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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23

Members of the administration are mum as clans about the Philippines since the official announcement that the civil government in four provinces had been suspended and an active mill tary campaign began against the Fili- pinos. They don't know what to say about this renewal of the revolt just after they had assured the people of this country that the Filipinos were delighted with the establishment of ciy- il government, and that everything in the island was henceforth to be love ly. In fact, the administration was genuinely surprised at the renewal of fighting, as it had really accepted all the rosy Philippine stories it had causy ed to be circulated as true. Men who actually know the islands were not sur prised. They say it is only what may be expected as long as We retain con trol of the islands; that it is merely reputation of the experience of Spain during a century past; that there will always be opposition to American eu- thority. except in places where the military force is too strong to make lL expedient to show it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
GLEANINGS.


 The worlds Railways carry e.o0o.- s so0o.0oO passengers and $50, ,ooo. 900 tons of goods in year.
 The sparrow really raises more than three broods a year in England, but in Maryland, America, has been known to produce six.
 Seventy-five per cent. of all the people alive have touch of .consump- tion at some time of their lives. which, as a rule, cures itself.
 The salts in sea water are com posed of seven separate substances. of which sodium chloride-common salt-accounts for 29 parts out of AS.
 Ash leaves are capable of taking up more water than those of most other trees, In 100 pounds of ash leaves are s5 of water; in those of beech, 75; of maple, 60; of pine, IA, and of fir, 10.
 A roof garden for trained nurses will be built on the University of Maryland hospital at Baltimore, to connect with new dormitory for their day and night use. An infirm- ary especially designed for nurses will also be added
 The Locomotive, published by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection 6 Insurance company, gives the total number of boiler explosions in 1900 as 373, ten less than recorded in 1899 There were 383 in 1898, as well as in 1899, 369 in 1897 and 346 in 1896.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
RESULT OF ADVERTISING.
The Experiment of an American Gem 1Ieman in the French
 Capital.


 ''wanted-A young French woman to give lessons to an American gentleman. Apply Hotel -, ten o'clock Friday"
 The foregoing advertisement, print ed in Paris paper, almost caused a riot at the hotel at the hour named, says the Paris Messenger. The Amer jean gentleman was Webster Jones, of San Francisco. Mir. Jones left or ders that he would receive applicants in room at the hotel, and they might be admitted to the corridor pending his arrival. When he got there he found line that reached out into the street and extended all the way to the Place vendome. Five hun dred dashing Parisian ladies were clamoring for sight of the "Ameri- can gentleman" They were unani- mously resolved to give him lessons.
 Jones was paralyzed at the sight and fled, leaving the hotel people to get out of the scrape the best they might. The managers and clerks ar gued in vain. The ladies would not be pacified. They clamored for a sight of the evasive American. The police were called. The women were put out, but more women kept com ing all day. The hotel was under police protection for 24 hours. Jones fled to another hotel, wiser, and, perhaps a better man. He is now convinced that people read advertise- ments, but he has retired from the business
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23

The Derby News which has been on the weekly list since it was burned out has started in again as hustling daily. In its announcement of the fact last evening 1t said, in speaking of the strike in Ansonia and Judge Gager's sweeping injunction: Tt Is because the laboringmen of Ansonia have been wronged that they rebel. Not only been consistently and wilfully done. Is it wonder that there has come an uprising and general and determined demand, not only for a nine-hour day, which is but incidental. but for larg- CT measure of local freedom and liber- ty? This is where that injunction,' is sued at this time, seems like an in- justice an extraordinary proceeding that was not only uncalled for, but un- sound. we believe. At any rate, the Daily News is not in sympathy with it. or the motives that seem to lie be- hind it. The effects of that injunction will have one salutary effect at least. It will set men to thinking, and its reaction will awaken men, women and children and arouse in them respon- sibility of the right order. If it is un- just and dangerous it cannot stand, and will ultimately, if pursued and analysed, vindicate the men and prin- ciples aimed at This is what we hope and expect to see"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
Not Good at TanrnaK1n9.

