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The age-herald., 1901-04-04
CONSIDERABLE DOUBT AS
 TO CHARACTER OF FRUADS

Washington, April 3-General MacAr- thurs dispatch, as well as other informa- ton received concerning the frauds, leave considerable doubt as to the exact charac- ter of these alleged peculations. General Macarthur speaks of "sales." These sales consist of savings by the soldiers of the regular rations issued which they are all lowed to dispose of for their own benefit. Generally the savings are made a com pany matter and are disposed of In bulk to the highest bidder. They may be re- turned to the commissary department and bought in by the government at cost price, but there is no reason why they should not be sold elsewhere if the man. ager of the company fund should so de- sire. As army rations do not pay the usual duty imposed on similar goods used for private consumption, the soldiers could make quite a profit on their sav- ings if they were of considerable amount. Sales from commlssary stores, not in- cluding the regular ration, are made to officers and men, but only upon certifi- cate or declaration that they are for the personal use of the purchaser. It is said that no great amount of such sales could De used py any person or pelsonS With- out detection. Officers or men purchasing such stores and reselling them would be guilty of violating the army regulations. and would be subject to court-martial. As to the other savings, they are upon the regular rations issued to each com pany They might be in flour, meal, sugar or any number of staple articles included in the ration. The money procured by the sale of such savings Is u?ually devot- ed to the purchase of such supplies as are not included in the ration, and many delicacies and varieties of food are thus secured in garrison or camp by the men.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
The Pivotal Point.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The head of the Birmingham (Ala.) Steel Company, who states his reason for con f1dence that the Alabama industries will bbe prosperous so long as the United States Steel Corporation gets dividends, puts his finger on the pivotal fact in the whole combine. To pay per cent. on its capitalization the big combination must have a margin of about SIP per ton profit on its product. He might have put the matter little more strongly, and said that to earn the ' per cent. on it's pre- ferred stock and a like dividend on its common it must have profit of $19.60 per ton on it's average finished output. But the conservative statement is strong enough.
 A margin of profit like this Is never per- manently maintained under natural con- ditions. It may exist during a boom; but with the field open it always causes new capital to rush in and share the profits. The great combination can therefore hope to maintain permanent dividends by us- ing railroad affiliations to prevent the rise of new competitors to bring down prices.
 That will be a violation of the law an offense long ago judicially declared cause for the forfeiture of charters, and the strongest stimulus that can be given to an irresistible popular demand for gov ernment railways.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
A Prosperous Theatrical Season.

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 In few weeks the theatres of the country will close the most prosperous season in their history. They have never before received such prices and they have never before held so many people as they have during the past seven months.
 A curious thing is that theatres profit from both diversity and pros perity. When the. times are bad people flock to places of amusement in order to have their minds diverted from their misfortunes. When the times are good they attend in even greater num- bers in order to enjoy themselves
 Naturally. prosperity makes the large profits, because the people do not stand upon the rates. During the past winter they have had a few shocks in the way of increases, and have in many instances paid fully 50 per cent. more than the usual prices. We refer to this as an age of cheapness; but such Is distinctly untrue in the case of theatres. The charge for seats is not
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
MANILA FRAUDS
 NOT 50 SERIOUS MacArthur Says He is lnvesti-
 gating the Affair.
PRESS REPORTS MISLEADING
He Says commIssary Trouble Is Ap- parently Due to Irregularity In Sales Savings"-A System
 Employed by Soldiers.

Washington, April 3.-The following ca blegram was received today at the War Department from General Macarthur at Manila:
 surrender at Banget, northwest Panay, March 31, 30 officers, 1S5 men, 1o3 rifles. surrendered March 31, northern Mindanao.
 "Commissary frauds being investigated; not sufficient gravity to cause concern; apparently due to irregularity of sSles of savings; press reports inexact and mis- leading. MACARTHUR"
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
In Character.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 "Why don't you pull those ugly bur docks and thistles out of your tail?' ask ed one of the other horses.
 Because" responded the fiery, man. eating stallion, "I have another engage ment with a horse-tamer, and I always perform in costume
 And he broke into a horse laugh.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Night Ses sion.
W. A. GIVEN,
 E. :. D. MALLORY, I,Nt TIT, O,NINIII-

Committed. Chairman Smith steto1 that two con- tests had been filed with the committee, and on motion it was agreed to consider them in the order in which they had been filed
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF
 DEMOCRATS ON QUESTION OF
 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
tcontinued from First Page.)

