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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20

bank account. They never think of in- viting him in to see their daughter un- til these facts are ascertained without shadow of doubt.
 'sHis standing having been ascer- tained, the bulldogs are tied up and the, wardens sheath their swords. The coast is clear now, and the lover may fetch out his mandolin or guitar and send sweet melody along with the moonlight into the bed chamber of his sweetheart. At the end of the year or 12 months if he still remains faithful and refrains from prosecuting his suit with undue haste, he may approach the girls parents and plead for per- sonal audience with her. This is get ting to close quarters, and a favorable answer means that the girl has made the same plea to her parents. The young people are permitted to meet in the parlor, but not alone. The parent or guardian is always on hand to see that the proprieties are thoroughly re- spected, and this sort of vigilance is never relaxed until they Have p1ighted their troth. The lover cannot take his mistress to church, theater or even to the refined, elevating Spanish sport known as a bullfight, until his mat rimonial intentions are spiked down and welded.
 "A person would think the rigorous custom would deter aspirants, but it doesn't. They accept the conditions eagerly and face them like martyrs.
 "The funeral customs-to make sudden change of the subJect-of the wealthy of Manila differ almost as greatly from ours as do their court ships. If enough money is furnished, the padre will see that the obsequies go off about right. He is the great man of the occasion. The ceremonies are long, but not altogether impress sive. Tn fact, the band which heads the sorrowful procession is more like ly to play a lively, exultant air than dirge. I have seen a. cortege where. the strains were A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight Many of the natives of Manila think that is the national air of America, and their musicians play it as a compliment to this couE- try. From four to six stately plumed horses haul the hearse to Paco ceme- terry, where the remains of the citizen are placed in the chapel, to lie in state for several days, in order to give the many friends a last look A wall sever. feet in width surrounds the cemetery. which is pierced with holes like a honeycomb. Each hole is fitted to re- ceive coffin. The casket is slipped in and sealed up, where it is allowed to remain in peace-until there is a fai1- ure to pay the rental. The receptaclea are not,sold, and when the relatives Of the deceased, through lack of interes. or money, cease paying the storage fees, the casloet is unceremoniously re- moved to make room for more re- munerative tenant"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
MAPS TO ENCOURAGE TRADE.
Bureau of American Republics Pub- fishing Valuable Charts for Use of Commercial Houses.

With the view of facilitating the development of closer commercial re- iations between the United States and the other countries in the vest ern hemisphere and familiarizing American producers with the geog- raphy, natural resources, railways, lines of marine communication and other essential knowledge, the bu- reau of American republics has un- dertaken the preparation and pub ication of a series of maps on a scale of 50 miles to an inch, covering this continent. The first set of these maps, treating of Mexico, has just been issued, says the New York Trib- nne special from Washington, and is bound to be useful to importers and exporters particularly, and, in fact, % all who have interests i1 that country or contemplating trade or investment in our nearest southern neighbor. One of these maps pre- sents the political divisions of Mex ico, it's states, railroads, waterways the distribution of minerals so far as prospecting has revealed their To- cation, customhouses, overland and submarine telegraph connections ac- curately plotted from official surveys by the Mexican government and Unit ed States authorities, the coast line and harbors being taken from the Photographic charts of the United States navy. The other map, on the same groundwork, indicates by the various color and contour lines adopted for all United States govern ment maps the elevations of all parts ot the republic and the distribution of its agricultural features, showing what sections are wheat-growing, what are favorable to the great Mex ican staple, henequen, and those adapted to coffee, cotton and other products.
 The similar map of Brazil is about completed, and those of Guatemala and Costa Rica are well advanced.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
The "Fat Dub, Can stiII Row.

During recent regatta on the Har- em river Med" Hanlan, the Columbia university coach, was out in a single shell wearing a arowing costume the most striking feature of which was an ol6 straw hat. He was quietly rowing alongside one of the rivers amateur champions. Several balcony" oars men, new members of one of the clubs, observed the fat man in the shell, and one of them remarked: Hook at that dub trying to brush Jimmy (meaning the amateur); he'll take few crimps in his fat wrinkles in minute." 'sOh, will he, indeed?'' remarked an old oar. Just wait and see where Jimmy comes in" Jimmy in this case failed to come in at all, for the fat man rowed away from him at will. That's Han- lan," remarked the '.old oar,'' as he turned to go into the house, land he .an go bit for 100 yards yet" where upon the embryo slipped out of sight and hied away to fill book full of what he didn't know about rowing.-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
Valleys Under the ocean.

