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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

A. Montambault. the noted slaclss wire performer, appeared at q fair iii Wallingford on Saturday evening. He made good hit.
 -The 40 hours devotion of inc Rless- ed Sacrament was broughtato q close at St Joseph's Lithuanian church this morning at 9 o'clock, when solemn nigh mass was celebrated. The ser vices were we'll attended during the three days
 Preparations are about completed Tor the sociable and dance to be given Dy fhe members of the Brooklyn Ath- letic club at the B. A. c. rooms on Fri day evening. The members of the ar- rangement committee have been busy TOT several weeks in concluding the necessary arrangements, and it is safe to say that a good time is assured all Who attend on that evening.
 There was slight rumpus at the corner of Riverside street on Sunday evening between a crowd of Italian youths and a number of boys of other nationalities. A case of soda water which the former had was the cause of the disturbance. Tn some way one of the youths knocked one of the bottles to the ground, breaking it. Then the to factions clashed. The Italians were routed. The sequel was the appearance on the scene of the Italians with their parents and the flight of the victors.
 At regular monthly meeting of the St Thomas Cadets A. A last even ing, committee was appointed to confer with q similar committee from the Brooklyn Athletic club in regard to the holding of a dual meet or field day between the two clubs. The conn mittee is composed of the following. Henry Eaters, Edward Dunphy and Patrick Kelley. An affair of this na- ture would be very interesting and would attract considerable attention It is proposed to hold the meet on Dec oration day There will be about nine events
 A fair will be given for the benefit of St Joseph's Lithuanian church on the last three nights of the week. On Thursday evening it will be held at Concordia hall while on Friday and Saturday evenings the city hall will be the scene of the festivities. On the opening evening there will be q pro- cession from the St Joseph's Isithu- anian school to Concordia ball, in which the members of the St Casimir. St Francis and St Joseph societies will participate. On the same night af ad- dress will be delivered at the hall by Mayor Kilduff The stage program each evening will be of high order.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
USEFULNESS OF SNOW.

If all the condensed moisture of the atmosphere were to fall in rain and none as snow. hundreds of thousands of square miles of the earths surface now yielding bountiful crops would be little better than desert. The tre- mendous economic gain for the world at large which results from the diff ference between snow and rain is sell dom realized by the inhabitants of fertile and well-watered lowlands
 It is in the extensive regions where irrigation is a prime necessity in agri- culture that the special uses of the snow come chiefly into view. All thro' the winter the snow is falling upon the high mountains and packing it. self firmly into the ravines. Thus in natures great ice house q supply of moisture is stored up for the follow ing summer. <
 All through the warm months the hardened snowbanks are melting gradually. In trickling streams they steadily feed the rivers which as they flow through the valleys are utilized for irrigation. If this moisture fell as rain. it would almost immediately wash down through the rivers. which would hardly be fed at all in the sum- mer whenthe crops most need water.
 These facts are so well knoWn as to be commonplace in the Salt Lake valley in the subarid regions of the west generally. They are not so well understood in New Jersey or Ohio, where snow Is sometimes q pictur- esque, sometimes dlsagreeable, fea- ture of winter.
 Tn all parts of the country the no ton prevails that the snow Is of great va I,1a . assfAFtiljzpr q Scientists, how ever. are inclined to attach less i'm portance to it's services in soil nu- trition-for some regions which have no snow are exceedingly fertile-than to it's worth as a blanket during the months of high winds It prevents the blowing off of the finely pulverized richness of the top soil. This, al- though little perceived, would often be very great loss.
 In natures every form there is q meaning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
MOCK TRIAL LAST EVENING
Proved to Be Very Interesting for the
 Spectators.

