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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
war. X struggle with Japa1 ot 0reas Britain would involve Russia in bank ruptcy and set her back, a quarter of n century,.
HEARD IN PASSING

Now that the tears have been shed and the encomiums all spoken, the stage is clear for q big fight over the Harrison will.
 Teddy has gone to Oyster Bay to vegetate, and to mediate over the failure of MT Mckinley to ask him to join the presidential party on its com ing visit to the Pacific coast.
 It's too bad Mrs Nation has made that lecture contract. She ought to come to Waterbury. A saloon keeper is quoted as saying that during the last six months he hasn't taken in over $5 on Sunday.-Meriden Record.
 Waterbury's mayor has given the board of education a very interesting quarter of an hour. on the subject of letting contracts. His honor assumed the role of instructor and laid down the law ill the most approved style.- Meriden Record.
 The supreme court is showing a disposition to take it's own time about handing down it's decision on the con- stitutionality of the Mckinley insu- lar policy, and some are predicting that the decision will dodge the ques- tion at issue when it is handed down.
 Of course it isn't right to look a gift-horse in the mouth, but the giving of $1OO,OOO each by Pierpont Morgan and J. D. Rockefeller to the '. NJ. c. A. of New York. so soon after the for nation of the big steel strust. will be sure to strike the cynical as a case of ''conscience."
 One Waterbury saloon keeper tells the Democrat that during the past six months he hasn't taken in over 50 on Sunday, and that on the few occasions when he opened his place on the pro- hibited day he did it against his will but felt obliged to do it on account of petition.-Hartford Post.
 According to Washington gossip. Mir Mckinley wants congress to au- thoriZe him to acquire in his discretion either the Nicaragua or the Panama route for an ISthmian canal. Humph. Why not ask congress to adopt q joint resolution transferring all it's authority to Mir Mckinley at once?
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
MADAME TOOK A SHAVE.

~N-e-x-t!'' roared the barber in the little shop adjoining the Helping Hand Mission on Ontario street, yesterday morning. A man made a rush for the chair. but a tall blond woman in an automobile coat beat him half q sec ond.
 'I want a shaye." said the wonzan.
 "What?" asked the barber, and when the full significance of the demand dawned upon him he let fall a mug of lather into the eyes of q customer who was in the neXtechair.
 The woman. without a word, took off her coat, laid back her collar ana climbed into the chair, throwing her feet upon the rest.
 "A close shave, MT Barber." she said, and the man who styles his place as tonsorial parlor, and who guaran- tees a good job on the head for a dime and better job on the face for a nickel came near dropping his razor
 He thought the woman was crazy until he detected q heavy beard on her upper lip and chin. He lnthered her face well and started to work.
 "Who are you going to vote for for mayor, sir?" said the barber.
 "Sir!'' came q feminine voice, and the face scraper executed a fancy side step around the chair. The woman closed her eyes and the barber again slowly took up his work. The woman yawned and slowly opened her eyes.
 II am in the show business" she volunteered.
 "I should think so'' was the reply, and the proprietor menacingly shook his razor at q crowd of newsboyS who threatened to stampede the shop. As the barber rubbed his hand over the well shaved chin of the woman he asked: Want your hair trimmed!' "No'
 You need little tonic; it is getting thing on top
 "Sir!' repeated the woman. and the barber again realized his mistake and executed some more fancy side steps and ducks.
 The woman majestically rose from the chair, adjusted her collar, put on her hat and long coat, and asked: What is the tax?'
 The barber conferred with the boss for few minutes, and. return ing to his. patron. said: "The same price we ask men. ma'am.'' He was paid, and showed the fair customer to the door.
 When he returned he rubbed his eyes and said: Just think, and haven't had anything but free lunches to-day at that. Gee, but she was a peach, too."
 The woman's identity is not known, but it is thought from the remark she let drop while in the chair that she is during the summer bearded woman in some circus, but keeps her mus tache shaved in the winter.-Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23

An official of the state department said of Senator Morgan, whom he has just met, leaving the private office of Secretary Hay: Senator Morgan is n wonderful man. and you can de
 pend upon it that he will have ground broken for an American Isthmian canal before he leaves the senate. l have heard some criticism of his con Stant talking for the canal. and this reminds me of a western senator who blurted out in the cloak-room on the republican side of the chamber that Morgan is dinging on the canal again." He was immediately snapped up by one of the oldest men in the senate, also a republican who said: Don't you worry about Morgan ding ing We laughed at him when he dinged on Hawaii-and he got Hawaii. We laughed at him when he dinged for years on Cuba-and we have just about got Cuba. We are laughing now because he is dinging on the canal, and you can depend upon it we'll have a canal. If there were more din@ers and fewer ringers in the senate we would accomplish more.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
SARAH AND THE "INDlANS."