(Continued from First Page) vention. He said the Democratic party in Alabama never failed to succeed when thoroughly aroused, and that 1t would not fail this time if the proper effort is made He said the acquisition of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines brought the race question to the front, and that in the solution of the suffrage question the south had the sympathy of the best ele- ment of the people of the whole coun- try. The suffrage Is the paramount issue and this fact should be told the people without equivocation.
 Organized Labor.
 J. H. F. Moseley of Birmingham was granted permission to address the com mittee in the interest of the Birmingham Trades Council. He presented the follow ing communication:
 Birmingham, Ala, April 3, 1901. Meeting of Democrats for Delegates to
 the Constitutional Convention. City: Gentlemen: The members of organized labor of Alabama are in hearty accord with all efforts towards the advancement and progress of the State and its citi-
The age-herald., 1901-04-04

only high, but is growing higher all the time. To pay from $1 to $5 for an entertainment of two hours and half is large price for the average per son; but in spite of what seems to be extravaganza the theatres thrive.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
On at Louisville, of at Buffalo.

New Pan-American Buffalo Line. opens May 5, will take Exposition visitors to Buffalo from Louisville and Cincinnati via Columbus over Pennsylvania and Erie Lines. This is the Akron Route via Chautauqua Lake. Ask either of the fol- lowing about it's conveniences: R. H. Lacey. s. P. Agt., Nashville, Tenn, or George E. Rockwell, A. G. P. Agt., Cin- scinnati,' o
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
the affidavit. as there was too much cor In :.

the a1llUHVlt, dS tItTt WHS lUO IIIICII COI- ruption in politics anyhow.
 Secretary Smith of the Elmore execu- tive committee said he heard MT. Will Hams say he had heard he only received seventy eight votes in beat No. 6.
 The committee went into executive ses- sion and adopted the following resolu- tion:
 Resolved. That 1t is the sense of this committee that the committee has juris- ton of the contest case of Mckenzie vs. Williams.
 Resolved further, That 1t Is the sense of this committee that r. L. Mckenzie is and he is hereby declared the nominee of the Democratic party of Elmore county as delegate to the constitutional conven- tion."
 On motion the committee adjourned cine die. .f
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Robbed Him.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 You see that prosperous-looking man over there? He robbed me of the best chance of becoming rich ever had"
 How did 1t happen?"
 .IIe refused to let me marry his daugh- ter"
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Warning to Funston.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
 It is to be hoped that the lustre of his achievements will not be dimmed by in- judicious indulgence in lyceup- lectures or other forms of mental lassftude and lingual dissipation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
HISTOkALA4 l. AN UoCRIPTS.
Being Gathered by the Royal Com- mission in Scotland and I,sland
 Students Interested.

The work of the royal commission on historical manuscripts in Scotland and Ireland is making steady progress, and some reports of exceptional interest to students may shortly be looked for, says. the New York Tribune's London correspondent. Among the forthcom- inc calendars of collections in Ireland are two which will receive particular lv hearty welcome. One of the vol- umes in question will be, in effect, supplement to report issued 6O'years ago upon the archives of the town of Galway. Former conditions of life in Galway were peculiar, inasmuch as, owing to it's geographical position, the internal administration of the town was to a great extent beyond the im- mediate control of the government in Dublin: The municipal records show in detail the arrangements by which the Galway authorities legislated for the civic community within their walls, and regulated transactions with the occasionally hostile people of adjacent districts, as we'll sas with traders from England and the continent. Another Irish collection in regard to which fur ther information is promised is that preserved at the Dublin college of the Irish Franciscaps. This collection in cludes papers of rare value on the la- bors of and the establishments found ed by Irish missionaries in England and on the continent.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

