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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
sELF-REsPEcTING OLD SOLDIER

But how about that large and in going quietly about their business without proclaiming their services from the housetop, and who vote ac- cording to their conscience and their political principles, indifferent to the question as to who may hold the office of commissioner of pensions? Are they to have no voice in this matter?
 The true old-soldier sentiment of this country fayors an administration of our pension law so honest and exact that it will make it as difficult as possi- ble to secure pensions for bummers and dead beats, the bounty jumpers and the coffee coolers of the Civil war. They believe that our pension laws have been, if anything, too liberal, and they have some measure of sympathy for the taxpayers who are patiently bearing their burden of pension list approaching one hundred and fifty millions of dollars a year. Mounting up, as it does in the course of years, among the billions, to q large extent it is in the nature of4a fine imposed upon the country for it's neglect of mil itafy preparation and military 1nstruc- tion which will, We hope. be guarded against in the future. It is a mislead- ing factor in our national budget, con veying as it does to the civilian mind a suggestion as to the necessary eX- pense of military establishment, when what it really represents is the cost of our folly in refusing to pro- vide one. That it should be large enough to save from want every de crepit soldier who has sacrificed health and an ability to earn living in his country's service all believe, but it should not offer premium on laziness or the disposition to traffic in honor and duty; above all, 1t should not be made factor i'll the promotion of DO litical or personal schemes of any sort 1t should be roll of honor on which any man may be proud Ito have his name inscribed i'll proof of creditable service and patriotic duty well done. To charge that the Grand army is Pretorian guard, whose services are at the disposal of the aspirant for presidential honors who bids highest for them is to insult every old soldier who wears the insignia of that army Army and Navy Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
WOMEN IN CHINA

''The women of the far East proba- bly, have little realization of what they owe to Father Confucius; otherwise they might howl generations at his memory. Some day, perhaps, western ideas will begin to ferment ill their brains.
 Tt took centuries for, Confucian doctrines to affect really the status or women. In China there was once q good time when women had much to say about things in general and were allowed to say it. It seems there was even a touch of the chivalric feeling of the west. Many old poems tell us that the ancient Chinese were not lm- previous to female charms and were even inspired by them to- feverish are Chinese love poems which in their feryor, devotion and beauty of con ceft are outdone by none in our lam guage.
 The Chinese consider our idea Of woman's position more monstroHs even than we do theirs. Undoubtedly the pivot of q western mans life Is his wife and the home which they mu- tually create. In China the mans entire devotion is concentrated on his parents and his millions of progeni- tors. He marrieS that he may have sons to do the same by him. Daughters are a necessary evil. With us, q girl, in her own yernacular, has the time of her life before she is twen- ty-five. While we do not attach act ual disgrace to growing old, it is often 'insinuated that some of us are apt to forget our birthdays after we have passed the quarter century post. Why! Because it is generally con- ceded that young woman has more fun than an old one. Can we real iZe. then, that there are women in the world who would like to have some of our discarded birthdays to add to their own? All through her youth the Chinese woman looks eagerly forward to the time when her hair shall begin to turn gray, and her sons marry and bring daughters-in-law into the house. Until that time arrives she IS nobody. But when she is at last T mother-in-law she comes i'll for her long delayed share of Confucian bene- fits. She has the pleasure of receiv- ing the seryile subjection of her new daughters, and often takes q certain joy in making them as miserable as her own mother-in--law had made her. While she is still subject to her hus- band. her children are bound to make her life easy until she dies. We can not take exception to the tendency of such a custom; we can only wish that it was balanced by others that would better the position of the Chi nese wife.''-Anna Northend Benja-- min in Ainslee's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17

Tn his Phi Beta Kappa oration at Harvard, says New York editor, ex- Ambassador Wayne McVeagh touched on some matters which affect the essen tial welfare of the United States. s'IdeaIs in American Politics. was the subject he chose for his address, subject which afforded him an oppor- tunity of touching upon some evils threatening the very existence of the republic. He pointed out that ill our mad rush after wealth We, as nation, are turning our back on the moral law and acting as if it had no existence Imperialism, with its reaching out for the lands of weaker nations, is the nat uraI outcome of this departure from the ethical standards that formerly shaped the policy of the country. In q thou sand and one ways the doctrine that might is right is proclaimed. The Fili- pinos are numerically too weak to de- fend their liberty and their country and therefore both are legitimate spells of the United States. If you objecr that this is. the doctrine of the hign- w;iyman and unworthy of great na- ton that came into existence proclaim ing mans natural rights you will be laughed at as an idealist who will never be able to appreciate the argument em- bodied in the question. does it pay? Yes, does it pay? That is the standard that has been raised at Washington. If the wholesale slaughter of Filipinos will open up new markets. why should the question of right and wrong obtrude itself? Have not England and other European nations added to their wealth and their greatness by adopting poli- cies similar to those now pursued by the United States? For us to enter upon like course of expansion" to quote from Mir McVeagh's oration, seems to many devout clergymen, to many successful politicians, and to many true patriots our truest policy"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17

