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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
THE EDUCATION OF ANIMALS

The degree of education which has been imparted to q chimpanZee at the New York geological gardens raises an interesting question in the mind of the student of animals. This chimpanZee was taught to eat his meals with knife, fork. spoon and napkin, like a person. and he appeared to take de light in doing so. The question is. whether q great deal more could not be done in the way Of training animals in captivity in such places than has been done in the past?
 In its free state the animal has problems of a serious nature 10 occu- py its mind. Whether it's intelligence be great or. small. the difficulty of ob- timing food, keeping out of the way of enemies. and carrying on the business incident to life, are enough fo require the exercise of all the brains it has Tn captivity. on the contrary. food and shelter are secure. there are no enemies. and the animal has noth- ing whatever to do but watch visitors and pace its cage. Would it not be pOssible to try some interesting exper- dInenfs in the way of developing and training it's intelligence. if We are to keep it in captivity at allI
 No one can watch q monkey five minutes without seeing the intense in- ferest which it takes in anything new which it can get hold of or examine There is seldom anything in the cage but a little straw, d perch and q swing. 1t would add considerably to the amusement and instruction of vis- itors. and possibly 10 the welfare of inc monkey himself. if he were given something to play with which would occupy his restless mind. and the ex- nerfment. if carried on by q responsible scientist. might result in valuable in- Formation as to the amount of devel- onment which the brain of the animal is capable of. It is possible that some of the consequences might be surprising
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
oAKVILLE HAPPENINGS.

Yesterday afternoon Henry HAITI aon while passing through thls piaee: dfScovered smoke arising rom the Fooh of tha Din shop He ran to Ihe uepo' for help just as the 2:2S train was que and MT Bavier had the men Dlow lne train whistle. The shop whistle couiu nOt be blown. as there was no steam The first to arrive on the scene Was several members of the Social ciuD, pnl when the fire company got out ana got fla work they succeeded in putting lL ont in about two hours, but not until it had done considerable damage. The fire broke out in the paper DoN rooli' If has not vet been discovered What caused the fire. Several of the lower floors were damaged by water
 The ladies of St Mary Magdalene's church will have q Christmas tree III the basement of the church Friday evening of this week.
 Bishop Tierney will confirm class Friday morning at o'clock at St Johns church. Watertown.
 Mir and Mrs Bert Lake spent Christ mas in Thomaston. the guests of MT Lakes sister, Mrs E. Thomas.
 Carpenters are at work repairing the Baird machine shop.
 Miss Mamie Hull spent Christmas in Wallingford.
 Miss Susie Warner is spending few days in Bridgeprt.
 Richard Fitzpatrick gave a raffie on Christmas eve at which Lawrence Leonard is said to have won three chickens.
 Mir and Mrs Russell of Orange and Mir WatrOus of Hartford spent Christ mas in this place, the guests of Will liam Russell.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
HoOdlums Disturbed the Singers of
 Christmas Carols.

A%-@e---c1 Se-4O4Ss
 Edward F. Brennan and wife of Meadow street spent Christmas with relatives in New Britain.
 About 70 of the High school nupiIs went around Christmas eve singing carols They visited the homes of the prominent men of the town. members Of the board of education. etc. The singing of the boys and girls was ex- ceptionally fine. but they were unable To do their best about the last of the trip on account of the actions Of some seven or eight hoodlumS. who followed In their wake singing the latest songs In manner that showed what they were composed of. It seems too bad that such q thing as this should occur especially on Christmas eve, and it is to be hoped that those young men who made themselves so obnoxious to every one Tuesday evening will conduct manner in the future.
 Daniel Coleman spent Christmas with his parents i'll Seymour.
 John welch was arrested this morn ing at 2:40 by Officer Malone, who found him asleep in the Connor barns. In court this morning Welch. whose actions have more than once been com plained Of to the police, was sentenced to thirty days in jail
 The case of Lewis Wiese of Strait vile. who was taken into custody yes terday. was ended Dy Wiese forfeitlns a bond of S1O by his failure to appear in court.
 Mrs A. P. Hitchcock of Pond Hill Is visiting her daughter, Mrs J. J. buii of Berlin
 Mrs T. T. Carroll of Meadow street is visiting relatives in Lee. Mass
 Christmas passed of quietly ill Nau. gatuck. The weather was somewha. EnfayorabIe. but last night was ,-,.o,,d one Theusual number of holiday flags were around. put only one arrest est wss made by the police Taken all together. Christmas day was ,,.pnes T quaes ons The services at the enurcnes e,-sr., oII largely attended and the an n,ver<ary of the birth. Of Christ was 1isessnt and happy day to all.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
rerman Tariff to Re Modified.

