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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
less boy I knew a good many years

Jess boy knew a good many years ago.
 I'm not doing any wondering about that" laughed the boy, ssbut there is one thing I'd like to know" And what is that?''
 "The name of the man I'm working ifor.''
 My name is Richard Carter" said the merchant, "and this house is 7l East Monroe street."
 "One more thing,' said the boy ''does your trust in me go so far as ia quarter in advance on my wages ! T may want breakfast, you know"
 Here's a dollar and latcheey,' laughed the merchant, as he turned to go. ''I sleep at the club tonight If anything should happen ring uI the police at the central station. The telephone is in the corner over there You can use it, can't you.?" ''I've seen it used,' replied the boy.
 "Good night"
 It was midnight when the boy closed his eyes in the darkness. His improvised couch was restful and soothing one. In moment he was fast asleep.
 He awoke with sudden start al the sound of voices close by. He lay very still and listened.
 ''This is a cihch, Bill," said one voice, Nobody at home and all the time we need to work the prize Steady with that lantern, old man."
 That's all right" said another voice. .'I'm hunting for the big closet off the dining-room that the girl tolc us to look for. An, here it is"
 The boy saw the flash of dark lam tern on the wall as he slipped from the couch and crept noiselessly to ward the dining-room. There were burglars sure enough. His heart beat a little quicker, but he did not finch The men had the closet door open and were lighting the interior with dark lantern.
 .'Good stuff,'' said the man who had spoken last. Easy to find a market for it. Come on and we'll see what we want"
 The boys breath came in little gasps as he crept forward. He heard the confused murmurs of the men in closet as they disputed about the value of the plunder. He crept lit tie closer. He reached out to grasp the door.
 A sudden turn of the lantern threw the strong rays on his white face There was an oath, a sudden rush, and then the heavy oak door slampped shut with a crash and sharp click,
 The boy, panting a little, stood by the door for a moment or two and
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
BoUDoIR CHAT AND GOSSIP.

Mushroom white is one of the new fints.
 Blue roses with gold centers are a millinerial eccentricity.
 Female compositors in Paris are not legally permitted to. set type at night
 \, Accordion plaited chiffon gowns with insertions of ivory and ecru laces make up very hands omel A few are paTtdyucovered with real lace
 A pretty woman wore the other day a skirt of white serge and blouse of blue batiste of the daintiest de- sign, rather large black, hat with somewhat severe lines, and stylish black taffeta jacket.
 Bathing caps for women are to be replaced this season with bathing wigs made of Angora goats hair, which not only protect the head bet ter, but add decidedly to the personal appearance in the water.
 Handsome linen gowns of white are made with a cut work design all over, sometimes in flowers or a convention alized flower, thecutting embroidered in white and the gown worn over a slip of some delicate coior.4
 Ecru lace and insertions are used on a great many of the dead white gowns and make pleasing contrast. Whatever the color of the lace and insertions, it must be real. limitations are debarred this season,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25

Hstened as the trapped rascalS yainly threw themselves against the panels.
 Guess they'll keep for awhile," he dryly muttered. And now for that telephone. He lighted gas jet in the library and approached the phone. He paused as his hand touched the receiver.
 1r''No, dunn it all, won't,'' he said, as he drew back. sIt would be shame to wake up those police fellers for a little thing like this. The burglars will keep all right. I'll wait for day. light before disturb the police
 Before he laid himself down he rapped sharply on one of the panels.
 Good night" he said.
 A confused grow1 came from the in- terior.
 Don't mention it." drawled the boy.
 It was ten o'clock the next morn ing when the merchant looked up and discovered Joshua Griscom intently regarding him.
 ''Mornin'," said the boy.
 Good morning. said the merchant.
 'Came in to report" said the boy.
 Good" said the merchant.
 .'Everything's quiet" said the boy. Swept off the porch and sidewalk,
 Good again." exclaimed the mer- chant. ''Be on hand tomorrow with your next report. Good morning"
 The boy hesitated.
 ''Iornin'," ;" he said. Then he slowly added: i've got two of 'em.''
 'tTwo what?''
 ssTwo of them burglars pried open a window an got in last night. They ain't much. One O. them's little skinny feller, an t'other one's lame am has gray hair"
 What are you talking about?" cried the merchant. boy. "They are yours, you know, an when I'd called the police and they'd come in two-hoss wagon, made the boss policeman give me receipt for the fellers. Here it is.''
 The merchant took the paper and read it aloud:
 .'This is to certify that J. Griscom has placed in our hands for safe keeping two burglars in first-class condition. Signed, T. J. Dolan, ser geant."
 The merchant stared at the. note and then back at the boy. He put out his hand to the lad.
 Joshua" he said, "you are good stuff. There's no keepin' boy like you down."-C1eveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
BUILDING NOTES.

