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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Michael H. Groody of 216 South Leonard street, popular enploye of the Plume SS Atwood concern, and Miss Annie Quigley of ITO South Leonard street, were married at St Patrick's church this morning at 7:30. Rev Father Sullivan performed the ceremony, and also performed the mass which followed. After the ser vices were over wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride. Numerous and very valuable were the wedding gifts. MT and Mrs Groody left on tue 10:50 train for New York, where in connection with other cities they will spend their honeymoon. On their return they will reside at 210 South Leonard street.
 "A curious and somewhat remark able sight may be seen on Bank street, short distance below South Leonard street. On the sidewalk, almost di- rectly in front of Dunne's saloon, may be seen about million or more of those insects known as flying ants. in addition to being clustered in one or two large heaps, they are crawling about the sidewalk in all directions i'll innumerable crowds. One cannot even place his steps without squashing number of them. Not satisfied with their occupancy of the sidewalks these ants are besieging the windows of the nearby stores. In one store there are two hvies underneath the window, through which the water escapes when the windows are being cleaned. When the ants first commenced to show themselves day or two ago the own CT of the store stopped these holes with paper. But 1t was of no use. This morning there were swarms ofthe insects nestling within the windows. Some of the ants are flying away: others have shaken their wings and are walking away. The ants are at tracing considerable attention. Every passer-by stops to view them. Where they came from is a mystery. One resident says. that they make their 1I,- pearance at the same spot about this time each year. His supposition E that they spend the winter in the ground underneath the sidewalk When the summer sun grows warm and the sidewalk, consequently, hot, the ants force q passage to the side walk Another person thought they came from the sewer near by. At any rate they present curious spec tacle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
An English Prineasht in 1860.

Men not so very much past middle age were startled by the change ot manners when they were remind. ed of the anniversary of the prize fight between Savers and sHeenan, which came off on April IT, 1860. Only those who are' old enough to remember it, or who turn up file of papers of the period, can imagine the excitement it created. Even the Times, under the direction of the great Delane, devoted three columns of close print on the page opposite the leaders to an account of it, the remaining columns on the same page in larger type suficing for the for eign correspondence One sentence in the description strikes one as de. lightful. "In the outer ring were gen. tlemen of all ranks--members ot both houses in plenty. Authors, poets, painters, soldiers and even clergymen were present" One hopes that even the clergymen went in mufti--London Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
PLUMBERS MAKE DEMAND.
Ask for an Eight Hour Day Begin
 ming August 1.

s
 Local union, No 22, of the United as- sociation of the United States and Canada, including all the plumbers, steam and gas filters and their helpers in the city has notified the bosses that it's contract with them will expire op June l and wants to arrange for the ensuing year. sThe following agree ment has been submitted by the union:
 Article 1.-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree to employ none but union men in good standing with the United Association of Jour- neymen Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fit ters of the United States and Canada.
 Article 2.AThe Master Plumbers of Waterbury agree to discharge all non union journsymen plumbers, gas. and steam filters before or on August l, 1901.
 Article 3-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree to pay all ex- penses, including board and ear fare for all work done outside of the city of Waterbury, also all expenses to and from said work once per week. when. the distance does not exceed fifty (50y. miles from Waterbury.
 Article 1.-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree to employ but one apprentice for every three Journey men or fraction thereof.
 Article 5.-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury Conn, agree to pay double time for all work done between the hours of 5 p. m., and 8 a. m. Also double time for all holidays, viz: Christmas day, Thanksgiving day, Labor day, Memorial day, Fourth of July and Sundays.
 Article 6.-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree to pay trolley car fare once, per day to and from all Jobs provided the distance is one (1) mile or greater from the shop.
 Article 1.-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree that on and af- ter August l, 1901. eight (S) hours shall constitute days work for all jour- neymen plumbers, gas and steam fit- ters, the hours being from 8 a. m.. to l2 m., and p. m., to 5 D. m., with a minimum wage of two and one-half dollars ($25U per day with no reduc- ton from the present rate.
 Article S.-The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree to give the Journeymen plumbers, gas and steam filters half holiday on Saturday dur ing the months of June, July and August, 1901. All journeymen plumb CTS, gas and steam filters working more than specified time on said days to receive double time for same.
 Article 9.--The Master Plumbers of Waterbury, Conn, agree to refrain from allowing tinsmiths or sheet metal workers doing any work pertaining to the plumbing trade.
 The union asks for an answer by May 24.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
BRIDGEPORT ELEVATED TRACK
Contracts Let for Work Which VIII
 Occupy a Year.

