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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20
HEARD IN PASSING

Norman missionaries are alarming New York churches by their success, particularly among the women.
 Indications are that the demand for ten per cent increase in wages by the workers in iron mills will be conceded for the coming year.
 Sheep-stealing has always been re- garded as very low crime, and we regret that a New York farmer should have caught an American eagle at it.
 The labor organizations are already in the field with petitions to congress for the re-enactment of the Chinese ex- clusion law, which will expire next May.
 Now, that they have got to sending pictures by wireless telegraphy, court ing couples can never know when it Is safe to indulge in little kissing with out having the thing known every where.
 War is hard on live stock as well as man. The British government has pur- chased 250,000 horses and mules in the United States for use ill the Boer war and probably as many more in other parts of the world.
 The older officers of the army are opposed to the law making retirement compulsory at the age of 64, but the young fellows, who get promotion through retirements, think it very good law. More human nature.
 It is officially stated by Indian agents that more than a dozen wealthy Indians in Indian territory employ white men to work their farms, one of them having more than 100 white en- ployes on his ranche. Poor Lop' stories do not apply to these Indians.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20

called Harlan.1 s And he. pointed to the name he. had just registered.
 The clerk grinned. That's good, ] very good 5 'ahe said. SIT ssIfs
 The other eyed him sternIy. "What do you mean?' he asked.
 "Oh, nothing, that's all right" re- turned the clerk, and calling a. bell boy he said:
 Show MT. Har--this gentleman to 24."
 The clerk did not mention the mat ter again, but every time MT. Snively caught his eye he noticed he wore that same Irritating grin.
 One night after his return to Buff falo Mr. Snively strolled into the bill Hard-room of one of the large hotels. Absorbed in watching the game he took no special notice of the players for 9 few moments, when he suddenly became aware of the fact that one of them was eying him intently MT. Snively gave a gasp. Was this his fetich, a wrath sent to warn him of disaster or approaching death? Was 1t his immortal spirit which had re- solved to stand before him and let him see himself as others saw him? ; Of course all this dld not come into MT. Snively's mind sentence oy sen. tence, but passed through it like a flash. Then common sense resumed it's sway and he said:
 T know who you are, sir; your name is Harlan. I have more than once been mistaken for you''
 And your name is Snively," re- piled the other. II am glad, MT. Snive- ly, that you never forget to pay your hotel bills, otherwise it might have been quite unpleasant for me-
 They both laughed. Neither said: ss1 see by you am sweet-faced youth" but perhaps they both thought some thing of the kind.
 The two soon became warm friends. MT. Harlan was travelling agent for a firm in Florida. He was married shortly after this meeting, and in vited his double to the wedding.
 Strange to relate, Mr. Snively had a twin brother who was lost or stolen in his childhood, when his family was living in the south. Stranger to relate, MT. Harlan is an adopted son who knows nothing of his real percentage. If this were fiction it would be easy to conclude the narrative with the statement that the two were twin brothers; but whether they are re lated must remain a myst tery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20
Perfectly willing to Apolor1xe.

Angelina" said the youth, hotly, as he entered the drawing-room, ssit re- mains for you to say whether our mu- fual friendship shall continue or be ended here at once.''
 What is the matter?'' asked the beautiful girl, opening her lovely orbs to their widest extent.
 "Your father has just called me a stupid young idiot.''
 And you want me to apologize for him ?'
 q do.''
 ''Then I eheerfully do it. Father is altogether too frank, and have often told him that even the truth shouldn't always be spoken. ."-Stray Stories.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20
A -Human NeedTe Cusiaion.

A human needle-cushion dwells in St. Germain, near Paris. She is Mile. Landrieux, aged 16. When she was II years old she delighted in swallow ing needles. In one day she swal- lowed 4s. Recently they began to work their way to the surface of her hands, arms, legs, feet and vaF- ons parts of her body, one even ap- bearing in her eyelid. A physician has already extracted 12o of them,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20
Mice saYed Lives.

