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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
CONCERNING GIRLS FEET.

Girls between the ages of 16 and IS generally have big feet,' said fash ionable shoemaker, and they are at such periods of their lives disposed to be fat and fiabby, but at 9 remark able change takes place. The foot then completely subsidies. the flabbiness dis appears, the flesh of the foot becomes firmer, the muscles and tendons get stronger and the bones become well Set. Altogether a great disarence is notice able. Yes, we have great difficulty with girls of about IT or thereabOuts.. for then they require ~shoe large enough for full-grown woman. When they get older and the foot becomes set tied new boots made on the old last will be found too large, and 1t is only when the young ladies complain that their new shoes are too big that we know the foot has undergone the change just described. Then explana- tions have to be given, but the shoe maker doesn't mind that so much, for woman as she grows older likes to be told that her foot is getting smaller, after 40 the feet of woman go back to the fat and flabby state, and herein grows the trouble of the shoemaker, who has to state, in explanation why the last pair of shoes do not fit, that the cause lies in the fact that her feet are getting bigger. No, don't think that cycling increases the size of a girls foot True, one or two of our lady customers have asked us to make their new boots shade larger, but this difficulty is gotten over by making them full We have never altered the length" Washington Star.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

Even Senator Billy" Mason must be convinced by this time that Comp troller Dawes is not only the admin istration candidate for seat in the senate, but is being coached by that very shrewd politician, MT William Me Kinley. It was by Mir McKinley's ad- vice that Dawes rendered his resigna- ton as comptroller, to take effect Oc- tober 1. The advice was given in order that MT Dawes might escape the criticism as well as the defeat that met MT Meiklejohn for continuing to draw salary as assistant secretary of war while he was for months in Ne braska prosecuting his canvas for sen ator. If it be in the power of the ad- to put Dawes in the seat now occupied by Senator Mason it will be done. That has been known to many persons in Washington for months, notwithstanding Senator Ma sons claim that he had MT McKinley's positive promise to keep his hands off the Illinois senatorship fight, and it :s now plain to everybody.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
CITY sONGBIRDS.

The benefit of the law protecting song birds is evidenced by the in- creased number of such birds which now make their homes within the city limits and the fearlessness they dis play. Robins search for food in the streets and grounds of residences, and pay no attention to passing cars, teams, or pedestrians, having full con- fidence that they will not be molested. They come up under the windows where people are sitting and proceed to pull fat worms from the ground, looking up once in awhile as if to say, See how slick I can do this,' and after collecting as many worms as they can hold i'll their bills fly up to their nest in the shade tree to fill their young. Out in Lone Fir cemetery a number of blackbirds and blue jays have their haunts, and it was wonder full to see how at their ease these usu- ally shy birds were on Memorial day when the cemetery was thronged with people. They fitted about, sang, chat tered or scolded, and paid no atten- tion to the crowd, and no boy molest- ed them. After q time the birds will hhd lAoI lhCy dIc ilO1i Ael W hS, nest hunting boys, and other enemies in the noisy city than they are in the secluded places they were wont to haunt. and then the city will be alive with feathered visitors of all sorts, which will add another charm to the residence sections. Even the despised sparrow makes himself useful in de- stroying insects on rose bushes and other plants. if his notes are not so musical as those of birds which lead less strenuous existence. Portland Oregonian.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
FIRST DAY AT GETTYSBERG.