That there are q number of repub- licans. some of them prominent, who would like to prevent the election of Dave" HtndersOn speaker kf the next house is certain, but it is equally certain that there are not enough of them to do it. Consequently the stories of an organization to try to defeat Henderson are moonshine. Politicians do not knowingly butt their heads against stone walls. If there is fighting chance to beat Hen derSon, the fight would be made. but as there isn't, the men who dislike him most are likely to be found shout ing the loudest for his nomination by exclamation, in order that they may not be left out when he distributes the committee plumrs. Personally, Henderson fayors tariff reform of some sort, although he probably does not go as far as Representative Babcock, but what his personal opinions are, will not affect the result. as he has a record Showing that there is never any difficulty of his being completely controlled by the party bosses. That is one reason why his reelection was assured before the adjournment of the last congress. The bosses know his measure and do not care to take any chances with a new man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17

ter, if lie is in fact totally innocent Of the charge? ?-Hartford Times.
 There is something ineffably pa thetic in the determination of General Botha to continue the South African struggle to the very end. While he may be able to indefinitely prolong the terrible conflict, nothing short of miracle will prevent the ultimate an initiation of the two republics and their reduction of legislative slavery. Yet, with homes destroyed and fields laid waste. and loved ones dead, they probably reason that British hate has done it's worst already.-NeW Haven Union.
 A Salina QHan) paper tells of young clerk in q dry goods store Of that town who has formed the habit of saying, .So I have noticed' to every statement made to him i'll conversa- tion The other day gentleman ap- piled to this clerk for some ladies' hose The clerk got down some boxes Of fancy striped stockings, and the man said: No, I want plain black; my wife always wears black" s'So l have noticed" said the clerk Hart ford Post.
 TIGdl lUlIlS5S are cApcCleu OI lHC toC- cialist unity convention which is to meet at Indianapolis on the 29th inst. The convention will represent all branches and locals affiliated with the social democratic parties having headquarters respectively at Chicago and elsewhere, also sections of the socialist labor party and the various locals and branches affiliated with the independent state organization of so- cialist parties. We think, judging from the past. that disagreements are like ly to continue in the socialistic camp. How true is that saying of Dr John son, '.If the poor were to say to the rich we will work no more, let, the rich take their turn it could be brought to pass, only the poor will never agree.-Bridgepor Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
MERIDEN BRANCH.
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.

Popular Long Islana Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division of N. Y, N. H. and II. k. k. Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 a. III. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. III. from all stations on Naugatuck division, arriving New York Il a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily (Saturday excepted 12 o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until a. m.
 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 Naugatuek division.
 Steamer Rosedale-LeayeS from Pier 31 (new) East River daily (Sun- day excepted at 3 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 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 ?. m., arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. 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., 1901-07-17
WAsHINGToN's PApoosE WAIT.

When the retreat after Braddock'S defeat began Washington found occa. sion to use his theodolite and dropped an important screw. After the troops left the camping ground he turned back to find the missing piece Search ing among the dead leaves, he heard child's cry, and soon after found q child some months old, strapped, In dian fashion, to board. In haste to overtake his men, he hung it at his saddle bow and was soon ablefto give 1t to suffers wife, with orders to carry it to Mount Vernon, and when Mrs Washington reached Mount Ver- non i'll 17S9, a very beautiful girl of seven or eight years awaited her. She was called .".Cassandra, and her granddaughter told me that Washing ton himself named her in conse- quenee of something that occurred when he found her. It is impossible to discover what this might have been, if it were not the fulfillment of his own Cassandra-like prophecies in re- gard to Braddock's defeat.
 The child grew up as an attendant on Mrs Washington, and was taught to read and write, to embroider and do dainty cooking, and generally sat in her room or stood behind her chair at meals. At the time of Washing tons death she assisted in preparing him for the grave, and herself attend ed to his hair and cut off from beneath the ribbon the curling lock, a part Of which 1 now have. There came to the funeral a certain Englishman, named Thomas Smith, of King George County, in Virginia. He was man of wealth and had married for his first wife a niece of Martha Washing ton. She had died and left him with out children. and he was captivated by the beauty of the Indian woman. Parson Addison of the eastern shore married them some time in the year 1S00.- Mrs Caroline H. Dall in the Springfield Republican.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
PHILIPPINE GRAssHoPPERs.