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 The class room in which the mock trial was held at St Nfarys parochial school last evening was crowded with q large audience. Among those pres ent were the Rev Fathers Slocum, Frederick and McGuane. As was eX- pected the trial proved interesting. It was replete with charges, counter charges, demurrers, etc. It also abounded with witty sallies on the part of the opposing lawyers. Notwitn- standing the splendid defense which Attorneys Brennan and Healey put up the jury decided that James Brennan, alias Thomas Tucker, was guilty of stealing a bicycle belonging to John Hayden. He was sent for six years to state prison by John Butterly, who made an excellent presiding judge. It was a great victory for the lawyers who conducted the prosecution, John Sullivan and John Gaffney. noble tribute to their abilities and to their methods of conducting the case that they won so sinnal a victory. One of the most interesting features of the evening were the pleas of the opposing lawyers in concluding the case. They were eloquent. The wit nesses for the state were Detectives Real and Fitzpatrick. John Hayden and Joseph Woods, while Charles But terly, Robert Butler and the two pris- others testified for the defense. AIau- rice Culhane made an efficient clerk, while George Mcdonald was naturally a first class sheriff. The jury consist ed of Foreman George Donahue, George Carroll, William Colligan, George Rabbit, Charles O'Connor and George Sullivan. While the jury was out arriving at a verdict several selec- tions were, rendered by mandolin club, and Miss Jennie Culhane gave a piano solo. The large audience was most favorably impressed with the trial and it was the consensus of opin- ion that a similar one should be given in the near future
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
MARKET DAY IN OLD CoRDEs.

Saturday is market day, Then the
 peasants gather from all the country
 round, and toll up the steep hill to
 arrange their wares in and about the
 place. Here they barter and trade
 while the townsfolk lay in their weekly
 provisions. Farmers wives carry long
 White sacks into which they put their
 purchases, tying knot over each
 article, so that finally the bag has the
 appearance of long string of Frank
 furt sausages The country people
 bring well-filled baskets of luncheon. and at eleven o'clock regale themselves on good bread and cheese. a bottle of the sparkling wine of Gaillacand a big piece of ssalted goose. The salted goose
 is a famous dish, and it's abundance in Cordes is easily accounted for. Pate de foie gras is a staple product. and of course necessitates the fattening and killing of many geese. After the liver Is removed the fowl must be put to some use. so the meat is salted, and really makes q very appetizing dish. served with large. fresh brown beans,
 After the busy hours of the market, quiet settles over the old town and, as sit sketching, recognize the familiar sounds of the humdrum daily life: of the tradespeople working in their shops; the shuttle of the loom. as the weaver throws 1t back and forth clack, clack, as the frame fall after each thread Is passed: the creak of the treadle as the wife winds the bobbin: the fall of the hammer as the shoemak CT drives in each hobnail until the sole is quite covered and ready to aid some brave man or woman to climb the slippery, rock-paved streets; the sound of the saw, as old pere Aurillac (who is ninety, and bent double with the burden of his life) cuts in pieces the pile of wood which Iwatched him car " up the hill on his back-a load so large that it almost completely hid him and only his poor faltering feet were visible. From "Cordes" by E. c. Pein- otto In the April Scribner's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
KILL SICK CATTLE.
Bill Now Before the Legislature
 Backed by Board of Health.

Bill Now Before the Legislature
 Backed by Board of Health.
 The state board of health is just now at work urging the passage of q bill before the general assembly which, while not directly beneftting the pub lie health of this state, will be of great advantage to Connecticut's sister states.
 The fact was brought out at recent meeting of the state board that vast amounts of diseased cattle and cattle producing meat unwholesome for do- nestle use was brought into Connecti- cut and killed.
 There is no state law in Connecticut preventing meat of this character from being sold here to customers in other states.
 This laxity of the nutmeg states lawmakers has given rise to q profit able business, menacing public health, the health commissioners say.
 There are laws preventing unwhole- some meat being retai1ed ill Connecti-l cut, but if a dealer is disposed to sell it for shipment outside, there is no law to stop him.
 What the state board of health wants is a law preventing condemned cattle being butchered in Connecticut or the meat being sold to any body in or out of the state. N
 Prof Brewer of Yale. president of. the state board of health, says that he believes that thousands of cattle pro dueing rnwholesome meat were being butchered here for outside market.
 There is a bill before the legislature now providing laws to restrict certain classes of butchering in the state. The state board will favor this here.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16

When you want team or hack, go to Austin's. Phone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
The Rehenrsed wedding.

