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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

'
 Great Britain, says q writer in the Engineering Magazine. was the home of the steam engine. America origin ated the high economy, small7clear-- ance. trip-gear type; the Corliss gear, invented by George Corliss and Edwin Reynolds. enables cylinder clearance to be reduced to q minimum. The continent introduced the poppet-yalve, trip-gear. although this is really only another form of the Cornish valve. The Sulzer valve was introduced by an Englishman, MT Brown (of Sulzer Bros. Winterthur), the father of the well known electrician c. E. l.. Brown, who was the founder of the celebrated firm of Brown x Boveri, of Baden, Switzerland. Boiler-house practice of a few years ago was, if anything, more varied still England was using the Lancashire and Cornish types, Scot land the multitubular wet-or-dry-back marine boiler. America evolved the I1dDcOch C w llCOA WlltI-luHG while on the continent composite, built-up form of boiler was most com mon, France using the elephant type and Germany q combination of Cor nish or Lancashire surmounted by the fire-tube type. The advent of elec- tric traction and power transmission has done much ointernationalise ,elec- trical and steam engineering. The elec4 tric tramway, first shown by Siemens at the Berlin electrical exhibition of 1879 and then installed on the Berlin Iichterfelde tramways, came to Eng land and was adopted on practical scale by Magnus Volk at Brighton, by Holroyd Smith at Blackpool, by the late pr John Hopkinson at Bessbrook- Newry. and by Sir William Siemens at Portrush. Electric traction Was, how
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

As was foreshadowed in the Times, Tuesday, the republican convention that evening nominated Charles II. Clark. editor of the Courant, for dele gate to the constitutional convention, the vote being 64 for Mir Clark to ? for ex-Governor Bulkeley. MT Clark has always held that editors do well to avoid running for office, but his paper was 137 years old that day, and con stitutional conventions do not come often. so he felt, like Rip Van Wrinkle, that '.this one doesn't count. Hart ford Times.
 Yes. but are you with him or against him? It is pretty hard to tell after reading the above left handed compll- ment. It is to be noticed that the Times did not advise the democratic convention which was held last even ing to endorse Editor Clark. As the nominations come ill from day to day ii can be seen that there are very few fusion candidates, the two old parties preferring to go it alone. And what strange things surely are happening. Take the case of Editor Clark for in- stance. He opposed the convention with might and main for many moons, until. long-headed fellow that he is, he saw it was bound to come, then he turned turtle and endorsed it feebly, and now he is candidate for delegate. And. stranger still. he is now endorsed by such papers as the Hartford Post and Times. and New Britain Herald, whose editors have on many occasions tried to convert Editor Clark to their way of thinking.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31
JOHNNY OBEYED.

"Children,' said the teacher, while instructing the class in composition, "you should not attempt any flights of fancy, but simply be yourselves and write what is in you. Do not initiate any other persons writings, but draw inspiration from. outside sources.'
 As a result of this advice Johnny Wise turned i'll the following compost tion:
 We should not attempt any flites of fancy, but rite what is in us. In me there is my stummick, lungs, hart. livver, two apples, one piece of pie, one stick of lemon candy and my dim ner."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

It has been made known at the navy department that Rear Admiral Crown inshield is to be succeeded as chief of the bureau of navigation by Rear Ad- miral Henry c. Taylor. Rear Admiral Crowninshield will be given command of the European station, so that the transfer will be in the nature of a promotion, rather than otherwise.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31
TYPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN STORE

o. R. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays River. Cape Colony, conducts a store typical of South Africa, at which can be purchased anything from the pro- verbal needle to an anchor" This store is situated in valley nine miles from the nearest railway station and about twenty-five miles from the near est town. MT Larson says: T nm favored with the custom of farmers within radius of thirty miles, to many of whom I have supplied Cham berlain's remedies. All testify to their value in a household where a doctors advice is almost out of the question. Within one mile of my store the pop ulation is perhaps sixty. Of these, within the past twelve months, no less than fourteen have been absolutely cured by Chanberlain's Cough Reme- sdy. This must surely be a record. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

ever, developed and brought to perfec- ton in the United States by such con- cerns as the Bentley Knight, Thom- Houston, Westinghouse, Edison and Sprague companies; and most of our knowledge of this subject at the present day comes from, the United States
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31
Loaning of Jevye1ry.

