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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Flower. of the Sea.

The sea has flowers as the land has, but the most brilliant of sea flowers bloom not upon plants, but upon an- imals. The living corals of tropical seas present a display of floral beau ty which in richness and vividness of color and variety and grace of form rivals the splendor of a garden of flowers. The resemblance to vegetal blossoms is so complete that some persons find it difficult to believe that the brilliant display contains no element of plant life, but is wholly animal in its organization. Among the sea animals which bloom as if they were plants are included, be- sides>corals, the sea-anemone and th.. sea-cucumber. Dr. c. M. Blackford, Jr., remarks that among the. coral gardens the birds and butterflies of the upper world are replaced by fishes of curious forms and flashing colors, which dart about among the animal Aoyers. Science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Men Who Are Now Prominent
 on the Stage of the World

At that time he remained at the acad- emy for four years, graduating with the class of 's2. On the 21st of Au- gust, 1s99,- he was assigned back to West~ Point as senior instructor Of artillery tactics, and has been at the, academy since that time. /!
 Since his graduation Capt. Treat has been continuously in the artillery, service, with the exception of such time as he served in the volunteers during the war with Spain, when he was detailed to the adjutant generals department. His first service was as junior second lieutenant in the Fifth artillery, where he found, as
 all junior officers do, that life in the egular army for sub-lieutenant is not much better than life in West Point for a plebe cadet. But there is
 an end as a rule to all disagreeable
 things, and seven years after his graduation he became a first lieuten- ant in the same regiment. Eleven years later, or on March 2, 1899, he
 was promoted to the rank of captain and assigned to the Seventh artillery. During the time that he will fill his
 new position Capt. Treat will have
 the rank and pay of a colonel, but he
 will again drop back to his regular
 place in the service after he has com rleted the three years tour of duty which the customs of the servicesal-
 low an officer at the Point. The
 new superintendent is native of
 Maine, but was raised in Wisconsin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Theatrical = = = -Fraternal
BowERY BURhEsoDERs.

Hurtig and Seamon's Bowery Bur 1esQuers give the first of five perform Ances st the Jacques this evening, pre- Eentfng fully as bright and attractive q performance as they gave during their engagement there on ThanksGlv- ing and the two succeeding days. The company is a very good one, and. un- like organizations that present bur lesQue has a performance that is ar ranged with special reference to pre- sentation in q family theater. Among the well known members of the com pany are Andy Lewis. Marie Rich mond, the Hilton sisters, the Taylor trio, Lottie Lewis. Maude Elliott. Campbell and Caulfield and others. Matinee tomorrow and Wednesday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

ed by one vote in a caucus for United States senator. He was chosen pro- lessor of medical jurisprudence in Willamette university at Salem, Ore, in 1867, and served nearly four years. senate as a republican, to succeed Henry w. Corbett, republican, and took his seat March 4. 1873. His term expired March 3, 1879, when he was defeated for reelection by the late J. \. Dolph, but in 1885 he was elected for second term of six years. and in 1891 he was again reelected. He now succeeds George w. Mcbride.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
OF PERSONAL INTEREST.

C. K. Mckenney, the enrolling clerk of the federal house of repre- sentatives, is the owner of bust of Lincoln, which is made from the gun mountings taken from the bat tleship Maine.
 Miss Kathleen Haydn Green, daugh- ter of London's lord mayor, is a writer of very promising verse. She has just been elected a vice presi- dent of the Society of Women Jour- nalists of London.
 Kia Nj, Chinese poet of the first century, wrote a poem that has been recently translated by Dr. Martin, eminent American scholar of Chi nese, which bears a striking resem- blance to The Raven,'' by Poe.
 Dr. Michael l.. Rodkinson, the em- inent eastern scholar, who is at work on a complete translation ot the Babylonian talmud, is greatly as- sisted by his daughter, Miss Rosa mond Rodkinson, who is almost as much of an orientalist as her fa- ther.
 Daniel Wark, one of the senators representing the province of Fred
 
