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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
FLoRl54o A1SI SHOWING.

Very dwarf cannas that "run all to bloom"
 ,:slst the dearest tiniest little Poly anthus roses imaginable.
 A handsome velvety blue Gloxinia known as Grecta Violeccala:s
 A new foliage canna Black Beau ty''-with luxuriant dark leaves.
 Pancratium Tortuosum, rare spe- cies of the great Amaryllussfam fa mily.
 new dwarf phlox-Nana Coerulea Stellata- bearing a profusion of blue white-syed flowers.
 A handsome Pelargonium, known as Marion" the one plant bearing flow CTS of several different colors.
 Paccifora Gracillis, or the "Fairy Passion vine," dainty, graceful little climber for trellises or hanging bas- kets.
 Fine specimens of Phrynium Varie- gatum, with bright green foliage beautifully variegated with yellow and white.
 A black-leaved heliotrope, with per fectly black stems, and foliage of a beautiful dark bronzy green and flow CTS of bluish purple
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
SOME SWIFT DOGS.
Faithful Canfnes That Act as Mail Carriers in the Mountains
 of California.

Of all the faithful mail carriers in Uncle Sam's service, a little force out on the coast range of mountains in California is among the most inter- esting. These carriers are dogs, and their work is on the stage route which leads from San Jose to the cloud-hid- den peak on which is located Lick observatory. This is one of the wild est and most romantic stage routes in the state. although in places there is considerable evidence of settlement by people who love to live in the noun tains. An unusual feature is that the mountain sides from valley to crest are under cultivation, so gentle are some of the slopes. Away off from ledge on which the stage rumbles along one may see little farms, in which cattle browse, some of them on the very top of the range Smoke is seen curling from human habitations, and now and then there is little red roofed schoolhouse.
 The people who live in these houses, says the San Francisco Examiner, sight the stage, which is moving along the green slope hundreds of feet be-
 
 the mountain for the package of mail which the stage driver throws off. The messenger in nearly every case is a dog. In the 26 miles of mountain road over which the stage passes there are a number of packages to throw off. In some instances one of these dutiful messengers may be seen mak- ing his start. No sooner does he espy the big, many-seated vehicle than he emits a series of sharp barks and makes off down the slope toward the road. He comes like white or black streak, according to his color. Sud- denly he is lost to view, only to bob up by the roadside, his jaws open and his red tongue d:stended from the ex- ercise of his trip. As soon as the lead CTS of the six-in-hand are abreast of him he prepares to take up the burden which he knows is intended for him. Often he catches it in his teeth as the driver fires it off the stage, and then he trots off on steady jog to his mountain home. The daily news papers are, in several instances, deliv- cred in this way, and thus by the faith ful service of these four-footed mem Ders of the postal service the noun taineers keep track of what the world is doing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
PLACES HARD TO FILL.
cientifc Jobs Under United States Government Go Bege
 ginE

With all the efforts to get into the various bureaus of the government, it is fact that for the $1, 200 and $1 400 positions offered laboratory assistants. at the national bureau of standards, the examination for which was to have been taken on July 6, not single applicant appeared. The civil service commission is unable to account for. this. The examina ton opened up two positions with excellent salaries to young scientists, and the lack of inter- est cannot be accounted for.
 The date for another examination has not been decided upon as yet, but the civil service commission will soon announce another chance of entering the government service upon good sal aries and with an opportunity for ad- vancement. For the eligibles result ing from this examination certifica- tion will be made to position of as- sistant physicist, bureau of soils, de- pertinent of agriculture, with sal ary of $1 600 per annum, and to other similar vacancies as they occur.
 The subjects of the examinations are: Education and training with particular reference to the subjects of mathematics and chemistry; experi- ments in general laboratory manipula- tion, including glass blowing. pho tography, and assembling and mak- ing apparatus; experience in advanced quantitative measurements, including determination of physical constants, and comparison with standards; ex- perience in experimental research, particularly that relating 10 the physic solutions, and of finely divided solids; and training in mathematical physies.
 It is not necessary for the applicant to appear at any given place for ex- planation. These places in the sci entific department of the government are desirable in many ways. besides the salaries offered. for the govern ment spends millions of dollars yearly for the advancement of science in one way or another, and the laboratories are the best equipped in the world, af- fording unusual advsntage.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.