j Election passed very quietly here, although most everyone went down .o the city and voted
 MT Upson has improved his place by constructing a board walk and paint ing the fence.
 MT Crane has built a concrete walk in his yard and has completed a gravel driveway.
 MT and Mrs Tyrrell and daughter Grace have returned from vacation at the seashore
 The Y. P. s. c. E. will meet to- night at the chapel, commencing at 7:45. MT Harrison will lead the meet ing with the topic, His Grace Also"
 Valentine BohT is harvesting a large crop of potatoes.
 Mr Rose has purchased new horse for his milk route
 One of --r Keaveney's bulldogs was run over and killed by team Mon day morning.
 A partl -dge flew against one of the windows of the Pequot club yesterday and broke it. Quail have been seen about here, but partridges are not so abundant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
NAUGATUCk NUGGETS.
women's Study Club Met at Public
 T;hrarv Trbis Aftarnoon

Women's Study Club Met at Public
 Library This Afternoon
 The Lady Maccabees of this town paid fraternal visit to the Lady Mac cabees of Ansonia last evening
 The police have not received any clue to the person or persons who bur glarized the home of J. B. Heating on Cherry street Saturday. It is thought that the robbery was committed by some one perfectly familiar with the premises.
 St Michaers guild will meet this even1ne with Miss Harriet Weaving of Ward street.
 Shepherds lodge, No IS, F. and A.. Al., visited Continental lodge of Water bury last evening and report having had an enjoyable time.
 A number of Naugatuck people are attending the Danbury fair to-day.
 The Women's Study club met this afternoon in the public library The subject for discussion was the works of Mrs Browning. Papers were read as follows: Aurora Leigh" Mrs Car rier; Portuguese Sonnets," Miss Fishe; Casa Guidi Windows" Mrs Goodyear; ''Mrs Browning in Browning's Poems, !" Mrs Dowd
 At meeting of the Naugatuck High scEool football team yesterday after noon Howard Hart was elected cap tain, John 4. Stringer manager, Ar thur Anderson assistant manager and Henry Eaters coach.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.

Henderson Grimett, of this place, was stricken with paralysis and com pletely lost the use of one arm and side. After being treated by an emi- nent physician for quite while with out relief, my wife recommended Chamberlain Pain Balm, and after using two bottles of it he is almost eli tirely cured.-George R. Mcdonald, Man, Logan county, w. Va. Several other very remarkable cures of partial paralysis have been effected by the use of this liniment. It most widely known, however, asa cure for rheuma- tism, sprains and bruises. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
WAR ON CATERPILLARS.
Corps of Tree Defenders Organized to Destroy the Pests in Phil-
 ade1phia Park.

Fairmount park, Philadelphia, has a caterpillar corps composed of men who do nothing but scrub down the shade trees and kill the dislodged insects. The implement used is simply an or dinary scrubbing brush nailed to a long pole, and it takes considerable endurance to keep up such work all day.
 As soon as the caterpillars touch the ground they start to climb the tree again, and the men have to step lively to kill all the fallen ones. Said one of them the other day, according to the Philadelphia Record:
 "This is the only really effective way of getting rid of the pests. Ihave tried other ways, but they were no good. Take tar traps, for instance. I have watched caterpillars wriggle their way out of their fur, leaving it in the tar. Poisons, instead of killing them, seem to make them fat.
 "I took one of these lotions to drug store where I had bought it and told the man it was worthless.
 Just pour some of it down a cater pillars throat and see if he doesn't die,' said the druggist. You're fool ish,' I said. You've got to catch your caterpillar first to do that, and after you've caught him you might as we'll stamp on him, and then you know he's dead.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
SOME M'KINLEY SAYINGS.