Mice played an important part re- gently during a serious fire which broke out in Pennsylvania coalmine. Several mice were lowered down one of the shafts in order to discover whether the air was sufficiently pure to allow men to descend. The mice were drawn up alive and miners then went down and commenced to build up the passages. Mice were also low cred into the second shaft, but these were suffocated, showing that the pit was still in a highly dangerous condi- tion.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-06-20
1.-THE BEER THAT'S DRANK. ]" Spring Announcement.
 THE Henmann Brewing Co.,,

We have never been better equipped to supply the trade with our standard and always excellent LAGER BEERS. ALES and PORTER.
 Our bottling department has every facility to meet promptly all demands of the hotel and family trade.
 The company's STOCK ALE will soon be ready and no expense has been spared to make it n strong and ster- ling beverage, with flavor that only age can give.
 Telephone BIO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
LADIES OF GRACE.

London, March 13.-The Gazette to- day announces the appointment of MeSdames George COrnwallis West and Jennie Blow as ladies of grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, and T. J. NanAlen as an honorary knight of grace. in connection, respec. lively. with their work in fitting out the American hospital ship Maine and q field hospital for South Africa.
 Mrs George Cornwallis West is bet ter known as Lady Randolph Church. ill, her name before her recent mar riage.
 Mrs Jennie Blow is an American lady who took a prominent part in the work of the committee in charge of the American hospital ship Maine
 J. J. Van Alen of New York fitted out field hospital section in .isnuary 1900, and offered it to the Britisi, war office for use in South Africa. It con sisted of three wagons With twenty five cots and twenty transport ani- mals. with all the appliances. It was accepted by the war office and called the American section of the hospital
 to which it was attached.
 Mir Van Alen went to the front with the field hospital. as secretary and treasurer His staff consisted of four doctors, eight orderlies and numerous nurses and ambulance bearers. He also took with him twenty tents. The party sailed for South Africa in Feb- 1 ruary. 1900.
 MT Van Alen did not stay long in | South Africa, but while he was there i he was very active in his work of 1 mercy and often exposed himself to l the Boer fire. Lord Scarborough.
 commanding part of the Imperial 1 yeomanry ill South Africa. made q rsa. I port on behalf of himself and tho l troops expressing their gratitude for l the splendid services rendered by III Van 1Alen's hospital which was tll l only one present at the time With
 SeomanrX sssas
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
THE THREE PATROLMEN.
Popular Men Who Will Become Pro-
 tectors of the City.

A short sketch of the lives of the three new patrolmen appointed at the meeting of the board of public safety last evening would be worthy of perusal at this time.
 Joseph H. Mclean was born in this city on January 30, 1875. Thus it may be seen he is only a little over 26 years of age and will be one of the youngest men on the police force He has always lived in this city. Dur ing the past few years he has been a popular motorman in the employ of the local trolley company. He is married and resides at 19 Henry street. He was appointed to the supernumer- ary force December 19 1S9o his aD- plication being endorsed by l.. A. Platt, w. J. Schlegel. John Wood- ward. J. Richard Smith and D. s. Plume. He is about five feet eleven inches in height and weighs about 1SO pounds.
 Simon Mccarthy was born ill Ire land about thirty-four years ago. He came to Waterbury about fourteen years ago and has resided here ever since He is ;l married man and lives on Fuller street. He is employed at the Scovil Manufacturing company. He was appointed to the Supernumer- ary force on February I, 1896. his ap- piication containing the names of Ed ward l.. Frisbie, Jr, John Moriarty, Charles Roper, Chris Strobel and John 1T. Moran. He weighs about 23O pounds and is about five feet, ten inches in height.
 John Cavanaugh first saw the light of day in Ireland on December 1G, 1867. For a number of years he has resided in this city and for several years past he has filled acceptably the position of assistant foreman of the stamping department of the Water bury Buckle company. Like his two associates. he has yentured into the matrimonial field and has happy home on Hickory street. He was ap- pointed to the supernumery force on October 20. 1896, the following people endorsing his applcarion: D. l.. smith, James H. Mintie. Alfred J. Wolf, James J. Geddes and James J. Cassin. His height is five feet, eleven inches. while he weighs about l7O bounds.
 All of the three were declared to be sound and lit physically to be patrolmen by pr Castle. Each has a host of friends throughout the city who are pleased at their appoint ment. There is no doubt but each will make capable and efficient pa trOlmau.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
WILL APPEAR AGAINST THEM