 Miss Mary Slavin of 1Iiddletown is spending a few days in town as the guest of Miss Kittie Cross of Barnum court.
 F. Gummond. foreman of the White & Wells box shop. left yesterday for Westport to attend the funeral Of hls mother.
 Miss Libbie Conkling and Miss Mary King have gone to visit the Pan-Amer- ican exposition.
 The board of education met yester- day and transacted routine business. Robert Grant of Rubber avenue leaves tomorrow for the state encamp- ment at Mantle. Mir Grant is a mem Der of Company D of New Haven Frederick Jones of Boston is spend ing few days with friends in town. Miss Mary Malone of New Britain is spending a vacation in town as the guest of Miss Lulu Dowd of Fairviaw avenue.
 The Misses Mary and Nellie Brennan have gone for few weeks vacation, to be spent at Asbury Park.
 The local consolidated team and the Waterbury consolidated team will cross bats at Hotchkiss field this af- ternoon.
 John Farrell of Ansonia is spending few days with friends in town. Otto Ulyke of Newark, N. J., is spending a short vacation with friends in town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
AN OFFICIAL MALAPRoP.
Some Specimens of sIispronunciation That Are Gems in Their
 Way,

There is a certain city official, who, although capable enough in his busi- ness, is notorious for his lack of knowledge of the kings English and for his fondness for big words, says the New York Times.
 He came to his office one misty, mug gy day and, noticing that the air was foul, called out to one of his subor- dinates:
 "Open that window and spurtefy' the airI"
 On another occasion, when called upon to take action for an infraction of one of the city ordinances, he was asked where he got his information:
 "Ohl got word through unani- nous letter that this work was being carried on superstitiously.'
 Speaking of his horse, a fine trot- ter, which he drives almost daily on the speedway, he remarked: .I can't drive out for some time because Jack (the horse) has spasm on his off hind leg"
 On another occasion, speaking of severe storm in which he had been caught, he said: Tt was perfect toronto.''
 Once in speaking of his daughter, who he said was inclined to be musical. he remarked: q am going to send her to the .Contreyersy of Music"
 Once he felt i'll and blue, and, to a friend, he remarked: .I am growing feeble and feel as if my working days were about over. I am a poor man and suppose I'll have to pass my last days in some institution for indignant nl6 meus
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
WATERVILLE DALEY TALK.
ANNUAL CLAM BAKE OF THE.
 WATERBURY CLUB.

Held Here This Afternoon on
 Grounds of the Berbecker x Row
 land Manufacturing company-A3 Big
 Event-Baseball Game Declared Off
 Funeral of Mrs Fisher.
 The annual clam bake of the Water bury club is in progress to-day on the grounds of the Berbecker x Rowland Manufacturing company. The bake is largely attended. These are big events with the members and always greatly enjoyed.
 The ball game between the local boys and a team from the Scoyill Man. ufacturing company has been declared off. The American Pin company s team say that the Waterbury players were afraid to meet them on the dia- mond.
 The Rev Mir Benton's pulpit in St Paul's church will be filled tomorrow by divinity student from Waterbury:
 It is probable that game of base ball will be arranged for in the near future between the Pequot club and the local Waterville team. Manager Wells of the former team has signlhed his desire to met the local boys and as there is some rivalry between the two teams an interesting and hard fought game may be expected.
 Commissioner Mcdonald and Con- tractor F. H. Pagan of Derby were here yesterday and examined the grade along the hill above Fort hill. This will be cut down and the macadam laid to point nearly opposite the Hinch- cliff bridge Commissioner Mcdonald appeared to be satisfie& with the pro- gress and work on the macadam which will be completed as soon as possible.
 The funeral services of the late Mrs John Fisher of Maple stret were held at s o'clock this morning from St Pat tricks church. the Rev Father Glee- son officiating. The pallbearers were: Peter Burns, Michael AIanton. John LawIor and John T. Burns. The for al tributes were many and appropriate showing the tokens of high esteem in which she was regarded by her friends and neiehbors.
 Miss Estella Minor is spending a day or two at her home in Cheshire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
WATERT0NN JOTTNGS.
HORSE ON TREsTEE DELAYS
 PASSENGER TRAIN.
The West Bound Train, Due at TOP, Nearly an. Hour Late-Analysis of Water in Niggerhead Reservoir Many Short Notes of Interest.