On the coast of Africa, opposite the mouth of the river Congo and con- tinuous with the course of that river, lies submerged valley, the existence and shape of which have been ascer- tained by means of soundings made by the British admiralty. This valley, through which the Congo probably flowed at a time when the western coast of Africa was more elevated than it is at present, is 122 miles in length, extending to the edge of the platform of submerged land which borders the continent. Its sides are steep, precipitous and well-defined, in- dicating that they are formed of solid rocks. Other submerged river val Ieys are found on the western coast of Europe, and similar phenomena exist in various parts of the world where the edges of continents have sunk.-Science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
FACTS FROM FRANCE.

Wine growers in France now send sample bottles of wine by parcels post to individuals.
 A French company has organized a new steamship line between Antwerp, Havre, Havana, Mexican ports and New Orleans.
 France holds ths record as a user of gold. She has coined 2,300 tons in the last 40 years, against 1,4oo used by the English mint.
 Paris population according to the census just taken is 2,714,06s, an in- crease of 149, ,1O4 over the last census. Paris is now over 7O0,00 behind New York
 The largest Mont de Piete, or, as we designate it, pawnshop, in the world is phobably that on the Bon1e- yard Montmartre. Paris, which, it is said, receives in pledge over 1000 watches every day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20

Three cases ladies' fine maco yarn vests, silk trimmed, 11c, from 25c.
 90 dozen ladies' fine lawn aprons, 23c, from 39c: 25c from soc.
 p dozen ladies' fine merceriZed ruff fled petticoats, best makes, 9Sc, from S1 50.
 50 dozen ladies' fine sateen shirt waists, 50c, from $1.
 p piecess lace allovers, 25c, from
 100 pieces valenciennes butter lace, 25c pieces, from 50c.
 POO pieces of fine lace insertion, 1oc and 15c, from 25c 50 pieces of white figured cambric, plaids and checks and stripes, 614c, from 10c 50 dozen mems fine elastic braces, 19c and, 23c, from 50c. 275 yards sillxoline remnants, Sc yard, from 15c.
 Ten gross ladies' fine garter elas- tics, 15c, from 25c. A case heavy huck towels, 4c each, from Sc. A case fine yard wide percales, all new patterns, Sc yard, from 121ac. 90 dozen, handsome new pillow shams and bureau scarfs, 25c, from soc.
 50 pieces fine lace allovers, 25c, from soc; 29c from 5Sc; 35e, from roc; 45c, from $1.
 Acase fine white cambric muslin, 9c, from 15c. Ie
 A case yard wide cheviots, splendid for mems shirts, boys waists, etc, 9c, from 15c.
 A case fine wide printed lanws, love- ly patterns, 9c, from 15c.
 POO dozen mems fine imported fan cy cotton hose, usual price 50c to 75c, at 23c a pair or $1.25 by the box Of one-half dozen.
 75 dozen of ladies' petticoats, linen, duck, mercerized sateen, moreen, etc, perfect fitting, prices less than cost of manufacture.
 50 handsome silk umbrellas. with sterling silver handles, inlaid with pearl, steel rod, paragon frames, cover and tassel complete, $1.50, from B.
 A case fine yard wide brown cotton, short pieces, 6c, from 9c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
AT A MEXICAN HOTEL.
some of the Table Deficiencies That Are Served at the Several
 Meals.

The dining-room is scrupulously clean, and the mozos are in attend ance in their spotless white blouses (which resemble our shirt waists, with the gathering string let out at the bottom), the corners tied in nard knot in front below the waist, says writer in the International Magazine. The first meal of the day is called desayuno, and consists usu- ally of different kinds of bread, some very fancy ahd sweet, with coffee or chocolate, also Iruit and eggs, if you desire them. After a very slow caI1- ter about the country on the back of burro, through banana groves, to sugar plantations, etc, you re- turn promptly at 12 o'clock, ready for your dinner (comida). This IS a full course meal, beginning with soup and rice. All the dishes are novel and are generally liked. Some of them are rather hot, but after a few meals you find that your taste for chile con carne has become cultivated, and you enjoy the piquancy of the delicacies set before you. have learned to be very fond of the Mexican's favorites, such as chiles stuffed with cheese and roasted; very delicious combination of peas, pineapple and banana boiled together; meats dressed with chile; salad of the alligator. pear (butter fruit); onions, tomato and chile, and the standby of all Mexicans, tortillas (corn cal1es) and frijo1es (beans). These last are always served after the meat courses. Then we have the 1ulces (preserved ffuits) and coffee. The cena (supper) at seven is of the same number of courses as the dinner and very much like it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
Another opportunity.