The Wedding was, upon the whole, an artistic success.
 The bride, particularly evinced un- mistakable talent. She trembled with all the technical accuracy Of an aspen leaf, and the emotional intensity of a startled fawn. Her trembling, indeed, was irreproachable If she cast down her eyes with something of amateur ish gawkishness the fact is easily att tributable to her this being her first wedding rather than to an essentially defective method.
 She was fairly well supported.
 The groom rose from his knees too soon and had to be knocked down by the prompter, but otherwise the minor parts were carried credita bly, Detroit Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
"a Positively No Goods SO|d.....

On account of so many evenings ln the week in which the stores are closed, and the people have little opportunity of seeing the goods they would like 10 purchase, We shall open our Mammoth establishment next Thursday evening from 80 until p. m.
 Our stock of House Furnishings IS such tribute to the genius of the American workman that we want the public to see it when they feel that he or she is not compelled to buy.
 Our salesmen will be on hand to an swer all questions in their respective departments. This will be q treat which we know the public will appre- ciate Our stock is beautiful and can not be described in small space. The prices are so low that you will wonder how they can be manufactured for the money.
 Don't fail to take advantage of this chance as many of the advertisements today are decoys pure and simple. ( SEEING IS BELIEVING.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
SUPREME KNIGHTS COMING.
National Officers to Visit the K. of c.
 Fair.

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 It is now definitely settled that three of the supreme officers will attend the union fair of the Knights of Colum- bus in the City hall next week. The officers who are to come are Supreme Knight Ahearn of South Birmingham, Mass, Supreme Secretary Colwell of New Haven and Supreme Physician AIcManus of New York They will come on Friday evening.
 8 It is probable that something in the way of n public reception will be ten dered the visitors, as none of them, with the exception of AIr ColweH, has ever visited Waterbury before Mrl Colwell was here with the members of Columbia council of New Haven when they played ball with Sheridan council i'll 1887, and 1888, but he has not been here since, and 1t is proposed to give him a demonstration of the splendid risks that Waterbury has in the Knights of Columbus. It Is thought by some of the general com nliftee that. in addition to the imme- 'diate advantage resulting to the fair itself from the visit of the supreme officers. something might likewise be accomplished towards m increase of membership in the order as a result of their presence here, and with that de- sign in view the reception may be arr ranged for.
 aIessrs Colwell, Ahearn and Me NIanus are all accomplished speakers. and they will undoubtedly be called upon to make brief remarks to those in attendance at the fair on Fiday evening. si
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
contentn,ent.

The contented man is never poor; the discontented man never rich.- Leighton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
THE BEST SINGLE GUN.

Advertising should be news-freshs every day. If an advertiser cannot af- ford to advertise in all the papers, he should pick out the one that will give him the best returns for the least money and put all his shot into that-solid shot fired from a single gun concen- trated on one small object, proves more efficacious than small shot fired from twenty small guns and scattered at random. Los Angeles Cal. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
Talking shop in the Woods.

MT. Blank, busy and successful ocu. list, spent his summer vacation in the woods, with his new shotgun.
 Noticing one day that when using the left-hand barrel he generally brought down his game, and when using the other barrel he invariably missed, he tackled small target to 2 tree and fired at it several times with each barrel, in order to bring the mat ter to a test.
 The result confirmed his suspicious. One barrel was all right, or nearly so, and the other was all wrong.
 "Well," he said, "as nearly as I can make out, this gun has severe case of strabismus, with strong symptoms of astigmatism." Youths Compan- ion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
You Buy EXCIuSiVeneSS

of design when you buy Wall Paper here.
 We sell the Pittsburg papers.
 The Pittsburg Patterns are not du- plicated Ill any other make.
 We can reasonably guarantee you that the pattern you choose will be ex- elusive.
 You will not see it in every house you go.
 You know what exelusiveness in in- terior decoations is worth.
 And Pittsburg Wall Papers cost no more than cheaper kinds.
 Ready any time to show you latest ideas.
 Mouldings to match from 214c q foot.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
American AgricuIture,

