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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09

Why don't some of the hot heads get after Senator Wellington of Mary land, who said on hearing of the shoot ing of the president: q have nothing to say. Mckinley and I are enemies. He has been guilty of an unpardonable offense. toward me. I cannot say any thing good for him, and I do not think it is just time to say anything bads I despise the man. I have e1lo use sfor him, and there is no reason for smy saying anything. sam totally indif- ferent in the matter.o -The Hartford Courant connects Wellington and the assailant of the president i'll rather q suggestive manner in the same sedi7 torial in this mornings paperr It closes by saying: it viii De seen, on this showing. that MT Wellington is without even the kindly sentiments of humanity. Political cooperation with such a nature must have presented un- common difficulties, even the utmost good will and the widest political ex- perience. The public shame is upon Us all that this abnormal Maryland
 man is a senator of the United States" ]"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
HEARD IN PASSING

They say Herreshoff is much cast down by the Constitutions rejection. It's the old story of the man who prac- ticed Iifting5a calf every day. Finally the day came when he could lift it no more.-New Haven Union.
 Lord Roberts dispatches from South Africa are said to have been written by Lieutenant Colonel H. V. Cowen, his assistant military secretary. Apropos it is recalled that the Duke of Yelling ton was once told that his wonderful ly pithy war dispatches would live long as models for that kind of core spondence. "Yes,'' said the Iron Duke, ''I didn't think Burwood had it in him, referring to his secretary Fran cisco Bulletin.
 The good people of Dickson, Tenn, are making a practical test of the effiacy of fighting the devil with fire"-water. To drive out a regular saloonkeeper, they have opened up rival establishment where drinks are served at cost. Whether the end jus tifies the means is. in this instance, questionable; but in the principle that q DeIny SdNSu Is A pChhJ OoAhSN' = bibulously inclined individual ought to be able to make several dollars day ill Dickson, while the experiment lasts. New Haven Register.
 'The attempted assassination of the president is shock to the entire coun- try and he and his wife are the recip- tents of universal sympathy. The dis patches say that the shot was fired by an insane man, and it is hoped that this is true for, while 1t is terrible thing for president to be the victim of the act of maniac, 1t would be even worse to be fired upon by sane person, prompted by malice or revenge. In a republic where the people elect their own officials and can remove them there can be no excuse for vio- fence. If our presidents were in con stant fear of plots and conspiracies we would soon sink to the level of those nations in which force is the only weapon of the governments enemies" William J. Bryan,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09

A. A. Adee, assistant secretary Of state, has gotten himself into little very hot water. He wrote q letter to Director General Buclfanan of. the Pans. American exposition advising him not to invite the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to come to the ex- position. The letter was personal and unofficial, and intended to save enl- barrassment to everybody. Mir Adee. in his official position, was aware of the fact that the duke and duchess would not leave Canada on their tour, that they had declined all invitations to foreign countries, and that they would either have. to decline this one or be obliged to ignore, it. neither or which would be very pleasant for them or MT Buchanan. The diplo. matic circle of Washington has talked about the letter more or. less, and the general opinion seemed to be that Mir Adee should not have written it even in an entirely personal and unofficial way. Such are the troubles of Kind hearted people who want to do some good in the world.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
VARIOUS CONCERNS.

It is said that small pieces of ice applied suddenly, so as to surprise the patient, will stop persistent hiccough- ing.
 The chronology of both the Chinese and the Hindoos is fairly reliable as far back as 2200 B. O., before which it be- comes misty.
 The use of sunbonnets as a head covering for horses in summer is very much on the increase, both in this country and in England. Straw seems to be the favored material, but in Eng land wire framework covered with light calico is also used.
 The salmon catchers on the North Pacific coast sometimes catch over 5000 fish at one haul and are com pelled to throw thousands back for want of seine room. Canneries are running at breaknecl speed. Labor is very scarce and small girls employed as helpers are making three dollars a day.
 In this country last year there was one horse for every five inhabitants (men, women and children), one milch cow for every four inhabitants, one OK for every three inhabitants and one sheep for every one and one-third in habitants. Including swine with those already mentioned there was a value of farm animals of $500 for every man, woman and child in the country.
 The federal departments disburse almost exactly the same amount in salaries, the treasury department and the interior department, in Washing ton, $5,o0o.0O0 each. But the treasury department has 400 more employees than the interior department, the av- craze rate of compensation in the treasury service, in which there are many women employed, being less than in the other.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09