 liament, and who is said to be the oldest member of any legislative body in the world, observed the nine ty-seventh anniversary of his birth on February 19. He is still active and enjoys good health. In his long term of service he has never missed attending a session of the senate. MT. Wark was born in Ireland.
 A great many manuscripts of Hein- rich Heine, that have not been used, with about 1000 letters to the poet, have come into the hands of Prof. Hans Meyer, of Leipzig. There are 100 sheets of poems, the whole of the first draft of 'Atta Troll" and considera ble fragments of the "Ra bbi von Bacharach,' the "Gestandnisse," {" the "Harzreise," the "Romantische Schule" and other prose works. An Honest Race. Well. gentlemen said the commer- eiAl traveller. '1 never hunted bear my self, but I heard story the other day of some fellows who found one up in Montana.
 ''They were prospecting right up in the big bear country. but they let the bear alone, and the bear let them alone One night they camped in a deep can yon. and while one was cooking supper the other started out with his shotgun | to get scIne birds. Lots of birds uI there. So tame you can almost kill them with a stick.
 "Pretty soon the man with the shot gun ran up against a grizzly, and MT Grizzly was mad about nothing, anG started for him. The man hit the trai hard for camp, the bear right after him. When the fellow who was cook ing the supper heard the landslide com | ing down the mountain. he saw whai E was up and grabbed. his gun to shoot But he was afraid to shoot for fear O. Is hitting his partner, 90 he couldn't d. anything but yell
 Fun, r-u-u-n!' be howled, dancing l around to try to get shot. 'Rnn!' panted the other fellow f sHun9 xel fool: do you think Tn l. ktnBlns thls ss4ee ssa 2 Portlsnd Ore
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
1OHN H. MITCHELL <
Elected United States Senator from Oregon After a Fierce and LonE
 Legislative Battle.

John H. Mitchell is a resident of Portland. He was born in Washing
 ton county, Pa., on June 22, 1855. He received public school education, and after studying law began to prac- tice. Subsequently he moved to San Luis Obispo, in California, where he followed his profession. Afterward he came to San Francisco, where he practiccd for a short time. In 1860 he removed to Portland, and in 1861 was elected corporation attorney, serving one year. In 1862 he was elected on the republican ticket to the state senate, where he served four years. the last two as president of that body. In 1866 he was defeat-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Dear, Felaea nana..

Dear, Folded 7aaa as, Dear. folded hands. 50 worn with care. So quiet on the pulsalsss breast, Will any barden ned you there,
 If Heaven Is g place of rest? And you, dear heart. will you forget The struggles of these lower landa1 Or is there some sweet service yet . For folded hands? [ Yours was the neyer-ending task Born of never-ending need. Our selfishness. 1t was, to ask,
 Your sweet unselfshness to heeds~ And now in the unwonted rest ;l Long promised in the better lands. l.. How can you sit an idle guest With folded hands?
 No tears to dry, no wounds to bind.
 No sufferer to tend and bless ?, Where will those eager fingers find A need for all their tenderness? !. ] Yet, knowing all they did before, Perchance the Father understands And holds some precious work in storo For folded hands.
 -Ola Moore, in Youths Comanion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
The urnbull 4o-53 South Main Street.
ON SALE TO-DAY.
5000 Yards of New and Stylish Patterns in Colored Dimities Ninety-five different designs to select from

Manufacturers stock Fine Petticoats at onethrd to one-half less than prices.
 At 90 cents-Petticoats with ruffe, worth $1OO. At 9S cents-Fine Morine Finish, with three rufles,  70 At Sl2o-Fine Mercerized Satteen, with cording and and accordion plating, worth $2.OO
 At $1.49-EXtra Mercerized Sateen Corded and rutiied, worth S2.5O
 At $250-Fne All Wool and Silk Moreem, worth S5.5O.
 50 Handsome Rainy Day Walking Skirts at $29S to $69S, half what these servceabe goods usually sold
 10 Handsome Waterproof Coats with Capes, $6.OO, at $2.5O 10 Heavy All Wool Homespun Suits, large sizes, we'll tailored, were $125O. at S4.9S.
 Ladies' Fine Shirt Waists that generally retail from 75c $25O, including lawns. black and White percales, with handsome embroidery and lace at the ridiculous price of 43c.
 p dozen Misses Pcrcale Waists usually sold at soc to 75c,
 Handsome Rainy Day Skirts $9.9s. $5os. 25 Handsome Tailor Made Suits. Eton Jackets. skirt spendidy made usually sold at $15OO to $25OO: at SlDOO and S13.OO.
 10000 yards Fine Hamburg Edging and Insertion at 21ac worth 5c; at &C., worth 1Oc; a 1Oc, worth 15c 15c worth 25c
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