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-The government, yielding to Russia's uncompromising attitude regarding the tariff bill, will propose when the committee having the matter in charge meets that the minimum grain duties be stricken out. These minimum duties were put in through the influence of the Agrarians, who desired to fix limit under which concessions could not be made in the commercial treaty negotiations. The elisions leave the ministry free to meet the views Of Russia respecting grain and hay. =
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
A Sa1ve for 1nconst a.ncy
 By GERALD BIss
By GERALD BIss

NOUNG Lord Linlithgow's infatua-
 ton for the beautiful Miss Dora Lovelace, who sang ballads in charm. ing contralto voice at the Halls, had been the talk of the town all through the season; but the venerable and autocratic earl of Ibrox, his imperturb- able parent, had only shrugged his shoulders sagely at the rumors, mutt tering with a senile smile that boys would be boys, unless they happened to be girls'' But when, one evening in the autumn, on the occasion of one of the earl's flying visits to town, his son announced, over the second bottle of port, his intention of marrying her, the storm broke with unprece dented violence, after an ominous pause, dur ing which his lordship collected his stupefed wits and choicest vocabulary and filed the vials of his wrath to over. flowing. He raved, and swore, and stamped, and cursed, in the excess of his parental solicitude, stuttering out dis siointed sentences at irregular inter- vals.
 Hitherto his son had borne the an ticipated outburst with pale equanim- ity; but now, after a verbal scuft1e, short and sharp, the conclave broke up hurriedly, leaving the second bottle unfinished.
 The next morning Lin1ithgow called at Miss Lovelace's rooms, as usual, but with certain diffidence in his heart. There he found her coiled up on cor ner of the couch, reading the paper an enticing picture of brown and pink humanity, with dainty dimples and hair that curled without pins.
 The customary greetings having been lavishly exchanged, Linlithgow
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

James Donnelly closed permanently his restaurant on Main street Tuesday night Business hasn't been at all rushing.
 Mir and Mrs w. H. Lee of Derby spent Christmas with Mrs Lees par ents, Mir and Mrs G. NJ. Grilley of Main street.
 Dr c. 4. Ryder spent Christmas at his home in Bedding
 The two leaders in the pool tourna- ment will be the opponents in the pool game tonight at Brides pool rooms. The American Pin Co.'S team will try to wrestle first place from the grasp of the Berbecker < Rowland team.
 At the regular meeting of Court Welch, F. of A., on Tuesday night. the following officers were elected for the coming year: Chief ranger, George Heckleman; sub-chief ranger, T. J. McAlahon; financial secretary, T. II. Bride; recording secretary. A. H. Humphrey: treasurer, l.. c. Judd: senior woodward, Ernest Post; junior woodward, Harry Lachance; senior beadle, D. P Phillip; junior beadle. T. F. McConnell: lecturer, c. H. Milne; physician, Dr c. A. Ryder; druggist. T. B. Carney; trustees. John NJ. Jackson and Alexander Haxton.
 Rev ]. l. Moftitt, pastor of the Grace M. F. church. was presented with q handsome Christmas gift Tues day night. The gift was in the nature of purse of $70, which was contrib uted by number of the residents of Waterville irrespective of creed. Since Rev. Mir .Moffitt has become pastor of St Paul's church he has made many friends of all classes of people.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
NAuGATuCK DIVISION.