to her, and that Mrs. M was we'll acquainted with many of Mrs. Smiths people, When the customer left she E said she felt as If she had always known Mrs. Smith because she knew her family so well and had heard her sister, Mrs. Section, speak of Mrs. Smith so often. The last seen of Mrs. M she was standing underneath a shade tree in front of Mrs. Smiths house.
 A few weeks later another lady called at Mrs. Smiths store to order bonnet. She, too, gave her name as Mrs. M, and said that she had only recently moved to Dublin. There was decided resemblance be tween the former customer of that name and the last. and yet the last had something about her that pug zled Mrs. Smith and made her doubt ful of the identity. Finally Mrs. Smith became satisfied that it was the same woman, and remarked that the bonnet ordered some weeks pre- ceeding was ready for her.
 The customer was greatly sur- prised.
 "You must be. mistaken" she re- marked to Mrs. Smith. ''L am a stranger in the town and have not only not ordered any bonnet of you, but have never been in your place be- fore.''
 Mrs. Smith looked at the woman and was puzzled. She looked like her former customer, and yet there was something about her that did not appear the same. Mrs. Smith finally became convinced that she had made a mistake, and this led her to tell her customer all about her previ- ous visitor Mrs. M appeared greatly interested in the narrative and asked Mrs. Smith to describe her former customer. When the lat ter had done so Mrs. M said:
 "You have described my dead sis ter. She was older than I, and we married twin brothers"
 Mrs. M then told Mrs. Smith that her sister had died at Indian apolis in September, 1900, and was buried in the cemetery in the west part of Dublin. Mrs. M is 6S years old, while her sister, had she lived, would have been 70. She is not spiritualist, but is satisfied that it was her sister that called on Mrs. Smith and ordered a hat. The bonnet that was ordered. a small black Tuscan straw, prettily trimmed with black chiffon, is still in Mrs. Smiths possession. and she does not A. IL Ia E@-,
 And Pm not going to sell it, eith- er," she says. Its the first bonnet ever had ordered by spirit, or that I ever heard of one ordering, and I'm going to keep it just as a specimen of the taste of spirits in millinery"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
GHOST ORDERS A HAT
Returns to Earth and Leaves Order
 at Millinery Shop.
Strange Customer Shows Rare Taste in Selection of a Bonnet Which Has, Thus Far, Not Been
 Called For.

That spirits do return from the grave and appear to mortals is a proposition that for ages has had its believers and disbelieyers, but in the little town of Dublin, Ind, there is now only one opinion, and that is that spirits do walk the earth at times in mortal form. The reason for this pronounced belief at Dublin is an occurrence which has recently taken place there and which is so well vouched for that there is not a skeptic in the town.
 Dublin, says the Chicago Inter Ocean, is occupied by well-to-do and intelligent class of people, shrewd, hard-headed specimens of the Hoosier type, class that is not led away by its emotions, and is in- tensely practical. Among the resi- dents is Mrs. Sallie Smith, who has lived there many years and who con ducts a millinery store.
 One day last May nice-looking old lady came into Mrs. Smiths store. She appeared to be about 70 years old, and was tastefully dressed in black. She introduced herself to Mrs. Smith as Mrs. M, and said that she had only recently come to Dub lin and wanted to order a bonnet. The selection of this and the deter imitation of it's trimmings proved to be a long operation, for old ladies are quite as fastidious as the young ones when 1t comes to the selection of bonnet.
 During the work of choosing the bonnet Mrs. Smith and her customer got quite well acquainted. In the course of their conversation Mrs. Smith learned that her customer was the sister of Mrs. Rhoda Section, of Brownsville, Ind, who is well known
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09

John P. Altgeld, known from one end of the country to the other in his oration before the 'laboring men at Brooklyn, Saturday, said among other things, as a lawyer, I belong to the parasites, I believe that in our pres ent civilization, the various machinery of modern society is necessary, and if controlled by justice, no one would complain. The trouble is that the parasites make and construe the laws, make all the regulations and bend everything ill their own favor. As a result labor is crushed beneath a load of injustice. Before he asserted him. self the laborer had no voice in any thing. and was reduced to a beast of burden. Under the inspiration of the spirit of freedom, labor lifted up it's head and looked at the sun; that great reformer of the universe. Capital be- ing organized nothing could be done by labor without organization so it or .ganized. Many mistakes were made. it could not be otherwise. Many lead CTS betrayed their trust and accepted bribes. Considering how general this is among other classes. this, too, was to be expected. Yet when all is told, the progress of organized labor has been wonderful It adopted the strike as a weapon because it possessed no other. It lost hundreds of strikes and hun dreds of organizations went to pieces, but every time it went to the earth, it got new strength and came up again. In few years it began the fight over and then it camped without dispute on the ground from which it had been driven. Step by step it has thus gain ed one disputed point after another. Though losing many strikes. it yet went forward and it must continue to fight and go forward until all men shall get their rights; until the hand of toll shall be given g fair share of its own
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
DECISIONS OF THE COURTS.