1t seems that as nation we are not good at fanmaking. That we were be- ing slowly oyertaken by, other coun- tries in ships guns. locoanotives and ready-made bridges was known. But in fans wa make no shew ct all. The historian of the fan, M. octafe uzanne. is Frenchmnn, and the expert makers of the article are French and Spanish. It Is said that when it was desired to present fan of English make to the lady mayoress year or two ago, it took several firms to make it, and a dozen accounts had to be opened. New ertheless the master of the Eanmakers' company has been talking cheerfully of the art and of the efforts the com pany is making to foster it's practice at home. Two exhibitions have been held, and third is under considera- ton. Ten years ago the company did itself the unusual honor of admitting a woman, Lady Charlotte Schreiber, to membership.--London Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
HEARD IN PASSING


 More than 100000 people have booked claims for free homesteads in Oklahoma. Meantime there is a lot of good land to be had in New England for $1O an acre, and you don't have to carry guns up there.-Exchange
 A plot has been discovered to make Prince Louis Napoleon emperor or France Whats in name? Those who bore the great name Napoleon, and who accomplished something com mensurate, did their own plotting and made their own opportunities. The name carries with it little that is Of consequence to-day.-Bridgepo Daily Standard.
 It will not be strange if the death in Pretoria of the venerable wife or ex-President Kruger shall have an ef- feet on the duration of the war in South Africa. Mir Kruger is not in strong health, and he was much at tached to his home life, which has been wholly destroyed as one of the results of the protracted hostilities in the Transyaal.-Hartford Times.
 It may easily be true that Cebu, Bohol, Batangas and possibly some other sections of the Philippines are not yet ready for civil government. But it would have been better had the Philippine commission found out that fact to start with. It is distinctly un- fortunate for the United States pres tigc, having established civil govern ment in any section, to be obliged to take it back. Perhaps this wouldSnot have happened had the commission beer little less anxious to make a great showing just previous to cleo tion.-Morning Telegram.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
wATERBURr FIRM ALARM.
4--Cor South Nam ana 0rand sts. 6--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl.

4--Cor South Mafn ana 0rand stS.
 6--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl.
 e.-Cur Bridge and Magill sts.
 T.-Exchangc Place.
 i2.-Rogers & Bro. (P).
 13 Cor East Main and Niagara stS 14--Cor East Main and Wolcott I'd. 15--Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-.-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-.-Cor East Main and Cole sts. Ql-.Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-- Burton Street engine house. ! 24--Waterbury Manufac curing Go. fP) D5--Cor North Main and North sts. 26- Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts, oI--Cor Grove < Prospect StS.
 Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st
 29-.Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sis. s1--Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 9o--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. R4--Cor West Main and Watertown ri 95--Conn. Light'g & Pow. Co, car
 house. (P).
 Waterbury Brass Co. (P).
 27-Cor Cedar and Meadow sta. 20-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sta 43-New England Watch Co. (Pl. 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg co. IF, 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P). 47-Cor s. Main and Washinton sta. b1-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 H2-Cor Franklin and union sts. 63-Wat'b'y Clock Go, carc ract'y (pl- 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts. 66-Cor Liberty and River sta
 57-No Hose House.
 68-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doollttle alley and Dublin st 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts.
 73-North Willow street.
 74-Cor Johnson ana Waterville sta 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (P). 213-Hammond Buckle Co. (P). 214-Watb'y Clock Co. mvt fact'y fPl. 218-Cor North Main and Grove sts. Q51-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 2f1-Junction Cooke and N. Main sta. 272-Grove, bet. Central & Holmes avs a11-S. N. E. Telephone Go bldg. (PL R12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. R1R-Randolph & Gloves. (p) 914-Plume and Atwood (P). 215-American Ring Go (P). Electric Light Station (P). 81S-Holmes, Booth < Haydens (P), 2o1-No 4 Hose House. Ro3-Cor Wash g'n ave and Porter sta 3o4-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. a5I-City Lumber and C0aI Co (pls 412-Tracy Bros (P). 432- Cor Liberty and South Main Sts 451-Steele X Johnson Mfg Co (ph B82-Cor Baldwin and Rye stss
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
SNAKES SOLD BY THE POUND.
quite Business in the Reptiles Now Being Carried On in an Oregon
 Town