Sarah Bernhardt. the great French actress, once played in Sullivan, Ind, at 35 cents a head.
 It was many years ago, and Bern hardt was making a tour of the coun- try. On the way from Louisville to Indianapolis the train was stopped at Sullivan by the news that a serious freight wreck had occurred q few miles up the road. completely blocking the tracks and making progress to h. dianapolis impossible until the next day.
 Very we'll" said the manager in excellent French and with forced calmness. "Since we cannot leave town we will give performance here"
 Impossible" said Mime Bernhardt, also in French. Quite impossible"
 Not a bit,' said the manager, and he went about it. The divine Bern hardt being under contract to play a certain number of nights, was induced to consent. There was no opera house" in Sullivan, but the Masonic hall was rented. and some of the scen- cry was crowded into it. The local job office got out lot of handbills in a hurry, and messengers were dis patched to the adjoining towns to spread the glad news that Bernhardt, the divine Sarah, was to play in Sulli- van that night and that admission would be thrty-tive cents.
 ''No use trying to charge metropoli- tan prices here," said the manager to the treasurer, and that gentleman sighed and said he supposed not.
 In the early evening there began to come into town long lines of green farmer wagons, each holding q family nortv When tha houSp wnS f,,ll tha great Bernhardt cautiously took q peep at it from behind the fiimsy curtain.
 Mon Dieu!' she cried. raising her jeweled hands. Look at the Indi- ans!'
 But she played Fedora" for them, and she played until II o'clock-Satur- day Evening Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23

MT Mckinley, Senator Hanna. and Representatives Dick and GroSvenor got their heads together this week and arranged the program that will be carried out months hence by the republican state convention of Ohio. Of course, the Ohio republicans will thank these gentlemen for having re- lieved them of all responsibility in the matter of nominating state ticket, thus enabling them to turn the con- vention into a ratification picnic. It was decided that the entire state ticket, except Lieutenant Governor Caldwell, should be re-nominated. He will be turned down because his be- ing the attorney for the State Liquor Dealers association has got him the enmity of the temperance element. Senator FOraker was not party to this white house conference, but he dropped in while it was going on and asked whether the bosses intended to have the state convention endorse him for reelection. They assured him that it was. knowing that the republicans would have no votes to spare in Ohio this year and that Foraker had follow ing enough to make trouble if he was anta gonized. Mir Foraker then left the Ohio big four to complete their program.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
Dogs Are Deep Thinkers.

Sitting at his desk one day a gen. fleman observed a dog starting to go across a street. When the dog had reached a point about one-third the distance across he found the mud be- coming too soft and deep for comfort able walking. He stopped. looked ahead a moment at the sea of mud before him. then turned and went back to the sidewalk Trotting along the sidewalk for half a block, he reached the paved cross street, upon which he passed over dry shod and clean. How different would a man have acted? If man were to do the same thing we would say that he acted from reason. Why not give the dog the sa me credit?
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
THE HANECY COW

Judge Hanecy's family COW may stand between him and the student vote at the Armour Institute of Tech nology. The mayoralty candidate re- fused to turn over his private pasture at Thirty-third and Wabash avenue to the college men for base ball field. The Armour ball team is thus deprived of it's regular practice field, and an open bolt to Harrison at the coming election is being discussed by the dis appointed students.
 The field, which is full quarter block, was used last year by the Ar mour team, and offers the only availa- ble ground for the purpose close to the school. The base ball squad was called out for the first outdoor prac- tice of the year yesterday. It was supposed by the students that the judge would grant the use of the ground for an athletic field, as in the past, but when the players went over yesterday they found Judge Hanecy's cow lying in the pitchers box. w. c. F.. Phillips, the manager of the team, was sent with all haste to the home of the aspirant for office to secure the heifers punishment.
 You can't have the field this year, said Judge Hanecy. "I have no other place for my cow.''
 Do you think your cows pasture Is more valuable to you than the votes of the students at -Armour's when you run for mayor?" asked the manager of the ball team.
 The judge was obdurate, and talk among some of the students at the col lege was very bitter when it was learned that the owner of the field would not lead his COW out of the ball diamond.-Chicago Record.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
PROBABLY HIS FATHER.