Occupy a Year.
 Bridgeport, May 22-The plans If the Consolidated road for the ifn- provement of that part of it's main line lying within the confines of this city are gradually taking shape.
 The contract for that part of the i'm proved road lying between the present depot and Noble avenue was awarded, Saturday, to John J. O'Brien of New York. This contract does not include however, the big rolling lift bridge to be constructed across the Pequonnock river. The center of this bridge will be 240 feet below the center of the present swing bridge, and the ap- proaches to 1t will diverge materially from the present line.
 The contract awarded to Mir O'Bri- en is for the construction of the bling and masonry necessary to the ele- vated structure which will carry the Consolidated tracks through Bridge port in the near future. His contract calls for the completion of the work within year. He will construct only that portion Of the foundations for the elevated structure from Fairfield avenue to Noble avenue. The entire elevation of the road, on a steel struc- ture, will extend from Union street, at Junction with the stone viaduct, to Noble avenue.
 At the new depot, for which plans have not yet been completed the tracks will be elevated 20 feet above the street. Below the present station the space is so restricted that only two tracks will be constructed at time. he cost of the completed improvements will be about $3,000,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
Larry In a we'll.

Larry Peppard fell in an old well in Cincinnati the other way, and his working mate, James Cavanaugh, called down to him:
 "Are yez there, Larry?" s,
 Back came the answer like voice from the grave: >r ''Shure, an Oi'm not on top."
 s'Are yez hurted, Larry?"
 "Jist little skin is scraped off"
 ''Say, Larry, dis big shtone is liable to fall on yez any minnit."
 sFor hiven's sake raymove it. I see shtars from here, but don't want 'em to git closter."
 Are yez wet?"
 ''No, ye soiled gorsoon. Oi'm as dhry as a prohibition convention"
 Finally rope was lowered to Larry. He tied it under his arms and he was drawn to daylight.-N. I. Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
Three Big Carloads oi
 Goods Sidetracked

in the washout and the season half over! These goods MUST BE SOLD. at some price and every purchaser will be a long life customer who will buy In this sale. Have you seen that $12.50 Chamber Set? Or that S3.1o handsome Couch? Let a man have one of those to rest his weary bones on after eating supper and he won't think Of going out nights. He will go to sleep and dream of his angel wife, who provided him with such luxury. Every wife can be an ange! for $3.io. Also Gc-Cart for $2.25. An Iron BcG and good Springs for S4.39. A handsome large Willow Rocker for S2.49 A I2arlor Table for $1.75. Good Soft Top Mattress, made in two parts, blue, and white ticking, full size, Sl.9S A good Refrigerator for S3.7o. The public appreciate these values and our clerks are busy in consequence. Prompt delivery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
WATERv LILLE.
Sunday School Children VIII Give an


 Sunday School Children Will Give an Entertainment Tomorrow Night. Miss Cora Barker is enjoying 9 short visit with friends in Thomaston. The residents of this place are be- coming more and more interested h the developments of the strike situa- tion throughout the country. Eagerly do they scan the newspapers to see the latest concerning the strike in the different cities of the country, especial ly those of Connecticut.
 The Sunday school children of St PauPs church will give an entertain ment and supper in Parish hall to-mor- row night. Supper will be served from 5:3O to o'clock A delightful time is in store for all who attend.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
oldest Tree in the worid.

While it hasn't the largest tree on earth, the town of Kos, the capital of the small Turkish island of that name, lying off the coast of Asia Minor, puts in a claim for possessing the oldest tree in the world. Under it's shade, it is said, Hippocrates inculcated his disciples in his methods and views concerning medicine and the healing art 2,ooo years ago. Not satisfied with this, they have local tradition which carries the age of the tree back to. the time of Aesculapius, of whom Hippoc- rates was a lineal descendant, and thus the tree becomes 400 or so years older at one bound. It would be cruel to undeceive the good citizens of Kos, but our scientists assure us the red- wood trees of California antedate the era of Aesculapius and his disciples by several years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
How 'shaa Are propmgated.

When the United States govern ment discovered that shad were growing scarce shad nurseries were established and millions of shad eggs planted, not only in the old swim ming grounds of the shad, but also In the Pacific ocean and it's rivers. The experiment. was so successful that it is said there is now no danger of the extinction of the sbad
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22
A. F.. COWLRS

With the pleasant weather. crowds OF ladies daily visit our store. We can accommodate them all, as our new store is spacious md fine.
 Millinery can be seen on every table and counter.
 We display twice the variety we for merly did when located on, South Main street, making this store second to none in the county for fine Millinery.
 LADIES' TRIMMED HATS.
 The Spanish Turban is the most popular Hat of the season-an entirely new shape and very becoming. All colors, at popular prices.
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-22

CLOAK ADEPARTMENT.
 Ladies' Cloth Dress Skirts in cheviot and BriIlantine, made with wide flare, lined throughout with fine PercaIine and Velvet bound, value $500, for Bargain day $2.9S Pedestrian Skirts of fine Melton. flare founce effect, tucked and corded. They come in navy. brown Oxford and black, value $S.50. for Bargain day $500 Fine Percale Waists in light and dark colors, all sizes, value soc, for Bargain day 29c Chambray and Gingham Waists in six different styles, latest cut, perfect fit, newest designs, value $1.00, for Bargain day G9c Fine white Lawn Waists, also Madras. in stripes and cheeks, trimmed with insertings of lace and embroidery, value $1.50, for Bargain day 9Sc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-03
THE LESSON OF LABOR DAY.

