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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27

knife. The first huge slice went to the royal table, the second to the mo- bles, the third to the generals and colonels, the fourth, fifth and sixth to captains and ieutenants, the car penter working valiantly toward the center, and serving out slabs accord ing to rank. Finally the turn of the cake-hungry privates came. Then, upon signal from King August, the carpenter climbed down. the waiting army formed huge-acircle around the wagon, and waited eagerly. Sud- denly August raised lis hand, can non was fired. the wagon Disappeared in g struggling mass of arms and legs. and presently, when the scrim- mage was over, the cake had van ished to the last crunl Chicago Record. ,sssss ss--
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
THE WRECKING TRAIN.

The giant steam crane. the lever of the whole system of wreck-clearing, was showed forward until it's long arm and great hooked hand stretched eagerly over the wreckage, ready to reyolve upon its wrist-like base in any direction. Like the claws of an i'm mense lobster, a pair of telescOpic out triggers spread from each side of the car to give it stability. and. two pairs of heavy three-inch clamps, connect ing with heavy bolted rods to the base of the car, were attached to the rails under it. It was as firm as q perma- nent foundation. and the powerful crane was ready for it's work, whether the lifting of q complete locomotive or one of the heavily loaded freight cars. The crane rested upon q massive steel bed-plate in the car body: this was saucer-shaDed. and received through it's center pin the tension due to the load upon the crane. Upon this casting was an accurately turned roller path. upon which the jib thrust was taken. To the frames of the crane were secured the boxes for the shafts operating the mechanism for hoisting the load. slowing the crane and varying the jib radius. It's en- zines were double. with cylinders of nine-inch stroke Flexible wire rope was used for hoisting. and there was sufficient length of rope upon the bar rel, when the block was detached and single line used. to allow the hoist ing hook to reach seyenty-fiye feet from the cranes jib.
 Now, my hearties." cried Mcguire, "you'll see the big beauty walk right through that wreck. Get at it."
 With a cheer the men went to work. Heavy chains were placed about the cahoose, the crane hook was attached, the whistle footed gleefully and the caboose, raised mch by inch. was hoisted two feet in the air. Another lever was pulled. the crane swung ma Jestically around, and with firmness and decision the caboose was landed twenty feet down the embankment.- Percival Ridsdale in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for March.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
DESIGNED BY GRANT,,
Vehicle That Is a Combination o1
 Carriage and Tally-Ho.
May Have . Place in the Inaugura1 Procession-.Has Not Been Used Since tue General Left
 Washington, b. c.

The quaint, handsomely built ve.s hlcle known as the Grant carriage, which President Grant designed, and in which he frequently rode with his wife and members of his cabinet. may form part of the inaugural procession on March next.
 It is a remarkable combination o1 carriage, tally-ho and park wagon. that is called "the Grant carriage" and it forms an interesting contrast to the shining automobile, with its pneumatic tires, which President Mc- Kinley is able to order when he wishes to ride about tho streets o3 the national capital.
 Gen. Grant was great lover of equines and admired fine equipages. He was fond of driving fast horsez attached to his light-running buggys
 When Gen. Grant became president, he found the white house carriage . rather worn and oldfashioned affair, and he designed family conveyance which was most unique. Carriage dealers declare that they have never seen another vehicle which resembles it. It was built of the best material obtainable. and by the most skillful wheelwrights in New York city in 1870. Grant paid $1,2OO for it.
 It was handsome piece of work- nanship and was greatly admired. The carriage was originally painted black, with fine red stripes. and vanished until it shone like q mir TOT. The cushions were made of fine curled hair and navy blue broaG- cloth, which also lined the inside of the box, and the polished leather top over the rear seat. It had silver trimmings and silver side laEn upon either side of the box.
 The vehicle is what is known s 8 platform gear, and has very high box. a portion of the sides of which is made of finely woven canework.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
AN ENORMOUS CAKE.
Baked by Order of the King of Po- land to Entertain His Guest,
 the King of Prussia.