 England as costly as possible.
 But throughout the war the record of Botha has been brilliant one. With the breaking out of hostilities with England he was but 8 private soldier, less than 35 years of age, and with no previous military training. It speaks much for his ability as a, soldier that he should have in the short space of time that elapsed be- tween the breaking out of hostilities and the death of Gen. Joubert that his ability should have become SO apparent that he would be chosen to succeed Gen. Joubert, even when it was but to lead forlorn hope.
 In the civil affairs of the Trans vaal republic, however, Botha was g. leader before the war. He had bsen a member of the Transvaal parlia- ment, and a strong advocate of fore ing the hand of England. When the war which he had advocated came he left the halls of parliament to take up arms in defense of the independ- ence of his country as a private sol- dier in the ranks.
 As a general officer, though the youngest of all the Boer generals, he has proven brilliant leader. He has been the Gen. Lee of the Boer cause, while De Wet has been the 'Stonewall' Jackson. Both men have made a brilliant fight against stu pendous odds, and the wonder has been that they have been able to continue it so long.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
MEETINGS TONIGHT,

 Company A drill.
 Central Labor union. Patrick SarStield club. Nutmeg lodge. r. of A. 1Arbutus camp. w. of w. Painters and Decorators. Hellmann Advance corps. NIantoW council. 1. O. IT. Waterbury Debating club. Liberty lodge. A. o. |. w.
 Bronson NaturalistS' club. Concordia Singers rehearsal. Townsend lodge. I. o. o. F. Waterbury conclave, l. o. 1T. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Continental lodge, r. and \. Nj. Abraham Lincoln camp, <. of Y. i. Lady Trumbull council. D. of l.. | Court Cecilia M. Quigley. l. 0. r. \ Waterbury tent. No :'G. K. Q. T. NJ. First Baptist church business meet 2. Friendly league, physical culture, r,nglish branches.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
OF A PERSONAL CHARACTER

For the first time since the civil war there is not negro in the North Carolina legislature.
 The editor of Burke's Peerage, Lon don, says that he receives more in- 4uiries about questions of precedence from the United States than he does from England.
 An appropriation is asked of the Connecticut legislature for memo rial to Joseph Spencer, one of the two major generals from that state tn the revolution.
 Prof. Michael I. Pupin, of Columbia university, has been selected by Pres 3dent Low as the university's repre- sentative at the celebration of the four hundred and nftieth anniversary pf the University of Glasgow in June.
 The Cornell Brain association, of which Prof. Burt G. Wilder is presi- dent, has received more than 100 be- quests of the. brains of highly edu- teated people as the result of the cir culation of a unique form of twill md testament" which he drew up and
 sked them to sign.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Judge Wm. H. Taft. in he islands. He is man who combines rare scholarly ability with equally rare executive talent. His work in the Philippines is said to have given great satisfaction to the department Of state in Washington. Until his re- cent connection with the government of our far-off possessions the fame of Judge Taft was wholly that of lurist and a scholar. His preeminent ability showed itself while he was yet at college. He graduated from Yale in 1878 second in rank in class of 120, and was chosen as saluta- torian and class orator for the grad uating exercises of the class. Fifteen years later he received from his alma mater the degree of IL. D. Two years after his graduation young Taft was admitted to the bar in Gin cinnati. For a year or so he did newspaper work, being law reporter for one of the city dailies. Then he was successively assistant prosecutor for Hamilton county and internal revenue collector for the First Ohio district. After four years, in general law practice he became judge of the state superior court. In 1890 Judge. Taft was made solicitor general for the United States department of jus tice, and resigned that place in 1892, when he was appointed judge of the federal bench. Since 1896 and up to his appointment to serve in the Phil- ippine islands he has been dean and professor in the law department of the University of Cincinnati.
 WRIGHT A.. PATTERSON.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
No omc,.l ut.erance Overlooked.

