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The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
GETTYsBURG'S HEROINE.

A monument to the memory of Jen-
ME Wade. the brave Pennsylvania
girl who was killed at the battle OF
Gettysburg. July 3. 1863, will soon be
dedicated, the fund for the same hay
ing been raised by the WOman's Re-
lief Corps OF Iowa. Jennie Wade was
one OF the heroines of the civil war,
as well known in her humble way and
as loved as Barbara F'rietchie. She it
was who was killed by a stray mimic
ball OF the Confederates while making
bread for the Union soldiers, right in
the stormiest and most dangerous part
of the three days battle-ground.
Jennie Wade was then only young
girl, but her sacrifice will always be
remembered and perpetuated in the
history OF that sublime struggle. The
first day of the battle she drew and
carried water from the windlass well,
and filled the canteens of the Union
soldiers. amid the shriekins OF shells
and the awful din of the battle. She
never swerved from her willing task
by giving the cup Of cold water to those
brave men.
Early, even before it was light. on
the third day. she was astis. getting
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19

these spiders are given in an old la-
ter which has just been found in
Buena Vista. II says:
A short distance out of Buena Wis
IA there is cave swirming with sp'-
ders OF immense size, some of them
having legs four inches in length and
bodies ,s large as that of a canary
blrd. The cave was discovered in 1868.
ana was often visited by pioEeers on
their way tO Californ a, who obtained
their webs for use il the place of
thread. Early and late the cave re-
sounds with a buzzing sound emitted
by the spiders as they weave their
webs. The webs We're tested in II
and found to be composed OF six OF
the finest quality. The skins of the
spiders make good gloves, as they are
p.lable and require no tanning.
"A number were captured and
tanned. and manifested great affec-
'ion for all members OF the family.
They were far superior to a cat for
exterminatlng rats and mice, follow
ing their prey into the holes in the
walls and ceilings. One spider, kept
as pet BY Buena Vista lady. used
to stay all night at the head Of her
led acting as sentinel
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
Gidr11 Mexican Spiders.

\ New York professor has Just re-
turned home after spending the win
ter in exploring the mountains near
b ena Vista and invest gazing the
habits Of a species of monster spiders
found in the middle Cottonwood pass.
Little definite is known OF these spi
dcrs. but around them has been gath
cred a mass OF Indian legend aad
prospectors' yarns that rival tEose OF
Munchausen.
Many years ago these spiders lived
In a cave easily reached by tourists. 1t
was in valley two miles northeast
from Harvard City, then a thriving
mining camp eight miles west Of
Buena Vista. In 1850 a MAJ named
Shultz cut his way into the spiders
den. He did not return. and week
later a searching party found his bo iy
partly buried in the spiders cave un-
der mass OF fallen rock AS 1t would
have required timbering al an expans ,
OF several hundred dollars to recover
the body, and as the man had no
known relatives it was left und s.
turbed. The spiders have found an
other home farther back in the noun
tains. Some of the tales told about
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
Long Lightning Rod,

The largest lightning conductor In
the world is in Bavaria. The ton Of
1t Is some yards above the msteoro-
logical station on the Zugspitze. the
highest point of land in the German
empire. 1t runs down the side of tho
mountain to a body of running water.
The length OF the rod is three and a
half miles.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19

cut state board Of
agriculture after a
continuous service
OF t h irt y-f o ur
years. Mr.. Gold
claims that the
Seckel pear Is the
acme OF perfection
in fruit. thereby
challenging t h e
old saying that
doubtless G o d
might have made
a better berry
-. L.A -
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
DEATH of John Fiske.

A popular vote undoubtedly would
have given John Fiske the foremost
ly executed. His sudden death now
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
After Long Service.

