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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11

have given to the service of the coun- try the value of such a training. There are many and long reports to be made; there are numerous clerks as rule who might prepare these re- ports in such a way that they would be equally valuable for the use of which they are intended-the information of American manufacturers and export CTS. But Consul Wildman went step further than the majority of his CO., workers in the service and prepared these reports himself. Anyone who has studied Wildman's literary style can see in the reports that have come from HongKong over his signature the work of his pen, and not that of 8 clerk in the consular office. There is in all of them a vein of terseness, of pointed fact, of humor that pro- claimed Wildman as the author. The last report that he ever made to this government displayed this in an eA- ceptional manner, and for that reason and because it is the last manuscript intended for the public eye that he probably wrote, we reproduce it be- low:
 Supplementary to my report on the Possibilities of the Chinese. Market there is no market in southern China for American harvesting machinery, such as as course, for the same reason there is no market here for the better class of plant ing machinery. such as steam and gang tain times of the year, this consulate CHong kong) is in receipt of a large num- Der of letters and circulars regarding the merits of American harvesters. At other seasons, it receives an equal number of letters and circulars pointing out the ex- of the Paris exposition. almost every firm of this nature in the United States which was represented at that exposition has sent me letters and marked newspapers proclaiming the awards their particular companies received at Paris.
 teresting to me American. they are of absolutely no value to the sender, as I make no use of them to their advan-
 '"The agricultural land of southern China is divided into small holdings, many of which are not over an acre in size; and available inch of this land is under culti- yation. and tEe planting and reaping is all are of home manufacture and are as prin- ltive those of Biblical times. The ma
 on,y othe eans hXs at na the rate of m they could afford to purchase modern American farming ma aehinery there would such machinery that have seen in south ern China is 2 flaming mill, which is cas-
 fly constructsd by the ingenious China straw by water buffaloes or whipped over an open tub: Even If an entire village thn ihrashins machine. it @ Would " be en used but once. as 1t would be considered too waste full both in the way Y 1t It mangles the straw sxcept the diminutive China pony, and. as the agricultural country is mostly hat,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Queer Art Treasures in Persia.

Probably the queerest aggregation of treasure and trash is in the shah's palace in Teheran, Persia. Here, in the gallery of art, side by side, are hung a picture issued by the thread manufac- turers whose trade mark, the initials 70. \. T., ,''have gone all over the world, and a beautiful painting by we'll known Italian artist, the gift of a soy ereign. On a sideboard in the peacock throne room are exhibited dozen nick el-plated knives. forks and spoons. In this room, on the right of the famous peacock throne, which was valued by the late Sir Richard Burton at $25, ,00O,- 900, stands a splendidly carved ma hogany table. On the table reposes, with an air of oriental elegance, an empty cognac bottle. No one knows what the bottle means or who put it there-that is, no one but the shah, and no one is asking him about it.-N. I. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
THE OLD HOMESTEAD.

One of the specially important en- agreements of this week is, of course. the appearance of Denman Thompson in ''The Old Homestead' on Thursday evening at Polls. There can be no question of the extraordinary popular ity of this play or the actor who has made his reputation with it, and what ever may be the fate of other rural dramas, 'The Old Homestead' lives and thriveS forever. It is undOubt- edly due to the wonderful realism of the play that it has lived so long and so solid in the affections of theater
 goers, for no one can see it without fancying the very atmosphere of the old New Hampshire hills among which it is placed. All the old features that have made the play so popular for years are preserved, including the "Old Homestead" quartet, and in every way the presentation of the play will be the same delight as of yore.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
he urnbull Co.
 49-53 Sor4tf1 a
Another List Of Rare Bargains for the
 Thrifty and Economically Minded

Mems Collars; regular 15c quality, 1Oc, 3 for 25c.
 10 dozen Silk String Ties, have been 25c. While they last 12hc.
 10 pieces Albatross Cloth, worth 39c Special sale 29c yard.
 10 pieces Fine Wool Tricot Elan mel for Waists and Dresses; regular price 5Oc. At 29c yard.
 POO remnant pieces Wool Dress Goods, suitable for suits, waists, skirts and children'S dresses, at one half and one-third of their value; d chance that should not be missed
 About 75 dozen Mems heavy weight Scotch Wool, Cancels Hair. f1eecy lined. double and single breasted goods, ranging from 5Oc to Toe q gar ment, at the extremely lew price of 35c.
 90 dozen Mems Percale and Madras Shirts. with and without attached col lars and separate cuffs. sizes II and 141a only, at 29c; always sold for DOC
 90 DOZ FINE PETTICOATS. made of fine merceriZed sateen. fine silk and wool morine and other extra material at one third to one-half our usual prices:
 At 9Sc. were S1.:1O.
 At S1.2j, were S2
 At S1 .49, were $2.5O.
 At S2.5O, were $4.5O to $650.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Tbe Readnble Repo,1s kbe. Lnfe Lon5u/ I11ldm0n
In All of His Official Communications He Displayed Literary Training

