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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10


bridge level, and the reason that there
are so few bridges like the Forth
Bridge in Scotland and the Brooklyn
Bridge is their great cost. The objec-
ton to tunnels is the great cost and
risk in building. Many large tunnels
under water have been abandoned, and
even when built are not greatly appre-
ciated by the general public.
The overhead ferry system remedies
all these drawbacks. The advantages
Of the system are:
The channel to be crossed Is left en-
tirely clear Mt all hours, without requir-
ing vessels to make any special signals
or modify their rate of speed any more
than they would in the case Of cross
channel ferry.
No increase of distance or ascent or
descent Is forced ON the traffic In or
der to cross from one shore to the
other.
The essential part of the system may
be described ms horizontal railway
supported by bridge spanning the
channel and built up Mt such a height
as will allow the tallest masted vessels
frequenting the. channel to pass be-
meath.
The platform of the bridge carries
two lines of rails over which a car
rfage on small wheels rolls, the num-
of wheels varying with the weight to
be carried.
The rollers are connected with a
movable frame under the line Of rails,
which may freely move in Longitude
nal direction quite close to the plat
form and from one end to the other of
same. Thus is provided a rudimentary
vehicle which can cross the channel
without interfering in any way with
the opening, which is to remain clear.
In order to obviate any swinging
motion which might result from the
pressure of the wind or the forward
motion of the carrier itself, the rods by
which the latter is suspended are mr.
ranged in triangles, both in the longitu-
dinal and transyersal directions There
is thus little railway for crossing the
river, with this difference, that the
body of the vehicle, instead Of being
above the rails and wheels as usual, Is
come 140 or 100 feet below these.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

The Mississippi river has been allow
ed to fall into innocuous desuetude for
no nscertainable reason. The posi-
bilities for water transportation are
as rich as ever. 1t only needs that ut
tention to the channel which the COM
mercial interests have a right to de-
mand Of the government, and steam
boating on the Mississippi will revive
in all its former glory and profit.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

The Governor of Texas recently told
a Northern visitor that he expected his
state some day to be the first in the
Union in point of population as well
as in area. The great growth of Texas
in the last decade lends some support
to this view. Nevertheless New York
still has more than twice us many in
habitants as Texas, and SO has Penn
sylvania. Illinois. Ohio and Missouri
also outrank 1t. How long they will
continue to do so is another matter. A
census taken this year would probably
give Texas rank as the fifth State.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10
socIETY's FAIR GAMBLERS
PLAY BRIDGE WHIST.

Society in New York has been indict-
ed by Dame Rumor for gambling.
Bridge whist is the game of chance
now most popular with the fashion.
ables, and 1t is claimed that in the
course of an evening of bridge some
times as much as $4,000 changes
hands, and such small sums as $500
frequently. Mrs. Richard Irwin has
denied the story that she will lead a,
crusade against the game, and says
that, while she does not play bridge
herself, she is not opposed to the game.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

AT n recent whist party in New York
one man, guest. lost something like
$500. When the game was over he
babe his hostess goodnight and told
her he would send his check for the
amount the following morning. ut is
our CUSTOM" she Informed him, ito
settle up everything at once. "Can you
not pay 1t now?" He hadn't the mon
ey with him nor check, but, as his
hostess persisted, lie managed to Dor.
row the amount from his friends!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10


Unable. Any housekeeper can make this
salad. An old gum shoe or remnant of
macintosh dressed with oil, vinegar.
and paprilka, or cream and lemon juice.
Il am confident your husband will go
wild over it," She is right. He does.
He goes so wild that after the doctor
has gone home in the night and he is
resting easy, he asks who gave the re-
cipe for that salad, and VOWS to shoot
her on sight If he ever gets out again.
If the men of the neighborhood had
their way they would put a large dose
of rough-on-rats in the. stocking of this
flerN who teaches wives how to make
palatable dishes out of gum. broken
umbrellas, furniture polish and soiled
awnings. Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10
Where ECONOMY rails.