J. B. Griffin is erecting 9 carpenter shop in Oakville. It is 24x29 feet, two stories in height.
 The Barlow Bros Co have the con- tract for installing new plumbing in the house of J. s. Elton on Church street.
 William T. Disley has the plumbing and tin roofing of the new block which the Tracy Bros co will build on Bridge street for Charles Fitzpatrick.
 J. F. Carey of Winsted was the low est bidder for the proposed new office and factory building to be erected in that place by the New England Pin Go, from plans of Architect B. E. Ben edict.
 The house which J. S. Goodwin is building on Bunker Hill for Curtis N. Hall is now ready for the clustering. Henry Kellner is the mason, George W. Minor doing the plumbing and Austin & Woodruff the painting.
 George Kemp is considering the erection of new three-family house on Walnut street. It will be of wood, 2Sx54 feet, with shingled roof. The rooms will be finished in hard woods and provided with conveniences. The cost will be about $4. 300.
 o. T. Norton has plans for another three-family house, which he will build on Ridgewood street. c. A. Ketchen will do the work. It will be of wood, 26x4S feet, with shingled roof. The rooms will be finished in hard woods and provided with hot air heat and every modern convenience.
 J. s. Goodwin has just raised new residence at Norwood for James Min tie. It is of wood, 32x33 feet, with shingled roof, will be provided with hot air, electric lights mantels, fire places and other conveniences. The cost will be about $4,OOO. Bryan Bros doing the plumbing and heating and Austin & Woodruff the painting.
 Foundations have been completed at NorWood for a new residence to be erected by George w Watson. J. s. Goodwin is the contractor, Bryan Bros having the mason work, the Bar low Bros Go the plumbing and heat ing and Austin & Woodruff the paint ing. The house will be of wood, 32x39 feet, with shingled roof. It will contain nine rooms, finished in hard woods, heated by hot air and havng electric lights, mantels, freplaces, etc The cost will be in the neighborhood of S5,OOO. 8 ss q a The following bids were received for new plumbing in the Clay. street schoolhouss; W. J. Hyland, Spring field, Mass, S2,223; w T. DisIey 1925. For new plumbing in the Hen dricken school bids were received as follows w. J. Hy1and, $1 1923; w. IT. Disley, $1, ,6SO. For the new heating and ventilating systems n tihe new Bank street school the following bids were received: A. A. Sanborn. Boston, $13, 300; A. F. Franklin, Boston, $12,- 662; W, J. Hyland, Springfield, Mass, $11,375; the Merrill Go, Boston, S9, ,g9S. The following estimates were received for the new plumbing system in the same building:: ". T. Disley, $3, ,975; ". J. Hyland, $3,3O4 The contracts for plumbing the Hendricken and Clay street schools were awarded to W. 2. Disley.-Commercial Record.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
CONCERNING THE SWISS.
Switzerland is the oldest republic

Switzerland is the oldest republic on record.
 Switzerland takes it's name from the canton of Schweitz.
 Swiss guards were bodies of hired Swiss troops formerly employed in many European countries as body guards of the rulers.
 For 12 successive winters Swiss watchman and family have taken care of the hotel on top of the stormy Pilatus. He says that some times for weeks, when all below is wrapped in mist and clouds, they have sunshine above.
 The Swiss Rife union has no less than 4,ooO sections spread all over the country, with total of 120,00O members, says Lucerne correspond ent. Every fourth year this union organizes a grand rifle meeting, at which prizes are given
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
NAUGATBGK NEWS
In Court To-day for Sending in False
 Alarm of Fire.