"One thing I have found out since coming to the Philippines" writes Kansas boy, "and that is how to catch grasshoppers and prepare them for food. The FiIipinos not only make grasshopper pies and cakes, but they pound them into powder and, sleeping them i'll water, drink it. There are several methods used by the natives for catching grasshoppers. The most effective is the net This is large butterfly net, arranged with netting placed over hoop, and to the latter IS fixed a long handle. The native takes this handle. and with the mouth of the net toward the grasshoppers, he rushes forth, bagging considerable numbers at time. Then We have the paddle method, which consists, in using a long stick, to the end of which is fixed piece of flat wood about ten inches i'll diameter. If the grasshopper pass over ones own property this method is used. for then all the grass hoppers killed by swinging this instru- ment through the clouds of grasshop- pers as they pass over are dropped to the ground and can be picked up at leisure Another method consists in exploding cartridges in the midst of the swarm. After an effective explo- sion the ground is covered with them. But this is very expensive and is sell dom used Grasshopper catching is a profitable business ill the Philippines. They sell at $2 sack. I never saw a native eat green grasshopper, but I have seen them eat the dried ones by the pocketful. The housewife in the Philippines takes considerable delight in placing a nice grasshopper pie be- fore you. Great care is taken in pre- pairing them, so that they do not lose any of their form"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
HEARD IN PASSING


 Lawson is not quite so belligerent as he was, and his yacht is not to be transferred in order that it may parti- cipate in the New York Yacht club re gatta. For some reasons this is to be regretted. but 1t is now thought that the Constitution will be sufficiently fast for the Shamrock Mir Lawson has had his advertising and that is what he is after mainly.-NeW Britain Herald.
 Word is sent out from Pittsfield that young Robert S Fosburg's hair has turned gray since he was accused of having caused the death of his sis- ter, May Fosburg. The implication seems to be that this fact indicates his guilt. But isn't it enough to turn amy mans hair gray to be indicted and publicly tried for killing his sis-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
ssORPHEUS c. KERR.
Some Facts About Once Famous
 American Humorist.

1t IS a pity that such a tender, de llghtful and unselfish man as Robert Henry Newell (Orpheus c. Kerr) snould dle alone as our reports show ed was the case on Wednesday. It is greater pity that the sad event should nave passed unbeknown and undiscov- cred till days after it befell. For many years MT Newell had lived in re tlIement with venerable sister-in- law, who was devoted to his every want and wish, on First Place, Brook iyn. lie had long ceased from writ Ing. The cessation was involuntary. It was compelled by q failure of yis- lon, which left him just enough sight 70 distinguish light from darkness and the outlines of persons, trees. furni- ture and the like. Affiiction did not make him unhappy or melancholy He was cheerful, philosophic, benign, humorous, observant and affectionate.
 Ills four volumes of humorous let ters on the Civil war divided vogue with the humor of Artemus Ward and or Miles O'Reilfy, later growth. for years. His poems were gems which deserve longer fame than they com manded and may yet have a resurrec- tlOn. His novels, Between Two Fires sAvery Glibun.' .srrhe Cloyen
 
 Justified the belief in the existence of greater powers than he had brought to bear upon them. Had he continued at work without giving it up, had he kept himself on view instead of court Ing retlrement, he could have learned the new requirements and he could have kept abreast with the new forces and facilities of the times. But it was not to be. He won and he walked away from the game. He reached success, and did not invest in it for further success. He went from work into reflection and retrospection. the world forgetting and by the world for got, until those who re-discoyered him found that the spirit was the same, the charm was the same. the lovable- ness was the same, but the interest in .hlngs was not. A philosopher who had ceased to labor merely philoso- phized on the labors of others-B Brook lyn Eagle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
THE GOOD OLD CATTLE SHOW.

In 1924, Edward Winslow, then gov ernor of the Massachusetts colony, brought to Plymouth in the ship Char ity. three heifers and q bull. Accord ing to history, these were the first neat cattle that came into New England. In 1907, Elkanah Watson, a native of Plymouth, and direct descendant of Governor Winslow, procured the first pair of BIerino sheep brought into Berkshire county. He gave out notice that he would exhibit these two sheep in the public square in Pittsfield.
 From one of MT Watson's letters it appears that many farmers and some females were attracted to this first novel and humble exhibition" Three years later the interest excited by this exhibit stimulated Mir Watson to un- dertake larger enterprise. He drew up an announcement, which was signed by twenty-six persons, appointing an exhibition of live stock at the same place. on the 1st of October, 1910.
 At the exhibition in Pittsfield, in Sep tember of the following year, MT Wat son reported that there was a process sion of sixty-nine oxen drawing blow held by the oldest man in the country; q band of music; the society having appropriate ensigns. each member dec orated with a badge of two heads of wheat in his hat, and the officers three heads secured by green ribbon.
 In emulation of these first exhibi- tions other societies were organized, and soon the annual cattle show be- nafnp n n0p111n, ond T1prmgnpnf jY5Sfi- tuition in New England. Tn some re speets. the modern agricultural fair has little to boast of in comparison with the old-time cattle show. Springfield Unior
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
NICE DOMESTIC PROBLEM.