 The west-bound passenger train, due in Watertown at TOP, did not arrive This morning until nearly o'clock. As a consequence many patrons walked TO Oakville and took the trolley to Water bury. The cause of the delay was an accident on the trestle at Brown $ farms. One of the town farm horses getting loose, wandered onto the track and fell on the trestle. The animal was unable to eXtricate itself and the Watertown train was Jagged until the work train arrived, when tackle anu ropes were brought and the animal hoisted. The horse was bruised con siderably, as he had struggled fran tically to free himself.
 Levi Wilcox, in recent analysis of the water in Niggerheads reservoir. more recently called Echo lake, says that the water is of the purest quality he has ever analysed and is almost free from mineral matter. Mir Wilcox adds that the water from this reservoir compares favorably i'll all respects and in some ways surpasses the average quality of bottled and jugged waters sold in Connecticut. As Watertown people are using icet from this reser- yoir this recommendation of %cleanii- ness is appreciated.
 The Lapalme- Hoffman Go, Water bury decorators, are at work on the decorations and furnishings at F. L. Hitchcock's $ residence.
 Mrs Hart of the East Side returned yesterday from a brief vacation out of town.
 Joseph Downes has obtained posi- ton in Fox's faucet factory.
 Dr J. G. Lesure's travelling outfit, at tached to pair of black hores, made it's annual visit in town to-day, from Keene, N. H.
 Charles Woodworth, whose condi- ton has been growing gradually worse, will be removed to the Waterbury hos pita1 this afternoon.
 The Ladies' Aid society held an in- teresting and largely attended meeting in Pythian hall last evening"
 Attorney Louis NJ. Heminway has returned from a trip through New York state and a visit to the PaD- American exposition
 Only three firemen represented the Watertown fire departments in Torring- ton yesterday. xnt
 t Attorney J.{s G. Beckwith of Litch- field met with an accident to his wheel here yesterday and was obliged to walk home.
 Misses Ida and Anna Blakeslee are visiting with Miss Edna Guild of Beth lehem.
 Miss Kittie Arnold, who has been visiting Miss Nellie Mack, has re turned to her home in Hartford.
 Burlin Bryant of Stamford is spend- ing few days at his former home in this place.
 Frederick Doolittle has returned from ten days driving trip along the shore.
 Mrs E. J. Kelly, who has been sup ported by the town for long time, was removed ito Naugatuck yesterday. ?, William IL. Kelly has returned from q trip in New York State. ssD
 Mrs H. N Cunningham is visiting at the Lilley camp on the shores of Quas- sapaug lake.
 Miss Brady of Bridgeport is visiting Mrs James Dunnigan.
 MT and Mrs James Leahy of Water bury were guests of friends in town yesterday.
 Watertown is in the height of the shmmer boards season and many places are filled with city guests.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
CURIOUS NAMES FOR BABIES.

What and Dunn Spiro Sepro are names with which children have been handicapped.
 It was a patriotic American who bestowed upon his young hopeful the name of Declarati of Independence.
 Unwelcome additions to large fam flies have borne such names as Not Wanted James, What Another, Only Fancy William Brown, or even as Last of Elm Harper and Still Another Hewitt.
 Actsapostle, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Pegden, was baptized Au- gust 2, 1795. Aga.a this name figures in records in 1883, when Acts of the Apostles, son of Richard and Phebe Kennett, was baptized.
 The most warlike name on record is that of Robert Alma Balaclava Inkerman Sebastopol Delhi Dugdale, who is an English innleeper's son; a similar name is Richard Occur de Lion Tyler Walter Hill.-
 N The most curious name, perhaps, ever bestowed upon a girl is that of Airs and Graces. She is now about three years old, her name being regis tered at Summerset House, London, in 1898, when she was baptized. Her sisters name is equally startling Mum Nicer.
 About 100 years ago a snowstorm in western Penns ylvania set in on the 1st of March; there were many weeks of sleighing, traditional for years for the length of time it lasted. What did Mir. Smith do, who happened to have boy born about this times but name him Seven Weeks Sleighing in March. He usually went by the name of Weeks. His initials were all writ ten out-S. ". s. I: M. Smith
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
OF MORE OR LESS INTEREST