there is no way to utilize water power. As for steam, it is an impossibility, fuel be- ing one of the most expensive Chinese lux uries. As long labor has almost no value and flesh and blood is the cheapest thing on the market, l cannot recommend printed matter and postage stamps on so impossible field
 q have already called attention to the useleSsneSs of mailing to this consulate trade papers devoted to the carriage and harness industry, and mentioned the fact that had but three carriages and hearse here, all of which are in a fair state energy of the carriage manufacturer has not abated, and I have had to write per SOnal letters to a number or journals ask ing them to discontinue sending same to this otfice If carriage manufacturers wish to find market in this region, l would ad- wise them to turn their attention to Manila, which is alive with carriages of every will increase from year to year as the roads improve. Shanghai and Singapore are also small but possible markets.
 "ROUNSEVELLE W1LDMAN.
 Consul General"
 "Hong- Kong, December 2, 1900''
 That report sounds, like Wildman. No clerk in the consular office a { Hong- Kong could have written it, because no clerk could have so well mastered his inimita ble style of writing. Some of the reports that he has made in times past are worthy a place in lit- erature as choice bits of descriptive writing in which runs vein of humor,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Theatrical = = Fraternal
WHITE RAT STARS,

! "A strong combination of White Rat ktrikers, headed by Bruns and Nlna' will be at Polls these first three days of the week, opening this evening. AS has been told already, the White Rats are the organization of vaudeville ac- tors who are making a determined stand for their rights against the as sociated managers who form the vaudeville trust. Being shut out from the syndicate houses they are forced to form these combinations and play over the regular theatrical circuit The Bruns and Nina combination. which Is touring the Connecticut circuit. mas some well known stars in their ranks, and. as might be expected, they give a splendid entertainment. For both the sentimental reason. of lending eh- co,Iragement to the strikers and the practical one of witnessing an enter taining performance. the local pubic ought to turn out strongly to these performances. Popular prices pre- vail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11

90 pairs of fine Nottingham Lace Curtains, slightly damaged, worth from S2.5O to $4 a pair, at 69c pair.
 On sale at a. m. sharp.
 100 dozen Ladies' Lawn and Japon- cite Handkerchiefs. with embroidery and silk initials, 4c each, for 25c.
 100 dozen Ladies' fine lawn Hand- kerchiefs, with lace borders and fine hand embroidery, 10c each, 3 for 25c.
 13 dozen Mems Silk Initial Japonette Handkerchiefs, at 5c each, worth 12kc.s
 10000 yards finest Hamburg Elm broidery. Edgings and Insertions ever shown in this city.
 Beautiful. fine cloths. dainty, clear work, at half what you usually pay.
 10 dozen Ladies' heavy f1eecy lined Hose. ecru, regular price pc, at 1Oc.
 % dozen Children's Jersey Ribbed Underwear. With silk cat stitching, regular price 2ic, at 121ac.
 IS dozen Boys heavy fieecy lined Underwear, regular price 39c, at 19c a garment.
 Heavy Pillow Case Lace, usual price 5c Il yard, at 1c yard.
 20 handsome wool Kersey Coats. latest style and fit. well lined, regular price SG.50. at $2.JO.
 20 pairs of large 11-4 and 124 Blankets. regular price $2.50. at $l.5O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
. OUNSEVELLE WILDMAN, the
 IN United States cnnsnl general at

ID OUNSEVELLE WILDMAN, the N United States consul general at
 Hong-Kong, who, with his fam fly, went down to a watery grave on the ill-fated Rio de Janeiro, was, Nike many of his coworkers in the consular service, a man of unusual ability and polish; man fitted by nature and training to fill well the post assigned him.
 Wildman's name will go down into history as one of the brainy men of that great country we call the west. He was a writer of ability, and he dis played that ability not only in his books, which have had a wide sale, but in his reports to his home government as well. America has as a rule been fortunate in the selection of her con- sular officers. The position of a con- sul general, or even of q consular agent, is not one that is easily filled if the duties are performed satisfac- toriIy and for the best interests of the country. Many of the more impor- tant consular posts are to-day, and have been in the past, filled by capa- ble newspaper men. It is a work for which newspape. training is seem ingly we'll adapted, and these men
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11