It is the practice of London West end jewellers to loan magnificent Tiaras and other articles of jewelry for special occasions. These things are loaned as q courtesy to specially good customers, while other people less we'll known must make a deposit of the value of the jewels before taking them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

4 new remedy for biliousness, is now on sale at all drug stores. It is called Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It gives quick relief and will prevent the attack if given as soon as the first indication of the disease appears. Price, 9 cents per box. Samples free
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which Is S645.50 per year; $5.000 will take it. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood; that place on Waterville street is one Of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on Belleyiew avenue will be closed out for less than cost Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. H. TIERNEY. Real Estate. Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31
FAULT-FINDING HELPS NOBODY.

Contumely helps nobody; least of all the one who administers it. Pessimis- tic remarks dampen the enthusiasm of others, discourage honest effort. and react on the grumbler. Chronic fault finders command no favor with em- ployers or fellow employees and are not the ones selected for advancement. Talking failure makes failure easy. A gloomy, melancholy disposition is largely matter of habit and material ly retards ones advancement It does not matter if one is unconscious of these habits, they all figure in the final result of life work. just the same. Watch your chance remarks. Make them count for hope and encourage ment-Success
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

When the keepers, MT. Snyder and Mr. Shannon, attempted to remove the alligators from their pen in Central park, New York, to their winter quar- ters under the lion house the other day the animals febelled, and it was only after the largest one had been tied up with ropes and the smaller one placed in bags that they were sub- dued. While they were being trans ferred they bit at the keepers, and roared so loudly that many people were attracted to the scene.
 The keepers were greeted with saw age roars when they approached the largest alligator in the pen and tried place a rope about its head. Every time the keeper came near with the rope in his hand the animal bit at him, and finally the keeper retired to devise 3 plan by which he could get the rope about his neck. This was done with the assistance of another keeper and a loud noise to divert the, reptile. Then Mir. Snyder, by a quick move ment, succeeded in lassoing the alli- gator. Tying it to post, the keepers succeeded, after much maneuvering, n putting the rope about it's nose and under it's jaws so it could not bite. Struggling and making desperate ef- forts to free himself, the alligator was carried into its winter home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

 cepted and asked if he could bring 8 friend. was the friend.
 We went. up into the mountain that night after dark. The huts ofthe viii lage were built in circle, and in tha center were a number of fires. The python had been skinned, carved and divided. Little groups of dwarfs squatted around these fires and cooked the snake. We were escorted to the chiefs dining place.
 When they handed me big chunk of that thing I nearly reneged. It was white, sort of slimy looking and the smell was not pleasant. But I saw the lieutenant bite into his, and shut my eyes and followed. 1t tasted like chicken, only it was gamier. We ate two portions, the lieutenant and I, be- fore wewere certain that Igorotte eti- quette had been appeased. But we never ate any more. Both of us are yegetarians now.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-31

GA SIT O R Bea7s the The Kind You Have Always Bougiss ''ss'''' z &,zz4zzzSx
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04

Paris (By Cable).-The Foreign Of
flee has received dispatch from Pekin
announcing that M. Pichon, the French
minister, has presented the report OF
the committee on indemnity. The
amount China is to pay has been fixed
at 1906 100000 francs. How it is pro-
posed that the indemnity be distributed
among the powers is not set forth but
as the dispatch does not mention The
Hague, it is thought the ministers are
hopeful OF being able to settle the pro-
portion to be received by each power
by discussion at Pekin.
Further advices state the ministers
are divided into two parties in the dis
cussion to decide how China is to raise
the indemnity, France, Germany, Rus
sia and Japan agree in favor OF raising
the customs duties, which can be relied
upon to produce great part OF the re-
ouisite sum, and the imposition OF a du-
ty on unks. which will constitute a tax
on inland navigation, and the taking
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
CHINA MUST PAY ABOUT
$273,OOO,OOO INDEMNITY.