The observance Of Labor day was more
general yesterday than ever before. More
organizations were in lire and the different
trades were more largely represented than
ever before in this city. What is true Of
indianapolis was probably true OF every
town in the country which has industries.
This larger demonstration Is due to the
fact that the conditions essential to the
well-being of wage-earners We're never
more favorable. Indeed, there can be no
better index by which to measure the con-
dition Of the country than labor organiza-
tiOns. The parade showed that the mem
bers of most of the organizations are so
generally employed and fairly paid that
they could afford special uniforms for the
occasion. The people that lined the streets
through which the procession marched,
composed very largely of the families and
friends of the marching men. were so well
and tastefully dressed that it was the sub
ject Of remark. Nothing like it could be
found elsewhere in the world. The marks
Of class which appear in other countries are
obliterated by the public school system.
marched and those who looked as
friends told in their manner and conversa-
ton, and their faces proved that those who
depict the hardship of labor at the present
| time are the victims of their own decisions.
| Most of the speeches will show that the
orators did not attempt to destroy the
! cheerfuIness OF the day by dismal chatter
about the poor growing poorer Indeed,
oratory was least prominent in the exer-
| cises, games of various kinds better suiting
the day than speaking that might be
| dreary. The day was also marked by So
briefly and decorum In any other country
such a festival by laboring people would
| be married by brawls due to the use of in
/ toxicants. All America is learning that a
| day of recreation is not a day of diss!pa-
| tiOn and no element in American society
| has a clearer idea of the difference than
| the wage-earner who has American ideas.
| Sobriety and self-respect are the special
| characteristics OF the American holiday.
| Law and police regulations have not
wrought this marked change in fifty years;
it is due TO our Institutions, which teach
/ individual self-respect not the least i'm
portant of which is Labor day, on which
| the American wage-earner feels bound to
| be at his best
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-03
WAR ON MODERN LINES.
Prophecy as 10 How Future Conflict
of Nations VIII BE Conducted.

H. G.. Wells, in North American Review
Probably, between contiguous nations
that have mastered the art of war. instead
of the pouring clouds of cavarly of the old
dispensation, this will be the opening phase
of the struggle, a vast deal all along the
frontier between groups of skilled marks
men, continually being relieved and re-
freshed from the rear. Probably for a time
there will be no definite army here or there,
no eontrollable battle no great general in
the field at all. But. somewhere far i'm the
telephone center OF his vast front. and ne
will strengthen here and feed there and
watch--watCh perpetually-the pressure the
incessant, remOrseless pressure that is
seeking TO wear down his couneervailing
thrust
Behind the thin firing line that is actually
engaged the country for many miles will be
rapidly cleared and devoted to the business
OF war Big machines will be at work MAX
ing the second. third and fourth lines Of
trenches that may be needed If presently,
the firing line is forced back, spreading ont
transverse paths for the swift. lateral
movement of the cyclists who will be in
perpetual alertness to relieve sudden local
pressures. And all along those great motor
roads our first anticipa tions sketched there
will be a vast and rapid shifting to and fro
Of big. long-range guns. These guns will
probably be fought with the help of bal
looms, which will hang above the firing line
all along the front. incessantly ascending
and Withdrawing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-03
ENGLISH CANTEENS.
Tommy Atkins Suffers Because of
Speculative Stewards.