For New York-6:35, SIP, 10:5O a. m; 80, PAS, COS P. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m; o:10 D. m.
 For Bridgeport-6:35, SIP, 10:50 q. m.; l: 80, PAS, eos D. m.; Sunday, 7:oI a. m.; 5:10 D. III.
 For New Haven (yia Derby Junc~ tion)-6:35, SIP, 1O:50 a. m.; 1:30, 2:4Ss 4:45, eos, 7:20 (mixed) p. m.; Sundays 7:05 .. m.; 5:1O D. III.
 For Ansonia-6:35, SIP, 10:50 a. m.s 1:3O. 2:4S, 4:45, eos, 7:20 (mixed) p. b.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.; 5:10 p. m. For Watertown-6:4S S:41, 11:17 a. m; 1:31, 4:O1, 500, 6:12, 7:03, 9:O5s 11:20 p. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. m.; S:00 D. m.
 For Thomaston, Torrington and Wins sted-S:36, 11:12 a. m.; 3:56, 6:5S, 9:ou p. m.; Sunday, 9:3S q. m.; 7:55 p. ms
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26

took up his stand on the hearth-rug, with his back to the fire.
 Well, Lin, darling" asked Dora, with quick observation, what makes you look so glum this morning?" T told the gov'nor last night of our engagement. little woman" he an swered, hesitatingly.
 Dear, dear, what did he say? Rave? Cut you off, or what2"
 "Yes," answered Dick, "that, and worse! I never heard him use such horrible language, except when his only Derby winner was disqualified for boring"
 And still you are not going to give me up, Dick, darling?'' asked Dora. Not IT" answered Linithgow, talk Ing his seat on the couch and exacting his due. After which they proceeded to hold a committee of ways and means.
 ''of course, he can only curt me off for his lifetime" said Dick, marshall ing the reassuring facts, although, of course, one doesn't care to count upon that. The thing is how to make two ends meet comfortably in the meantime"
 Couldn't we get anything out of your father?" asked Dolly, thought fully.
 Not penny!" said Dick. with de- cision.
 ''Oh, yes, we could,' cried Dolly, clapping her hands. I've got splen- did idea.''
 What is it, darling?"
 ''Yes, Lin, you shall give me up," exclaimed Dolly, without trace of regret in her voice and smiling at Dicks surprised face; "but only for a little time!''.
 'sWhy?' asked Dick in grumpy mis- apprehension. He may live for years.''
 "Oh, didn't mean that" she said, re- proachfnlly- Il mean to sue you for breach of promise, and add the pro- ,ceeds to our capital''
 Splendid, sweetheart!" cried Lin- ithgow, rapturously.
 You are clever little woman to think of it: We might get him to fork out a few thousand quite eagerly, to save me from such an awful fate.''
 "We shall be quite rich before we have done," said Dolly, proudly, nurs- ing her newborn scheme in her mind.
 And withthe pride of percentage they talked out all the details.
 A few hours later the earl of Ibrox was rubbing his hands and treating his son with marked cordiality.
 ''No doubt, my dear boy, she is very beautiful and good and all that sort of thing, and would prove a veritable stumbling block to St. Anthony him. self; but still that's no reason you should marry her. There are as good f1sh ln the sea as ever came out of it; and you can't marry the whole lot. Wait till you are a few years older. Then you won't be so fearfully keeni Oh, we'll, if there is breach of prom ise action, a thousand or two will easily settle it out of court; and we'll be ont of your ahtumnaI madness pretty cheaply."
 But the case was not settled out of court as the young lady did not seem inclined to hold herself cheap, and would not abate her demands one tit tie.
 So early in the year the whole of fashionable London forsook the chilli ness of the park for the warmth of MT. Justice Frampton's unventilated court, which bore the appearance of . fashionable drawing-rooIn, for the monde turned out to watch the squirm- ings of a woman on the s'grid."
 The earl and countess of Ibrox, for once in harmony and almost cordial to each otEer. we're much nearer, though not much dearsr. than thsz
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26