T. s. Gold of Cornwall. Conn, has
resigned as secretary Of the Connecti-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

Owing to the illness of Represents tive Richardson of Tennessee, the house democratic leader, the fight against the Philippine traiff bill was led by Representative Swanson of Vir- ginia, who made the most of the small opportunity allowed by the republican program of jamming the bill through in two days. Among the hits made by democrats in short speeches against the bill that of Representative DeAr- mond of Missouri was striking. He said of the Philippines and the repub- lican policy: We acquired them in folly. let us dispose of them in wisdom. Almost every man in the islands longs for independence and liberty. How long will it be before another insurrec- ton breaks out? Who can tell how many Of our youth it will lay away in country church yards, how many dollars of extra levy it will cost the people? How much better would it be for us to return to the principles of any American party and make an end of our troubles. Why not dispose of them to some country that wants col onies? Any disposition of them is bet ter than their retention"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21. 1901.

General Pearson, late of the Boer army, who is in Washington in the in- terest of the Boer republic, delivered public address this week, in which he said: 'The argument used by the British for gathering women and chil- dren in these reconcentrado camps is absolutely ridiculous. For the sake of argument, 1 will admit that it was q military necessity to concentrate and hold the women and children in cap tiyity. Why did not the British put them in Johannesburg, which could easily hold 100000 people and is in q good sanitary condition and practically deserted? There are thirteen towns which are practically deserted and could have been available as concen- tration camps or cities. The death rate at present is 253 per 1000, occur ring, not among Indians or a wild race, but among the most robust people on earth. The facts regarding our army now in the field have been greatly dis torted. We have as matter of fact about 30.000 burghers in the field. It is far better army now than ever be fore:''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
HEARD IN PASSING

A Christfhas su1pffse consists in getting presents we don't want Judge.
 As the season of Christmas pres ents comes on we seem to hear less about how much better it is to give than to receive.-Puck.
 Christmas giving is beautiful GUS tom, but don't try to keep it up on a mortgag gage.-Baltimore Herald.
 Children don't feel half so badly because Santa Claus is myth as do the grown-up men who have long list of nephews and nieces.-Chicago Record-Herald.
 Indestructible toys are the kind which make a healthy small boy de- ter1nined to break them or die in the attempt.-Indianapo Journal
 From his success in giving the lit tie folks what they want we must infer that Santa Claus is one of the best mind readers in the business Puck.
 Despite all previous warning, many a woman yet believes that box of cigars is the one thing that her hus- band wishes her to tie to his stock ing.-Brooklyn Life.
 Let us spend Christmas quietly, writes Georgis editor. "But peo- pie who have only a dollar and a t.alf in the treasury do not need this advice. .''--Atlanta Constitution.
 The real meaning of "Christmas present. says Edward Box in the Ladies Home Journal, has been lost in all too many cases; we give from other mo- tives than the right one; we give here from obligations; we give there because others have given to us; we give to fit the conditions of those upon whom we bestow, and frequent ly go beyond our means; we give where the heart does not go with the offering.
 When Marquis Ito, the Japanese statesman, was in this country the manager of a certain western rail way sent him pass over his line The pass was returned with this DO lite note: '1 have no claim on your esteemed company. l should not feel right in travelling over youl most excellent road without paying for the great pleasure"
 Wu Ting-Fang, the Chinese minis ter to Washington, was exploring ar art gallery there, when he saw 2 portrait of Li Hung Chang. Tt does not look like him." said the orienta diplomat. But it is only three quarters view" urged an artist who stood near. "It does not look three quarters like him. retorted Minister Wu, as he passed on.
 NJ. Santos-Dumont, the Brazilian balloonist, is the most popular mar in Paris just now. Tradesmen art displaying Santos-Du1nont neckties hats and other articles of apparel and even cakes similarly named are on sale. It is said, by the way, tha' President Faure once asked "a friend s.Am really popu1ar?" and received this reply: Not yet, M. le Pres ident; your figure in gingerbread l: not yet being sold in the streets"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