9TH take two pounds of snake, please" That is what one may hear at certain stores in Klamath Falls, Ore, where there is q<lite an extensive industry in snakes, says Denver ex- change.
 Children gather their aprons full of snakes as they would of wild flowers and little boys gather them in their pockets for pets.
 The snake industry of Klamath Falls came about in this fashion:
 Postmaster CaEtli some time ago re- ceived a letter from a concern in Min nesota asking the price of reptiles and inquiring if they could be shipped to Minnesota. Thinking it a joke, the postmaster replied that he would fur nish all the snakes desired at 25 cents pound. Imagine his surprise when, by return mail, an order was received for 400 pounds of snake. The Mime sota firm then informed him that next season they would place an order for 500 pounds.
 That set the people of Klamath Falls to thinking, and the present snake in- dustry of the town is the result of their cogitations.
 The species of water snake so plen- tiful att Klamath Falls is of dark color and when full grown about three feet long.
 So great is the supply that tons of the reptiles could be shipped annual ly if there were orders for them. The snakes are used for medicinal pur- poses, as superior quality of oil can be manufactured from the variety found at Klamath Falls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
swans Va. Cattle.

Tn pond near Hampstead Heath, in England, crowd of spectators watched pair of swans defeat dozen cattle that had come down to wade into the refreshing coolness. The swans objected and as if by precon- certed signal moved upon the cattle. Men have had occasion to attest to the power that is in a swans wings. They strike blows. that not only have force but great deal of accuracy in delivery. The birds charged directly at the heads of the bullocks, slapping right and left. The attack was furious. Some attempt was made by the cattle to resist, but inside of three minutes they were in flight, half blinded by the birds wings. They made no eff fort to return, either, until the cow herd near by came and drove the birds out.-Chicago Tribune. ..4 zs.-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23

"There goes man who thinks he is the administration candidate for the republican presidential nomination" The speaker was a republican senator, and the man spoken of was Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, who is now in Washington. The speech was true. Senator Fairbanks unquestionably does think so, and it has made him more John Sherman-like than ever, but it is evident from looks and shrugs, if not words, from the men who are likely to have something to do with that nom- ination that they regard the candidacy of Fairbanks as sort of joke.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23

The anti-Schley gang in the navy de- pertinent overdid their last attack on Admiral Schley. and they are now trembling for fear of the result, as Schley's friends are up in arms and de termined to have the thing fought to a finish once for all, in congress. Mir McKinley has also had a finger in the pie. It was after warm telegram from him that Secretary Long declar- ed his ignorance of the abusive and blackguard language toward Admiral Schley in the third volume of Maclay's s history of the United States navy, writ ten by a clerk of the Brooklyn navy yard, and announced that he had or dered the volume stricken from the use of text books used at the naval acad- emy. But in his anxiety to stand by the gang, MT Long showed his own pre- judice against Admiral Schley, even while expressing his belief in his brav- cry and gallantry, by saying that he had advised his being court-martialed, for disobedience of orders, but MT Me Kinley had refused to order a court-mar- tial, and lot more of the rot that was put in circulation by the anti-Schley gang at the time they were paving the way for an excuse to give the com- mand of the West Indian squadron to Sampson. If MT Mckinley was like some presidents who might be named, there would be an immediate vacancy in the cabinet. When Secretary Long made the positive statement that Schley should have been court-martial- ed, and followed it by saying that the president refused to order a courtmar- tiaI, he went dangerously close to in- subordination and disrespect to the president.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
where Defects Prove aenuinenes.