 In the borough court this morning, Eugene Sullivan was the lone prisoner, and he was charged with sending in a false alarm of fire from box GA, located at the corner of Spring street and Brennan's lane. The alleged act was committed last Friday evening at 10:2O o'clock. Sullivan was arrested yester- day afternoon on evidence which was furnished by boys named Shea and Mcdonald. When the case came up in court this morning the judge appointed Attorney Kennedy as Sullivan's guar dian, and he immediately pleaded not guilty. The first witness was a boy named Shea, who told very different story from the one which he is said to have told to Officer McIAiernan. The judge read the statute concerning per jury to the young man, after MT Swee- ney had told the court that MT Hart, the janitor, had heard Shea tell Sulli- van through one of the windows of the jail that he had to go into court, but that he would not give him away. Hart afterwards testified to hearing the witness say this. Mcdonald was the next witness, and he told that he did not know anything about it. At torney Sweeney next called on Officer McKiernan, but Attorney Kennedy ob- jected to his testimony, as he claimed that it was all hearsay, and the judge allowed the objection. Attorney Ken nedy placed one witness on the stand, a young man named Pagan, who stated that he was with Sullivan about one hour before the ringing of the alarm, and that he saw, him right after the second or third blast of the alarm about 900 feet from the alarm box. After Fagans testimony, Attor- ney Sweeney asked for a two weeks adjournment, and it was granted and bonds placed at $100, which were fur nished by Attorney Kennedy. The story that Shea is said to have told several persons in Union City is to the effect that Sullivan had told him that he was going to ring in the fire alarm. Judge, Hungerford stated that he thought he would ask that some war rants be issued for perjury, as he did not think that the boys who testified in the case had told the truth.
 The funeral of Mrs Jeremiah Lynch was largely attended from St Francis's church this morning. Interment was in St -Francis's cemetery.
 Dr and Mrs Carroll arrived home from their wedding tour this morning.
 The board of warden and burgesses will meet tonight.
 Miss Elizabeth Murphy, who has been spending the past few weeks. as the guest of Miss Helen Kennedy. of Oak street, returned to her home in Prospect yesterday
 The board of,charities met last night and transacted routine business.
 F James Mckenzie, a bricklayer em- ployed by J. H. Dunn, was severely injured yesterday afternoon by falling from the roof of house on which he was working on Highland avenue. MT Mckenzie was taken to his home on Rubber avenue in Twitchells am-, bulance and is resting comfortably to- day.
 4 T. W. Ahearn is in New Haven to- day on business
 Frederick Burton of Springfield. Mass, was in town this morning on business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
WATERTOWN J0TTINGS
Circle Known as Companions of the
 Forest Will be Organized.

Forest Will be Organized
 The adjourned meeting for the pur- pose of organizing society known as the Circle or Companions of the For est was held at the Pythian hall last evening About thirty were secured who would join, and the society will be organized on next Monday evening. The attendance was quite large, and the promoters of the scheme are satis- fled.
 On Friday evening at s o'clock there will be a meeting of the Ladies' Aid and Altar societies of St Johns church.
 George Brennan who for the past few months has been employed at the railroad station, has severed his con- nection and Fred Kielty has taken his place.
 Baseball prospects for game here on July 4 look quite bright. Several teams have signif1ed their willingness to play here on that date.
 Mrs Ellen McLeary will build a new addition to her hotel barn in the near future MT Smith the harness maker will occupy the place.
 Very little sickness prevails in town during the present month.
 George Coot and Minor Hard have taken positions at J. J. Kfeltys grocery store.
 George Tarr of Mt Vernon, N. Y., is here to spend the summer with the family of James Damery.
 IT. x,4 Sunday in town returned to Thomas ton yesterday.
 Nothing has been heard from the w. A. C., so far this year in regard to ath- letics. In former years the club show ed up very we'll in the line of athletics and many still remain.
 Mrs R. N. Deland is quite sick. Miss Fannie Metcalf is in attendance.
 George A. Harper and Miss Beach were married recently. MT Harper is well known citizen here and Miss Beach was formerly engaged as teach CT in the primary department of the Center school. Mir and Mrs Harper will reside, at the groom's farm after short wedding trip.
 The regular meeting of the Foresters will be held this evening at their rooms. A delegation from Woodbury will be their guests.
 This would be good weather for an out of door festival. og
 Many of the farmers have commenc- ed having, such excellent weather prevailing.
 MT Lamphier who formerly occupied the Charles Hungerford place, is now residing on the old Sherman Woodward farm.
 A short time ago a team of the younger element from here, went to Oakyille to cross bats with a team in that place, but were disappointed as the Oakville team was busily engag- ed wedding onions.
 Baseball at the Fair grounds to-day. Watertown Foresters vs Woodbury Foresters
 IS The local stores are beginning to get, in their annual stock of fire works.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
EXPEDITION TO CHINA.
Party of Scientists to Seek Informa- ton About the Life and Cus-
 toms of the People.

