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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
COMING EVENTS.

Carter's hall. Waterville, March 16- Reception and dance of American Pin Co.'S fire department.
 St Thomas's church, March IT. Grand entertainment
 City hall, March 17-Catholc Wo- men's association, grand entertain ment Town hail. Watertown. April S-Fn- fertainment and dance given by Wa tertown Athletic association
 City hall April 9-Concert and dance given by Retail Clerks associa- fion.
 Speedwell hall. April 11-First an- nual sociable of the Star Social club.
 Leayenworth hall. April 12-Thirty- fourth annual reception of Y. M. c. l..
 City hall, April 22-27-Grand union fair of United councils, Knights of Co 1umbus
 Speedwell hall. April 24-Third an- nual sociable and dance of Sacred Heart drum corps. Poli's theater. May 2-Third min strel performance of Waterbury lodge, 265 B. F. o. Elks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
SAMPSON DEMONSTRATIONS.

Many people hold Admiral Samp- son in high esteem and the sentiment in his favor is admittedly strong among his associates of the navy who see in him man of abundant cour age and the largest ability. But he seems possessed of the fatal gift of fool friends to q remarkable extent and to have the misfortune of occaS- ionally cooperating with them.
 The country will never forget the fleet under nay command'' dispatch. It set everybody wondering if the an nouncement of a defeat would have been similarly introduced. Then came the recent letter implying that q brave and capable man should not be promoted for lack of social training And now comes the proposal to have q lot of Santiago medals struck of to be given to the men who were engaged in the naval fight that annihilated Ger vera's fleet, and to. have one side of rhe medals bear the figure of Samp- son.
 This ranks among the fool friend projects and belongs in the same cat egory with the New York Suns appeal to have Schley tried for cowardice and shot before he is tried. The best thing that the friends of Sampson and of Schley can do for their respective friends is to saw wood and keep the peace. The bickerings that they have developed have been altogether dis creditable and have done nobody any good. Apparently one side is as much to blame as the other.
 It sets one to thinking that there would not have been bit of this squabbling, and it is safe to say not d bit of Cervera's fleet either, if, in- stead of jumping anybody up. the de- partment had put in command of the fleet the experienced and gallant off cer whose position entitled him to the honor and responsibility-Ad Bunce, of this city.-Hartford Courant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
HANDLING THE MAIL.

with smoke or dust. A narrow and dark stairway led from the first floor to the second, whereon were situate ted the registry and money order offices and the offices of the postmaster and some of his assistants.
 The passages were narrow and al. most as dark IS those of cavern. The plank floors were worn and uneven, and an investigator who went through them one day stepped on loose board which fell back to its place with a rattling noise as the foot was raised from it. None of the rooms were large enough, and the whole interior of the structure recalled that of a bacllwoods county courthouse where the hogs sleep regularly when court is not iE session.
 But that is all now historic. It will soon become reminiscent. In a few years it will be entirely forgotten. The people who patroniZe the local post of flee now pass in and out of an archi- tectural credit to this national city; a building erected especially for the use of the post office department-the main floor being arranged for the city post office
 \ movement is now on foot to erect another home for the city post office, because it takes up so much space that the post office department is crowded for room. It seems strange that our alleged statesmen cannot see farther into the future than they do in matters of such importance. The new building would have been good permanent home for the city post office for prob ably quarter of century, maybe longer. But no sooner was it erected than the congress enacted that the post office department should occupy the upper eight stories. That was a mistake.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Paintings at Osborne.