A young man and a young woman lean over the front gate. They arc lovers. It is moonlight. He is loath to leave, as the parting is the last. She is reluctant to see him depart. They swing on the gate.
 I'll never forget you,' he says, '.and If death should claim me my last thought will be of you.''
 '.Ill be true to you,'' she sobs. 3.I'll never see anybody else or love them as long as I live"
 They part.
 Six years later he returns. His sweetheart of former days has mar ried. They meet at party. She has changed greatly. Between the dances the recognition takes place.
 'Iet me see,' she muses, with her fan beating a tattoo on her pretty hand, was 1t you or your brother who was my old sweetheart2"
 Really don't, know" he says. Probably my father. London An swera
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23

s"The trade situation is generally sat
 isfactory." says Banker Clews in his
 weekly letter. Here and there signs
 of reaction from last years activity,
 such as in the textile industries, can be
 noted, but this is by no means general.
 On the contrary. there are reasons for believing that the expansion in busi-
 ness will continue for some time to come. The phenomenal activity in the iron trade shows no suggestion of
 ,batiug: the demand for steel and iron
 products being very largely the result of the great variety of new uses to which steel is being applied and to the great demand foc structural materials. Along the Pacific coast there Is Won- derful development i'll progress, not only in oil but in other natural re- sources in which that region abounds. This development of our natural riches will be the basis of business expansion for some time to come. to say nothing of foreign fields which are rapidly opening to American capital and enter pcise. From now on the crop situa- tion will become more important fac tor. Winter wheat is reported in good condition and farmers are holding much smaller stocks of wheat than usual. The stocks of corn in farmers hands are also smaller than at any
 other time during the last six years. In the United States the growers of wheat. corn, cotton and many other agricultural products are better on than for many years, and this affords a basis for continued prosperity that should not be overlooked. Some con- cern was manifested over the prospects of n rupture between Russia and Eng land in the far east. Such sensations may be expected at any time. Russia continues her slow but irrepressible policy of land grabbing, and seems de termined to take from China consid- efable portion of her possessions; but she Is more likely to accomplish her purpose by maintaining 2 policy of steady pressure, yielding when she must in preferences to war. Russia, Ewgth her treInen1ous schemss of gov |4esnrnHntal enfek ae nj slaeexy anen- l. m III keg
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
LIST OF PATENTS

The following list of patents were issued during the past week: Mir Ames, Franklin, N. H.. thread chang ing mechanism for knitting machines: B. l. Bell. Portland. stone saving machine; J. Caldwell, Providence, R. l.. trolley wheel; F. A. Cloudman, Cumberland Mills, Me, screen mat; w. L. Crouch. Thomaston, Conn, chip breaker; w. F. Follett, New Haven, Conn, electric water heater; A. P. Gear, New London, Conn, steam boiler; T. F. Hartshorn, West Haven, Conn, buckle machine; A. Herbert. Manches- ter. N. H.. lasting machine; w. J. Ken nedy. West Rutland, Vt, whip socket attachment; F. W. Luddington, Wa terbury. Conn, fabric covered button 1; P. J. Macdonald. Noank. Conn, stay sail rigging; w. s. Metcalfe. Hartss'rl. Conn. envelope machine; E. Souih- worth, Portland. Me. coverrible round cornering and punching machine; P. w. Tillinghast. Edgewood. R. l., pneu- matic tire: s. w. Wardwell. Jr, Prov idence R. l.. means for winding heavy cords; l.. E. Whiton New London, Conn, scroll chuck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
PAYNE'S New Gallery 20 GRAND STREET. High grade work at reasonable prices. GIVE ME A TRIAL.
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4--Cor South Main ana drand sta
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (P).
 G--Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7--Exchange Place.
 12--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. 21--Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-Burton Street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P) 25--Cor North Main and North sts. 26--Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 21--Cor Grove x Prospect Sts.
 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 29.-N. Willow bet. Ridgewood and
 Hillside avenue.
 s1--Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 Bo--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. .34--Cor West Main and Watertown I'd a5--Conn. Light'g & Pow. Co, car
 house, (P).
 36--Waterbury Brass Co. (P).
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay stA 43-New England Watch Co. Po. 45-Benedict X Burnham Mfg Co. (P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P). A7-Cor s. Main and Washinton sts. 5i-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Co, case fact'y (Pl. 64LCor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No Hose House.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 7o-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sta 212-The Platt Bros x Co. tP). Buckle Go. (P). 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go. mvt fact'y P). 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. o51-Cor Round Kill and Ward sts. o61-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 2T2-Grove, bet. Central & Holmes avs. Ri1-S. N. B. Telephone Co bldg. (P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 3-Randolph & Cloves. {p) 214-Plume and Atwood (P). 215-American Ring Go (P). 916-Electric Light Station (P. Booth X Haydens PJ, 3o1-No 4 Hose House. 2o3-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sts. 324--Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 371-City Lumber and Coal Co (P. No-Tracy Bros (P). 451-Steele .& Johnson Mfg Co (P. 6a2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
MILITARY MATTERS.