New York, March 13.-Edward Glee- son and David Paterson of Brooklyn were arrested to-day charged with be- ing participants in an assault on Mary Paige, 16 years old, daughter of G. H. Paige of Brooklyn, on Sunday night last. George F. Abbott, Jr, was arrested last night charged with a similar offense. The police say that Gleeson and Paterson have confessed that the girl was assaulted, but they said that no drug was administered. Gleeson and Paterson say that late on Sunday night the girl appeared to go into convulsions from the treatment she received and Abbott to revive her went out and purchased some smelling salts and a bottle of hot brandy. They claimed that the brandy caused the sconvulsions. At the girls home to- day it was said that she was not in any danger and it was expected that she would be able to appear in court to prosecute her assailants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
TFNI CANAL QUESTION.
Delay Is Only Temporary and Subiect
 Will Be Revived in Next Congress.

" III be 1ltNlNeU III Next tJOnNEcSS-
 Washington. March 13.-For the present no step will be taken by this government in the direction of draw ing another treaty with Great Britain in connection with isthmian affairs. The administration is of the opinion that it is desirable to ascertain the views of senators and party leaders ill congress before a new proposition, if any, is submitted to the senate.
 It is not proposed to submit a treaty to the senate until the administration is assured that such q document is likely to receive the support of two thirds of that body.
 At yesterdays cabinet meeting the treaty was discussed. The communi- cations of the British government Mon day was presented to the cabinet.
 One suggestion of importance was made to the cabinet yesterday. This was the suggestion that an internation- al congress, to be held in Washington at q future date, might possibly prove the best means of bringing about q common ground of understanding and harmonizing all differences.
 For the future it is expected that the ClaytOn-Bulwer treaty will be de- clared abrogated and the bill providing for the construction of the canal will be passed by both houses of congress- Senator Morgan and Senator Lodge both concur in the view that ultimate ly the canal will be authorized. In elaboration of the suggestion that l an international congress might be | held in Washington to harm6niZe the interests, it is pointed out that a sim | liar convention was held to deal with the Suez canal question and the Suez convention with the outgrowth of that meeting.
 l It is assumed that European mari l time powers will view with compla-
 cency an International congress of this
 kind. although there may be an opposi- | ton to it in some quarters.
 The apparent present check to the l construction of the canal appears to
 be only temporary. It is admitted | that the commerce of the world de | mandS that the differences should be
 compromised and the project of ar isthmian canal ultimately realized This view is shared by Senor Corea the Nicaraguan minister.
 | In the recess of congress and the
 absence of prominent senators from
 Washington it will be possible for the
 administration to obtain the opinions
 of republican leaders, and by the time congress assemblies in December it is
 expected that definite program vii be agreed upon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
RUSSIAN QUAkERS
Find the Laws of Canada Too Oppres-
 sive For Them.

SiVe For Them.
 New York March 13.-The 5000 Doukhobortis, or Russian Quakers, who were brought out to Canada few years since ill order to escape the per sccutionS to which they were subject ed in the czars domains. now threaten says a special to the Times from Mon treal. to leave Canada because they consider the free laws of this country too oppressive for them.
 Their queer religious beliefs have come into conflict with Canadian ideas Of right and wrong and they have is sued an appeal to the nations of the world to give them refuge from the tyranny of tke Canadian laws and to afford them place to live in accord ansc with their consciences.
 They objected to taking up land in- . dividually on the ground that private ownership of land is opposed to the law of God and they asked to have q contract of land set apart for their brotherhood. The government was ready to make concessions. but these do not suit the views of the Quakers, The marriage laws of Canada are an- other stumbling block to these people, They do not believe civil or any other ceremony is necessary to cor stttute marriage. and they consider It q violati of the law of God to be compelled to take out q marriage li- cenSe and pay S2 therefor They also object that under Canadian law q di- vorce can be obtained only in the courts and that if a person should re- marry without divorce he is liable to Imprisonment for many years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
OLD DEMOCRAT DEAD.