The royal bedchamber a t Osborne, in which Queen Victoria died, is very large, and, from modern point of view, is simply furnished. The plain pink walls are hung with a number of fine paintings, including Raphae1's Virgin and Child" There are also, as in all rooms which were much used by the queen, several good portraits of Prince Alert.
 In the stately dining-room at Os- borne hangs the famous Winterhalter group of the queen, Prince Albert and their five children. In that room, in deed, are gathered together the most attractive of the portraits of the late queens sons and 9.ughters, which form collection of much historic and artistic value-N |. Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
THE NATIONS MALL.
It Arrives Every Day by the Ton
 and Is Done Up in Bales..
Receipt and Dispatch of Government Correxpondence Keeps a Huge
 Army of Clerks Busy All - the Time.
rSnecia1 Washington Ietter.1

Especial NaSnfnStOn LSllef-1
 nNRERE are very many unusual and
 peculiar things about the post
 A office of the national capital. One of them is that its receipts are vastly smaller in proportion to the amount of business handled than those of any other post office in the country. This is due to the fact that so much free matter is handled here. About 70 per cent. of the total mail matter that passes through the office here IS free. All official communications With the 75,ooo post offices throughout the union are, of course, free. There are clerks in all of the departments con stantly addressing letters, papers, packages and books to various DOT tions of the union for which no postage is paid.
 Then there is the matter sent out under the franks of the 457 senators and representatives. Much of the mat ter sent out is very heavy. being in the form of books and other public docu- ments. As q result it is necessary to employ the strongest men to sort the mail at the office here.
 The postma st CT in Washington is one of the two postmasters in the cities o1 the United States who are not paid ac- cording to the receipts of their ohces He is paid more than the recelpts ot the office would give him under the general law. for the reason that SC much free matter is handled by the ot' flee that the receipts are no lndeN TO the amount of business done. He re- ceives S60OO a year. The receipts are about $15O.G00 a year, but if all the matter handled by the office were paid matter the annual receipts would be something like $2,25O,oo0.
 The other postmaster who is not paid according to the receipts Of his office is the one in New York city. He is taken out from the general law for a reason directly opposite to that which leads to the exception of the Washington office, viz.: That the re- ceipts of the post office in New York are so large that he would be paid too much.
 And yet the post office here does not get justice. The postmaster, it is true, is expected from the general law and is paid l very good salary, but in the matter of allowances generally the of. flee does not get enough. 1t seems i'm. possible for congress to realize just what work the office does. It is SC much the habit of men to measure things by the money receipts.
 For very many years the post office was located in perhaps the dingiest, oldest looking and altogether least pretentious building occupied by any office in city of this size in the Unit ed States. A walk through the rooms which it occupied would show small and dimly-lighted rooms, low ceilings, with the plastering off in many places, and walls begrimed apparently
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
GIRL EMPLOYES PREFERRED,

"In subordinate business positions" :" writes Mrs Russell Sage in the March issue of Success, women are more ef- ficient than men. This opinion is shared with me by MT Sage. Long experience has taught him that women are apt to be more conscientious and faithful in their work. In the tele- graph offices, for instance, MT Sage favors women operators, for the req son that they will stay by their instru- ments. The girl may be sewing, or reading q love story during the inter- valS of waiting for messages, but she is at the instrument when the message comes. The man, on the other hand, is restless. He gets up and walks around. steps outside, and, when his station is called. may be out of his office, instead of at the receiver, wait ing for business
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Relic. from n.hx1on

The German scientific expedition under Dr. Koldeweys has discovered in Babylon the ancient '.procession'' road of Marduk, says Berlin corre- spondent. The large limestone flags of the roadway bear the inscription of Nebuchadnezzar and are inlaid with smaller squares of red and white stone. The German scientists state that the temple discovered last May in the interior of the Amrun hill is the famous national temple of the Babylonians, known to history under the name of Esagila. These. discov- cries will give the key to many ques- tions concerning the topography of Behxlon.-N. ', Sun, K
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Hens and Boys Fancy Shirts.
All New, Fresh, UP-TO-DATE STYLES at LESS l MONEY than these desirable goods have
 ever been shown. Over 25O differ ent patterns to choose from.