Experiments in the requisitioning of food, fodder, etc., for troops as in war times are to be made this year in France.
 For each of the 10000 fur-lined greatcoats sent to China for the Ger man troops there the skins of IA cats were used.
 The tube of 12-inch gun has 50 special grooves, causing it's projectile to revolve 75 times per second as 1t leaves the muxzle.
 Greece will copy the Swiss army system. Instead of three yesrs' con secutive service, recruits will drill 100 tays in the hrst year; and. 70 days seyery year thereafter for IT years
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
vvhv Manie Felt Onended

It is required of the pupils in a cer- tain school 10 sit up as straight as pos sible, and the teacher, being anxious to have the, little ones sit in an erect po- sition, repeated, at regular intervals the, command; sit erect.' One little girl, sfter Aef first day at school, re- turned home in tears and said: Nam. ma, I'm nat going to that old school another dsy. It; isn't proper for the
 taeeher to bs calling out tCiss<stts' ali
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
The Last Chance

am authorized to sell premises No 202 Bank street, for the sum of $1S,- 0QO. The property fs next south of the rink, that being the property, 1t Is Gafd, . syndicate has formed to pur- chase. This offer is good for the first conner.
 Inquire at D. Fl. Tierney's Real Es- 1ate, Fire and Plate Glass Insurance, s{lottract. Court and Fidelity Bonds. 9u1cqs No 167s Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
k!Ill|B||!l|I|l,l| School .' Music

Instruction in Piano, Singing, Organ, Violin, Harmony, Musical Kindergar- ten, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Cornet and Sight Reading. School of Dane ing and Department. Taught by q Faculty unsurpassed for its excellence.
 Ensemble playing free.
 Free, admission to Recitals, Concerts and Lectures.
 $5 for tenn of ten private piano lessons.
 Register now for all departments.
 Students received daily.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
Their Taste Goes Wrong,

Even the best judges of tobacco can't always be depended on. Some times their taste goes back on them, so to speak, and remains blunted for week at stretch. Professional samplers of tobacco take a week off every few months and never look at the weed until they return to duty In that way they keep in condition Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-23
The Strong Man in Matrimony.

The Strong Man in Matrimony.
 MT. Strongmind-Sir, I've come to demand your daughters hand.
 Her Father-You can have it. young man. My daughter is very self-willed young lady, but I fancy from your mode of application that you'll be able to manage her.-Chi. cago Inter Ocean.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28
Hospital fer Tired Trees.

Paris has learned the art of trans
planting large trees successfully, SO
that at the earliest signs of decay a
street tree may be removed and the
symmetry Of the vista not spoiled by
its successor. For these trees alone
the expenses OF Paris amount to about
$60,0t0 year The municipal nurseries
include a hospital" or cure" for the
tired trees. whore they are restored. If
possible, 70 heath and strength In soil
that Is richer than the city's. In
spring and fall these trees on their
way to or from the hospital are no un-
common feature in the street scenes of
Paris.-HarDsr's Magazine.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28
We strive to pleas. at The Bazaar.