The emperor of Germany is fol- lowed wherever he goes by an off cial shorthand writer. Herr Engel, the chief of the staff of the reich stag. Since 1889 Emperor William
 has delivered more than TOO speeches and addresses, which have been pulp lished in the official gazette. Herr Engel says that the emperor speaks with great rapidity, and often uttera e75 syllables minute, and at high pressure has even reached 300. Chil Aago Times-H Htrald <
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

To say this is to Senator r. H. Carter. say in ot her words that the fair is to be broadly national. Of course Missouri ans. more especially those living in and immediately about St. Louis, arc most largely interested and are do- ing most to make the enterprise a conspicuous success. At the same time it's national scope is emphasized by the appointment of United States Senator Carter, of Montana, as chair man of the board of commissioners.
 By birth Senator Carter is an Ohioan, but he did not stay long in that state, but moved to Illinois, where he received his common school education. His early experiences were as varied as they have been in recent years, shifting from farm hand to railroading and then, for sev- eral years, school-teaching. In Illi- nois. too, is where he got his first legal learning and was admitted to the bar. Then he decided to see still more of his country, and, moving with the star of empire, took up brief residence in Burlington, Ia. From there he went, in 1882, to Montana. He was successful in his profession and soon entered politics. In 1889 he was territorial delegate to congress, and upon the admission of Montana to statehood he became the states first representa- tive in congress. Upon the expiration of his term MT. Carter was appointed commissioner of the United States land office, which position he held until July of 1892, when he was selected as chairman of the republican national committee. Three years later the Montana legis- lature elected him to represent the state in the upper house of congrss. His term as senator expired March last. Just before his retirement and during the closing hours of the last congress he achieved consider able notoriety by his ten-hour speech, which was the means of preventing legislative action being taken on the river and harbor bill.
 New Superintendent mt West Point West Point cadets have new mas <o l, 1F
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
BeY0RQ the Pale.

T; Beyond the Pale.
 "Of course, you quite understand that shall call upon Mrs. Whimer for your character" remarked Mrs. Tag getty to the girl she had just engaged.
 Certainly, m'm." replied the girl, "although I would rather you didn't, for Mrs. Whiff1er is so eccentric that she is not always to be relied upon.'
 ''In what way is she ecentric?"
 'She insists that her husband is quite model father and husband, and that her children have never caused her a moments anxiety"
 HI m, not much in that"
 ''Then she says that she is perfectly content with one new dress and one new hat each season."
 ''H'nl, she is eccentric, then!"
 "And, finally, she has never attend ed a bargain sale, and says that the only things sold at them are the wom- en who buy!"
 "Oh, the woman's mad! I shan't trouble her for your character; you can come in when you ike!''-Casseu's s Magazine. A
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Salvador Cisner- os, a white-haired patriarch of 76 years, who has fought for Cuban independence al most since his
 birth, and who had been prom inent in every Gu ban inSurrection
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
THE ELEVENTH HOUR.

Lincoln J. Carter's big production of p'The Eleventh Hour Thursday, Fri day and Saturday, with special mat
 anee on Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

Capt. chas. @. Treat. duty as superin- tendent and commandant at West Point since August %, 1898.
 Capt. Treat, the new commandant, is not a stranger at West Point. He first saw the institution when he entered it as plebe cadet from Wisconsin on the 1st of July. 1878.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

during the last half of the past century. It has fallen to his lot to stand saS the most ardent champion of absolute independence, and he has threatened all sorts of trouble should the United States in sist on any conditions before grant ing Cuban self-government.
 Twice he has served the cause Of Cuba as provisional president during the revolutions against Spain. Dur ing the wars that ragged over Cuba in the eos he played conspicuous part and was chosen provisional president of the island republic. He held the questionable office until Spanish arms had conquered all opposition to Span ish rule, and then went to New York. Tn that city he earned somewhat precarious living as retail cigar merchant, and attracted to his place of business many other Cuban agl- tators who had sought refuge in this country at the close of the war. Of this little coterie of friends he re- mained the leader.
 When the last revolution, that re- suited in the final overthrow of Span ish rule in Cuba. broke out he again took prominent part, and was again chosen provisional president. His Cuban friends in New York either re- turned to the island to fight in the ranks of the Cuban army, or became associated with the Cuban junta in this country, and he directed much of their efforts.
 Strange as it may seem, the old man is himself of noble Spanish birth, his title being marquis de Relancourt, but little more than this is known of his personal history aside from the part he has taken in Cuba's fight for freedom.
 Senator Carter's New Job. It is an interesting set of men who
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Mothern.