Made of Madras, Percale, Bedford Cords and other fine material, by two or the best known manufacturers in the country, with attached or detached collars, attached or detached cuffs. either soft or starch finish, suitable for shop, dress or negligc. We put them at two prices which are sure to make quick sales. Come in and pro cure enough for your years needs, ;rs 1t will be great money saving.
 First lot-23 different stylcs-39c, worth 5Oc to 75c.
 Second lot-o3 different styies-5Oc. worth 75c to S1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
INDIAN MkIDENS.

Burlesque is to hold sway next week at Polls. the Indian MaidenS provid- ing the entertainment the first half of the week. All burleSque shows. of course. look alike to the average the ater-gOer. and this company is un- doubtedly up to the average standard of such organizations. What may be expected, therefore. in the way of en- fertainment is understood by those who favor this class of performance. Seats go on sale tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

delirery the congress Whs recently obliged to appropriate $4, 4,0D0 for the rental of quarters for that branch of the public business; and an entire floor of a new building has been rent ed on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, just opposite the recently completed structure in which the de. pertinent is housed.
 < The postmaster general says that in side of another year either the post office department must be provided with new and adequate building, or
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

Another great purchase of Fine Not ingham Lace Curtains, goes on sale tomorrow at about half what you usually pay.
 At S!, worth $2.
 At S1.50, worth .S2.5O. 4 S2. worth Ss.
 At S2.30. worth $4.
 At $:;.50, worth $5.
 These goods gre new and perfect. and we have duplicates of them all So that those that were disappointed in our last sale can have as many pairs as they wish.
 An early inspection gets best choice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
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KING DRAMATIC COMPANY.

A notable event in the King Dfa- matic company's engagement at the Jacques occurs this evening. when ''trhe Sporting Duchess will be pre- sented for the first time here at popu- lar prices. This play. it will be re- membered. was presented three sea- sons ago at Polls, with Ffolliot Paget in the leading role. and made a marked impression. The King company is the only repertoire organization plaElhS the piece. and it has to pay large roy alties for the right to play it. An excellent presentation is given, and those who have seen the very fine per formances given by the company dur ing the week are prepared to accept this statement. At to-morroW'S mat inee the stirring melodrama. ''Streets of New York;" will be played. Prices are popular.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Fidelity court.

Fidelity court : Danish lodge, No 1O3. Democratic association.
 Waterbury Burns club. Court Lincoln. A. o. F.
 Fifth division. A. O. IT.
 Third division. A. O. II.
 Speedwell lodge. K. of r.
 Sheridan lodge, ~. F. o. r. MiZpah colony, U o. F. r. k l. o. O. F. school metfng. . Catholic Literary association. Waterbury lodge. B. F. o. E. ta Connecticut lodge. A. O. U. W. $: Household Ruth, G. U- o. o. F.
 Winona council. Jr o. U. A. AI-
 Court Stephen T. Meany. r. of X. : Friendly league, dressmaking, cook ary
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
THE CAUTIOUS SCOT.


 An old farmer in Scotland once went fO have troublesome tooth extracted. Said the dentist, after looking at the offending molar:
 It is very ugly one. I would ad- wise you to have it out by the painless byetem. It is only shilling extra. :"
 He showed the farmer the apparata- us fer administering gas, remarking that it would cause him to fall asleep Tor q minute, and before he awoke the tooth would be out. After slight re9letAnce the sufferer consented, pro ceet(3nx to open his purse.
 90h, never mind paying just nowv' 1Hd the dentist kindly.
 1uotsr' alrswered the cautious old 5 q wasn't thinking O that; but
 n 1a'ensto sleep A thocht A wad
 count ma siller fust." Ex-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
PRIMROSE AND DOCKSTADER.