Men like economy in their domestic
arrangements. but il there is one wom-
an most of them fear and despise it
is the wretch who has all sorts of re-
cipes for making cheap dishes out of
scraps. Size comes fluttering into the
domestic dovecotes early in the day.
"My dear Mrs. b.. such a reeipe-the
cheapest, most delicious dish mag
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

There's very tender little story In
the sickness and death of Aloysia Han.
nahan. She was a slip of Chicago
girl. A good many people knew of her
existence, because her father was once
president of the Locomotive Firemen.
She was i'll, very i'll. The doctors look
ed troubled. Then came some work.
men, who built fences across the street
on either side of the home where girl
was fighting for her life. Absolute
quiet was necessary. 1t was a grave
matter to close up thoroughfare for
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

You can't always tell a man by the
cut Of his coat. An Alabama preacher
went aftersa murderer whom everyone
else was afraid Of. rounded him up
and got $500 reward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

A young New Haven mechanic in a
fit of jealousy has destroyed his wife's
clothing with a knife. He evidently
believed this would reach her in her
most vulnerable spot. He will find it
a boomerang when he has to replenish
her wardrobe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10
Mixed In His Location.

The Following Is told Of an American
gentleman who was recently stopping
with his wife at the Hotel Cecil On
their first evening there he happened
to retire somewhat later than his
spouse. Arriving at the door of what
he imagined to be his room, and finding
it locked, he tapped and called, Hon
ey" No answer came, and he called
again and more loudly. "Honeyw Still
be got no reply, and, becoming some
what uneasy, he shouted the endearing
term with his full lung power. This
time reply came, and in male voice:
go away, you blathering idiot! This is
bathroom, not blooming beehivem-
London Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

If the West Point cadets desire to at
tend school where hazing will be the
principal branch taught they should
guarantee the patronage so that such
an institution could exist without gov
eminent support.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10
Entirely New systenn

81 have an original idea: exclaimed
the detective.
What are you going to do?"
I'm going to quit collecting clews
and take a look for the criminal."-
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

American roads must improve great
" before this country can hope to
match French feats with horseless ve-
hicles. Some day we slall have high
ways such as are enjoyed in France.
Then there will be great race records
for automobiles on this side Of the At
lantic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10
A Fisherman's I,uck.

The prize Of $4,000 in French lot
terry has been won by an old fisherman,
who is over 60 years of age, and has not
missed day from fishing for over fifty
years. He can neither read nor write,
and allowed his little niece to choose
the number Of the ticket for him,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

A woman physician claims fee of
100000. Yet there are people who
question the fitness of women for pro-
fessional life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

Among the 1000 millionaires in the
United States not one of them can
write poetry. Money cannot secure all
Of the gilt-edged glories Of life on this
mundane sphere.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

The battehp Wisconsin will thu O
its illinois,
able
Golden Gate 1913
Santa Barbara channel
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

By the law an accused person is con-
sidered innocent until he is proved
guilty, and by his attorney until his
money gives out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

AT Poughkeepsie, N. Y, the other
day a tramp broke into house and
took bath. 1t is thought that his
mind was affected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

Naturally u tobacco trust that pro-
poses to take in the entire world gives
the quid nuncs something to talk about.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

The coffee tree in wild state will
grow to a height of 80 feet; when cul.
tivated 1t is pruned down to 1--WE for
convenience in gathering the crop.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

1t might be well to remember that
the Oldest families are likely to have
the most to be ashamed Of.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

There is plenty of room at the top,
but as soon as a man gets there he tries
his best to occupy 1t all.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

Ruskin asks: What is there more
beautiful than the word wife?" The
wife herself, Rus-if she isn't homely.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

and was made happy by her praise.
Then she wrote TO Mr.. Carnegie. He
became Interested and volunteered to
bear the expense of giving Anna mu-
steal education, only STIMULATING that
she must not study abroad
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

Every woman is born with master
mind-and she isn't satisfied until she
finds some man to master it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

Among the by-products of petroleum
may also be enumerated mosquito
funerals.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

A Vassar girl has thrown baseball
11S fetal the feet lying in the same
direction. No casualties.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10

A little money is often dangerous
thing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-07-10
CARNEGIE HAS A PRoTEeE

For goodness sake! Give me siA
Dozen"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-01
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
New Haven Firm Got Contract fol
 Completing the Dam.