Mothers are the queerest things! Member when John went away. All but mother cried ana cried
 When they said good-by that daN k She just talked, and seemed to be :. Not the slightest bit upset Was the only one who smiled!
 Others eyes were streaming wet. But when John come back again
 On furlouEh. safe and sounds With 3 medal for his deeds And without g single wound. While the rest of uz hurrahed,
 Laughed and joked and danced about. Mother kiaeed him. then .she crted-S Cfted And cried like all 63&s osit | <.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

ton. In this con nectiOn m q n v prominent NJ i S. SOurlanS are com ing into even greater pr o m thence, but one man who will fig ure as prominent ly as any is not a MiSSourian at all.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
A ROYAL ROGUE.

Jefferson De Angelis ill "A Royal Rogue at Polls on Friday evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

1nand at a time when the glory of t h e BOer cam paign W a s fast fading. England's troops were fast gaining the as tendency, a n d about all that the BOer forces could do was to make t h e victory of
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

 Charles G. Treat,
 who was recently appointed super intendent of that
 institution of mil itary learning to succeed Capt. AL bert l.. Mills, of the First cavalry, who has been on
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

5000 yards Wide and Narrow Torclon Lace Edgina and Insertion, 52 a yard.
 2,ooO yards Heavy Pillow Case Lace, from to inches wide, usual price 1Oc to 15c at 5c yard.
 Splendid line of All Overs 25c, to S1.5O yard.
 70 pieces of Wide Embroidered Flouncng, usual price 75c to S1.OO at 23c q yard. { 1.OOO pairs of Fine Swiss Nottingham and Irish Point Lace Curtains, Soc a pair to $10OO Less than importers prices.
 Splendid line of Wool Trcot for Waists usually 39c, at 25c yard.
 100 dozen Ladies' and Mems Fine Fancy Hose, all new patterns, usually 19c at 121sc a pair loO dozen Ladies' Lawn and Japonette Handker. chlefs the latter with embroidered initial cheap at &C., special z for 25c. -rz 70 dozen Mems Japonette Handkerchiefs with heavy Silk initial, were 12hc. now 5c each = The greatest sale of Fancy Shirts for Men and Rove ever attempted in this city. Over 25O dozen. Fine Percale. Madras Cheviot and Bedford Cord Srts all newest patterns. perfect in cut finish and ht with or without separate collars cuffs Goods ranging from 50c to $10o anywhere, at 39c ard soc
 And hundreds of other great values that suitable space will not admit mentioning.
 If you want desirable goods and fresh. at less money than yo uever purchased them come ard SC. What offer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

be the first civil governor of the Philippine islands under the juris- diction of t h e United States. At present h e i s president of the commission which h a s temporary charge of affairs in t h e islands.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
.Judlre Taff.

The probabilities are that Judge William H. Taft, of Cincinnati, will
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

The Time for Help. It isn't enough nor half enough
 To lend a hand To him who is down-to help him up
 And bid him stand The stones are hard and cold and rough But helping the fallen is not enough! See the tottering ones who try to stand.
 Who bravely fight :. To keep from falling beside the way '
 o pity the plight Of those on the verge and lend hand! Ere they fall Is the time to help them stand. s. E. Ktser. in Chicago Times Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
A Cuban Patriot

The prominent figure in the Cuban convention has been
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
His Decorations.

g What's dem spots on you alrs
 prohead7" asked MT. Erastus Pink. zey.s 5 5s' wife done gimme dem," an- $ 1t49e9 Mfr. Simkins Collidower s tke stylishes' kim -6 decora-
 Dem's poker dots."-Wash-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Eaest speilea.

Ans ERest Spoiled. 4he ceremony the brid9 4 lsaxtne her henqs r
 heraal4 heH up
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
Brilliant Bocr Leader,

Louis Botha, the commander in chief of the Boer forces. took com
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

It is an interesting set of men who are to manaDe the St. Louis eNpOsi-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25

New Supcrfntendent mt West Point.
 West Point cadets have new mas ter to deal with in the person of Capt.