finished work at Laurel Beach.
 Thomas Dumphy, formerly employed by A. N. Woolson, has taken position with A. M Hard.
 Mrs Frederick B. Hand is expected home from the south in few days.
 The regular meeting of the Grange will be held tomorrow evening. An excellent program has been arranged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22

E XPL0RERS need not go far from IT. home to find field for the ply < ing of their vocation. The wilds of Africa, the interior of China, the mountain businesses of South Amer lea, the ice-clad fields of Greenland are all as well known as is vast portion of Canada, if we are to judge from the report of the director of the geological survey of the dominion government. In his last report he says:
 There are more than 1.5o.0oos square miles of unexplored lands in Canada. The entire area of the dominion IS computed at S45o. z5T square miles, consequently one third of this country has yet been untrav- eled by the explorer Exclusive of the in hospirabIe detached arctic portions. 954,o0o square miles Is for all practical purpose entirely unknown"
 E The same report gives careful analysis of this broad statement and proves the truth of it. The director begins at the far northwestern point of the British possessions in Ameri- ca and outlines the unexplored DOT tions of the country from there to the Labrador peninsula. To the geo. graphical student the report contains some startling and interesting state ments. For instance, it is said that there is vast tract of land lying to the south and east of James bay of which practically nothing is known. That territory is within radius of 800 miles of Buffalo, where a great exposition of the growth of the Americas is now being held; it is not as far north as is Prince Albert and Edmunton, in the western provinces of Canada, where agriculture flour ishes, and yet white men have scarce 1y penetrated its dense timber, and virtually nothing is known of its re- sources.
 Beginning at the extreme north west of the dominion, the first of the unexplored areas is noted as being between the eastern boundary of Alaska, the Porcupine river and the arctic coast, about $500 square miles
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
WASHED THEIR FEET
Emperor of Au-.Iia's Humble Serv-
 ice to Twelve Old Men.
Impressive Annual Ceremony Has g Gorgeous Aspect and Is Attend ed by Court Dignitaries and
 High Diplomats.

In the presence of the imperial family, the diplomatic corps and the highest officials of Austro-Hungary the emperor on April IS knelt in his palace in Vienna and washed the feet of 12 poor and aged men. This ceremony, commemorating Christ's washing the feet of His disciples at the last supper, has been regularly carried out at the Austrian court for more than 200 years. It was intro- duced from Spain. It was the fifty third occasion on which Emperor Francis Joseph has performed the service, he having ascended the throne in 1s43.
 The great ceremonial hall, in the new wing of the imperial hofburg, where the service was held, present. ed a magnificent and gorgeous spec tacle. In the body of the hall were scores of military officers in their most brilliant uniforms-knights of Malta, cabinet ministers and court functionaries. The diplomatic corps was accommodated in boxes ranged along one side of the hall. ImInedi- ately in front of these was raised dais, upon which stood a long table covered with white cloth and laid for 12 guests to be, seated along one side.
 Shortly before the time fixed for the ceremony, writes 3 Chicago Rec ord Herald correspondent, the 12 old men were brought in, supported by, court officials, and each accompanied T. were privileged to stand behind them during the ceremony. Clad in ancient pilgrim garb, with quaint broad trimmed beaver hats and wide linen collars, the men, whose ages ranged from 96 to ST, formed picturesque sight. After them came dozen stall
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
LADIES SUITS AND SKIRTS AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES.

Tuesday morning we put on sale a lot of 20 Suits making them some half and more less than half former moderate prices; we will put price ticket
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22

could only make a preliminary exPlo- ration. On the south coast of Hud- son bay, between the Severn and Att tawapishkat rivers, is an area 22,o0o square miles in extent, or larger|than Nova Scotia; and lying between Trout lake, Lac Seul and the Albany river is another 15,oO0 square miles of unexplored land.
 South and east of James bay and nearer to large centers of population than any other unexplored region is tract of 35,000 square miles, which may be compared in size to Portugal.
 The most easterly area is the greatest of all. It comprises almost the entire interior of Labrador pen insula, in all 2s9,oo square miles, or more than twice as much as Great Britain and Ireland. Two or three years ago Mir. A. P. Lowe made line of exploration and survey into tho interior of this vast region, and the same gentleman also travelled inland up the Hamilton river, but with these exceptions the country may be re- garded as practically unexplored.
 
 of several hundred thousand square miles of unexplored lands.
 It is hard to realize what these figures, representing immense tracts of virgin land that have never been explored or 'prospected" by white men, mean. It is also hard to realize the truth of them. That a tract con- taining 1000 square miles of territory could lie within comparatively few miles of the city of Winnipeg, and with a great railroad running almost along its borders for number of years, and yet be untouched by white men seems almost impossible. Trap pers have probably been through much of this unexplored territory in the days when the Hudson Bay com pany was pursuing an active commer- cial campaign in the great territory deeded to them by the English crown. But they were seeking only for furs,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
Notice To Contractors.
CLERKS OFFICE, DEPARTMENT
 OF EDUCATION.