A ship load of Filipinos are to be tried on Hawaiian sugar fields.
 An enormous increase in shipments in general merchandise is being made from all Pacific ports to oriental mar kets.
 New York judge decides that in surance companies cannot be com pelled to make good damages result ing from explosions.
 One-fourth of pound of paint is allowed for every square yard of prim- ing coat, one-sixth of pound per yard for the succeeding coat.
 A section of the Rocky mountains, between northern Idaho and the Cam adian Pacific railroad, 200 miles long, is to be explored for the first time.
 The Bank of New York has just put in vaults made of steel foot thick All the compartments have sensitive doors that give an alarm on the slight est jar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
A YOUNG LADY's LIFE SAVED.
At Panama, Colombia. by Chamber

At Panama, Colombia. by Chamber rhoea Remedy.
 Dr Charles H. Utter. prominent physician, of Panama. Colombia. in a recent letter states: Last March I had as patient a young lady sixteen years of age, who had q very bad at tack of dysentery. Everything I pre- scribed for her proved intellectual and she was growing worse every hour Her parents were sure she would die. She had become so weak that she could not turn over in bed. What to do at this critical moment was a study for me, but I thinght of Chamberlain's Colic,s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and as a last resort prescribed it. Within eight hours she was feeling much better; inside of three days she was upon her feet and at the end of one week was entirely we'll" For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
An Island of Cranes.

Away off in Minnesota, at that pop ular summer resort, Lake Minnetonka, there is picturesque island whicE takes it's name from the fact that it is uninhabited by man and given over to the cranes. Generations back these birds decided upon this spot for sum- mer resort. As time went on and the surrounding islands populated, no man had the heart to disturb them,. until now Crane island is pointed out from passing boats as one of the curiosities of the northwest.-Albany Argus.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
A CURE FOR COMPLEMENTARY 5

..Last May" says Mrs Curtis Baker, of Bootwalter, Ohio. ''an infant child of our neighbor's was suffering from cholera infantum. The doctor had given up all hopes of recovery. took a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the house, telling them I felt sure it would do good if used according to directions In two days time the child had fully recovered, and is now (nearly year since) a vigorous. healthy girl I have recommended this Remedy frequently and have never known it to fail in any single instance" For sale by all drug gists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10

The laws of health require that the bowels move once each day and one of the penalties for violating this law is piles Keep your bowels regular by taking dose of Chamberlain's Stom- ach and Liver Tablets when necessary and you will never have that severe punishment inflicted upon you. Price p cents. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10
KxrOxAernO0sn-

KLEUtKH FHOUus l'he crossing was muddy, the street was
 wide. The water was running on either side; The wind whistled past with bitter moan AS wended my weary way alone. In crossing the street chanced to pass A boy in the arms of a wee toddling lass, ..Isn't he heavy, sweet little mother?'' "Oh, noH' she replied. He's my baby
 brother" Thy load may be heavy, thy road may be
 long, The winds of diversity bitter and strone But the way will seem bright if ye love on
 another The burden be light if you carry a brother. HI. Q. Speiman. in Chicago Advance.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-10

Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has a world wide reputation for its cures. It never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-12
YANG WEI
TALKS.
important. Edict OF
the Emperor of
China.
ISSUES DECREE
OF TOLERAHON
Leung Chi-tso now an Outlawed
Boxer in the South of
China.

What is the latest news you have
from China?" asked an Advertiser man
of Consul General Yang Wei Pin yes
terday.
There is some" he replied, which
is quite interesting. In January of this
year the Emperor sent dispatch to all
Viceroys and ENJOYS saying that he
was going to change the old order in
China and adopt the best laws of West
ern countries. He intended, he said, to
have the great officials of Inc Empire
meet with him to decide upon the mode
of procedure. Later he sent out an
edict of liberation, the text of which
has reached the Ministers and consular
representatives of China the world over.
In this edict His Majesty declared that
all foreigners, including missionaries,
should be treated throughout the En-
pire on an exact equality with the ma
tive inhabitants. The fact that white
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-12