read your articles with interest, but there is 8 palpable mistake in both of them. You say, "The Confederate Gen. eral Early had orders, as we under stand, to occupy Gettysburg.' Lieu tenant General Ewell was the com mander of the corps and not Early. Early was only commanding a division, and, having been sent over to York, Pa, did not get back to Gettysburg until Ewell got there and immediately got into a fight. Ewell was the com mander sent forward by Lee to take Gettysburg, for he commanded Jack sons Second corps or the greater part of it. Edward Johnson was command ing the Stonewall division (of which 1 was adjutant generaD and it was to Ewell he sent me with the suggestion to take what is now called Cemetery hill. and he would put our division in to the attack General John B. Gordon of Early's division, joined in the sug- gestion. General Ewell hesitated be- cause, he said. he had been ordered to Gettysburg, and he was there, and did not feel like moving further without orders from General Lee, who was supposed to be at Cashtown. It was then the noble, lamented Pendleton, who was formerly of Jackson's staff and by whose good offices I had be- come a member of that staff, said to me: 'Oh, Douglas, if we only had one moment of the inspiration of old Jack!, Ewell did not attack and it was that which caused me to make the remark did in reply to a question of the Count de Paris: "General Lee had not yet realized that Stonewall Jackson was dead" which, of course, meant that Ewell was not a Jackson or to be know what Jackson would have done. He would have needed no suggestion to attack demoralized enemy without an order from Lee. As you intimate, the remark I made to the Count de Paris, repeated by him in England, has been very much quoted. 1 find that you made the same mistake, in both ar 'ticles Tn regard to Ewell and Early Early did make. when ordered, several gallant and futile attacks. I was shot when taking one of his brigades in at CuIp's hill. Extra Billy" Smiths light brigade formerly Early's and Hill's)' the same brigade I commanded from Petersburg to Appomattox, and, with which, I am credited with firing the last hostile shot of the army of North ern Virginia at AppomattaX. - Major Henry Kyd Douglas in Augusta Chron- icle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT CD.

l Popular Long Islana Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division of N. T., N. H. and H. R. R. Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 a. l In, on arrival of train leaving Wa | terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on | Naugatuck division, arriving New l York II a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy--Leaves Bridge port daily Saturday excepted) 12 o'clock midnight, arriving New York 1 in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can
 remain aboard boat until 3 a. III.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK. Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepted) at II a. m., arriving Bridgeport D. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division. Steamer RosedaIe-LeaveS from Pier 31 (newl East River daily fSun- day excepteD at D. m., and from foot East 31st street, 3: 15 D. m.. con- meeting with TAO D. m. train for all stations on Naugatuck division. Sat urdays this steamer leaves New York one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates. every Tues day and Friday via steamer Rosedale, round trip soc, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June 23 steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at 9 a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from all stations on Nauga- tuck division, for New York and Coney Island; returning leaves New York at 5 p. m., arriving at Bridgeport p. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. r., N. H. and H. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
A NEW CRIME.


 An Iowa bank officer has been ar rested on an absolutely novel charge. The raising of checks and drafts Is an ancient art, but we are not aware that any one before ever reduced one, and there is no convenient name to give to the crime. This inventive financier is the vice-president of<a national bank in Iowa. He reduced q draft on the bank for $3,000 to $3-the erasure of eiphers is too simple to be truly ar tistic-and converted $2,997 to his own uses, the necessity arising out of err TOTS of judgment In transactionson on the exchanges. He was arrested in Jersey City, and the legal processes of that state being famous for their precision and celerity of action, he insisted on no extradition formalities but con- scented to return at once to Iowa.Jo Jour- nal of Comp 4' Y
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
HEARD IN PASSING

The Boers have only one soldier in the field to fourteen of the British, and yet the war in South Africa is cost ing Great Britain nearly q million of dollars day. It is an impressive dem- onstration of the power of a few men on the defensive in their own land to hold great nation at bay.-Hartford Times.
 The prison census of Massachusetts shows 4S3 less prisoners than the state had one year ago, and the smallest for ten years. This may be a credit to the state or reflection on the off, cials who are supposed to- enforce the law. It is certain that many escape the punishment they deserve.-New Haven Union.
 A cat was rescued from starvation on the barge Josie c. Williams, at the docks yesterday afternoon. after hav- ing been confined under fifty tons of coal twelve days. When the barge lay at Perth Amboy previous to loading up she had crawled down beside the keel son and lain down under a board to
 