9 dozen Ladies' seamless fast black 25c.
 20 splendid heavy, double faced Rainy Day or Walking Skirts, 14 rows of stitching, regular price $1O, at S5.9S.
 Handsome French Flannel Shirt Waists. beautiful goods, regular price S5, at S1.9S.
 Best Sperm Machine Oil, regular price 5c. two bottles for 5c
 Talcum Power, regular price 1Oc, at jc. 2.0OO Envelopes. regular price Sc package, at two packages for 5c. Ten dozen Boys heavy Sweaters, $1 goods, at 50c. Boys Suspenders, 10c and 121Ac. Mems Suspcnders, splendid lot, 25e. Five gross fine Toilet Soap, box of i three cakes for 10c. 90 dozen Mems heavy Cheviot Shirts, S1 goods, soc. 23 dozen Bows and Four-in- Hands, 10c. from 2Jc and 5Oc.
 100 fine packages Note Paper, 1Oc. from 1oc and 2Oc. 1000 pair handsome Link and Bar Cuff Buttons. 1Qc, from 25c. Hat Pins. :lc. from 5c and Joe. Gross of Pig Skin Coin Purses, 10c, from 25c. Extra good Garter Elastic, 1oc, from 1Jc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Toys for English Children,

The ingenuity displayed in the pro- duction of penny toys is marvellous, novelties coming out nearly every week. The foreign producers are quite alive to the fact that a child soon tires of a plaything and wants another; so they keep up a supply of things bright, novel and ingenious. Moreover, each toy has its season. As the summer approaches, when children delight to be out of doors, the Germans send us musical rollers and jingling cars; and for the long winter evenings they supply novel indoor games and intricate puzzles amusement for many evenings-at the cost of one penny. Then the Unitel States sends lead penei's. wood blocks and colored toy books; the French, dolls and tin toys, as well as all the more expensive articles of this class. However much or little the Germans may have sympathized with the Boers, the toy manufacture CTS did not fail to profit by the strug- gle. They dressed dolls in khaki and caricatured Mir. Kruger-his top hat and pipe were exaggerated, and his teeth extracted. Were these play things the outcome of British malice and English spite? The answer is on the toy itself: "Made in Bavaria. ?, Chambers Journal.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
WAS ALWAYS HUNGRY.
Why Mrs. Kennett Sought Refuge in the Pantry After Her Guests Had
 Said Good Night.

MT. fennett is a genial and well- meaning man, but he is unobserving. This failing of his on occasion reduces his wife to the state of exasperation which most women understand unless they are married to trained detectives or the exceptional man who is too good to be true.
 It is a standing joke at the Kennett house to remark on Mrs. kennett's appetite. Her husband treasures the topic as subject to enliven any in- formal dinners they give, and inveDts fresh stories on the spur of the nc ment if the conversation lags. You wouldn't think now,'' he often says in mock wonder. "to look at such a fragile little person" (Mrs. kennett is five feet four and weighs about 1cG pounds) ''that she eats twice as much as l do. Yet I'm always through meal half again as quickly as she and she is perfectly brazen about making me wait till she has finished. l can't understand it!"
 Guests always laugh ripplingly at this sally, and Mrs. kennett smiles in a Geprecatory way and holds her peace. There were a lot of friends in to 1u- formal Sunday night tea a short time ago, and in consequence a side table was devoted to the Kennetts' five olive branches and two visiting youngsters. Every body waited on himself, and be- tween whiles Mrs. Kennett attended to the side table.
 Her portion of cold turkey had just been set before her when a vail arose from the junior table.
 live drunk all my milk and want some more,' announced Tommy Ken nett.
 And I want another slice of bread and jam" added a sky visitor.
 Cant I have an olive?" piped the baby.
 Mrs. Kennett arose to still the tu- mutt. Dear. dear!" sympathized a guest, ''your coffee will get cold" a
 ''Oh,'' said MT. Kennett, genially, "she is used to that sort of thing. Won't you have this wing"
 Mrs. Kennett retied tive bibs, res cued the sugar bowl and then dropped into her chair smiling and breathless. Sneenjoyed two bites of turkey and then had to arise and umpire a. fight be- tween Mildred Kennett and Harry. whose idea of warfare was to plaster his enemy with jelly. When she got back the rest of the adults were fin ishing some salad and had proceeded to the cakes and sliced fruit. She re- linquished her turkey with a sigh in order to catch up with the procession. and had succeeded in getting the French dressing distributed over her tomatoes when clamor again arose.
 Please, mamma, more bread!" shouted Harry.
 Me, tool" cried Mildred.
 And I want a fork like Tommy's," walled a visitor. Its bigger'n mine!"
 My turkeys all gone," chimed in Tommy.
 And I'd like s'more milk" confded the chorus.
 Mrs. Kenneth patiently arose and ministered to the tyrants. It took some time. When she had them settled her husband and friends at the big table had finished.
 ''Oh, dear, yes," Mrs. Kennett said protestingly, when one of the guests
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Care of the Eyeglasses.