Our agriculture, which amounted to $1oo,0oo,ooo hundred years ago. is now rapidly approaching 5000, ,ooo.- 900 year, and the value of the farms of the country is almost s15,ooo,0 ,0oo,- ooo.--American Agriculturist.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
1.-THE.
IDEAL GOWN
 -EoR- SUMMER

The enormous demand for Foulard Silks this season promises to eclipse that of all previous years
 That FouIard Silks make great Summer Gowns is being more fully recognized year after year. and the variety of patterns to be found in this material affords unlimited choice, from the small, neat, conventional patterns to the largest floral designs.
 Our collection of these goods was never as large as at present, and we stand upon. the faetithat our values in this line are up to the highest standard.
 For example see our North window.
 Here are a few of our lead- ing values in that line. 2sineh Printed FouIards. all silk, war ranted durable. 89c yd. 24-inch Printed Satin Finish Foulards. ali the new shades, 75c yd. Value s1-5o.
 Eheney's best grade of Foulard in patri face; exquisite patterns, $1.O0. A large range of patterns in each of <he above lines
 chenes's Plain Black Foulards, 75c and SLIGO yd-
 Some exceptionally good values from pur SIX Department:
 CHOICE STYLES; WELL TAI z.oRED; UNCOMMON EFFECTS ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF OUR READY-To WEAR GARMENTS.
 Here are some items that will pay gou to Investigate:
 Ladies' Tailored Suits in fine home spun, Jackets Eton and Bolero eff fleets. seven gore flare skirt, well lined. Special, s6.9S. T.adies' Cheyiot Suits in Bolero, Eton and tight fitting effects; Jacket taf- fsfa lined. new flare founce skirt. lined with best percaline. Special, ss75.
 Ladies' Fine Venetian Suits.1 1Eton Jackets. with colored vest fronts, also tight fitting Etons prettiIy trimmed, skirt flare, founce trimmed to match jacket Special, s12.00. Fine Cheyiot and Broadcloth Suits, ctfckdl St3tc JtiCAStSs <iA tAS AeWSSI effects. These suits are mostly sam pies, no two alike; gore flare Skirt. Special, s15.00.
 Box Coats in covert cloth, double breasted fronts. semi fitted back, bell sleeve. Special, S4.5o. 14adies' Eton Jackets. with T. 'Aiglon collar. prettily trimmed. lined throughout, all colors. Special. s5. Ladies' TafFeta Silk Eton and Bolero Jackets, lined throughout. L'AigIon collar, paquin sleeve. Special, $5.98- Sale of Muslin Underwear continues pm second floor. SEE SOUTH WIN DOW.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-16
No Extra Charge

We do not make any extra charges for the credit we ex- tend to our patrons, as our prices are as low, in many in stances lower. than any cash store. Our Spring Line of all the latest novelties and. staples of Ready to Wear or Custom Made is complete, and we defy competition as to styles and prices.
 Give us a trial and be as well dressed as the best at our Credit System.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
NEW GJLU1N HEIR APPEARS.
NO DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING ESTATE
EXPECTED TILL COURT PRO
CEEDINGS MONDAY