 coal was loaded on top of her retreat, making her prisoner.-HartfordP Post.
 The warriors of the Hartford Com pany, Governors Horse Guard. are out of all sorts of sorts because the New Haven Company has been officially designated Troop A." and an officer of the Hartford Company informs the Post that ''there will be Le1l to pay" It looks, at th:s distance. as if the round rohins might begin to fly in the vicinity of the capitol, before the other robins nest again.-New Haven Pal ladium.
 An Englishman staying at an Eng lish inn ordered a bottle of wine for luncheon. but only consumed a third of it at that meal When he asked for the remainder at dinner he was told that all wine left at table went to the waiter as a perquisite. The landlord supported the statement. but when summons was issued for the value of the missing wine the claim and costs were paid.-New Haven Journal and Courier.
 We have commended Mayor Carter Harrison's choice of a new fire chief for Chicago. Having the power and temptation to make a very different choice. he filled the vacancy by pro- moting the experienced fire-fghter who stoad next in line. That is not the whole story, however. He wrote to the new chief a letter which is as cIeditabIe as the appointment itself '.I hive" he wrote. ''but one condition to impose -tbat you keep politics abso- lutN3E and entirely out of the depart mefif. You are under obligations to none but yourself for your appoint ment. yomare, therefore, free to run the department absolutely upon merit.v Thus from age to age the SaIlls continue to turn up unexpected " among the prophets. Hartford Courant-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
WATERBURY FIRn ALARM.

"
 4--Cor South Nam ana orand sts.
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl.
 6--Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 T--Exchange Place.
 12.-Rogers & Bro. .(P).
 13 Cor East Main and Niagara sta 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 Go. fP) 15--Cor North Main and North sts. 26--COr Buckingham and Cooke stS. 2I--Cor Grove & Prospect Sts. 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st.
 29--C Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sts. 21--Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. R4--Cor West Main and Watertown I'd S5--Conn. Light'g x Pow. Co, car Waterbury Brass Co. tP). s7-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. A2-Cor South Main and Clay sta 43-New England Watch Co. (P). z5-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co. (p) 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. CPD. 47-Cor $. Main and Washinton 5ta. 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. h2-Cor Franklin and union sts. E3-Wat'b'y Clock Co, caSu ract'y (Pl. 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 67-No Hose House.
 58-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. T2-Cor West Main and Willow sts.
 73-North Willow street.
 74-Cor Johnson ana Waterville sta. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (P). o13-Hammond Buckle Co. (P). 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go. mvt fact'y (Pl. 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-Grovc, bet. Central 6 Holmes avs. R11-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. (PA. s12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 13-Randolph & Cloves. (p) 214-Plume and Atwood (P). 915-American Ring Co (P). 816-Electric Light Station (P). 21s-Holmes, Booth 6 Haydens (P). 8o1-No 4 Hose House. 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sts. ao4-Cor Charles and Porter sts. g25-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 3T1-City Lumber and Coal Co (P). 41o-Tracy Bros (P). 432-Cor Liberty and South Main Sts. 451-Steele S Johnson Mfg Co Ph E82-- Cor Baldwin and Rye sts-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:3S a. m.; 12:3S; 4:O5; S:07 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:O5; 11:40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York, Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at SIS a. m., and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta tion from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at 8:36 a. m., 12:34 and S:04 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 1o:O5. a. m.; 200; 5:O5; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 11:3o a. m.; 4:50; 6:5O; $50 p. ID.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
THE MAxIMS OF JUDY.