'The largest cake ever baked by the sons of Adam,' was what Thomas Carlyle dubbed it. and by some mis- chance it was l1ade in summer iQ
 stead of at Christmas time-a de- cided mischance, for cakes and Christmas go together the world over. In June, 173O, King August of Poland held military review at the camp of Radewitz, on the river Elbe, in what is now part of the German empire. For whole month his army marched and fought sham battles, for the king of Prussia was Au- gusts guest, and he was showing off in royal fashion. By way of end ing the maneuvers in fitting style q great feast was held. Oxen were roasted whole, and every humblest private ate his fill The king of Prus- sia gravely drank the health of the king of Poland. while the latter, who was wondrously strong, entertained the former and his suite by breaking horseshoes and coins with his fingers.
 When the last scrap of food had disappeared before the hungry sol dierS there was d burst of music from all the bands, the kings and mo- bles stood up, and everyone cheered his loudest. A wagon drawn by eight horses, and covered with a tent, came ponderously through the ranks and stopped before the royal table. Then, amid more cheering and mu- sic, the tent was whisked away and a monster cake was disclosed. It was a very prince of cakes. Five thousand eggs, 15 barrels of flour, tun of milk, another of butter and an- other of yeast had been used in it's making, and special machinery had been devised to do the mixing, for when it was finished and loaded upon the wagon it measured 40 els in length, six in width and half an ell in thickness at the center. Around the rim it was decorated with nuts, raisins and bonbons, while upon the wagon rode a guard of honor, armed and determined to let no man ap- proach until King August himself should give the word. This, luckily, was not long withheld.
 After the king of Prussia had ad- mired and congratulated and drunk the monsters health, carpenter climbed upon the wagon with a long
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
THE GRANT CARRIAGE.

THE GRANI CA6RlAGE. tt May Form Part of the Coming InauS
 gural Procession.)
 It has abundant room for four per4 sons besides the driver, although twd or three more can conveniently ride in it. There is a large compartment in the box designed for storing res treatments upon long journey, a4 idea of Gen. Grant which is not eaS. ily accounted for.
 When Gen. Grant left the pres1> dents chair and Washington, says the St. Louis Republic, he stored the vehicle and never rode in it after- wards. There it remained until aft~ CT his death and his affairs were set> tied. Then it was sold at public auc- tion to s. J. Meers' Sons, who are tho present owners.
 A western wagon works company has offered them large sum for the vehicle to preserve as 8 relic and place upon exhibition, together with the carriage which Gen. Lafayettes owned when he was in this country. and the conveyance which Gen. An+s drew Jackson rode in while he waA president, both of which they own. Messrs. Meers have, however, refused to consider the sum offered.
 The carriage is still strong and would wear for many years yet. Thos wheels, the axles, the springs, and. in fact, the box are all in good cont dition, and if retrimmed and painto6 it could yet be made very serviceAhl6E Upon the streets, however, 1t Would c%< it's peculiar design. In the inaugural parade it would create . sensatiouS It is much heavier than the avereH& carriage, weighing about 1.oo pounds. The carriage has mt LII in use for many years, and hle 6tS been regularly driven 1fnee 6e Grant'-. second texm es pz aaent e sered = - = Es'Z- 7- ssssslss N
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
WATERFOWL JoTT1NGs
s"Jacl1, the Hugger' Causing a Dis
 turbance in OalSYiIle.