such time as it may be agreeable to his successor to take hold. It is supposed, however, that Governor Shaw will be inducted into his new office some time in January. It has been known for two or three days that Governor Shaw was slated for appointment to succeed Sec retary Gage, but it was not until late yesterday that the Iowa executive &C., cepted the tender made to him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4Cor South Main and Grand stss
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place. 's 12-Rogers &s Bro. (P).
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and W'olcott sts. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts.
 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury stsa 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Co. u'A 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine srs 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow stsI 31--Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts.
 34-Cor West Main and Watertown rd 35-Conn R. & l.. Co car house. CP). Waterbury Brass Go. (Pl.
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sta
 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay s.s. 43-New England Watch Co. tP).s
 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co. (P1s 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. (Pl. 47-Cor s. Main and Washington stss 51-Cor Baldwin and River ssts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Co case fact'y. tP,- 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willowst.
 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. lP). 213-Shoe Hardware Go. P). 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go mv't fact'y. (Pls 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-Grove. bet. Central & Holmes avs, 311-S. N. D. Teephone Co bd'g. P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow stss 313-Randolph SS Cloves P). 8s 314-Plume &s Atwood. P). !, iats 315-American Ring Go. (P). 316-Conn R. & l.. power house. (P). 31S-Holmes, Booth Ss Haydens. (P). {, 321--No hose house et [ 323-Cor WaSh'g'n ave and Porter sts 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave4 371-City Lumber and Coal Co. (P). 412-Tracy Bros. (Pl.
 432-Cor Liberty and South Main sts4 451-Steele x Johnson Mfg Go. (P). 5S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26

No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once nch day. When this is not attended to disorders of the stomach arise, bill fousness. headache. ryspepsia and piles follow. If you wish to avoid 1hese ailments keep your bowels reg ular by taking Chamberlain's Stomach ana Liver Tablets when required. Thev are so easy to take and mild and gentle in effect For sale by all Druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILL.
 DREN.

Recommendations Of We'll Known
 Chicago Physician.
 I use and prescribe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for almost all obsti- nate. constricted coughs with direct results. I prescribe it to children of all ages. Am glad to recommend it to all in need and seeking relief from coughs and colds and bronchial affiic- tions. It is non-narcotic and safe in the hands of the most unprofessional. A. universal panacea for all mankind. Mrs Mary R. Melendy, M D., Ph. D., Chicago, III. This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26

A. J. Shell wanted to attend party but was afraid to on account of pains in his stomach, which he feared would grow worse. He says, Il was telling my troubles to lady friend. who said. sChamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di- arrhoea Remedy will put you ill con- dition for the party l bought bot tie and take pleasure in stating that two doses cured me and enabled ne to have good time at the party" Mir Shell is resident of Summer H;ll N. r.. This remedy is for sale by ali druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
HIGHLAND DIVISION

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at zoo and 8:3S a. m; 12:38; 3:30; S:01 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta@ tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:03, 11:40 a. m.; 1:45, 5:1d and 655 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York, Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at S:13 a. m. and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street Sta~ tion from New York, Fishkill Landings Danbury andway stations at S:36 a. m.i l2:34 and S:04 p. III.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30i 1O:05 a. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO D. III.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 11:30 q. m.; 4:50; 6:30; $50 P. ms
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
GOVERNOR sAAw.s POSITION.
Has Not Been Officially Rendered the
 Office, but Will Not Refuse.