We look backward regretting, or for ward hoping, while the present stands offering us flowers.
 Show me a man who has never made mistake, and I will show you one who has never tried anything.
 It is mistake to eat all you can, spend all you have, tell all you know. or show all you feel.
 Ever since I knew of them, I have been wanting to employ Schwab, J. F. Morgan and John Wanamaker, for there is no trouble in getting business the trouble lies in getting men.
 A bad pup often makes a good dog; and would rather undertake to re- verse the force of bad man than loan my own to weak one.
 Many people labor like an OK or q mule, and have to be pressed or they will not earn their feed
 Don't tell me what you have of beau ty, strength, education, money, or gen. jus. The only thing care to consider is what you are doing with it.
 If We could get shield from the fear of things that never happen, our troubles would be reduced ninety per cent.
 Many practice humanity to get the under hold.
 You can't escape criticism; for, if you save your money, you are miser and a hog; and, if you spend it, you are spendthrift and dog.
 If you don't know where success lies, perhaps you know where it is not, and that will show me what to avoid
 Set your stake, and, before you reach it set it further ahead.
 Some people kick at everything they don't understand.
 would rather fail and know the cause, than succeed and not know why
 He that opposes us sharpens our wits and becomes our helper.
 can tolerate man who fails to ac- quire an education, or one who never gets dollar ahead. but I soon grow tired of person who does not have sense enough to have good time.
 If you expect to make anything -ex- pect to make mistakes.-George w. Stevens, in July Success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
Recreation Great.
TURKISH BATHS

Franklin Court, near Center St. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. Ladies by appointment only.
 L. VIM. HERSCHEL. Formerly at Everard's Baths, New
 York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
BUILDING NOTES.

Austin 6 Woodruff have the paint Naugatuck.
 Architect D. E. Benedict of this city has been commissioned to prepare plans for colonial house to be erect ed in Marion, O., by E. B. Durfee.
 The Fidelity Construction company have the contract to build new house at Ben-Mohr for Thomas k. Manners. $. V. Hole will do the plumbing.
 John ". Gaffney & Co are putting in the foundations on Frederick street for a new double house which J. F. Biittner will build for Frederick Lines.
 The contract has been awarded for a new three-family house which T. F. Halpin will erect on Washington street. It will be frame house, 30x44 feeg.
 John ". GaffIay & Co have taken ,e contact for tine hriek work on tie new town hail. which john s. Parsons & Co of Unionville Will build in tnat place.
 Tie Seeley & Upham 6orlpany have taken the contract for alterations and improvements to tie Il 1erior of he Cune.e sational church at North Wood bCrs Conn.
 ] he contract has been let to ti,e Tracy Bros company for al addition to the boilerhouse of the American Pin company at Oakville. The George s. Chatfield company will do the mason work
 T. r. Jackson has secured the con tract for moving and re-cutting the stone to be used in the new building of the Savings bank of New Britain ill that place. for which new site has been selected.
 G. G. Riggs has just completed . Cowlcs at Norwood Among other con- tracts are those of c. s. Chapman. Frederick Gilmor. C.. E. Hoadley and others, on North Willow street.
 The Lapalme-Hoffm company have recently taken contracts for de- corating the houses in Middl abury of H. 5. Futile and F. S. Chase and have ;st started decorating the summer residence of John Alyord ill Goshen.
 The Barlow Bros company have the contract for heating the new block on Center street of the Milford Land and Cottage company. Among other con- tracts might be mentioned that foc plumbing q house on Cherry court for Mrs Reward Dougherty.
 The Tracy Bros company of this city have received the entire contract for the proposed new library building to be erected i'll Kensington, Conn, from plans of Architects Davis, Brooks 6 Crosby of Hartford. Chatfield & Chat field have the mason work.
 Architects Griggs & Hunt of this city have been commissioned to pre- pare plans for a merchantile building to be erected in Torrington on the Me Neil property at the corner of Main street and Maiden Lane. The details of the building have not been decided upon as yet.
 Edward Bergen & Sons have been awarded the contract for the mason work on new three-family house which D F. Mack will erect on Aetna street. The plans were drawn by Ar chitect T. NJ. Freney and call for a frame house, 2Gx5O feet. with shingled roof. The first floor will be provided with hot air heat.
 Plans have been completed by Arclii- tect E. E Benedict for the proposed new single house which w. P. Jarrett, the real estate broker, will erect at Morningside. It will be of wood, 27x37 feet. with shingled roof. The rooms will be finished in hard woods and pro- vided with hot air heat, electric lNshts. mantels, and fireplaces. The cost will be about $4, Commercial Record.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

Hartford thirsty folks are bowling for free ice water in some one or two convenient places on the public streets or parks. Waterbury is rather back ward ill this matter also. Of course we have the Welton fountain, but on a hot day the water which is on tap there is only fit for the animals that lap it up and wallow in it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

CA9T0 z r .As Beara fha s The Kind You Have Always Bought
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
MERIDEN BRANCH.

Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from Middletown and way stations at 7:5O a. m., and 400 p. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1901.

Mckinley is making quite q record for himself in pardoning bank default CTS. If he keeps it up he will get him. self talked about more than that gov ernor who pardoned the Chicago Hay market anarchists
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

For New York-6:35, SIP, 10:5O a. n i 80. PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday, 7:O5 a m.; 5:10 p. m.
 " For Bridgeport-6:35, SIP. 10:5o, a.. m. 1:3O, PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday 7:o5 a. m; 5:1O D. m-
 For New Haven (via Derby Juno SIP, 10:50 a. m.; 80, 2:4S. e.oa 7:2O (mixed) p. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a
 For Ansonia-6:35, SIP, 10:5O a. m. :: | 30. 2:4s, 4:45, eos, 7:2O (mixeO p. m sunday, 7:05 a. m., 5:10 p. m.
 For Watertown-6:45, S:41, 11:17 q i :31, 4:O1; 500, 6:12, 7:O3, 9:O5. II 20 D. m.; Sunday. 9:43 a. m., 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston, Torrington and xvinsted-S:36, 11:12 a. m.; 3:56. 6:5S. goo D. m.; Sunday, 9:38 a. m.; 7:55 D.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-16
HUGE RAILWAY GRANT.
Mexican Government Gives S22, OO0,.
900 Concession to Detroiter to
Build Line.

One of the most important railroad
deals of recent date has just been
completed in the City Of Mexico, when
Sidney A. Wetherbee, of Detroit, Sc
cured concessions on $500 miles OF
railroad from the Mexican govern
ment. The concessions were $4,000
mile cash for the construction OF the
road and grant of 100000 acres of
land, the total aggregating s22,oOo,-
600. The line will run from the Kan
sas City & Orient railroad at Preside
Del Norte to Metamora, and thence to
the east coast of Mexico. Following
the east coast the road will run to
Campechi, on the gulf.
At Metamora the Mexican road will
connect with the Brownsville, Corpus
Christi & Gulf railroad, a line 100
miles long, that will have its southern
terminus at Brownsville, Tex, oppo-
site Metamora. Engineers are now
verifying the survey on this line pre-
paratory to starting work of construc-
ton ut once. When the two lines are
completed an almost air line to st.
Paul from the City of Mexico will be
the result.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-16
GIVES RUSSIA NEW EMPIRE.
Completion OF the Trans Siberian Railroad,
Which Ia 5,542 Miles Long and
Cost $500, 100000.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 11.-Replying
to n congratulatory telegram from
the finance minister announcing the
completion of the Trans-Siberian
railroad, the car of Russia tele-
graphed us follows: 81 thank you
sincerely for your joyful communion
ton. l congratulate you on the
completion within so short time and
amid incredible difficulties of one Of
the greatest railroad undertakings of
the world"
With the completion of the rail-
road the world witnesses n finished
work of tremendous value to the gov
eminent under whose direction the
road was built and of vast Importance
as bearing upon municipalities in the
near future. The avowed primary OBJ
ject in the building of this railway,
which will have a total length of
5,jl2 miles and will cost 100000,
was the promotion of the coloniza-
ton and industrial development OF
Siberia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-16
War HunOr.

One of the first fruits of the victory
at Waterloo was to cover the lords OF
England with honors and decorations
and the people with taxes. Great dis
tress followed and riots were frequent.
In the year of the reform bill mob
broke into Downing street, says a
writer in Temple Bar, and approached
the sentry stationed at the door of the
foreign Office, crying:
Liberty or DEATH"
The sentry lowered his musket. my
lads" said he, 81 know nothing about
liberty, but if you come step farther
I'll show you what death isl"
There were "iron" soldiers as well az
an "iron duke" in those troubled days,
and humor was trifie grim and harsh.