Spectacles and eyeglasses are much benefited by a bath now and then-not a mere wiping or rubbing with channels or tissue paper, but real good bath The process is simple. Have a basin of warm water, a cake of soap, and a soft tooth or nail brush; put the glasses into the basin and leave them 70 soak for a little while. then apply soap freely and rub off with a brush. After this give them polish with any ordinary tooth powder, and finally clean them with tissue paper. Occa- sionally few drops of ammonia in the water in which they are given the bat will be found excellent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11

as in the case of the above. Another extract from one of his reports that displays this same terseness of eX- pression and vein of humor, together with a bit of description of the field to which he was accredited is given be- low:
 ''It must be remembered that Hong- Kong cannot be compared with any other city or section of Asia; that it is simply itary stronghold, and 1t Is not to any great extent a consumer nor producer. As a market within itself. it is practically nil. to understand this, and could save them selves good deal of unnecessary trouble in mind. Owing to the prominence of the place from shipping standpoint, and to 1ns ysa t9 it 6y the are not only turning their eyes this way, but are flooding this consulate with let advise them to try. and obtain a market to be put ill communication with leading firms who would act as their agents and Many of these inquiries refer to articles that are absolutely unsuitable to this eli example. 1t is useless for firms interested in carriages or carriage furniture to make an effort to introduce Ieir goods in city will be generations before the Chinese can be converted to the use of table cutlery. Of course. consul can easily advise as to what goods are not possible to introduce. The great difficulty Is how to advise firms by letters ,h;s as to introducing goods for eral lines of business to combine, and send the best representative they have to this coast to study its needs and possibilities. consul is always in position to be of representative, and many examples have proven the soundness of my advice. A combination of firms short time ago sent kpch a represe ntative to this city. He aft erwards. visited Manila. the Chinese coast ports. Shanghai and Vladivostock, and he returned home with a thorough knowl- edge Of the varied needs of the eastern half of this great continent. He will ad- wise his firms 10 establish branches in a in Hong Kong he put in bids for machin- cry, steel rails, iron roofing. railway ma e1,aa aania Eunpowdsr ana doubt, a high priced man, but I should iha1dgs h1ds 2. he was thoroughly worthy of his
 That, too, is Wildman. It is tho product of the same pen that made a distinctly western magazine read from ocean to ocean while he edited it; the product of the same pen that gave to American readers, in his "China's Open Door," probably the best and most interesting description of China and the Chinese that has ever been printed. His official reports were not made np of the same dry statement of facts that comprise the great majority of the governments printed matter. They have decided interest apart from their worth to the American manufacturer and exporter.
 BERNHARD BRISTOL
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11

lENspp14e, M9siciaA. Our Jane has always had the craxo To play As Fade ereWski 15i&ys, far And that she. has acquiFed his ways
 We've evidence bombastical, For our piano wildly quakes !. < With daily epileptic shakes The while she thereats hourly teaea
 Her exercise gymnastical. No sooner doth she get her pose Than she each trained extensor throws upon the keys with blows on blows
 Surpassingly herculean; She pivots here, she pivots there, Lands knockout punches everywhere, Till tonic forces fill the air
 Fen to the vaults ceruIean. Crescendos on crescendos chase Forzandos OCT the keyboard's face. And when with tutti forza brace
 She climbs the heights vociferous, We mount our wheels and ride away Ten miles beyond her muscles play. :. Yet do we hear at close of day, sf
 Her volleying soniferous. -Bos ton Courier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
KING DRANATIC COMPANY.