Lawyers representing the heirs of George Francis
Gilman said yesterday that there had been no dis
covcry of a will and that they did not know
whether there had been any progress toward
settlement OF the rival claims of the full5lood
and halfhlood relatives. Some of the lawyers said
they were still in the dark to the basis Of
the claim TO the Gilman estate made by Mrs
Blakely Hail. who housekeeper for the eccen-
trio tea merchant for time previous TO his
death at Bridgeport. Conn. The attorney for Mrs
Hall, Mr.. Hatch. dumb on the subject yes
terday, usual
Several OF the lawyers said yesterday that no
developments in the need be expected until
Monday. when there will be argument before
the Supreme Court In Connecticut on the applica-
tion for the appointment OF administrators for the
portion of the Gilman estate in that State. The
Cphilus Gilman, a half brother OF the dead tea
merchant, and T. l.. Norton, i nephew, VINO were
appointed administrators for the estate in New
York. have applied for appointment in Connecticut
residence will be raised. because under the laws
of Connecticut halfblood relatives cannot inherit
property in that State when fublood relatives are
living. The argument Monday is expected I" dlS-
close any negotiations for d settlement which may
have been in progress.
The only new move in the case Yesterday was
the notice of appearance for Helen B. Tuttle, one
of the Gilman ful.blood heirs The notice was
sent TO the Surrogatc's Office In the afternoon
William p Harrison. lr.. and George j. carr APP
pear for Mrs TUttle. Mr.. Harrison would not zen
Yesterday whether not Mrs. Tutte INTENDS 10 II y
to have the appointment OF the administrators OF
the Gilman estate set aside.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
NR. CLETELAND'S LECTURES.
EX-PREsIDENT's SUBJECT AT PRINCE
TON WILL BE THE VENEZUELAN
BOUNDARY DISPUTE"

Princeton March II (SpeciaD.-The trustees or
Princeton University held their regular quarterly
meeting in the trustee room of the Chancellor
Green Library this afternoon. In his report br'
Patton recommended several faculty changes 10
the board and also advised the shortening OF the
time required for the E. A. degree TO three years
lie proposed that the curriculum be broadened, so
that students expecting to take some professional
training after leaving college may be able 20 take
their senior year in college. 1t was decided 10
refer both these points TO a committee. which VIII
make a report at the June meeting. Yale and
Harvard have already adopted a similar arrange
Inent.
The board adopted President Pattons recon-
mendations in regard to the personnel Of the
faculty, making the following changes: Assistant
Professor Ranken will be professor of nvertebrats
morphoIogy and Assistant Professor Mcclure will
be professor of comparative anatomy. An ad-
ditionaI instructorship in English also decided
upon.
Henry Stafford Little. of Trenton, y. j.. was
elected TO the vacancy on the board made by the
death of the late Thomas y. McCarter letter
from the newly elected trustee read, in which
he offered 100000 for the erection of new dormt-
tory adjoining Little Hall. to be built in the same
architectural style
In DR.. Patton's report it stated that during
from various sources amounting To 5000. In con-
nection with the meeting of the trustees DR.. Pat
ton announced that the subject OF the lectures to
be delivered by ex-President Grover Cleveland, as
lecturer the Stafford Little foundation, will be
The Venezuelan Boundary Dispute"
New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
TO FIGHT FOR GILMAN TAN
CONNECTICUT PREPARING FOR SHARP
LEGAL CONTEST FOR \ SHARE
IN BIG ESTATE.

Bridgeport Conn, March IA conference was
held this afternoon between State Treasurer 1aiiuP
and Attorney-Cieneral Phelps in regard 10 the
of action of the State In the nearing on
Monday the estate of George r Himah-
Mr. Phelps said that in general his position is the
in the Plant will case. in which he claimed
jurisdiction for Connecticut.
Treasurer Gallup said that the State would con
tend its rights jurisdiction. resorting to every
point to protect its interests in the payment of the
Inheritance tax. The burden Of proof of the al
legged New York residence OF Mr.. Gilman. Mr.. Cal
lup said, would be thrown on the heirs of half
blood, whose interest it take the litiga-
ton into New-York, and he further stated that he
confident that information was in the hands
of the Attorney General to establish Mr.. Gilman 5
residence in Connecticut.
Asked what effect tie alleged agreement of the
heirs would have the situation, Mr.. Gallup said
emphattcaly that such an agreement would have
effect
amounts TO fully the sc00eo000 estimated, and the
solicitation of tho officials is taken indication
that this figure is accepted by them.