New Haven Firm Got Contract for
 Completing the Dam.
 The board of public works held a meeting yesterday afteroon, Mayor Kilduff presiding and the full board being present.
 z Bids for the completion of the dam at the Wigwam reservoir were opened and read as follows: John w. Gaff- ney, Waterbury, S75574; Frank Pidgeon, Saugerties. N. r., SS5, ,525. 10; Stone & Thurston, New York, $59,- SO8.70; Lathrop & Shea, New Haven, $57.475.55.
 The contract was awarded to La throp & Shea, the firm being the low est bidder. The time limit for the completion of the work was fixed for December 1, 1901. A penalty of $100 day will be charged the company for every day the job is unfinished after that date.
 Some of the contractors got badly snarled on the storm water question. The bid of Frank Pfdgeon was reject ed because he failed to submit figures on all material required in the con- struction of the work. MT Pidgeon stated that this was due to the fact that the statement forwarded him by the engineer did not call for figures on such things. Henry Kellner' s watch went on a spree and as result it's owner got mixed up on the time and was eight minutes late with his bid. It was not received. The bid of John w. Gaffney was rejected because he had overlooked to indorse his check for $450. Mir Gaffney said that this was an oversight and asked if he might sign it then. In the opinion of ho hoard fhic vxynf116 nt f.o in an0nr6. anee with the conditions stated in the advertisement. Edward McManus's $ bid was rejected on the ground that he failed to furnish prices on all ma terial. This left the bid of Chatfield < Ghatfeld the only regular bid before the board. 1t amounted to 1O,580.S1, Action on this matter was deferred un- til the next meeting
 Mayor Kilduff stated that during the past week or two several persons had called upon his regarding nine-hour day for the city laborers. He said that he promised them to bring the matter before the board and that that ! would be all he could do in the prem ises. In answer to a question as to what effect the nine-hour day had upon the street department last sum- mer, MT Kelley said nothing to speak of. It had not hampered him at all. Mayor Kilduff said he was not aware of any serious injury to the city on ac- count of the three months nine-hour day and that he had no special objec- tion to it so long as there was no evi- dence to show that it had proved detri- mental to public interests. Commis- sioner Mahaney was very much in favor of a nine-hour day and wanted it to commence on May 15. In the opinion of some of the other members this seemed q trife too early. It was thought that June would be better
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-01
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

7 -AIr and Mrs Edward Eustice and daughter Irene of New Haven are the guests of MT and Mrs George Candy of West Porter street.
 Michael McKenna of South Leon- ard street left this afternoon for Sey- mour to attend sociable and dance given by the Drum corps of that place. tonight.
 Fred Post, an employe of the Far rel foundry, accidentally drove a drill through the palm of his hand while working early this morning. The wound was dressed by Dr Russell.
 Thomas Ray of Charles street had one Of the fingers of his left hand smashed this morning while working at the E. J. Manville Machine shop. He will have to take a few days va- cation owing to the injury.
 Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs Anthony Carroll today were Mrs Johanna Freeman and fam- lily of Bridgeport, Mr and Mrs Hugh Cronan and family of Torrington, Sem ator Kennedy of Naugatuck and John Kennedy of Beacon Falls.
 Miss Annie Sheehan of Clark SIl0St, a. .tlu1upSIlldlQ III tue tut HiQys of John Clohessy, left today for New York, whence she will embark for Ire land. Miss Sheehan was accompanied as far as New York by Mrs Hughes land Miss Minnie Sheehan. She has un- dertaken the trip for the benefit of her health. During her trip, which will be for about six months, Miss Sheehan will visit all the various points of in- tersst in the Emerald Isle. During her absence, her position with John Clo- hessy will be filled by her sister, Miss Minnie Sheehan.
 F The funeral of Mrs Ellen Carroll took place this morning from the fam fly residence on Bank street with a mass of requiem at St Patrickss church by the Rev Father Sullivan and inter- ment in St Joseph's cemetery The bearers were James Blandsfeld, Pat rick Thompson. Keron Brophy, Daniel Noonan, Patrick Lynch and Patrick Fitzpatrick. The floral offerings iTl- cluded wreath from Miss Annie Kane; wreath, Elm Social club; bou- quets. Mrs J. $. Brownell. Miss Mary l.. Allmann. Mir and Mrs William Kennedy of Naugatuck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-01
AT THE SALVATION ARMY.
Special Campaign Will Begin Saturday, and Continue for Three Days.