over of some OF the liSin (provincial
transit duties).
On the other hand, the United States
and Great Britain decline to agree to an
increase OF the customs duties, but they
do not appear to have presented coun-
ter-proposition. The fact that the Unit
ed States and Great Britain have joined
hands on this question has caused
surprise here. 1t was hoped the United
States would stand with France and
Russia. The result will be to greatly
protract the negotiations.
The indemnity figure is under what
had been expected in Paris, as it was
thought the total would reach one and
one-half millions of francs There is
much disappointment over the fact that
the United States is supporting England
against an increase in the customs. This
is attributed to the influence OF the
American trading community in China.
1t is believed that England il alone.
would yield but fears are entertained
that England's scheme is to prolong the
negotiations until her hands are free in
South Africa when she would show
stronger policy in Chinese affairs.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
FIVE MEN KILLED OUTRIGHT.
Seven Others Received Injuries and Another
Is Missing.

South McAlester, l. T. (SpeciaD.-
An explosion OF gas occurred in the
mine OF the McAlester Coal Company,
at Anderson, by which FIVE men lost
their lives, seven were injured, and an
other is reported missing
The explosion occurred at about GAS
o'clock a. In About I25 men were at
work in the mine at the time, 1t is not
definitely known how the gas ignited,
but it is probable that sor1e OF the men
fired shot that the shot frers had not
fired. The shot frers enter the mine
in the evening after the miners leave
and fire all the shots or blasts that the
miners have prepared Sometimes shots
are not we'll prepared, and the shot fir
ers refuse to fire them Occasionally
in these cases the men afterward fire the
shots themselves, although This is
against the rules of the mine. 1t is
thought that this was done by some OF
the men who we're aiterward killed or
injured by the explosion The dead are
all asphyxiated.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
David Nation Robbed at Clrcns.

Marion, Ind (SpeciaD While buy
ing tickets for himself, his sister and
brother-in-law to a circus, David Ma
ton, the husband OF Carrie Nation OF
hatchet fame, was robbed OF $73, all the
money he had excepting IS cents.
While paying for the tickets a crook
picked his pocket and secured, besides
the $73, a pair OF cuff buttons that he
priced very highly, they being a pres
ent from his grandfather, who served in
the Indian War. John Miles, brother
in-aw OF Mr.. Nation, saw a man leave
the crowd hurriedly moment before
Mr. Nation missed his money, and the
police were notified
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
WASHINGTON, D. c., SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1901
STEAMSHIP LINES COMBINE.
Morgan Forms One Of the Worlds Greatest
Ocean Deals-.Aldlg Steel Trust

London (By Cable)-The first step
in the direction Of the consolidation OF
some OF the biggest transatlantic ship
ping interests has been accomplished by
the purchase by J, Pierpont Morgan &
Co. Of the Leyand Line OF steamers.
A deposit on the purchase money has
been paid
The officials of the Leyland Line. in
confirming the sale, say that an official
statement will be issued from the head
office of the line, at Liverpool. 1t is
understood that the shareholders VIII
receive &I4 los. for each $40 share.
The Leyland Line, whose fleets will
thus pass into the control of Americans,
is one of Great Britain's greatest ship
ping institutions, far exceeding the Pc
ninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
Company in tonnage and importance.
1t is reported, in connection with the
purchase of the Leyland Line by J.
Pierpont Morgan that, when Andrew
Carnegie declared that the high rates
on ocean freight were now the chief OBJ
stacle in the way of building up the
American export trade, he added
Il will not rest satisfied until have
done something to beat them down to
proper figure"
J. Pierpont Morgan, when he arrived
in London, said
Il may see Carnegie. He and l have
trials in common"
The foregoing seems to suggest that
Carnegie and Morgan are in a deal to
control transatlantic shipping.
The News, in commenting on Nor
gan's purchase, says:
1T is a pity that this line, which ex-
ceeds in tonnage all but one English
line, should pass into hands which,
from their control of American rail-
ways, are in position to outbid other
British Atlantic lines We have reason
to understand that Mr. Morgan intends
further shipping purchases, and that his
combinations viii have serious conse-
quences for British trade and shipping. !
A representative of the Associated
Press learned that the purchase OF the
Leyland Line is tantamount to its con-
solidation with the Atlantic Transport
Line.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
SHOT HER BROTHER BY MISTAKE
The Young Woman Had Brought a Gun to
Protect Him From ROwdles.