ceANAs ehC AAaooNA OeAo-S
 turbance in Oakville.
 "Jack, the Hugger," an unknown, Is causing much disturbance ill Oakville just at present. Jack, according to the statements of those who know, made his initial appearance about week ago. Ever since that time the resi- dents of the village, both male and female, took particular pains to see that they had no business that would keep them out after sunset The un- known generally makes his appear ance about 7:3O D. m., and enwrapped in ladies' box coat, 1901 hat, and a mask, parades the main and back streets, putting terror into every one he meets, particularly the men. One of the village grocery men had an experience with him a few nights ago which he will not forget for some time It WAS about 10 o'clock when he secured everything inside the store and on going out Jack appeared. Of course he miStook him fog q belateu customer and asked him what he wished. Jack said nothing. but grab bing a handful Of pebbles, hurled them in the face of the grocer and then made his disappearance. Several of the young men from here have made several attempts to capture it, but thus far no one had succeeded. An other attempt will be made in the near future. and if caught he may have to stand for more than he bargains for. The authorities are also on the look out for him.
 Notes.
 Two church entertainments were given last evening, one at the Metho- dist church, and the other at the Con- gregational church chapel. At the latter the Taft Mandolin and Guitar club furnished a share of the enter tainment. Both were successful ill every way.
 The regular meeting of Court A1er- ritt Heminway, F. of A., was held last evening. One candidate was initiated and two propositions received. The entire Stebbins family are con- fined to the house with h grippe. Miss Olive is somewhat improved but still una Dle to be about.
 Edna Brouctte remains about the same. During the past few days the child has been resting much more com fOrtably than before
 Services were held at the St John s church last evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27

He sdtO her lying so still and 1c1lite.
 more intently. Yes, that was too com. mon a sound in Champion every winter to he mistaken. As he listened and looked up into the opaque space filled with snow which fell straight down in the hollow where the wind was cut Om g, horse emerged like ! great shadow and . vague rough outline of some thing behind. .-sx
 Stuart shouted and the next instant he knew that there wae ouiy one men 5pa1l oE IT n. .1AAt
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

To-day Mr and Mrs Joseph H. Baird celebrate the forty-Seventh anniver sary of their marriage.
 Charles Conrad has accepted q DO sition in the J. H. Baird factory.
 Miss Agnes Mclaughlin left town today to attend the funeral of rela- tive,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
--The Daily WOI,h-'

It's the daily work of the little conqueror. The workings right here at home Lifting burdens from helpless backs, sS Bringing sunshine many home. 5ss = It's deeds that count That bring the never-ceasng sounds of praise. The public are learning fast, ~S.. Learning to appreciate merit, Learning to distinguish between claims and proof. Home proof is the best proof DOANS KIDNEY PILLS are indorsedb Waterbury people Read what Waterbury citizen says:
 William
 
  attacks of and it there difficulty nconvenent stop it by simple remedies but ali efforts useless about them which similar and de one box cured backache" All druggists sell DOANs KIDNEY PILLS Don't accept a substitute. Foster-NIilburn Co.,. Buffalo, N. Y. s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-27
Natural Rcme dies. Feeling bad?
 Just sing;

Just sing; Soon be glad.
 (Sure thingD Feeling mad?
 Here s a cure: Smile, my lad.
 (Quick! SureD Worrying?
 Breathe deep. (Just the thing Safe. CheapD Cash all gone?
 Don't groan; Work, my son.
 (Best knownD Deep in love?
 Here's d cure: Wed the dove.
 (Great! SureD James Rowe, in Puck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
METAL.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE only fea-
ture of Importance developed to-day in
either foreign or local circles was the
firmness noted in tin. Prices in Lon
don were somewhat higher, closing firm
at Gll9 IS on spot and 2112 Us Cd,
while here rise of 121a points took
place as the result of good bidding, but
holders were too far above buyers
views and in consequence little business
was executed. The close was firmer at
$26. 1914 026no. The statistical position,
nevertheless, remains of bearish aver
age, spot supplies and the amount afioat
overrunning the consumptive demand.
While copper values abroad reacted Is
Cd to $40 for spot and $40 los for fu-
lures, the local situation for that metal
failed to vary from its narrow and list
less condition, prices ruling nominally
as before quoted, $17.00 for Lake Super
ior and 1890 for casting and electricity
tic. Lead was unchanged both here and
abroad. Spelter ruled quiet and about
steady at old prices, s395@4O0. Iron
was without special change of signifi-
canoe with slow trade. Glasgow war
rants 54s I'd and Middlesboro 46s Sd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
SOME MARKET STORIES

The Kaiser has nearly s25O.Ooo in
American debenture bonds. The Gar
owns almost $l,000,000 worth of Amer
lean railway securities.
1t is said in whisky trade circles that
corner in whisky has been practical-
~ effected and that a large
distlllery and warehouse companv now
holds millions of gallons in it's cellars
and that combination of producers is
buying every available barrel now re-
naming on the market. The product
lon at present is limited under an iron
bound agreement, and an advance in
prices may therefore be made almost
without limit. The Kentucky Distill-
ers and Warehouse Company. when if
was organized some two years ago
bought in large amount of the sur
plus Kentucky whisky at very low
prices. Advances have now been made
in all the Kentucky output from two
and a half to 80 cents per gallon, and
wholesale dealers declare that prices
will go much higher because the COM
bined whisky interests have control OF
all brands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
London Adyices.