The American Museum of Natural History is about to send an expedition to China to study the life and customs of the Chinese and to collect ethno- logical specimens, which will be ex- hibited in Washington. The work will take at least three years and will be most thoroughly done. A feature of the expedition will be a careful study of Buddhism, and to that end Dr. Laufer, of this city, will spend a year in a Buddhist temple near Pek- ing. He will live with the priests and witness as many of their religious ceremonies as possible. Dr. Laufer was a member of the Jessup North Pacific expedition sent out by the mu. scum, and was in Siberia from 1898 until 1900. He said recently: "I hope to spend a year in Buddhist temple near the capital. expect to live the life of the priests and learn from them the details of their strange re- lgion. After that am going into the interior to collect ethnological speci mens."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
DANGER IN THE POTATO.
nder Certain Conditions It Is Found That the Tubers Are Folsom
 ous Food.

Prof. Langworthy, of the agricultur- Il department, in the forthcoming year book, dealing with the possible dan- gers from eating potatoes, will say: Although under ordinary circum- itances potatoes are unques estionably , who lesome food for most persons, ill., ness is sometimes caused by eating hem. There are undoubtedly some persons in health with whom potatoes 10 not agree, just as there are those who cannot eat strawberries without distress. This is due to personal ldiosyncrasy and not the harmful char acter of the food.
 "Reference cannot be made here to the conditions of i'll health in which po- .atoes or other starchy foods are for ,idden, since this is a subject which pertains to the practice of medicine rather than the subject of dietetics. Gases of acute poisoning by potatoes are by no means unknown. So far as .an be learned the abnormal sympt oms Tn such cases were caused by the pres- .nce of solanin in the potatoes.
 Several years ago 357 soldiers in a battalion of the Austrian army showed symptoms of solanin poisoning. The potatoes used for food were examined. Those which were fresh contained a small amount of solanin, while those which had sprouted contained much more, still larger amounts being found n the sprouts than in the potatoes themselves. The potatoes undoubted- y caused the poisoning in this case.
 Potatoes a year old which hayelain m a cellar and shriveled and small po- tatoes which have sprouted without being planted are considered especial lys dangerous, and should not be eaten. If perfectly fresh potatoes contain any solanin, the amount is so small it does lot cause harm.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
As Thy Day Thy Strength.

4-@ :, Lord, I have often asked
 Strength for year; I wanted all the mists
 To disappear, That I might see my way And walk therein, And gird myself with strength The fight to win; The summer and the winter
 Spread before, Nor be afraid to climb
 The mountains OCT. But now I am
 A little child again, Fearing the darkness,
 And afraid of pain. A year is long,
 I am content with days; I want the Lord to govern All my ways. What He shall give me
 Is enough for me; I know that as my day
 My strength shall he. London Christian World.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
No Use for Stoves.

There is in the Mediterranean coun- tries a widespread prejudice against all artificial heat, and consequently not more than one house in six is ever heated during the winter time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-25
Fancy Prices for Speedy Motors.