Where Defects Prove Genufneness.
 The best test for rubies and emer- aids, says Dr. Immanuel Friedlaender of Berlin, is microscopic examination. Nearly every ruby and all emeralds have many defects which are so char- acteristic that the expert can recog- nize them, and which cannot be pro4 duced in artificial stones. True emer- aids have minute inclosures of liquids and curious dendrites. Sapphires also show peculiar netlike formations. A magnifying power of 100 diameters suffices to reveal the characteristic de- fects. For diamonds a good test is that of hardness. \ genuine diamond cannot be scratched by file or by quartz, and ruby should stand a similar test; but emerald is not much harder than quartz, and cracks easily. Youths Companion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.


 Popular Long Islanu Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. r., N. H. and H. R. R.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 a. m, on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division, arriving New York Il a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily Saturday excepted) 12 o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 a. m. RETURNING FROM NEW YORK. Steamer Allan Joy-Leayes from Pier 31 new) East river daily (Sun- day excepteD at Il a. m., arriving Bridgeport 3 p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and Sta- tions on Naugatuck division. Steamer Rosedale-Leaves from Pier 31 (now) East River daily (Sun- day excepted) st s P. m., and from foot East 31st street. 3: 15 p. m.. con- meeting with TAO p. III. train for all stations on NaIGatucll division. Sat
  ono hour earlier from both landings. Special excursion rates, every Tues day and Friday via steamer Rosedalc, round trip soc, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday. June 2, steamer Rosedalc leaves Bridgeport at 9 a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from all stations on NauSa- tuck division, for New York and Coney Island; returning leaves New York at 5 D. m., arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. Y., N. Fl. and H. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:38 q. m.; 12:3s; 4:05; S:o7 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at 8:05; 11:40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at S:13 a. m., and l 1:50 and 5:1S p. III.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from New York, Fishkill Landing. Danbury and way stations at S:S6 a. m., 12:34 and 8:o4 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 1o:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 11:3O a. m.; 4:50; 6:50; $50 p. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
Bilied Attractions.

Stranger (at restaurant, reading from bill of fare)-Give me some chicken croquettes.
 Waiter-Yery sorry. sir, but there ain't none.
 "Then give me oyster patties."
 Extremely sorry, sir, but we have only roast beef. corned beef and stewed beef to-day"
 But where are all these things that see on the bill of fare?''
 They're on the bill of fare. sir.''- Harlem Life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
NAuGATuCK DIVISION

For New York-6:35. SIP, 1O:5O a. m. i 80. PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday, 7:O5 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport-6: SIP, 1O:5O, a. m.; 1:30. PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday 7.O5 8. m; 5:10 p. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby Junc- +ionl-6:35, SIP, 10:50 a. m.; 1:3O, PAS, eos. 7:2O (mixed) p. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 IT, For or- Ansonia-e:35, SIP, 1o:5o a. m.: 1.2o, PAS, 4:45, eos. 7:2O (mixeO D. m :. Sunday, 7:O5 a. m., 5:1O p. m.
 For Watertown-6:45 8:41, 11:17 q m. :31. 4:O1; 500, 6:12. 7:O3. 9:o5. ii 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. m., 500 D.
 For Thomaston. Torrington and Winsted-S:36, HIP a. m.; 3:56. 8:5S. goo D. m.; Sunday, 9:38 a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH. - Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- tion from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m., and 400 D. n.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
To study Sea Life.

The German Antarctic expedition which will start for Kerguelen is- land in few months will give spe- cial attention .tp the study of sea life and it's economic aspects. None of the useful varieties of fish is yet known to exist in Antarctic waters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
A VEGETABLE PHENOMENON.
Cherry Skins That Are Devoid of Pits, But Are Filled with
 Worms.