Norwich, Conn, March 13-Colonel Charles A. Converse, the oldest Odd Fellow ill the state, and also the old est democrat in this city. died at his home here early this moraing. Col onel Converse was born in Salem. Mass, in 1S15, and came here when quite young, and has been very prom inent in manufacturing circles ever since He was one of the organizers of the Norwich Free academy, also one one of the organizers of the Hopkins .& Allen Fire Arms company. He was a prominent Mason and Son of the American Revolution. Death was due to general debility, incidental to old age.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
THE TREATY SITUATION.
Members of Parliament and English
 Press Give Opinions.

New York, March 13.-SpeakinS or the attitude of the English press on the treaty situation, a dispatch to tnS Tribune from London says:
 There is no note of triumph ill the articles which have appeared on the rejection of the senate amendments to the canal treaty. The language IS temperate. and there is a general dis position to drop the subject as quickly as possible without giving offense to the Americans. Those who have seen the text of the memorandum agree that the refusal is made in terms of per feet courtesy and dignity, and are con. fident that the lucidity and fairness with which the British objections are urged will make q good impression in America. The text of the reply had not been seen at the American em- basSy yesterday. but the substance and line of arguments were known, and no secret was made of the satisfaction felt over the fact that the treaty h;f-: not been allowed to lapse in silence without a word from the foreign of flee.
 A number of members of parliament expressed their opinion on the treaty situation to the London correspondent of the Journal and Advertiser after tie rejection of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty had been brought to the attention of the house of commons.
 John Burns. expressing the indus trial view. said: ''Whatever is the difference between the two countries. whether upon fertilization or anything else. it is not worth q days estrange- ment.''
 Mr Langley member for Sheffield, said: .'No one is able to foreSeo trou- hle over this treaty business, although America want to snuff out Sheffield with its iron and NorthamptonShire with it's boots. No doubt the canal IS the right thing. but just imagine q chancellor of the eNcheQuer ill these depressed times of ours asking parlia ment fO guarantee an advance upon an undertaking of such doubtful revenue for. after all. the Nicarag qua canal is not the Suez canal. and never will be from the point of view of the shrewd investor"
 James O'Kclly of RoScommOn said: America is right in safeguarding her interests in a great international work whose fate really depends upon her initiative.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
FIIIPINOS HELD HIM.
Private Fox Prisoner for Over Two
 Years.

san Francisco. March 13.-John l.. Fox. a private of Company A. Thir- tieth volunteer infantry, who returned with his regiment on the transport Hancock from Manila. spent half the time in the Philippines aS prisoner i'll the hands of the Filipinos. From January IS. 1899. until the first of Sep tclnber of the same year. young Fox was held by the scmi-barbarouS natives ill mountain faStneSSeS with no knOWl- edge of his whereabouts or of the in ttntionS of his captorS concerning his own disposition. He escaped several timeS only to be captured again and threatened with summary punishment ii he again attempted to get away. He had reason to believe that the threat might be carried ont. for q fellow prisoner named John Eenney, from Illinois. also q private of the Thirtieth, was deliberately shot by the F'ilipinos for attempting to escape.
 Private Fox is from INOodlawn, III, and served in Cuba before going to the Philippines. On January s. 1899, fifty men. comprising q pony train, were suddenly surrounded by a large number of armed Filipinos at the mouth of a ravine near Santiago hill in southern Luzon. Most of the men fought their way out. but Fox. Fred Mason of Company c. Corporal Bon ham and Private Miller of the Thirty seventh regiment. Private Charles Worthington of Company c and Pri- vate Edward Walls of Company F. of the rhirtieth were captured by the enemy. They were released by Gen. eral Gaillus and turned over to the Americans at Santa Cruz seven months after their capture.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
HUNT FOR TREASURE.
Iron Chest Containing Naluables
 Found on West Coast of Africa.