LONDON, May Union Pacific soar
ing, now equal to 1923; up Az points.
Others firm. Union Pacific is the fea-
ture in the London market to-day, SELL
ing equal to 129 bid.
NEW YORK, May 7.-Foreign houses
have mixed orders, but will buy Union
Pacific, Southern Railway preferred,
baltimore & Ohio and specialties freely,
taking approximately 100000 shares on
balance. The buying of the hard and
soft coalers alike will be feature. The
fact that the House of Commons, by a
majority vote of 1OS, adopted the coal
tax of one shilling per ton, means that
American coal will be more largely used
than ever before in England homes
and in English mills. Readings, Eries,
Ontario & Western, Delaware & HUI
son and Lackawanna will sell very high.
1t will be we'll to hold Missouri Pacific,
Southern Railway preferred and Wa
bash. These stocks have from 10 to 40
points in their favor compared with
other issues.
LONDON, May 7.-2 p. m.-Anaconda,
SOS, decrease, -; B. & O., 1115s, de-
crease, u; Illinois Central, 1895, de-
crease, rs; Louisville & Nashville, 10S4
advance, Is; New York Central, 1891,
decrease, Is; o. & W., 81, advance, Il;
Pennsylvania railway, 1874, advance, /;
Southern Pacific, 559s, advance, 70;
Union Pacific, 1895, advance q; Union
Pacific preferred, 961a; United States
Steel preferred, 1904, decrease Il;
United States steel common, 525s, de-
crease, u; Consols, ON; money, 943s.
J. 8. BASHE & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
tom at the entrance to this port on
February 70.
THE WHITE GOODS MARKET.
Business Continues Quite and Low
Grade Goods Irregular.

Business Continues Quite and Low.
Grade Goods Irregular.
NEW YORK, May THE Journal OF
Commerce says:
The conditions of the white goods
division of the market have not
changed to any material extent during
the past week. In some quarters better
weather has caused an increase in the
recorders for the finer grades of light
fabrics, but the improvement has been
almost entirely confined to these. and
has been OF quite moderate extent.
The demand has run chiefly to the
better grades of printed fabrics in ba-
tistes, swisses, jaconets, organizes and
similar lines, and in highly finished eff
fects of the mercerized order. The mar
ket on such goods as these is in gener-
ally satisfactory condition. There are
few odd and end lots seeking an out
let, and in no direction does there APP
pear to be any quantity of unsold goods
on hand. The season so far has not
been favorable one for the distribu-
ton of thin fabrics of any grade, and
the present condition of the market
in the above mentioned lines is the
more gratifying on that account. Prices
are in a regular way maintained, any
breaks occurring being in small lots
to clean up and without special signl-
ficance. Fine grades of plain goods IN
India linens, lawns. etc., are also well
sold and steady in price.
Low grade goods are the weak feat
ure of the market These have not been
in sufficient request to Offset the lower
market for gray cloths, which buyers
have used as an argument in making
purchases. Sellers are not quoting
open declines, but there is considerable
quiet irregularity in such lines as low
grade lawns, nainsooks, checks, plalds,
etc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
WOOL.