Birmingham, Ala (SpeciaD Rich
ard Jacks, a wel-known young man OF
Brazil, Ala, was accidentally shot and
instantly killed by his sister while she
was cooking a gun in the act OF pro-
tecting him from an assault
While Jacks and his sister were at
home several young men called at the
place and became unruy. Jacks order
ed them to leave, which incensed the
young men and hot words followed. The
young woman went into the house and
returned to the front porch with the
gun. The strangers began abusing
Jacks. The young lady cooked the gun
to protect her brother and allowed the
hammer OF the gun to fall, dischargng
it and sending load OF buckshot into
her brothers heart.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
Red Cloak at Her Coffin.

Paris (By Cable).-The body OF Mad
anne Paule Minck, the agtator who was
transported in connection with the
ly granted amnesty and who died last
week, was buried in Pere La Chaise
Cemetery Her coffin was covered with
a red cloak and followed by socialist
notabilities. At the cemetery a conflict
occurred between the socialists and the
police, the latter endeavorng to sup
press revolutionary cries Several ar
rests were made.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
Department Store Burns.

Pitsburg (SpecaD, Fire at the cor
ner OF Carson and Seventeenth streets,
south side, caused property loss esti-
mated at S22S,ooo, consumed over a
dozen buildings and rendered a score
Of families homeless. The flames we're
discovered in the basement OF the four
story department store of George z.
Lorch & Bro, and in a short time the
entire building was burning furiously.
1t was in ruins within thirty minutes.
A panic ensued among the customers
and employees, which resulted in a re-
port that eight persons had perished.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
PRIMACURA...

Try it for Piles, and experience i'm
mediate relief from itching Try it for
Catarrh and Colds, and experience relief
that no other remedy offers If you de.
sire to stop all itching of the scalp and
prevent further falNng out of tho hair,
you can accomplish this by the use OF u
20 cont bottle
A 20 cent bottle of our remedy sets up
an Institute in family. We have
thousands of these Institutes in Wash
ington today.
BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
THE PAN-AMERICAN
SHOW IS NOW OPEN.
TurnstlIes Click at BuffalO's Big Ex.
position.
FIRST TICKET SOLD FOR $4,000.
II Begins Without Any Formal Ceremonies,
Although There Was Some Speechmaklng at
the Opening Of the Government Exhibits
Energetic Efforts Being Made to Complete
the Buildings.

Buffalo. N. Y. (SpeciaD AT $50
o'clock Wednesday morning the Pan
American Exposition was opened. Its
birth was not jubilantly celebrated, for
Buffalo is waiting for the formal dedi-
cation day, May 20, before great en-
thusiasm is displayed,
The only ceremonies Wednesday that
approached formality were held under
ing at noon. That building was dedi-
Gated in the presence OF about 200 Wis
itors and Exposition officials.
There were informal speeches from
the Mayor OF Buffalo, Conrad Diehl;
from the president of the Exposition,
John G. Milburn; from J. H. Brigham,
chairman OF the Government Board,
and from his associates, w. II. Michael,
Of the Department of State; Prof F, W.,
Clark, OF the Department of the Interior,
and f. W. True. of the Smithsonian In
stitution. These we're simply impromp-
tn speeches OF congratulation, the Gov
ernment Building, with the Mines
Building, being the only two now ready
for the public.
The following message conveying the
congratulations of President Mckinley
was read:
Memphis, Tenn, May I.
The President directs me to convey
his congratulations to the to the citizens
OF Buffalo upon the auspicious opening
OF the Pan-American Exposition, so
rich in blossom and ripe in expecta-
tions. May the hopes and ambitions Of
its promoters be realized to the fullest
measure.
By direction OF the President,
GEORGE B. CORTELYOU,
Carra+,r, +o t,a DroeiJapt
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
THE GOVERNMENT IS
NOW ON WHEELS.
Crowds Greet President Mckinley In
New Orleans, La.
CAPTURES THE SOUTHERN HEART.
The 0utPOurIngs Of the People to See the
Presidential Train Along the Route Were
Larger, II Anything, Than on the Two
Previous Days, and the Demonstrations
Were Very Striking.