PRIMROSE AND DOCKSTADER.
 Fun will hold high sway at Polls tomorrow afternoon and evening. when Primrose and Dockstader's min strels will be presented there. It is undoubtedly true that George Primrose and Lew Dockstader. are the greatest oltginatorS in the minstrel 1ield to-day. and their performances are always not ed for novelty, freshness and original itv. This season, as usual. they have many novelties ill addition to the reg ular features of minstrelsv. and besides their own acts. which are new and up-to-date. they introduce q host of ad- ditional novelties which tend to make it the best minstrel performance now before the public. The sale of seats opened up very lively this morning at % to 75 cents for the matinee and 2I cents to S1 for the evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

OPENING OF NEW GOODS. ass Splendid lot cf Ladies', Mems and Chiidrens Plain and Fancy Hose.
 Ladies fancy, fine gauge, new, de- sirahle patterns, 121ac pair.
 Ten pieces fine All Wool Tricot Elan mel. worth 5oc. suitable for waists and dresses, 25c yard.
 Ten pieces Wool Albatross Cloth, worth 39c, special sale 29c q yard.
 Mems Collars. regular 15c quality, 10c. three for 25c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

When you want q team or hack, go 10 Austin'S. Phone
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

So you see that the post office of the national capital is busy bee hive, which the people of the coun- try seldom hear anything about, but it is an important factor in carrying on the 1nultifarious business of the great and growing federal govern ment. SMITH D. FRY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The subject of George Remnants lee
ture at the city hall next Monday
evening will be Mountains and
Mountaineers Of the Caucasus"
Mr.. A. G. Deller is in Chicago
making purchases for the spring and
summer trade.
Platteville Witness Mrs. Fred
Spratler is visiting her sister, Miss
Allie Hardcastle, in Chicago.
Platteville News: Geneva, the six
months old child OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Ed.
Dobson. of Darlington, died March 8.
The remains were brought to Platte
Vile for burial This is the third
child they have been called to mourn
in a short time.
Mrs. Sarah Roth returned on We'd
nesday from a visit with relatives in
Chicago and Elkhorn. At the latter
place she visited at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Or. McCallister, for
merIy OF Avoca. The doctor and
family send regards to all Iowa coun-
ty friends.
The Bu.te Montana Miner, Of
March l., in noticing the wedding OF
William J Odgcrs and Miss Eliza
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21

Pneumonia follows la grippe, but
never follows the use of Foley Honey
and Tar, the great throat and lung
remedy. Take no substitute. NiVian's 5
Pharmacy. 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post ONCE, Mineral Point
Wis. as second class matter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21

Price. s1.e5 per Year. in Advance
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21
See the Genuine

T. G. Maudt farm wagon when IT ar
rives. K. /. Cork. the agent, can sell
you vehicles and farm implements
and save you money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21
When Trading ont

your butter and eggs, etc, at Spooner
& Iyey's, we give blue trading stamps
same as cash.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21
cold Mine AMI CroMn

Beats all the -four in town. Spooner
* lvey :.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-21

The Mineral Point Telephone Co.
has added the following now phones
to its list in this city;
l26, John Kautrmann ana Dr.
Philip,
l27 w J. Davies, residence,
Toll rates are 10 cents for three
minutes within - miles of Mineral
Point, and cents for every addition
al minute, For rates beyond - miles
inquire OF central,
IL, }. peuhallegon, Jr,, Sec,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

In a recent letter to the New York
World, Michael Davitt says: It has
been a matter of keen anguish and
OF bitter disgrace to our national feel
mig to find SCI many Irish soldiers EN-.
ployed by England in strangling the
liberties Of two little republics in
South Africa. Possibly their hearts
were not in the hateful task. Very few
of these men enlisted expressly for
that odious campaign. They were
mostly enrolled before the war was
purposely provoked by Mr.. Chamber
lain's diplomacy, and they were COM
PEELED under military law to proceed
to the scene Of operations. Their pres
ence there. in any case, was re-
proach to our warm sympathy for the
republican cause, and a sentimental
crusade was set going against the fur
Their enlistment Of men of Celtic blood
in the army Of English aggression.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