A certain Man, having read some where that Opportunity knocks only once at each ones Door, concluded to Sit up all Night for rear he would Miss the Call. So, while he was Sitting near his Door there came a heavy Knock thereon.
 When he opened the Door a Stranger seized him and Beat him all up and Took his Money and Gar ments and Chided him for being so Easy.
 "But,'' said the Man, thinking to excuse himself, II thought 1t was Op- portunity who knocked.'
 sSo it was, responded the Other, "but it was my Opportunity,
 Moral: It is Better to Carry your Opportunity with you. Baltimore American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
lmperativeReasOns Compel Us to Sell Our Splendid
 Stock Of $3OOOO of New, Fresh and Up-tO-Date Dry and Fancy Goods at Once.
Hence all reductions Sixty Extra Sales People Your Wants, Store Packed
 to Its Utmost Capacity, Only partial list the of dues to sle
10000 yards of fine Hamburg em- I
 proldery at about half the price of the |

15,000 yards of fine Hamburg en- broidery at about half the price of the cloth.
 At Pc yard, from 5c.
 At 4c yard, from 1Oc.
 At Sc yard, from 15c and 2Oc.
 At 121ac yard, from 25c.
 At 15c yard, from BOG.
 At 19c yard, from 35c.
 At 25c yard, from soc.
 At 35c yard, from 75c.
 70 dozen handsome pillow covers, 1Oc from 39c.
 5O dozen genuine F. P. ventilating corsets, 50c, from $1.
 25 dozen ladies' fine night robes, 50c, from S9c
 p dozen ladies' fine night robes, ,69c, 50 dozen ladies' corset covers, 121lc, from 25c.
 50 dozen ladies' drawers, 25c, from soc.
 B dozen ladies' silk and lace collars, 25c, from S1.5O.
 p dozen ladies' silk and satin sleeves to wear with short sleeve dresses, 25c, from $1.25.
 A bale heavy, wide linen crash, 614c, from 10c
 A bale heavy Union crash, 4c, from Sc
 25 pieces of Bates's heavy turkey red table damask, 25c, from soc. 20 pieces handsome patterns turkey red table damask, 21c, from 29c. 100 dozen mems co1ered bordered handkerchiefs, z for 25c, from 10c. 50 dozen ladies' satin band bows, 1Oc, from 25c.
 163 dozen ladies' japonette and lawn initial handkerchiefs, ' for Q5c, from 10c.
 100 dozen ladies' fine cotton drop stitch hose. black and tan assorted, 19c. from 25c-
 100 dozen ladies' fine drop stitch iisle hose, all colors and black, 25c, from soc.
 100 dozen Turkish wash face cloths, 4 for 5c, from 5c each.
 1S0 dozen handsome fringed nap kins. 4c each, from 7c
 1000 yards fine India linen, 7c yard, from 15c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
COOKING GLASS MAxIMs.

Uncooked bananas are difficult oi digestion.
 To test pulled bread break it and if crisp to center it is done.
 The thicker the piece of beef la mode the juicier the meat.
 White heshed fish is more easily digested than the pink flesh class.
 Meat, fish and fowl should be quick ly scared on the outside when cooked. Potatoes, cucumbers, celery or let tuce are the best accompaniments for fish
 Fish for baking should not be split, and, like meat. must go into a hot oven.
 If you dip the hands into cold wa ter when making raw fish into balls it will not stick.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20

I Ladies' .Iecru jersey vests, shell trimmed and taped, for 25c, from 10c
 Ladies' extra size jersey shaped vests, taped, He, from 19c. Ladies' white jersey shaped vests, high and low neck, also drawers, 19c, from 25c.
 POO dozen ladies' fancy seamless hose, also black and tan, also black with white feet, 9c pair, from 15c. 100 dozen children's black ribbed seamless hose, Sc pair, from 121ac, 3 pairs for 25c.
 200 dozen mems fancy, also black and tan, seamless half hose, 9c pair, from 15c.
 100 dozen mems fancy, also black and tan half hose, 415c pair, from Sc.
 100 dozen good linen dinner nap kins, 4Sc dozen, from 75c.
 50 dozen mems negligee madras and percale shirts, attached and detached collars and separate cuffs, 33c, from soc.
 800 pieces and , inch pure all silk ribons, 7c yard, from 25c.
 1000 yards fine torchon lace, 21ac yard, from 5c
 < 50 dozen ladies' imported fine lisle and drop stitch hose, 25c, from soc.
 Ten pieces fancy percaline and like silk lining, 5c, from 25c.
 50 handsome seersucker entire suits for ladies, tastefully trimmed, $3.9S, from $5.
 1000 yards best apron gingham, SC yard, from Sc.
 1000 yards fine coIored dimities and plisse, 614c, from 12113c and 19c.
 And thousands of other bargains, as those who crowd our store from morn- ing to night can testify. Come early in the day if you want to get the best service. Wednesday and Saturday night means to be in the push, but they are all good natured, as they get what they cannot get anywhere else.
 Remember, whatever others offer, our motto until we go out of business is, Reliable Dry Goods at Less Prices than Any Other House in Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20