The addition by the payee, after de- livery of Il lppte to him of the name of another person as "a comaker, is held in Brown vs. Johnson (Ala.), 51 L. R. A. 403, to constitute such an alteration of the instrument as will relieve the maker.
 A contract made by a mother on her deathbed with the assent of the father, By which the custody of their children is given to relatives of the mother, is held in Hibbette vs. Bains (Miss.), 51 l.. R. A. 839, to be null and void on the ground of public policy.
 As&tatute providing for the treat- ment of inebriates. at public expense in any county having 50,000 or more in habitants. is held in Murray vs. Com missioners of Ramsay County (Minn. ), 51 l.. R. A. 62S, unconstitutional on the ground that classification by popula- tion for such a purpose is purely ar bitrary.
 Tn accordance with the doctrine de- clared in several jurisdictions, as shown by the note to Illinois c. R. Co. vs. Smith (Miss.). 19 l.. R. A. SIT, it is held in Bullard & Hoagland vs. Chaf- fee (Neb.), 51 L. R. A. 715, that.a debto11 can be garnished only in the state where the debt is payable, if that be the place of residence of his creditor.
 A rule of a, gas company charging those who use natural gas for both lights and fuel a rate of 20 cents per 1000 feet, regardless, of the amount used for either purpose, while it is supplied to those who use it for fuel only at 121a cents per LOGO, as had been done formerly to those who used it for any purpose, is held, in Richmond Nat. Gas Co. vs. Cbawson Gnd.), 51 L. R. A. "A, to constitute an unreasonable dis crimination which makes it void.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
ANOTHER WOMAN INVASION.


 <, Girls have got into bank as telIers in Chicago. Thirteen of them have been employed to receive and count money there, It. is in the savings de partment that they are installed, and they are paid the. same wages as. men. The cashier who has brought them there says they are satisfactory. we have found.'i he testifies, that girls excel in this kind of work. There is so much small detail about that part of the business (savings) that it is not suitable to men. The girls are so painstaking with trifles, so punctual and so discreet that we are sure they will make a great success of this work'' Here may be another en- croachment of the sex. They are not yet cashiers, presidents and bank di- rectors, but they have taken, it may be, a step ill that direction.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
MR pooLEY AND THE FAIR.

After visit to the Pan-American show at Buffalo MT Dooley finds that s.f'r wan man that goes to wurrufd's s fair to see how boots is made, they'se twinty goes to see tn hootchy- -kootchy, am that's where tn wan lands final ly.'' It is his opinion that people get up fairs "f'r tn advancement iv thought am tn gate receipts, but they're run for good time an def fycit." MT Hennessey asked whether they do the city any good, and the sa- gacious Dooley answered: ''They may not do tn city amy good, but they're good f'r tn people in it. An they do tn city good in wan way. If a city has one fair, it niver has to have an other.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
RETRIEVED HIS HONOR.
Jimmie Proved That He Was the Real Champion When the Ran Was
 Removed.

There Is a summer resort in fhe northern part of the state where the patrons are just getting settled down after nearly week of intense agi- tation and repeated attempts at ar bitration, says the Detroit Free Press. There are number of youngsters there from five to seven years of age. As they are turned out together there is a continuous squabble that in cludes ex parte reports to parents and disposition among them to take sides under the old rule that blood is stronger than water.s
 There was one sturdy little chap in the herd who showed an original disposition to take care of himself, but he got the maternal slipper every time that he asserted himself, so that he was soon taking all kinds of abuse without trying to make even. This was reported to his father, whose pride was deeply wounded when he was convinced that his boy was a coward. He had no knowledge of the mothers interference and it's effect.
 OlMIulc, uC Sdlu IO JnG DOY one evening, 'sIm ashamed of you. Every time I hear of you being slapped or kicked or pushed by any of these children I'll punish you severely. You must learn to take care of your- self, for you will have it to do as long as you live" e
 Jimmie did not sleep as we'll as usual that night. He was up at five the next morning, found broom in the hallway, carried it back of the hotel and chopped away with an old ax until he had trimmed away all the ]. soft portion beyond the twine. He went through a few exercises with this weapon so as to get the swing of 1t, hid it under the porch and went to breakfast.
 A little later pandemonium broke loose on the sward running down to the beach, Jimmie was in action with his bob-tailed broom. He played no favorites, but with s'biff, Diff, biff!'' was moving down youngsters as fast as he could get them and on general principles. When Jimmie had laid out the whole field he went proudly to his father and reported. There seemed no chance to pun1sn Jimmie under the circumstances, and the great problem has been to reesta blish a speaking. acquaintance among the parents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT CD.