We strive to please at The Bazaar.
The Candy house has the finest rooms
in the city.
A smoke that gives satisfaction can be
had at The Bazaar.
Tho best goods at the lowest prices AZ
The Ladies' Emporium.
Old papers for placing uader carpets
can b. had at The Sentinel office.
For Sals-A nice six-room house; good
shade and lawn. Address owner, Box
26l, city.
For Sale-First class typewriter in
splendid condition. Corner Fourth and
White streets.
For Sale Cheap-Nice baby buggy and
cradle. Inquire at corner of Third and
South streets.
You get the best for the least money
at the Candy house. Special rates to
railroad men.
A frst-class gig for sale. This is the
biggest bargain ever offered. Apply to
DR.. Walpole, tho eye man.
For Sale-Perfectly gentle horse, new
harness and road cart. $40. Enquire
at 361, corner South and Fourth streets.
We are creating a demand for our
manufactured preparations. Why? Be-
cause they give satisfaction.
@. D. Smith i Co.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28
Notice.

Taken from ny premises during me-
mortal services at City park last Thurs
day, presumably by children, two boxes
of small black wooden shirt buttons, two
boxes of pins q pounds essh) and three
cans of potash no pounds each) for max
ing soap. Anyone who can assist 70 re-
store the property to me will be suitably
rewarded. do not caro- to prosecute.
Frank Buehrin2,
Prop. Excelsior Steam Laundry.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28

Henry Rhone OF Delta came in on No.
from Denver today.
Charles w. Edwards Of Fruita was In
the city today on business.
Don't fail to attend the play at the
Park opera house Tuesday night. Re-
served seats at Hsskell's pharmacy.
A $4,000 ice plant is being erected in
Colorado Springs. plant OF this kind
should be located in Grand junction.
"Ths World" at the Park opera house
Tuesday night is one OF the best scenic
n,oductiovs ever produced in the United
Sta tes.
n;..,a Buslah and Madie Van Buren,,
vho are teaching school in the eastern
nat OF the county. are visiting their
parents.
The job printing department OF Tho
Sentinel is kept busy at all times. Neat
work and reasonable prices find favor
with the public.
A crowd OF young folks gave q surprise
party on Miss Ellis McCulloch last even
ing at the home OF her parents on Rood
street between Sixth and Seventh. A
Jolly time was had.
Mise Frances G. Hews, the blind mu-
sician and elocutionist will give ono OF
her delightful entertainments at the
Armory, Tuesday, September "a, under
the auspices OF the local Woman's Relief
Corps Don't miss it.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28
Bargains at Thompson's.

Our line of hair brushes 10 the hnest
without any doubt In tho city. Will
sell them at price Of poorer goods.
We will sell ladies and gsnts purses
awfully cheap before moving.
We have shelving, counters And show
cases for sale.
We have about Q million dolls to sell
right new.
We will sell ysu . high grade $lOO
piano before moving for $3.50. Saves
ysu $50.
The Thompson Jswslry l. Ausic Co.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28
Miraculous Escape.

| Omaha, Sept. N-Through passenger
No. 8 on the Wabash. carrying nearly .
hundred passengers, left the track at
curve about seven niles southeast OF
Council Bluffs. and the entire train with
the exception OF tas engine, rolled down
an 1s foot embankmeut and turned bot
tom side up. None we're killed but three
were badly injured and number more
or less bruised.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-28
.,.... Of west Ind. Negro.

OF the two sexes there is no doubt
that the women are by far better
specimens Of humanity than the men.
Taking them all around they are hon
est, contented and industrious. They
carry everything on their heads, and
walk erect with fne swinging gait
which the men would do we'll to COPY.
In tho early morning they come down
from tho hills to the markets, carry
ing their baskets of fruit and vege-
tables on their heads. and when their
iHAy's work Is done they cheerfully re-
place the baskets on their heads and
set cut for thein homes. which often
they will net reach till they have left
at least some ten miles behind them.
Tho curse OF the men. on the other
hand, is their consumnate laziness,
and 1t is 10 this failing that the ma
jority Of their shortcomings may be
traced.