Has Not Been off cialIy Rendered the
 Office, but Will Not Refuse.
 DIES MONIES, Ia., Dec. 26.-Goy- ernor Shaw when seen last evening with regard to his appointment as sec retary of the United States treasury declined to talk at length about the matter, merely reiterating that the president had confidentially asked him by wire if he would accept the position if it should be rendered to him. He replied that he would accept, but up to the present time no formal tender of the position has been made by the pres ident. However, from the tone of the dispatches from Washington he as stunned the president will appoint him and that to all intents and purposes the matter has been fully settled.
 The governors term as chief execu- tive of Iowa will not expire until Jan 16, when Governor Eliot Cummins will be inaugurated. The legislature will convene Jan. 13, and Governor Shaw will be very busy in the interim with the preparation of his annual message, so that if the appointment by the presi- dent shall be made Governor Shaw win hardly be able to take up the duties before Jan. 20 and possibly later. The people of Iowa are greatly elated at Governor Shaw's prospective entry into the presidents cabinet, but would re- gret very much to have Secretary of Agriculture Wilson retire in conse- quence. and no one would regret this more than would Governor Shaw All Iowa people feel that Mir. Wilson is the right man in the right place in this and other administrations. With Allison as senate leader, Henderson as speaker of the house and with the prospect now of two members of the cabinet, the state is undoubtedly greatly honored and largely influential in national af- fairs
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
MERIDEN BRANCH.

Trains leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations aa $50 a. III. and 6:15 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta" ton from NIiddletown and way sta- tions at T:50 q. n. and 400 p. III.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26

do not approve of face steaming except for a very oily, eruptiye skin. In such case it opens the pores and aids the escape of impurities. For a
 fine, dry skin inclined to wrinkle, it is
 simply disastrous. Even hot water should be used but seldom upon a face which tends to wrinkle easily Use tepid and cold water, pure soap and gentle massage with good skin food.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26

If you would have an appetite like a bear and relish for your meals take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets. They correct disorders of the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 25 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
Commission Auction,

new business just started which strange though it to. found to De great boon great win explain in detail of your furniture or household goods of any description diamonds
 
 wish to dispose of any surplus stock shopwor goods and to i q cal office and leave reliable my regular auction days Thursdays and Fridays
  deduct small commission deliver ly auction
 
 publicity
 
 vou could secondhand will to seekers will be equally to receive need at q integrity and careful attention to the ye ample all articles Respectfully
 Auction to D. m, 36 street
  days before the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE.
From the Gazette, Toowoomba, Aus
 tralia.1

I find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is an excellent medicine. 1 have been suffering from a severe cough for the last two months. and it has effected q cure. l have great pleasure in recon mending it.-W. c. Woekner. This is the opinion of one of our oldest and most respected residents, and has been voluntarily given in good faith that others may try the remedy and be benefited as was MT Wockner. This remedy is sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-26
SHAW TO BE NAMED.
will Succeed Gage as Secre-
 tary of Treasury.
WILSON NOT TO BE REMOVED.

The Date of Transfer Has Not Net
 Been Fixed, but the Change
 Will Probably Occur Ear
 ly In January.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-It is an nounced authoritatively that Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw of Iowa will be ap, pointed secretary of the treasury to succeed Secretary Lyman J. Gage There will be no change in the office of secretary of agriculture, Secretary Will son, also of Iowa, continuing to retain that portfolio.
 The date of transfer of the treasury department will depend on the mutual convenience of the outgoing and in coming secretary, Mir. Gage having sig nified an entire willingness to remain at the head of his department until
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-11

Mr.. Fl. T. Davenport, travelling in
the interest of the Georgia Loan
& Trust Co. came in yesterday from an
extended business trim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-08-11
THE WATER BONDS ARE VALID.
Judge Littlejohn So Decided On
Yesterday.

Americus' neighbor, Montezuma,
can now go ahead with her bond issue
and build system of waterworks, as
contemplated. The fight made by OPP.
ponents of the bond issue was waged
here yesterday before Judge z. A.
Littlejohn at Chambers.
And resulted in victory for those
favoring water bonds.
The bond election carried some time
ago, and the issue of $4,000 of 5 per
cent bonds was about to be made when
legal fight was made by citizens who
opposed their sale.
The case was heard by Judge Little
john here yesterday. Messrs. r. L
and Leon @. Greer, julie FELTON, and
Judge John w. Haygood were among
the visiting attorneys in the case,
while Judge Fort and Solicitor Gener-
al Hooper were also interested. though
on opposite sides.
Judge LittIejohn's decision validates
the bonds, and MonteZuma will doubt
less proceed Herewith unless other
legal steps are taken.