That MT Roosevelt makes distinc- ton in machine politicians between those he considers for him as the next presidential candidate of his party and those who will not commit them selves, has been made certain by the events of the week: also that he is playing the game under the guidance of political manipulation who has few if any superiors in the turning of consin, vice-chairman of the republi- can national committee, who has been chosen to succeed Charles Emory Smith as postmaster-genera1 and who was Hanna's second in the bossing of the republican side of the last nation al campaign. The meaning of Payne's entry into the cabinet is obvious, as well as his being put at the head of the postoffice department. He is said to be the head of a Roosevelt machine, which is to embrace all the postal en- ployes, organized to secure Roosevelt delegates to the republican national convention, and if Roosevelt secures paign- The republican machine poli- ticians who have been turned down by Mir Roosevelt are those who have moi pledged themselves to him. Although there is a disposition in some quarters to credit Mfr Roosevelt with devotion to pure politics, it cannot last long after Mir Payne gets to work on the Roosevelt political machine. Charles Emory Smith says his retirement from the cabinet was entirely voluntary and in accordance with plans made long ago to return to his newspaper duties and there is a general disposition to let 1t go at that, although it is known that Mir Smiths talk as recently as ! month ago indicated an expectation o1 remaining in the cabinet at least six
 months. Now that the cabinet ice is broken, speculation is rife as to who
 will be the next member to go Many believe that it will be impossible fol
 Secretary Long to remain, no matter
 how he handles the mixed report ol the Schley court of inquiry and Real
 Admiral Schley's strong and manly
 protest against that portion of the re
 port signed by Admirals Benham and
 
 Ramsay, which he declares to be at
 variance with all the facts established by the evidence, which has just beer submitted, unless MT Roosevelt com | mits himself in favor Of the fighi against Schley. and nobody believes 1 that he will commit such an act oi political folly as that would be. IT fact, it has been whispered around for sometime that Mir Roosevelt would bs pleased if Secretary Long would in sist on retiring. Neither Hay, VII son nor Hitchcock are thought to D. very securely anchored.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
RUINED HIS CHANGES

In an East Water Street wholesale house a clerk was busily engaged over q big book when q man who had come in very softly approached him. "Do you want any half-soling done?" he asked.
 The clerk looked up in surprise. ''Why do you ask?'
 Well. sir, if your shoes need it we can half-sole them and have them back here in an hour and it will cost you only 50 cents,
 .Take my shoes away! I guess not!"
 "Oh, that's all right. I've got a pair here that you can wear
 Let's see them."
 The man unrolled from q sheet of newspaper two very large shoes. ssNow, you give me your shoes and I'll have them half-soled and back here in less than no time," he said.
 As his shoes really needed the re pairs the clerk took them off and put on the pair taken from the news paper They were at least number 12, but that made little difference as he did not have to go out until evening.
 Within two minutes after the shoes had been taken away the clerk began saying to himself: By George, never thought of it. That fellows swindler. He did that merely to get possession of my shoes
 Just then the door opened and two young women stepped in. One was relative of the senior partner. The clerk jumped from his stool to go forward to meet them and as his feet struck the floor he remembered the shoes and hesitated.
 The young woman he knew smiled anu beckoned to him. He moved a waste basket in front of his feet and bowed in return Come here,' said she. Where's uncleg'
 He hasn't returned from unch,' ; he replied, without moving
 T want to leave message for him Come here . moment 7
 There was no help for it He came from behind the waste basket and the two girls shrieIed in con cert.
 He tried to laugh, but couldn't Sent the shoes. out, you know, to have some slight repairs made wearing these in the meantime" he ex- | plained, and they went into another spasm of laughter, after which he was introduced to the other young 1 lady, who had taken the unwarrant- l able liberty of laughing at him be- 1 fore she made his acquaintance | The young women went away soon after, still laughing, and he shuffled back to his desk thoroughly miserable, Realizing that he had made himself ridiculous Then an other clerk looked into his compart- ment and saw the shoes.
 Did you let that fellow take your shoesF' he asked. .Well, you're q sucker"
 He believed it, and was wondering l if he could get home without a crowd | following him as if he were a museum freak, when the shoe repairer put in an appearance. He brought back the shoes, nicely half-soled, and In return received the pair warranted to fit any customer" incidentally stating that he should be around occasionally l to solicit work
 "You needn't come,' said the clerk You've already ruined my pros l poets. "--AfilWaukee Sentinel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
AT J. T. SHEEHAN