)S'&''o
 New York, March -13.-The yacht Kwasinel of New York has arrived at the mouth of the Mississippi rlver. The precious cargo, according 10 special from Columbus, O.. to the Her ald, is an iron chest, containing treas ure recovered from an island on the west coast of Africa. The treasure was buried there by pirates and the secret of it's hiding place was told to F. E. Campbell of Cincinnati, o, who organized the expedition. Mr Spen.by, secretary of the Ohio Debenture Co, who was one of the syndicate backing the undertaking. told the strange story.
 About the first of October last, said Mr Spenny, "the men interested in this expedition met and formed small syndicate to hunt for treasure which we had been informed was buried on q small island off the coast of Africa. F. B. Campbell of Cincin- nati knew an old sea captain who had formerly been . pirate who knew of the hidden wealth.
 "At one time the coast of Venezuela was infested with pirates. and during one of their raids q large amount of gold. silver pearls. diamonds and other precious stones was carried away. The old sea captain was the successor of q captain who had car ried off the booty. and as such was entitled to the treasure. He had helped bury it. and subsequently, had buried on the small island d smaller amount of buiiiOn
 ''Our expedition sailed on October 2l last on the yacht kwasincl in com mand of Captain c. w. Henderson. The syndicate was represented hy my cousin. w. C. Spenny and Mir Camp bell of Cincinnati. who. with the cap tain. were the only persons outside of the crew aboard the yacht.
 ''The expedition was gone q little over four months and reached New Orleans in safety a week ago. Mr Spenny declined to give the amount of the recovered treasure. He said that it was all in bullion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13

New York March 1;.-A special dis palch from Pretoria to the Journal and Advertiser says:
 Pending the arrival of General De Wet. Il general armiSticc has been de clared. General Sothl has been III conference with General Kitchener and Sir Alfred AIilner for several days and all three desire to consult De Wet
 De Wet is hurrying north through the Orange River colony ill obedience to Rotha's summons. He passed Brand- fort last night. On his arrival a con ference vii be held near here.
 There is joy to-day, caused by the hope that the last gun has been fired ill the Boer Wlr.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
GOING TO HAWAII.

Stafford University, Cal, March 13.- President D. s. Jordan and Dr 0. P. Jenkins of the physicology department have been deputed by the government to go to Hawaii and superintend a years inves estigation of the fisheries and fish laws of the islands. They will be accompanied by B. F. Eyermann of Stanford. and by several eastern sci etnists. pr Jordan will leave the uni versity at. the close of the present semester to be gone all summer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
BURNED BY MOB.

Dallas, March 13.-A mob has just burned John Henderson, colored, who brutally assaulted and finally butch cred Mrs Younger, farmers wife, several days ago. Henderson was caught yesterday afternoon, after a long chase. Bloodhounds were put on his trarck and he was traced from the Younger home back and forth until he was found at Haska. He was dragged back to the scene of his crime and was burned to death.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, March 13.-For Con- necticslt: Rain tonight: rain and warmer Thursday: winds becoming east and increasing to high.
 Weather notes: The storm area central oyer Nebraska yesterday morn ing is now central over Wisconsin. 1t will probably move into the Lake region to-day and pass out the St Law renee valley on Thursday. Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather and probably light rain With slowly rising temperature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-13
EXCEEDS SPEED CONTRACT.
Illinois Runs 16 2-1O Knots an Hour ! With Only TOT Revolutions.


 ! With Only TOT Revolutions.
 Newport News, March 13.-On her builders trial trip the new battleship Illinois more than measured up fo ex- pectations. The ship was not taken out to sea, but was given run down the coast the main object of the trip being to test her boilers. The Illinois left here abou 6 o'clock this morning, having on board, besides Superintend- ent Post of the Newport News Ship building and Dry Dock company, Cap tain G. A. Converse. U. s. N., who is to command her, and lieutenant Com mander Henderson, who will be on the executive staff.s
 After steaming out of the Virginia Gapes the battleshfp proceeded about Twenty five miles down the coast in a yenOoth sea md with ideal weather to epfed her. On the return, under a peat@ forced draft, the ships in-
 ahowed her speed in q two 8 kQp to ayesa4e 16 20 knots an
 4sas Ions, The con
 ' ae knots