men are as curious about our customs
as we are about theirs, said the En-
peror, does not make them enemies.
When they come among the Chinese
people let them always be treated as
friends and neighbors. A further edict
says that the Emperor viii soon go
back to his palace.
Il WISH" added the Consul General.
Ito say that this change in the inn
perial policy is not at all que to the So
was here collecting money, is now one
of the Boxers and is largely accounta-
Bile for the harm that has fallen upon
Chinese and missionaries alike. He is
d disturber of the peace and is now
trying to repeat, in South China, the
injuries he and his have done in North
China. Lately the Governor of Human,
Chang -Che-Tung, who knows yLeung
Chi-tso we'll, has reported his operations
to the Government and an account of
them has reached our Minister at
Washington and through him has come
to me. The Governor will see to the
so-called 'reformer' and will not per-
NIT him to devastate the region where
he is trying to organize his bandits.
As to 'reformers' abroad they will be
looked after also.
The name is a misnomer. These re-
formers cannot reform anything The
Chinese people are so many that they
cannot get a hearing; but all Chinese
listen to the sovereign and his advisers
and when they declare for reform, as
they are doing now, reform must
come
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-12
GUESTS AT A COUNTRY HOUSE.

AT Smart" houses absolute freedom
is the watchword. This also is an En-
giish custom. The hostess is not ex-
pected to entertain her guests. Her
part is to provide everything in her
power to further their enjoyment
Theirs is to use it at will. In this way
guests are made to feel entirely at
home and entertainment does not be-
come a burden. says the St. Louis Star.
The wise guest in any household, mod
est or pretentious, will see to it that
she fits into the established routine in
pleasant, unobtrusive manner. The
hours of rising and retiring should coin
eide with those of the family and
promptness at the scheduled meal time
should be the invariable rule.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-12
Unregistered Chi
nese SayPictures
Too Costly.
WHY THEY ARE
HOLDING ALOOF
CONSUL General, Yang Wei Pin,
Issues a Reassuring Procla-
nation to His People.

About 1000 out of $1,000 Chinese On
Oahu have not registered, as required
10 do under the Exclusion Act, and the
lime will expire early in June. If by
that time registration is not complete
the laws of the United States will have
|D be enforced by the usual methods,
|vhereupon there viii be wild music in
|he air.
The trouble seems to be over the
Chinese must have two pictures taken,
ne fuIl-faced and the other in profile,
Eu attach to his certificate. But pho
Eagraphs cost money and the picture
makers are unwilling to make two only.
Ehey want an order for three and then
1 dollar on the nail. Three pictures
! t9r a dollar strike the average Chinese
|ab0rer as mandarin extravaganza and
4 won't buy. Largely on this account
1me 14,000 Chinese are still shy of the
fegistry.
Naturally, Consul Yang Wei Pin is
tnnous to have his countrymen keep
k1t Of trouble with the authorities.
(Ehen representative of the Adver-
ser called upon him yesterday the
Ransul said, through his interpreter:
I have sent proclamation to the
4 printer and it will be out in day or
RgO l regret that l have no English
tanslation. but''-and here he produced
square, red-edged, offlcial-looking
Rook-'I will give you as good an idea
4 can of it's contents"
This is what the interpreter brought
90rtb.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-12
AN APT PUPIL.

Benny was a new boy at school and
as the teacher enrolled his name in
her book she asked:
Where do you live, Benny?"
"On Blinker street. he answered.
You should say in Blinker street.
That is considered the proper form
now
Yes M
You have lately come to town, have
you not?"
Yes M
Where was your home before?"
'Boonville.''
Where is Boonville?"
I'm the Erie canal, ma am" said
Benny.-Boston Herald
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-12
a LOST NICKEL.
Why the Tramway Manager Went on
the War Path in q Car.

Here, driver, what do you mean:
What did you let that man Off without
paying, for?" shouted Tramway Pain
to one of his new muleteers on a Bere-
tania street car. yesterday I'm fix
you! You'n pay that nickel to the
company, you VIII"
Please tell me-" said lady passen-
ger to the driver, IF this car goes to
the stables?"
Keep your seat; keep your seatr'
said Pain, turning savagely, as he
went on abusing the driver.
Il didn't ask your permission to keep
my seat" responded the lady plain
lively. II only wanted to know if this
car went to the stables"
A glare from Pain was the only re-
ply, and the lady got off the car dur
ing another eruption from Pain about
the lost nickel