from its exterior manifestations, you
pass to an examination of their faith
itself, do you not find it as intact and
undeflled. as it is bold and firm? 1t Is,
to the smallest iota, the faith Of Peter,
the supreme shepherd of the whole
flock, to whom they are united in love
and obedience as never were more so
Catholics Of any country of Christen-
DOM"
The archbishop could not resist the
temptation of referring to american
patriotism" in his usual style. What
he says, however, is not Objectionable
to the Irish Standard for the first time
in four years, or since the Inauguration
of "magnanimous Mckinley" He adj
vises the Catholics of America to be
loyal and faithful to the republic, and
says: eve need not approve all that
the country does, what is done in its
name; as citizens it is our right to
condemn, to blame, to strive to alter;
but whatever we do, it must be plain
that if we do find fault, it is for very
love of country"
In common with the Catholic press
of America. the Irish Standard has
criticised and condemned the imperial
policy of the rapacious party to which
his grace belongs. It will continue to
criticise and condemn the party Of
spoliation and conquest until it chang
es its un-American policy. The Catho-
lie citizens have shown their loyalty at
every period Of American history; and
they would be false to themselves and
to their country did they keep silent
when a. party Of pirates in the guise of
patriots is attempting to change the
basic principles of the republic Of
Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

An American Protestant minister
named Teller is chief of police in a
town in Porto Rico. On recent oc-
casion he entered Catholic hospital
to preach to the Catholic inmates, and
when the Sister in charge objected to
his holding services he threatened to
arrest her. A paper published in Ponce
asks: "What right has this Minister
Teller to preach Protestant doctrine
in Catholic institution founded by
Catholic and in which all the in
mates without exception. are Catho.
lics?" Perhaps Governor Allen may
answer the question
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

The New World says: Has it ever
occurred to readers of his manifesto in
this country to ask-what was the
agency that induced Aguinaldo to be-
come so suddenly converted? Some
few years ago he did precisely the
same thing with regard to Spain that
he is now doing with regard to the
United States. He ended an insurrec.
ton, SO far as he had it in his power
to end it, and advised the people to
submit to the Spaniards. The papers
in this country then all said that he
had sold out. Why don't they say
that he has sold out now? They have
just as good reason for saying it now
as then.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

one man marched with the flag for
the honor of the nation to relieve the
oppressed people in Cuba. The United
States has never acquired q foot of ter
ritory that has not been forever dedi-
Gated to liberty"
This sort of language is Characters
tic of William Mckinley, and it sounds
strangely coming from a man who is
waging war of conquest in the Phil.
ippines, governing Porto Rico as, a
colony, and trying to bulldoze the Gu
bans into submission. But we shall
not say any more just now, as space
forbids.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

The old Irish parliament house on
College Green, within whose walls
was once heard the eloquence of Graf.
tan, Flood and Curran, is now occu.
pied by the Bank of Ireland, an insti-
tuition with nothing Irish about it but
the name. This British bank apd its
branches are now receiving subscrip-
tons to purchase plate to be presented
to the "Irish Regiment of Guards, -
which is composed Of men with anti
Irish sentiments. 1t is unnecessary
to say that none but members of the
British garrison in Ireland will con-
tribute penny toward honoring the
officers of, that alien regiment.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-04

Miss Maud Come and Major John
Mcbride are going to lecture in Phila,
delphia on physical force versus par.
liamentary agitation for Ireland. The
Standard and Times Of that city says
of their mission: "If Ireland were in
a position to appeal to physical force,
there might be some justification in it;
but even then she should look before
she would leap. But when there is
not rifle or pistol in the country,
not a trained man but what belongs
to the enemy, it does seem a trifle
absurd to indulge in such talk as this.
Every material advantage that Ire
land has wrested from her oppressors
for the past thirty years has been won
by action in parliament, backed up by
a powerful organization throughout
the country"