A lady was recently reading to her young son the story of a little fellow whose father was taken i'll and died, after which he set himself diligently to work to assist in supporting him. self and his mother. When she had finished the story she said:
 Now Tommy, if pa were to die, wouldn't you work to help mamma P
 'sWhy, no, said the little chap, not relishing the idea of work. What for? Ain't we got good house to live in?'
 "Oh, yes, my dear,v said the mother, @but we can't eat the house, you know"
 Well, ain't we got plenty of things in the pantryY continued the young hopeful.
 Certainly. dear,' replied the mother sbut they would not last long, and what then?"
 "WeIl, ma." said the young incorri-i gible, after thinking moment, "ain't there enough to last till you get anoth- CT husband?v
 Ma gave it up. London Answer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
WATERBURY FIRn ALARM.

4--Cor South Nam ana 0rand sts. 1, B. 6--Scovill Manufacturing Co. Pl.
 6--Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 T--Exchange Place.
 12.-Rogers & Bro. (P).
 l3 Cor East Main and Niagara sts. l4--Cor East Main and Wolcott I'd. 15--Cor High and Walnut sts. l6--Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17--Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-.-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23-- Burton Street engine house. 24--Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P1 25--Cor North Main and North sts. 26--Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27--Cor Grove & Prospect Sts 2S--Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st 29--Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sts. a1-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 9o--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 84--Cor West Main and Watertown I'd s5-Conn. Light'g & Row. Co, car
 house. (P).
 se-Waterbury Brass Co. fP). 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 88-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay gts. 43-New England Watch Co. (P). z5-Benedict x Burnham Mfg Co. (P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (Pl. 47-Cor $. Main and Washinton sts. 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 62-Cor Franklin and Cnion sts. -Watb'y Clock Co, carcpract'y (P. 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts. 66-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No Hose House. 68-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. T3-North Willow street. 74-Cor Johnson ana Watervilla sta 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. o12-The Platt Bros & Go. (Pl. Buckle Co. (P). Clock Co, mvt fact'y fPl. 016-Cor North Main and Grove sta. Round Hill and Ward sts. Cooke and N. Main sts 272-Grove, bet. Central 6 Holmes avs R11-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. (Pl R7o-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. & Cloves. (p) and Atwood (P). 815-American Ring Go (P). 816 Electric Light Station (P). 91e-Holmes. Booth & Haydens (Pl Ro1-No 4 Hose House. 823-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter sta. Charles and Porter sts. 825-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. Lumber and Coal Co (P). 41o-Tracy Bros (P). 432 Cor Liberty and South Main Sts. 451 Steele & Johnson Mfg Co (P. Ee2 Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
RAILROAD DIRECTORY .
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:3S a. m.; 12:3S; 4:05; S:07 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05; Il: 40 a. m.; 1i45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at 8:13 a. ms and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta4 tion from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at 8:36 a. m.. 12:34 and S:04 p. m. i
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 1o:O5. a. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station af $50; 11:30 a. m.; 4:50; 6:50; $50 p. ID.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
BEST LINIMENT FOR STRAINS.

r. H. Wells, the merchant at Deer Park, Long Island, N. T., says: T all ways recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains I used it last winter for a se- were lameness in the side, resulting from a strain, and was greatly pleas ed with the quick relief and cure it af- rected." For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

For New York-6:35, SIP, 1O:5O a. m. 1 .3O. 2:4S, eos p. m.; Sunday, 7:O5 m.; 5:10 p. m.
 " For Bridgeport -6:35, SIP. 10:50, a. ', 80. PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday 7.o5 a m.; 5:10 p. m.
 sFor New Haven (via Derby Junc- +;onl-6:35, SIP, 10:50 a. m.; l 80, PAS, e.oa1 7:2o (mixed D. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a ni.t TOT o Ansonia-e:s5, SIP, 1o:5o a. m.: :. .oo 2:4S. 4:45, COS, 7:2O (mixeO D. ., - Sunday, 7:O5 a. m., 5:1O p. m.
 Tor Watertown-6:45 S:41, 11:17 a n, :31. 4:O1; BOO, 6:12. 7:03, 9:O5, II 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. m., 500 D.
 For Thomaston. Torrington and Winsted-S:36 11:12 a. m.; 3:56, 6:5S, goo D. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH. ia. 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- tion from Middletown and way stations at 7:5O a. m., and 400 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-17

Popular Long Islana Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y.. N H. and H. k. K.