Fancy Prices for Speedy MOfOrs.
 King Edwards motor is not by any means the most costly in the world any more than his yacht is the most luxurious of floating palaces, says the New York Press. It is nothing for a rabid automobilist like young Wander bilt to pay S5,Oo0 for machine. More than a score of horseless carriages could be described that have cost their owners considerably over that sum. M. Charron, the famous French motorist, has a vehicle that cost ST. 500. In the race from Paris to Bor. deaux he drove it at the rate of soc miles a day, equaling the speed of our fastest express trains.
Arizona republican., 1901-08-26
THE HODGES MINES.

One of the most promising gold min- ing districts In this section Is what Is known as the Hodges mining district located up the Colorado river about thirty-fve miles above Picncho, says the Yuma Sentinel. The Hodges Bros, who are well known business men of Yuma and Hedges, own some very val uable claims in the district and vicinity, bonded a group of eight claims to Sen ator George H. Barker of Pasadena, for s75.0OO and another group of six for S6.000. Senator Barker is pushing dc velopment work vigorously, the opera tions being in charge of George A. Trumbou and wm. B. Hodges. They have four shafts down over hundred feet and all are showing up fire, the ore body improving with depth. They have been also tunnelling irto the mountain, and few days ago. Mir. Hodges in- forms us, a wonderfully rich ledge was encountered about thirty-hve feet in the mountain. No careful investisa- tion or assay has been made but by lighted candle the ledge shows the sparkling ledge. apparently twenty four inches wide and the values will doubtless run up into the thousands.
 The Hodges district is becoming one of the noted mining localities and promises exceedingly we'll for the fu- ttire. Wood and water are both at hand, and the prospects are good for developing some great mining proper. ties,
Arizona republican., 1901-08-26
MINING NOTES.

Dan Madden and John Anderson came up last evening from Cananeas where they have been employed for q number of months. They report every stage as bringing In a large load oi passengers most of whom fine employ. ment. .--Bisbee Review.
 Postmaster Pritchard returned We'd nesday evening from the Huachucas where he has been inspecting mining properties in which he Is interested He brought back with him several pieces of rich copper glance ore which were taken from one of his claims. .-- Bisbee Review.
 A large specimen of copper glance ore from the claims of c. E. CummIf,Rs and others in the Huachucas Is on ex- hibitioh in the show window of tho Bisbee school of mines. The boys nave recently uncovered quite a body of this ore and 1t promises to net them nice little fortune-Blsbee Review.
 The Great North American Explora ton and Development company outfit ted here yesterday and left town this morning, heading eastward. towards the Mayfiower district. Colonel Dan Casey. Duffy" Morrow, and Professor Elliot and several burros. will do the neld work for the company. The name or the company was packed on one burro and 1t was about all he could do to navigate under such load Great things are naturally expected from the company.-Copper Era.
Arizona republican., 1901-08-26
GLEASON CAMP
Work on the Shelter Being vigoi
 ously Pushed.

Gleason is steadily forging to the front. Lately there has been q univer- sal complaint among business men about dull times. still everything is moving forward favorably, and there is a great deal of business transacted in the camp.
 The Copper Belle store under the able management of T. R. OBrien. keeps a good sized force of clerks busy.
 B. A. Taylor has enlarged his store and is increasing his stock: and reports a very satisfactory business His sister arrived recently from California and is assisting him in the store.
 The Copper Belle or Gleason mine is employing a large force of men and are taking out regularly a good quality of ore. A good share of the output is be- ing roasted at the mine. before ship ment to the smelter and the rest Is being shipped unroasted.
 The work on the smelter is being pushed with vigor and it is expected to be ready to blow in in the near future. Mir. Gleason Is now sinking fin the gulch below his residence for wa ter East of the gulch on a small emi- hence overlooking the town he has erected a tank and water will bs pumped from the well to the storage tank and from there to the shelter. Pipes will be laid from the tank to Mr. Gleason's residence, the store and cor rals.
 Ryan Brothers and AfcKlttrick are