One of the strangest phenomena ever noted is that discovered by Charles T. Ackley, who has cut eight cherry trees from his home premises, each tree being loaded with cherry skins de- void of pits, but containing myriads of bright red worms. There are millions of the squirming things, but until the cherries are opened no worms are in sight, says the. Waterloo Ill.) Re- porter.
 The trees blossomed and passed to the pod stage as usual. Then the pods began to swell, and upon investigation the discovery was made that there were no pits in the cherry skins, but rather the inside was filled with worms. The diso9very was of such an alarming nature that Mir. Ackley razed the trees and burned them, worms and all. He sent us just small sack filled with the swollen pods, and there were worms enough to keep a mathemati- elan busy counting and discoursing for week.
 1t is presumed that some insect stung the blossom, and the eggs matched after the cherry pit had formed, the worms feeding on the soft pit until there was nothing left but the skin. Through this they would have ul- timately have eaten without doubt. The attention of naturalists is called to this new discovery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
Going nnd Coming.

Women rush frantically to a wed- ding, but when they return home they say: 70, we'll; it was just like all the others" s."-Atchison Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23

The Ohio democrats argued that by placing two or three millionaires on their ticket they could take the money Question out of politics Hartford
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23
Importation of Precious stones.


 A report received at the treasury department from George w. Mindil, the government expert at the New York custom house on precious stones, shows that during the fiscal year ended June 30 las. the aggregate value of precious stones and pearls passed through his office was $21 ,919,- O53. This amount largely exceeds the total of any other year in the history of the country and exceeds by over $3,000,000 the entire importations of the four years ended in March, 1896. MT. Mindil states that the placing of precious stones in their rough or na- tive state upon the free list has es- tablished new mechanical industry in America, and now nearly one-haif of the precious stones sold in this country are cut and polished here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-23

Popular Long Islanu Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y.. N. H. and H. R. R.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-12-10
WORKED FOR SO CENTS A WEEK.
james oliver of Chilled PIow Fame IL
Now worth $4,000. 900.


James oliver. the largest plow man
ufacturer in the world and reputed TO
be worth sl5,000,000, was once a farm
er's chore boy working for 90 cents
week He Is Scotchman. His faith
er was a shepherd and had no faculty
for accumulating money. The boy had
practically no schooling. Mr.. Oliver
gives his mother and Sunday school
the credit for the education he re-
ceived when boy At the age of II
he came to this country with one or
two other members OF the family On
farm near Geneva, N. Y. he was Civ
en- work as chore boy by farmer,
his pay to be board and lodging and 80
cents a week. At the end OF II weeks
he had saved s.. every cent OF which
he had to send to his mother, who was
in need. At the age OF l3 we find him
In lie Grande county, Ind. and little
later at Mishawaka. in the same state,
working on his fathers farm. Shortly
afterwards his father died and he
again found employment as chore boy
at $6 month. For four years he
worked at anything he could find, pick
ing up what little book knowledge he
could. At the age of II he was work
ing in a gristmil at Mishawaka, and
at about this time invested all he had
($75) In house and lot, agreeing to
pay for II s775. He says of this in
vestment: when ] look back upon
1t | feel that to 1t | owe. in a good
measure, what success have met with
during my life. for to liquidate the debt
| was forced to work hard and econ
omize continually" At the age of q
he married and went to 1.-Two in a little
slab house for which he paid SIS, add
ing Sll for improvements His wife
gathered together a number of rags,
borrowed a loom and woye a rag car
pet. which he thought was the prettiest
thing he had ever seen. He lived three
months in this little slab house-the
happiest months of his life, he says.
Then he learned the molder's trade
and accumulated a little money. At
the age of 2S we find him operating a
little foundry Of his own at South
Bend, Ind, where he made plows.
After great deal of Ill luck and close
study OF the plow buslness-for he was
trying all the time to perfect an i'm
plement that could be made cheaper
and work better than any plow then
made-he finally hit upon a chilling
process. and the Oliver chilled plow.
now known the world over, went into
the market.