Popular Long Islar Sound Route. Between New York. Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatucll Division
 of N. Y., N. H. and II. +. k.
 Steamer lsosedale- Leaves Fridge port daily Sunday eXcepted) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division. arriving New York II a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily (Saturday excepted 12 o'clock midnight, arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 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 3 p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuclz division.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East River daily (Sun- day excepted at p. rn.. and from foot East 31st street, 5: 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 v2 steamer Rosedale. round trip 50c, other. days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERvICE.. , Commencing Sunday. June g, 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 D. m., arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. r., N. H. and Fl. E. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at FOO and S:38 a. m.; 12:38; 4:05; 8:07 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tfon from Boston, Hartford and way stations at 8:05; Il 40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. FishSill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at 8:13 a. m., and 1:50 and 5:1S D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from New York, Fishkill Landing. Danbury and way stations at 8:36 a. m., 12:34 and S:O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 1O:05, a. m.; 200; 5:O5; FOO D. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; II 80 a. m.; 4:5O; 6:5O: $50 p. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
Novel xnrach Watch.

In Zurich a very novel watch has just been made. It forms the cup or heart of jeweled flower, which is intended to be worn as an ornament. The flower itself can be opened or closed by touching tiny spring, and when it is closed the little watch is not visible. When lady wearing such an ornament desires to know the time all she has to do is to touch the spring, whereupon the flower opens and the watch is revealed IN. x. World.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
Rect Salad.

Cook quart of small young beets till tender. Skin and cut into small dice Pour vinegar over them and dust lightly with salt and pepper. Can and carry covered with the vinegar. When ready to serve drain the liquid off and shake as dry as possible. Pour over them a tumbler of mayonnaise, toss lightly with fork ana set free for 15 minutes on ice.-Good House keeping.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
NAuGATUCK DIy1sIoN.

For New York-6:35, S:12, 1O:5O a. m.: 1:3O, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday, 7:05 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport-6 SIP. 1O:5O, a. m.; 1:3O. PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday 7:O5 a. m.; 5:10 p. n.
 For New Haven (via Derby June tion)-6:3 :35, SIP. 10:50 a. m.; 1 80, 2:48. eos, 7:2o (mixed) p. m.; Sunday. 7:o5 d n';i For orr Ansonia-6:35, SIP, 1o:5o a. m: 1:3o, PAS, 4:45. eos, 7:20 mixed) D. m: Sunday, T:05 a. m., 5:10 D. m.
 For Watertown-G:45 S:41, 11:17 a m: 1.31, 4:01; 800. 6:12, 7:O3, 9:O5, 11:2O D. m.; Sunday. 9:43 a. m., 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston, Torrington and Winsted-S:3G. 11:12 a. m.; 3:56, G:5S. 800 p. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations a6 $50 a. m., and 6:15 ?. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m., and foo D. n-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
NanthaIine for Mosquitoes.

A consular report from Paraguay affirms that naphthalene has been found there to be an excellent cure for mosquito bites. It neutralizes the poison, even when the spot bitten is greatly infiamed. If fresh bites are rubbed with naphthalene, no swelling follows. Naphthalene is considered almost a specific against mosquito
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
Dialects of India.

India has hundreds of dialects, which may all be classed under three great heads, the Sanscrits Pracrit and Ma9adhi. The Sanscrit is the funda- mental language and that of the Vedas; the Pracrit, the vernacular language in many dialects, and the laQadhi or Misra is that of Ceylon and he islands.--N. r. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09

earnings; until no parasite on this earth. be he king, judge or capitalist, shall dare strike the back of labor with the lash of injustice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which is $645.50 per year; 5000 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 Belleview avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. IT. TIERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-09
Bees That Do Not sting.

Several colonies of stingIess bees have been discovered in the island of Montserrat, in the West Indies. Eff forts are being made to introduce them in this country, as their honey producing qualities are fully equal to those of the common variety of bee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-01
WHAT BRYAN MUST HAVE.
Some lmproments Suggested for the
Thoughtful Consideration Of the
Public.

That Bryan is improving rapid
ly is fact TO which her citizens
point with pride, and the evidence,
are not wanting that these i'm.
provements may be expected to
continue. All realize that the
Business League will play an i'm
portant part in this Advancement.
and the more interest awakened in
that body the greater and more
rapid the advancement will be.
An enthusiastic member has pre-
pared a list Of improvements
Bryan must have this year.
Though a long and important one,
the proper effort on the part of the
people Of the community would
secure everything included in the
list within the space Of twelve
months. The suggestions are
timely and the Eagle publishes
the list for the thoughtful consid.
Grafton of the public. II is as
follows:
Girls Industrial School.
C. W. & B. V. Machine Shops.
Round House, Etc.
Driving Club and Course.
Auditorium.
Military Company.
Cotton Factory.
More Handsome Residences.
Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation.
Ice and Cold Storage Plant.
(Now Assured
Sewerage System.
Artesian Water Supply.
Natatorium.
Streets labeled.
Principal Streets and all Cross.
ings Lighted.
Main Street Paved all Other
Streets and Sidewalks improved.
County Fair.
First-class Roads in Tributary
Territory.