A noble manhood, nobiy consecrated 20 man, never dies
 God puts no nation in supreme place which will not do supreme duty.
 Patriotismis above party and nation al honor is dearer than any party name.
 The American home lies at the very beginning and foundation of a pure national life.
 God will not long prosper that na- tion which will not protect and defend dts weakest citizens. - Christian character is the founda- ton upon which we must build if our citizenship Is to be lifted up and our in- stitutions are Nsp endure.
 Improvement in every walk of life is the outgrow3th of thought and dis cussion and ambition. We do better as we are bettek ourselves.
 Self-governmenE politically can be successful only if 1t be accompanied by self-government personally; there must be governmant somewhere.
 The American hdme where honesty, sobriety and truth preside, and sim t>%N1 Ct~A J -NdJ A44 tllC WlGdOuL EpOmp and ostentation is practiced, is the nursery of all true educations.
 The want of the time is manly men, men of character, culture and courage, of faith and sincerity; the exalted manhood which forges its way to the front by the force of it's own merits.
 It is the duty of each of us, by word and act, in so far as it can be done, to Improve the present condition. But, above all, we must not disparage our government We must uphold it and uphold it at all times and in all circum- stances.
 The to-morrows are too full to be crowded with the yesterdays. We must move on and forward. We must learn that every day is a new day, with It's own distinctive and commanding duties, and cannot atone for the yes terdays unimproFed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
LEGAL FEES IN sLuMpsH1RE.
New England Town Where the Law yers Are Not Likely to Get
 Very Rich.

'This must be good case you're on now to bring you way to New York, 7 said the Broad street man, encourag- ingly.
 The lawyer from Shropshire bright ened, says the New York Sun.
 ."There's $50 in it--on shares,' said he. "A man down here owes my eli ent that, and if he pays I get half. And I guess he's good for 1t.''
 What? You come all this way on a $50 case.
 s'You see, my client got kind of sick of sending bills, so he said he'd just as lief I'd come down and get it."
 "Oh! A matter of principle with him. He pays your expenses, of courses
 .'Well, no. He said he guessed it wouldn't hardly pay him to do that. He said could take it if Mixed. and he'd be satisfied with one-half if l got it. Well, v see, the railroad runs right across the county seat-straight across the main street-and hasn't got any gates there toshut down when the train goes by. And the law is, they've got to have gates. We'll. went in and saw one of the big railroad men, and kind of called his attention to that, and suggested that I didn't much care whether the road went to the expense of putting in gates or not, but that did care about getting to New York for nothing. So he was polite enough to fix it for me. Iguess, if the man pays I'll make enough for expenses while I'm here, and if don't why, sold three fat hogs last week and, by gum, N'York's worth it!''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08

Grim and unattractive is its massive exterior, but once inside the portals, the pope finds himself in B most de- fghtful home The rooms are large, and are furnished comfortably though plainly, and from many of the win dows there is an extensive view, which cannot fail to please a true poet like Pope Leo. Furthermore, the air here is cool and bracing, and the pope's phy- sician is confident that it will aid greatly toward maintaining him in his normal good he-ts,-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
The Hunting Season Is now on. We have large stock of LOADED SHELLS You can save money by getting your supply here. D. G. Sullivan, Prescription Druggir
 WATERTOWN.
WATERBURY TIRn ArAnu]