Waterbury, Conn, May IS. 1901.
 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until S:15 D. m. on Monday, June 5, 1901, Cat which time they will be opened in public at a meeting of the Board of Education), for the heat ing, ventilating, mason work, carpen- hter work, plumbing and all other work called for by the plans and specifca- tions for the proposed Walsh and Rus- sell schools to be erected in this city Separate bids for each building and separate bids for each class of work. Each bid to be accompanied by certi- fled check to the amount of per cent of the accompanying bid, said check to be made payable to the comptroller of the City of Waterbury.
 Plans, specifications and all other information pertaining to the Russell school can be obtained from A. !. M. Freney, architect, Platt building, East Main street, Waterbury, Conn, and for the Walsh school from Joseph A. Jackson, architect, CT Holmes avenue, Waterbury, Conn.
 Plans and specifications for heating and ventilating are also on file in the office of R. D. Kimball, room 57, 34 Merchant Row, Boston, Mass.
 Russell school to be completed Oc- tober l, 1901.
 The Walsh school to be completed December 1, 1901. A penalty of $25.00 "a day will be imposed for each and every day the work remains uncom- pleted after said date.
 Successful bidders will be required to furnish a bond of thirty per cent f3O per cenD of the amount of their re- spective contracts. The board 1re- serves the right to reject any and all bGs.
 Bids to be addressed to
 BOARD OF EDUCATION,
 '. J. FITZGERALD, Clerk.
 Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
THE FACT
price $I7.75.

That there has been such lively selling at this store is not surprising when you know how easy ss
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
BO.SO ON ALL.
HERE ARE THREE SPECIAL VALUES EASILY WORTH $2o.oo.

Eton Suits made of fine homespuns, in grey and Oxford, trimmed with braid and buttons, Jacket silk lined, skirt is seven gore flare, percane lined and easily worth double this sepcial price.
 Eton and double breasted tight fitting suit of broadcloth and one serge, each. trimmed with straps of tafeta and silk soutache baid seven gore skirts with flare, fine quality percane lined Jack- cts taffeta lined. Both these size 38o) Former price $I7.75.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-19
HoGAN's SPRING OPENING.
One of the Prettiest of the SEASON in
Ladies' Spring Silks.

Ladies' Spring Silks.
Daniel Hogan's opening yesterday was
one of the best of the season. 1t was
largely attended. Some beautiful things
were shown.
There are four floors well filled with
new goods. The reserve stock is in the
basement The first floor is devoted to
the dress goods. Some of the newest
and best patterns of silks are shown
here. Colored dress goods are especially
attractive. 1t would have been difficult
to have selected prettler patterns. A
speciality Of Hogans is the white goods
Such an array of white finery is seldom
seen in this city. This has always been
a special line with Hogan and this season
he has larger stock and prettier
stock every way than he has had in
years.
The linen-table damask, napkins-is at
tractive. A fine line of imported French
Dimities Is shown; also a large stock of
foulards and foulardines is shown. The
wash gods, such as dotted Swiss novelty
ginghams, zephyr cloth and toile du
horde come in ror their share In this
department also are black and colored
Va COS 6SVoS--biS StOCk ever car
ried by this house.
In the rear of the first floor is the
drapery, silkaline, cretone, lace curtains
This stock is complete.
On the left entrance are percales, and
a large stock of this class of goods. Here
also is the notion department, as fancy
goods, hosiery, corsets, ribbons, neck
wear, fans, gloves. embroideries, ap-
plique lace, Persian bands, jetted lace
and fancy neckweer. On this floor also
is the gentlemens furnishing depart
ment. This is as complete as many
haberdashers'.
This store is provided with an elevator
for the convenience of customers, and all
the latest improved facilities for taking
care of and making customers comforta.
BILE.
On the second floor is the ready-made
department. 1t embraces about every,
thing in this line. Silk 'underskirts. sill
shirt waists, muslin underwear, elaborate
line of Elton coats, separate skirts anc
tailor-made suits. On the third foo
and above is the carpet department A
full and complete line of art squares
rugs, carpets, mating and indeed, every.
thing which goes to make the department
complete. Mr.. Brantley, who is head
salesman at Hogan's. has displayed con.
siderable taste in the arrangement of the
departments and largely contributed Il
making yesterdays spring opening pass
off smoothly and to making the event g
successful one.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-19
WAYCROSS WILL REJOICE.
Churches to Be Thrown Open Next
Sunday for the First Time
in Weeks.