Finch's Sherwood and Old Crow whisky, $ years old, S3,UU per gallon. sI5c per quart; pure Rye and Bourbon whiskies, $2.O0 per gallon, 5Oc per quart: Rum, Gin and Cider Brandy, $20O per gallon. 50c per quart; import ed Wines, S2.75 per gallon, 7Uc per quart: California Wines, 75c and $l.OO per gallon, 25c per quart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

We clean and dye in the most thor ough manner dresses. shawls, feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons, and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing a speciality. City Steam laundry 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
MERRY, CHRISTMAS s.

That all l-our customers will enjoy q To make sure that there will be noth- ing to mar their enjoyment when the dinner is on the table. they should be sure to get one of our young native turkeys, or chickens. geese or ducks at Sanderson's. North Main and Grove streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
HAVE Ynn sExTEs2

We have q most complete line of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods q sre- cialty, and car leads of sleds. Weath- CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. F. J. Bolan, 90 to 94 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
WE ALWAYS HAVE THEM.

:. Beautiful, freshly cut roses. carna- l,ons and English violets, and choice chfysanthemums. The quality of our cuL flowers cannot be surpassed any where. Floral decorations and de- signs and decorative palms and planrs. ". Al. Cottle, phone 129-2, West Side dllI greenhouse; 127 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
OUR DAILY BREAD

Is always light and fresh, made rom choice material baked in sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy. baking. and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes The Trott Baking Co, 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
BORROW OR LEND.

If you wish to borrow or lend money on Waterbury first mortgage security, or invest in carefully selected bonds and stocks paying q good rate of in- terest, call upon Abbott & Parker, 21 East Main. They have a wide ac- quaintance and valuable experience in those lines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
A NEW AMUSEMENT

That every home should have. The Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and tenpin outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours sof enjoyment $15 to $27, complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E. H. Towle, B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-family houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at $1,000 less than can be built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment Sec ley-Upham Go, builders, 4S South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
RIGHT HERE IN TOWN.

You will find one of the best con ducted Turkish and Russian baths ln the state, handsomely furnished and experienced attendance; one of the tux uries of life; for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies' hours 9 a. n. to 35s p. m., Wed- nesdays; gentlemen all other hours. L. ". Hirschel, Franklin court, Center st.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
GREAT COATS GALORE.

We want to show you the newest things in overcoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at S10, SIP and Sl5. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? E. G. Kilduff < Go. 54 Bank street. SaSg
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
ITS NOT THE COAT

That makes the man. It's style.
 material and general workmanship. l give you all the essentials to good dress. Business suits made to order, SIP up; trousers, $4.50 up; overcoats, Sl6 up; fancy waistcoats. $4 up. Re pairing, cleaning. pressing. John Ec- cles, room 14, Lewis block, 6 Bank St.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
THE TIME HAS COME.

We commence today our special sale of richly trimmed, imported and do- mestic millinery We have many beautiful hats left which we offer at half price. Come in and see them. Kennaugh &s Newell. 57 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
CHRISTMAS. GIFTS.

A handsome line of very best quail ity perfumes in beautiful packages, ranging in price from 25c to S1.5O per box. There is no better quality Eb- ony hair brushes, shaving mugs and brushes, razor strops Cannon x Webster, druggists, 1O5 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
. IF YOU ARE THINKING

About what to buy for your partic- u1ar friends let us suggest something. Let it be perfume. Try our speciality, Queen Bouquet, 40c ounce. We have q full line from 25c per ounce upwards. U. B. Ebbs, the druggist, corner East Main and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
AS WE ADvERTISE

We do. We give you quality and save you money. These are few specialties for today: 100 lambs, hinduuarters, 6c; forequarters, Sc; pork loins. Sc; fine Litchfield county cream arv butter, 2Oc. No equal for the money. Castles market, corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
SERVING THE PUBLIC.