London Chronicle.
At this season OF the year, just when the
camps and maneuvers are beginning, we
wish TO call attention again to the question
of soldiers canteens. AS is perfectly we'll
known, they have hitherto been liable TO
serious abuses. The British soldier has
been robbed that contractors may make
fortunes, and noncommissioned officers
pocket brides In the shape of presents, Sc
cret rebates, discounts and other unfair
forms of profit. Temptations are continu-
ally offered by large firms to canteen stew
ards, and there is no code Of honor strong
enough to keep the stewards from yielding.
In very many if not in most cases they be-
come accomplices with the contractors in
taking money out of their comrades pock-
cts.
For few years past there has been
movement to check the scandal, and it
arose in the army itself. The recent an
nual report of the Canteen and Mess CO.
operative Society traces its history. The
idea was first put in practice by Major
Lionel tortescue, of the Seventeenth Lam
Africa last year. Ten years ago he took
the management of the canteen into his
own hands. bought in fair markets, in
sisted on honesty in the steward, and with
In year found that the profits had doubled
and that twice as much could be returned
as bonus to the men, though he had re-
duced prices 20 per cent. The last &C
counts we have of his canteen show that
his system had, in fact, increased the mems
pay by cents q day.
On the strength of his success Major
Fortescue assisted Major Crawford, late of
the Grenadier Guards, to establish the Can
teen and Mess Cooperative Society which
first began it's work at Caterham. The War
Office has discouraged the society as it dis
cOurages everything new and most things
that can be of advantage to the soldier.
But in spite of that the society has de-
veloped rapidly, and in the first four years
of its existence it's turnover grew TO G15O-
| COO (S7500OO.) Shareholders not allowed
| to hold more than $500 $1,000 apiece, and
| their interest is limited to q maximum OF
) per cent. 1T rs hoped to abolish private
| shareholders altogether, and to make the
regimental institutes the members, so that
the society might become the sole property
of those institutes, the profits being shared
| entirely among the consumers. And we feel
sure that when the War Office and COM
handing officers fully apprehend both the
| objects and methods OF the society the
| passive opposition which still exists in some
| quarters will disappear.
1t would be an enormous advantage, not
| only TO the soldier, but to the country, If
| all the canteens in the army were man
| aged on these cooperative and profit-shar-
/ ing DriDciDles
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-03
VOLTS AND PRESENCE OF MIND.
How Man Up Against Them Saved
His Life.
Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
Five thousand volts of electricity were
hurled into L. L. Price, an electrician at
the Edison Company plant yesterday. and
ne walked over to the City Hospital to tell
EN- about it. 1t proved to be the tallest
thing in the line of a story of that kind the
doctors had ever heard.
"a few hundred of those things-vots of
electricity-kill a person." remarked one of
the doctors, cycling the electrician askance.
"Just So" said the electrician, 'but al
ways put in providing a circuit be formed"
you say 5000 volts of the stuff entered
your body?' inquired another one gazing
at the man i'm wonder
eyes, sir" Price replied; 5000 volts
registered"
Didn't il do anything at all to you?"
asked physician.
Nothing but this" replied Price. and
holding up his left hand he showed the
two middle fingers split little at the tips.
That's all, except kind of a queer feel
ing in my breast, as if somebody had hit
me there but not very hard. When my
fingers touched the 5.0O0-volt wire I knew
enough not to try and put the wire away
from EN- with my other hand. If l had
of course my life would have snuffed out
quicker match in a gale. But at that
| might have done so, for the shock as it
was was enough to make the oldest hand at
the business forget for the instant all he
knew. It's the old question of keeping
your presence of mind, no matter what
happens. Let person one part of whose
body comes in contact with "a live wire
of whatever strength keep presence of
mind enough not to touch the wire with
another part of his body. like the other
hand or a foot or any other part of his
body, and he will most generally get away
alive This of course. is providing there's
somebody else around or within call to
come and knock the wire away with a
club
And the rescuer under such circum-
stances. should not try to push the wire
away, for this may cause him to get fas-
tened to it himself 1t should always be
Knocked away with a blow any kind of a
blow This gives only instantaneous con-
tact, and the momentum of the blow sends
the wire away from the club the next sec
Ond after contact"
DIR. Griess, receiving physician of the
hospital, dressed the slight wounds on
Prices fingers and sent him on his way
rejoicing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-03
az as follow:
Percentage Of

1t is probable that the county tax is in
cluded in some Of the foregoing rates but
in most of them the figures represent only
the taxation for city purposes. In ell Of
the Eastern cities the cost of the improve
ment of streets and the construction of
sewers is assessed upon the property of
the whole city. instead of upon the prop
erty fronting upon or adjacent to the
streets improved as is the case in Indian
apolis and many other cities in the West
If such improvements were included in the
general tax in this and other cities the tax
rate would be considerably higher than it
now is
The general complaint, not only in the
larger, but in the smaller cities, is the
growing rate of taxation. In towns which
are purchasing the equipment essential to
cities such an increase should be expected.
Cities generally are growing. and because
of the trolley lines are extending so that
expenditures for police, fire departments
and schools must keep pace with such ex-
pansion. Nevertheless the rate of taxation
should not be increased i'm a growing city
much beyond the increase of taxable prop
erty. Because city gains or per cent.
in population i'm year the rate of taxation
should not be increased in like ratio, since,
with this new population, capital must
come to give employment The levy in this
| city increased for strictly municipal pur-
| poses Fl 2-3 per cent. from 1897 to 1900.
Yet with this increase there will be a
deficit at the close of the year 1901. In adj
dition to this increase of q % per cent. in
the rate of taxation the bonded debt of
the city has been increased $4,000 since
| 1896. This is a matter which should interest
| citizens, since a city cannot go on indefi-
nitely increasing its public burdens at such
| a rapid rate.