BOSTON, May IA quiet market
with only moderate sales is the record
of the wool exchange this week. Man
ufacturers are purchasing only suffi-
cient to cover present needs and there
is an entire absence of speculative feel
ing. Values are steady, however, but
dealers see little prospect for any ma
tarial advance. Territory woods head
the list OF the small number of sales
made. Fine medium and fine secured,
staple is quoted at 42@43c, while the
strictly staple article calls for 45046c.
Fleece woods are quiet with prices un-
changed. The following are the quo
tations for leading descriptions:
Ohio and Pennsylvania fieeces, X and
X and above 23Q24c, Xxx and Xxx and
above s6G27c; delaine 2S@29c; No. l
combing 25@26c No. and three
fourth blood 25926c; coarse and braid
washed 24925c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, May Wheat ruled fairly
active and firm to-day, July closing rs
@%c and May 1c higher. July corn
closed lac lower and the May delivery
i've higher. July oats closed 7sc up
and provisions 212c to 712c improved.
What showed most of It's advance az
the start on higher cables and Hgnt
northwest receipts and the remainder OF
the session held fairly steady. July
onened 3sc to sc higher at 721ae 10
72%c. and under a general demand
touched 72A @727sc. For time the
demand became small and scattered
realizing on small lots caused reac-
ton to 72ssc Liberal clearances and
sympathy with the somewhat myster-
ious strength of the May delivery eaus-
ed a sharp recovery to 73Q731sc later.
Later another dip to 1875 Fl212c oc-
Cured, but this was followed by re-
covery to 727sc, and the close was firm,
5s0&c higher at 1874 G725s. May sold
between 723sc and 741sc, and closed 1c
up at 73Ac. The bulge in this option
was created TO the anxiety of eastern
shorts over the prolonged lake block
ade and the engineers strike. Export
tlS ICpO4 leu lA-lNs loR1o+ va
board elearances in wheat and -four
were equal to s531, 900 bushels, while
primary receipts were 100000 bushels,
compared with $40, GOO bushels last year.
Minneapolis and Duluth reported Ill
cars, against 231 last week and 305 a
year ago Local receipts were 102 cars,
none of contract grade.
Corn was quiet and generally showed
an easier undertone. This was due 20
the increased proportion of No. corn
in the receipts. May was allowed 70
take care OF itself. July was worked
down during the forenoon by the bears
but in the absence OF any weakness In
the ranks OF longs, the decline was not
severe and the estimate of smaller re-
ceipts tomorrow caused covering under
which most Of the decline was recov-
cred July sold between 4515c and
4sasc, and closed &c lower at rs *
May ranged between 5044c and 5z4c
and closed 11zc up at 521z. Receipts
were sos cars, eign y of contract grace
Oats were quiet but steady on a fair
shipping demand july sold between
2615c and 2Szc, and closed 1sc higher
at 26a4c- Receipts We're 344 cars.
Provisions were dull but firmness pre-.
vailed because OF the strength Of the
cash position July pork closed TIC
higher At $15o1k. July lard -25<c % q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-08
Railroad bonds irregular.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.


NEW YORK, May 7.-Commercial
Advertisers London financial cable
gram:
The stock market here was brisk and
irregular to-day. Funds were dull on
the issue by the county council of g.
100000 of three per cent, bonds at So
The American department was lively
enough, though it was much less SEN
sational than it has been habuuaily for
some time now. The market was in
clined to be more cautious. Recognlz-
ing the heavy differences which exist
at the end of the present long account
jobbers are unwilling to make prices IN
Northern Pacific and other skyroekets.
Bull views prevailed, nevertheless.
The features to-day in this depart
ment were Pacific stock, particularly
Northern Pacific common, which,
though it opened we'll below parity. re-
sumed it's remarkable rise when New
York opened and bulged it. This
caused a very buoyant close. Union
Pacific and the Atchisons were sup
ported but New York failed to help
any other issues so that London was
inclined to drag. st. Paul hung heavy
on a rumor that there was a hitch IN
the combination plan. Canadian Pa
cific was again very strong on excited
trading; there was a report that Hill
was Joining the Board of Directors aud
that the company would be taken into
the northwestern consolidation scheme.
$4,000 of gold has come in from IN
dia. Money is steady
The April trade reports show an IN
crease of imports of S12 mainly OF bus-
ar rushed in to forestall the new dut-
les. Exports decreased 3 per cent
chiefly of coal and due, of course. to the
decline of the price.