4--Cor South Main ana urand st
 b--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (P
 6--Cor Bridge and Magill sta.
 T--Eychange Place.
 12--Fogers & Bro. (P).
 B Cor East M5in and Niagara 14--Cor East Main and Wolcott rd 15--Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-.-Cor East Main and Cherry sfs. 17-.-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21---Cor North Elm and Kingsbury s 23- Burton Street engine house. 24--Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (Pl 25- Cor North Main and North sts. R6- Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27--Cor Grove & Prospcr Sts
 2S- Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st
 29--Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sta g1--Cor Bank and Grand sta
 R2--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 1 R4--Cor West Main and Watertown "A 85--Conn. Light'g & Pow. Co. caI
 house. Pl.
 He--Waterbury Brass Co. fPD.
 s7-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 88-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sta 43-New England Watch Co. (Pl. 5-Benedict X Burnham Mfg Co. (P, 6-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P). 47-Cor s. Main and Washinton sta ".
 62-Cor Franklin and union sts. 53-Watb'y Clock Co. care ract'v fpAI 64-Cor Clay and NH sts. 66-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 6T-No 5 Hose House.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sis. 62-Cor Doolittlc alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sta
 13-North Willow street.
 74-Cor Johnson ana WatcrvIlla sta t62-Cor East Main and Melton sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Co. (P). Buckle Co. (PI. 214--Wat'b'y Clock Co. sapvt fact'y Pl. 216--Cor North Main ands3lrove Sis. 25l-Cor Round Hill and Wafd .Stx, 261-Jhnction Cooke and N. Main sts 2I2-Greve. bet. Central d5 HOlmes ava. Rl1-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. lpl' 812-Cor Bank and Meadow sta. 813-Randolph x Gloves. (p) 814-Plume and Atwood (PJ. S15-American Ring Go (P). 216-Electric Light Station (P). 81S-Holmes, Booth x Haydens (p.u 821-No 4 Hose House. s23-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter ssA 3o4-Cor Charles and Porter sts. S25-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n a,a S11-City Lumber and CuaI Go (Pl. 412-Tracy Bros (P). 432-Cor Liberty and South Main Sta. 451.-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go (Pl E82-Cor Baldwin and Rya sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
MERIDEN BRANCH.
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT CD.

Popular Long Islan-- Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y, N. H. and Fl. R. k.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 a. m, on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury GAS a. III. from all stations on Naugatuck division. arriving New York Il q. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leavcs Bridge port daily (Saturday excepteO 72 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 bont until 9 a. m.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Lenves from Pier 31 (new) East river daily (Sun- day excepted at II a. m.. arriving Bridgeport P. m.. connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer Rosedale- Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East River daily (Sun- day excepted at D. m., and from foot East 31st street, 8: 15 p. m.. con- meeting with TAO p. 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 vEa steamer Rosedale. round trip 50c. other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June 23. steamer Rosedcle leaves Bridgeport at 9 a. rn., on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from all stations on Nnuga- tuck division. for New York and Coney Island; returning leaves New York at D. m.. arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage chocksd 10 all stations on N. Y., N. H. and H- R. R. Baggage tSansfexrod "a md from railroad dsRo1 fTPa
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
TYPICAL SOUTH AFRICAN STORE

o. R. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays River, Cape Colony, conducts a store typical of South Africa, at which can be. purchased anything from the pro- verbal needle to an anchor" This store is situated in valley nine miles from the nearest railway station and about twenty-five miles from the near est town. Mir Larson says: T am favored with the custom of farmers within a radius. of thirty miles, to many of whom have supplied Cham berlain's remedies. All testify to their Tplue in household where a doctors advice is almost out of the question. Within one mile of my store the pop ulation is perhaps sixty. Of these, within the past twelve months, no less than fourteen have been absolutely cured by Chamberlain's Cough Rene dy. This must surely be record. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08

King Dental Go will commence tore ceive patients Tuesday morning, Oct 8, at 8 o'clock, at 62 Bank street. Alb solutely painless dentistry will be fur nished by experienced specialists who will employ the best methods known to recent dental science. To intro duce our painless methods and high grade work, we make the following offer until Oct 15:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:38 a. m.; 12:38; 4;05: S;0T D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tfon from Boston. Hartford and way stations at S:05; Il: 40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m. m-<
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at S:13 a. m.. and 1:50 and 5:18 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. tion from New York, Fishkill Landing. Danbury and way stations at 8:30 e. m.. 12:34 md BOA D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30: 1O:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:O5; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at 9:5O; II 80 a. m.; 4 50: G:5O: $50 D. ID.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-08
FOURTH LEo's TOWER.
Quaint ola Structure in Which the Pope Spent the Greater Part
 of Last Summer.

When summer began this year Pope Leo, according to. custom, left his apartments in the vatican and went to the quaint old building which is known as ssLeo the Fourth's Tower" and which has long been favorite summer residence of the successors of St. Peter.
 The tower was constructed in the fifteenth century, and is situated on the northern side of the vatican hill