The popular King Dramatic com pany plays all this week at the Jacques. opening their engagement this evening with the presentation or "'rhe Cherry PicllerS. The repertoire that follows is one of eNceptlohiil strength. as will be shown by q glance at our advertising columns. and not the least meritorious point is that not a single play is repeated during the en~a@ement The company may be considered all right locally because of its splendid success here last season. and Lawrence Grattan. who plays the leading roles. is an actor of more than ordinary ability. Popular prices pre- vail and audiences of very large size ought to be in evidence throughout fhe engagement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Where Mi,k I. Banned.

Chinese law and custom forbid the nrinking of cows milk. Man should not rob animals of their own proper food, and of all animals the COW is the most valua ble to man. The sellers of milk blacken their souls for gain, but those who drink milk do so in the foolish belief that it is good for them. Milk is the natural food of babes and of young animals. but when adults drink it do they not thereby endanger the fife of the suckling calf and arouse bitter resentment in the souls of the cah and its mother ?-Loo Chow Her. nld.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Boer Prisoner at St, Helena.

"How could you face war?' I said to a. trembling old man of 65, who had volunteered to fight. Il prayed to the Lord," he said; II gave myself and my family to His care And it was won. derful to see how He strengthened us. There was not tear. Our daughter carried my rife, the other my ban dolier, and my wife (she is 63), carried my bag. They were all quiet; you would never have thought I was goins away. I did a soldiers duty; I did what I had to do. It is strange, in the heat of a fight you do not care what happens. You shoot, and you do not care. How it should come that a thing like that can happen I do not know, but it does happen to man. But. oh. it is bitter thing to think of after ward! When l think of what I saw all round me l shiver with horror. Be- lieve me, I can scarcely keep the tears out of my eyes at night when I think of the sufferings I have seen. l grieve as much for the widows in England as for those of our own people. 1 know I am q prisoner, and must be obe- dient,' he added. ''I have my parole, and can go a little way out of the camp and sit down quietly to read. I am thankful they give me that liberty" I said word of sympathy. "Itis well,' he answered, gently, that we have the Bible left. t."-Nineteenth Century.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
He saw the Connection.

"I'm trying to get some informa- ton. about friend of mine named Fox, who came out here,'' said the stranger from the east. They tell me he died of some throat trouble 2
 1T guess that's about right" re- piled tke cowboy. s
 ssyWhat was it-bronchitis?', < *Aronlitis1s That's . new one on mo, but I reckon see the connee- saou He stola . brepeo. Rh6ladsl-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
MEETINGS TONIGHT,

NaturaHStS' club.
 Company A drill.
 Concordia rehearsal.
 Patrick SarSfield club.
 Central Labor union.
 Nutmeg lodge, P. of A.
 Arbutus camp. w. of w.
 Painters and Decorators. 5 Magnolia lodge, K. of P.
 Mantow council, I. O. IF.
 Hellmann Advance corps. Waterbury Debating club. Liberty lodge. A. o. II. w. A, Townsend lodge, I. O. o. F. :. Waterbury Medical society.
 Waterbury council. c. B. l..
 Waterbury conclave, I. o. Fl.
 St Francis Xavier drum corps. Lady Trumbull council, D. of l.. Continental lodge. F. and A. NJ. Lady Trumbnll council. D. of l.. Abraham Line oln camp, S. of V. Court Cecilia NJ. Quigley. I. o. F.
 Waterbury tent, No 36, K. o. T. NJ Friendly league. physical cultur resembling, English branches.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Loan. Upon Honor.

One of the most remarkable loan as- eociations in the world is that founded by Mme Jeanne Robin in the suburbs nf Paris. It's object is to assist needy 0rti1te and writers by small loans of arom 1ye to twenty francs. Neither ecurity nor interest is required, nor is fny time of payment specified. In this xAdise of the impecunious author borrower simply signs the follow Papsr: q pledge my honor that
 m poY beck the sum of v francs. .
 eAat they who do not finally
 X3 SsfT NeW.-N.Y '. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-11
Another Snrt of Tree.

"Now, children said the pretty -schoolmarm, after relating the affect ing tale of Washington and his little hatchet, ''what do you think of this cherry-tree story?"
 Its peachl" shouted Billy Barlow.