Special Campaign Will Begin Saturday,
 and Continue for Three Days.
 The full program for the Salvation Army's special campaign is as fol- lows:
 Saturday, May 4.-Open air meeting and march at 7:30. Great public demonstration in s. A. hall at s ?. m
 Sunday, May 5.--11 a. m. Holiness meeting. 3 D. m. United revival ser vice. 8 D. m. Battle for souls.
 Monday, May G.--3 P. n. Revival meeting. 8 p. m. Salvation meeting
 Admission will be free to all the meetings, and the old hall in the rink will be the battle ground throughout The Saturdays and Sundays meetings will be conducted by Major Ferris, Lieutenant Hawkins and Brigadier Hicks, and the Monday meetings by Major Atkinson. Rev. Dr. Daven- port, Dr. Anderson, MT. Granger, Mir. Lewis and other ministers will be present on Sunday afternoons which will be of united character, all the churches being represented. Of the Salvation Army speakers space will forbid much being said, but Major campaign, is the Salvation Army law yer and formerly connected with Tam many Hall Brigadier Hicks, some times known as the Salvation Cyclone, is one of the most efficient leaders on the national headquarters staff, ana Lieutenant Hawkins, a recent addition to the army's ranks, is a Cornell uni- yersity graduate, has taken a legal course and, backed by wealthy father, was just entering on public career when he came into contact with the Salvation Army, and laying aside all worldly prospects, consecrated his time and talents to preaching the Cos pei as a Salvationist, having among other qualifications trained baritone voice Major Atkinson is an Irish of ficer. who retains in his army work his Irish wit and enthusiasm. Al-s though the expenses of this campaign are heavy, admission is entirely free, in order to give every one an oppor- tunity to attend the meetings, and pack out" the old rink once more be- fore it's demolition, of which so much is being said.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-01