We do it well ;u our line. We lave the swellest livery turnouts in town; rubber tired runabouts, phaetons, sIr- reys, and closed carriages; me. well groomed horses and careful drivers. Prices the same as others. Phone 665-2. Louck's stable. 46 Spring street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
THE MOST DELICIOUS.

Bon bons, chocolates and home made candies you ever tasted. Absolutely pure and fresh every day. Box con- fectionery a speciality, and our prices are an attraction to everyone The Star Confectionery company,> 2 Ex- change place.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
RED HOT STUFF.

There is a great difference in the quality of coal Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell noth- ing but the good kinds. Lehigh or Lackawanna is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller 6 Go, Il South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
WHEN YOU WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de- scription, runabout, surrey, wagon cite, fine we'll kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 106. Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours Pinney's livery, 25-39 Scovill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

I have q large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.00 to $500. Plush robes in many styles, $2.00 to S1S.OO. Fur robes from the cheapest to the best. Gloves for driving, workingmen, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, 6S-7O Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
CHRISTMAS GREENS.

Dalton < Go have everything needed to decorate your store or house for Christmas. Trees and 1wreaths in abundance. also potted plants and cut flowers. Corner Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.

We have the very popular burlap and tapestries. in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and, very reasona- ble in price. We do all Kinds of n terior and exterior decorating at req sonable prices. Let us estimate your work. A. F. Taylor & Co, 146 Grand Strpat
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
GO UP THE HILL.

You will find brand new, well equipped drug store, with a bright, fresh stock. where you can get cour- teous treatment and your moneys worth. Try us Phone 121-4 l.. H. French S Go, 298 North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent Of which Is $f45.50 per year; $5,0O0 will take 1t. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood: that place on Waterville street is one of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on Belleview avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. H. TTERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
NAW,S THE TIME

To enjoy sleigh riding. We have the finest line of sleighs, both single or double, ever shown in town. Our spe- cial is a S25 Portland cutter, all right; bargain for the money. Benham's, sos North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.

FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG AND OLD
 Brownie cameras, to delight the heart of boy or girl, $1 and SLIGO; ho- daks, $4 to $20; perfumes in bulk or bottles; candy, chocolates in pretty boxes, fresh for Christmas, at Lakes drug store. 21 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
How Did They Get There.

Petrifed tropical fruits have been found in coal from Spitzbergen, the island group in the Arctic ocean, mid way between Greenland and Nova Zembla
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
NOW IS THE TIME

You'll be glad if you do, and sorry If you don't get our prices on house furnishings. Benson Furniture Co, lSS and 190 South Main street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS DINNER

A full supply of native turkeys. roasting chickens. broilers, fowl, ducks, squabs and geese, grouse and Guinea hens, celery, cranberries, let tuce, parsley, sweet potatoes, .turnips, spinach. S. Bohl.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
Tr;aIa of Christmas Turkey.

Corn is becoming so valua ble, says the Chicago Record Herald, that the Christmas turkey may as well prepare to be fatte.ned on something else.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21

= A. S T &S R Rsurs tso e The Kind You Have AIvays BOuqIk ''''s'''' s>z1zzSzSs<
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-21
ThOS F. Jackson

0flce And Warerooins 312-318 Bank St. Yard and New Cutting Plant. Beaver
 st and N. T., N. H. & H. R. R.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-08-30

The following parties were seen
slowly vending their way to the
banks OF some far distant creek
Thursday where they could find a
brief respite from the cares OF this
world. Those seen were Bro. C.
a. Mitchell and wife, c. l.. Clark
and wife, C.. b. Faulconcr and
wife, Elmer Brown, George Good
rich, and Magaret Chaplin.