Waycross, Ga, March 19-The colored
people of Wsycross are talking strongly
of establishing another newspaper in this
city. A number of people prominent with
their race, and VINO have money to invest,
are interested in the scheme.
All the churches in Waycross will b..
thrown open to the public next Sunday
for the first time in several weeks. The
churches have all been closed on account
of the scarlet fever, but as no new cases
have developed in over two weeks, the
embargo has been declared off. The peo-
pie have been prevented from attending
services so long that a regular love feast
will be held next Sunday.
The Congregationalists held a rousing
meeting at Whitehall Church. four miles
east of this city, yesterday, which was at
tended by a large number of Waycross-
ties. The funeral sermon for Mrs. ]. S.
King was preached at II a. m by Rev.
Brewer. Rev. William Shaw of Atlanta
state missionary, also made few appro-
pirate remarks, eulogizng the dead wo-
man. The gathering was regular min
isters meeting, and was attended by peo-
pie from a radias OF ten miles Among
the preachers present were Revs. Shaw
Drawdy. Blackburn, Ferguson. King,
Wolfe and Brewer The regular appoint
ment of Rev. ]. 8. King for Whitehall
was changed from the third Sunday in
each month to the first Sunday and the
Saturday preceding.
Eugene Mead had a watch stolen out OF
his room Saturday night. by a roommate
Fortunately, Mr.. Mead hadHno money or
other valuables in his pockets. The watch
contains the name of his sister, Miss
Alma Mead, on the inside of the case.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-19
THE SECRET AGREEMENT.
Russia Has n Pretty Good Grip on
Manchuria.


Victoria. B. c.. March 1s.-The steamer
Kinshu Maru arrived to-day from gYoko-
hama and the Orient.
Jill prints the following details of the
provisions of Russia's control of Manchu-
ria CLEANED from the most reliable source,
it says, by its Pel<in correspondent:
This Russo-Chinese secret agreement
provides for the normal restoration of
Manchuria to the Chinese when peace is
declared but Russia intends to station
troops there to protect her railways.
Should a disturbance arise in China
these troops are to be dispatched to as
sist the Chinese government. In the event
of China wishing to station her own
troops in Manchuria, she must refer the
matter to Russia. The Importation of
arfms and ammunition into Manchuria
by China is prohibited.
Local officials are to be appointed by
Russia and no other foreigners than
Russians are to be appointed to
the positions. The Chinese forces,
army and navy in Northern China
are to be drilled by no. other foreigners
than Russians. A system of self-govern-
ment shall be proclaimed at Kinshow. No
concessions for mines and railways shall
be granted to other nations than Russia,
who alone shall collect taxes north of
Hal Chow. The expenses in the recent
campaign incurred on the railway and
elsewhere shall be borne by the Chinese.
China shall also concede other privileges
to Russia as compensate for these dam
ages, and shall permit Russia 10 construct
a branch railway to the Great Wall"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-19
Shipping Memoranda.

Jacksonville, Fla. March .S.-Entered,
steamship Comanche, Pennington, New
York; schooner Maud II. Dudley, Staples,
Perth Amboy, N. j.
Cleared-Schooner Evie 3. Hall, Hall,
New York.
Fernandna, Fla, March 1S.-Clcared,
steamer Westgate (Br), Ramsdsle, Rot
terdam, via Norfolk.
sailed-schooner Gladst )ne (Brl, Fob
inson, West Indies.
Port Royal. S. c., March 1S.-Arrived,
schooner j. A. Trubee, New York.
Pensacola, Fla, March 1S.-Arrived,
bark Michele B. ga J. Nicola, Paliano;
schooner Helen q. Mosely, Holt Sabine
Pass
Wilmington, N. c., March 1s-The tug
Alexander Jones, with schooner James
Boyce, Jr., in tow, Savannah to Philadel-
phia, put in for harbor at Southport Sun
day morning.
Norfolk, Va. March 1s.-Arrived, steam
er Nigretia, Pensacola.
Baltimore. March 1S.-Arrived, steamer
Chatham, Savannah.
New York, March 1S.-Arrived, steamer
Tyndale, Fernandina.
Philadelphia. March 1S.-Arrived, steam
er Allegheny, Savannah; Sycamore, Sa-
vannah.
Tenerlne, March 1.-sailed, steamer
Tolv, Pensacola.
Bremen, March 1S.-Arrived previously,
steamer Ardova, Savannah via Ply
mouth.
Antwerp, March 16-Arrived, steamer
Salopia, Pensacola.
Barcelona, March 15.-Arrived, steamer
lmmacolata, Savannah via St. Michaels
for Genoa.
Charleston. March ls.-Arrived, steam
er Algonquin. Platt. Jacksonville pro-
ceeded to New York; Navahoe, johnson,
Boston. proceeded to Brunswick and
Jacksonville: schooners O. II. Brown.
Heyer, Norfolk Thomas A. Ward. Ly-
man, New York; schooner yacht Roamer,
Savannah, bound for New York.
Apalachicola Fla, March lS.-Entered,
schooner Willie IA. Childs. Giles, Boston.
Port Tampa, Fla, March is.-Sailed.
schooner John L. Devlin, Hlchbon Phil
adelphia.
Charleston. s. c. March is-Arrived.
schooner Nettie shipman. Raynor. New
York.