The Presidents trip will extend
through rs States.
1t will pass over Io,5oo miles OF rail-
road tracks.
1t will take 48 days.
1t will be shared by 80 persons, 20 Of
whom are servants.
The other 30 include the Cabinet Off
Gals their families and other guests.
Six reporters, four photographers,
two telegraphers and three stenogra-
piers are taken along.
Eight finely furnished cars make up
the special train.
OF these the most magnificent is the
Olympia, in which the President rides
New Orleans, La (SpeciaD The
Presidential party travelled across the
cotton belt Wednesday from Memphis
almost to the Gulf of Mexico. Down
the low-lying, rich Yazoo Valley, fertile
as that of the Nile, it went to Vicks-
burg, teeming with its memories of 30
years ago. thence east to Jackson, the
capital of Mississippi, and from there
down to the land OF the magnolia and
the orange to the old romantic city near
the mouth OF the Mississippi, with it's
traditions of French and Spanish rule
The outpourings OF the people to see
the Presidential train along the route
were larger, il anything, than on the two
previous days, and the demonstrations
at Vicksburg and Jackson, the two prin-
cipal stops, were very striking, The
visit to Vicksburg was in some respects
the most interesting yet made. Here
a triumphal arch OF cotton bales, with
the magic word Expansion" pointed
out to the President as he passed under
it the path of the new South. Although
it had not been intended to make any
stops aieer leaving Jackson, the train
was Salted at several of the smaller
towns where cotton mills are located to
permit the President to see and speak TO
the operatives At some of the stations
the crowds actually impeded the prog
ress of the train, and the engineer was
obliged to slow down to avoid danger
OF running over enthusiastic people
AS the sun was lowering the train
crossed the bayous, with their tangles
of moss-covered cypress and hveoaks,
and, skirting Lake Pontchartrain,
steamed into New Orleans. This is the
most important visit of the trip so far,
and it was royal reception that the
old city extended to President McKin-
ley.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
BOERS STILL ACTIVE.
Take rs Prisoners Whom They Dlsarm and
Then Llberate.

London (By Cable) Lord Kitchen
er continues the process of wearing
down the Beers, who, however, con-
tinue very active.
In the Kroonstad district they re-
Gently derailed two trains and captured
after severe fight rs men of the Prince
of Wales Light Horse, whom, after
stripping them OF their horses and ac-
coutrements, they liberated.
On the other hand Colonel Plumers S
force captured a small lager OF as men,
including the notorious Transvaal
State engineer, Munnick, who planned
the destruction OF the johannesburg
mines in the spring of last year, and
his father, who was formerly landrost
at Boksburg.
The suburban citizen., 1901-05-04
az Conpressmen for New York

Albany, N. Y. (SpeciaD-Governor
Odell has signed the bill reapportioning
the State Tor Congressional districts.
The districts now number 81, instead
OF "a, as under the census OF 1890.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-30
BRooKLINE.

Mrs. T. NJ. Allbee visited her sister at
Fairlee last week.
r. p. Osgood and family have visited in
Chesterfield recently.
Mr.. and Mrs G.. e. Ware and Roger
visited recently in Chester.
Mrs. L. L. Ranney and V. w. Ranney
visited friends in Woodstock last week.
A. DeMott and family of Long Island
are the arrivals at Warren DeMotts this
week.
Mrs. Osgood, mother of E. p. and DR..
r. l.. Osgood, is visiting her grandson,
Herman, at Derry, n. II.
Mrs. Mary Morse has gone to spend
some time with her daughter, Mrs. H.
A. Bush, in Northampton.
The woman's benevolent society will
meet next Wednesday afternoon at the
chapel. Business of importance is to
come before the society and a full at
tendance is desired
The Baptist pulpit was supplied last
Sunday by Rev. Mr.. Bennett of Putney.
1t is expected that the pastor will return
from mis- vacation this week to occupy
his pulpit next Sunday.
Mrs. o. J. Taylor of Somerville, Mass,
the widow of Rev. o. j. Taylor, a former
pastor here, was in town over Sunday.
Our townspeople were glad to welcome
her again in their homes.