and continue the nine hour day to Oc- tober l. Mir Whiting was not sure whether he wanted to vote for such q motion at all. He had been informed that the men did not appreciate it last year and didn't think he would care to see it tried again. The matter went oyer until some future meeting
 The hearing on the petition of the Rev !. J. Curtin ct al for q sewer in Washington street was closed,
 It was voted to recommend to the aldermen that the petition of MT Ketchen ct al for a sewer in Farm street be granted; also that public ne- cessity and convenience require the laying of water main and the con- struction of a sewer in Washington street from Baldwin street easterly about 450 feet.
 A communication was received from the engineer stating that maps and profiles are ready for proposed public improvements on Silver street, Wood lawn terrace, Green street and West Main street. It was voted to cite the property owners to be affected by the proposed public Improvements in the above mentioned streets before the board on May 21.
 The grade. and layout of Edward street was reported upon fayorably and referred to the aldermen
 It was voted to recommend to the aldermen that the petition of Edward. l.. Frisbie asking for the release of rights on the part of the city to use certain springs on his property be granted.
 The petition of the Waterbury Clock Co ct al for relief from surface water on Mill street was referred to a com tSfi ir6 r.f bn@ ft,S city attorney and the city engineer. It was voted to recommend to the aldermen that the water main in North Main. street be extended l 1,0OO feet in a northerly direction from the present termination of the main in that street and that the prayer of the petitioners for the extension of the water main in Bishop street be granted.
 The petition of John Shanley for re lief from surface water at Ann and :Matlatuck ,. streets was placed on the. list for investigation. .
 Mayor kilduff asked Clerk Ryan what headway he had made in his search to find out how far Dublin street has been laid out. The clerk re- piled that the records show layout To Silver street only. It was voted to recommend to the aldermen that pilb- lie necessity and convenience require that Dublin street from Silver street to the city line be laid out and a grade established therefor.
 The payrolls were read and ap- proved, as follows: Streets, $I, ,642. .7D; sewers, $2O778; additional water, $246.25; water, S443.70; engineering, $445.4S
 The matter of purchasing new transit for the bureau of engineering was referred to the mayor with power to act.
 MT Blakeslee inquired about the water main in Livery street and was informed by the mayor that it will be attended to as soon as few more such jobs have been ordered, so that they can be advertised for in bunch. <
 The meeting adjourned for one week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-01
COLONEL LrHoMpsoNs COMMAND

J. Milton Thompson, recently pro- noted to be colonel, has been transfer- red from the Twenty fourth infantry, with which he has served for great many years, to the command of the Twenty third infantry. Colonel Thomp- son has seen considerable service, hav- ing been active in the war of the Re: bellion and also in the Indian fighting in the West. At the outbreak of the war with Spain he was on special duty as inspector of the Connecticut Na- tional guard and was the mastering of ficer for the government when the First and Third regiments, and the First artillery were mustered into the volun- teer service. The Twenty-fourth reg ulars took leading part in the fight ing in Cuba. Later the regiment was ordered to the Philippines and is still there. Colonel Thompson joining them. having been promoted from cap- tain to major. While in the Philip pine campaign he was promoted to the lieutenant-colonelcy and later to his present position as commander of q regiment. Colonel Thompson has many acquaintances in Connecticut who will congratulate the colonel on his deserved promotion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-01
ELKS PARADE TONIGHT.
Tickets for Minstrels Went on Sale at
 Poli's Theater This Morning,

Tickets for Minstrels Went on Sale at
 Polls Theater This Morning,
 The Elks' tally-ho coach, drawn by four of Ralph Blakeslee's horses, will be a factor in the parade of the Elks this evening. After the parade there will be dress rehearsal of the whole minstrel performance and there will be no one allowed in the theater, only those who are taking part on the stage or the stage hands. This will be the last rehearsal and the finishing touches will De put on the performance, which already runs pretty smoothly. It would be we'll for all who intend to see the minstrel performance to se- cure their seats now and avoid having 2 to stand Up on the night of the per- formance. It will be a great show and there are coming Eiks from all over the state to witness it. Everything about the performance is new and original, even to the sketches and olio Harry Durant has one of the greatest acts that has ever been put on the stage by an amateur, and assisted by Miss Theresa McNally he will give you a turin that will beat all amateur sketches gi en heretofore. Charley Miller has also secured some of the newest and most novel conceptions and his appearance on the stage will make you laugh. His numbers are side-splitting and no mistake Frank Bradbury, Johnny Hackett, Johnny Gil1ies, George Robarts and Zoph Pearsall, the other end men, have new songs and original jokes. The ballad singers are the pick of the city, such as John B. Moran, Frank K Bergin, James Egan and Tom Owens of Bris- tol. The chorus is also a picked one and will be heard to advantage Then there is the excellent drill in charge of Captain Tom Guest, and this fea- tnre took remarkably well in Bristol. When the stage is set it will present a pretty picture and the minstrels will be great Indeed. The olio will be in expert hands and the whole pert1yrIn- ance, which will take about three hours, will be the best effort that has ever been attained by the Waterbury lodge of Elks.