Viola Allen spent portion of the past week driving through the Berk- shires.
 Ell:
 Sam Southern has been engaged by Herbert Warning for his Imperial the ater UondOn company.
 :II:
 Louis Mann and Clara Lipman, who are now in Paris. will visit Italy, Switzerland and Germany before they return here.
 Fl: 7 Mrs E. G. Sutherland has been at the Isles of Shoals for a few days. Her play. Henrietta Crosman will pro- duce next season, has its scene laid there.
 :lI:
 Edna Wallace Hopper returned last week from California, where she had attended the funeral of her mother Wednesday, evening she resumed her role in vFloradOra."
 :H:
 Kathryn Sears, of the ''FlOrodora' Eextette, is said to have been thrown from her carriage in Central park be cause an automobile agitated the horse which had the honor to be driven by her Fortunately Miss Sears suffered no injuries. and neither did the horse, the carriage, nor yet the automobile. But most all the papers used it.
 Fl:
 Max Hoffmann has been engaged by Frank McKeen to compose the music and to be musical director of Cham pagne Charley in which Peter F. Daley will star. MT Hoffmann has been spending twelve weeks in Rich mond and Norfolk, Va, as director for Jake WelIs's musical comedy con- paqx and writing new numbers in HOyt comedies. He will return to New York about August 1.
 Fl:
 An optimistic theatrical man. ager in Chicago, where a new vaudeville syndicate is launched on paper every sixty days. gives out the report that Eugene Cowles, the late bassO of the Neilsen opera company, has accepted an offer of $1.000 week to sing in vaudeville. MT <Cowles is at his home in Derby Line, Vt, and Frank l.. Perley, his manager, de clares he has received no intimation of an offer to MT Cowles to enter vaudeville.
 Fl:
 Louis Mann and Clara Lipman have met Paul Potter in London, and are greatly pleased with the new comedy he has written for them, especially with their own parts, which they re- gard as very strong. MT Mann has sent to William Harris, of Rich and Harris. his managers, models for the scenery, which will be painted by Physioc. Before returning to America MT Mann and Miss Lipman will make a trip through France, Germany and Switzerland
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
A Mystery Solved.

Miss Betty-Why is it that men never go fishing without taking along bottle or two of whisky?
 MT. Smartly-That increases the count of their string.
 How is that 2"
 'sWhy, by the time they are ready to count their fish they are seeing double "-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
TheatrcaI Chatter
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BY BRANDON.

Kirke LaSheIle announces that it will be a long time before he will take Arizona off the road. The play gives evidence of remarkable staying ] powers. Interest in it will be reyiy- ed by amassive spectacular production at the Academy of Music, New York, in which troops of cavalry, bucking bronchos and realistic bits of COW boy life on the ranches will be introduced. The cast will be absolutely first-class, as many of the original people as pos sible being retained.
 Fl:
 Elmer Buffaham as King Rudolph, | in which role he is now winning stel- lar honors in Shipman Bros production of the Prisoner of Zenda," will be at St John, N. B., July 2S. MT Buffham was especially valuable to his man. agers two seasons ago. when he played Bassanio, Iago, Laerte, Mephisto and other roles in their Lyceum company. On account of his peculiar adaptabil- ities for the part, Shipman Bros have engaged him to play Tom Driscoll in their production of tPudd' 'nhead Will son. next season.
 Fl:
 Frank Daniels will find it necessary V SOnel of his company next season Tor the presentation of the new opera that Manager Kirke LaShelle has se- cured for him, and all of the old fa- vorites will be retained. Kate Hart, Norma Kopp, Helen Redmond and Danforth will each have excellent parts. The new piece is by R. A. Barnet. the Bostonian, who wrote ''1492," Jack and the Bean-stalk' and other extravaganza successes. At present it is called Miss Simplicity"
 Fl:
 Jerome Sykes, the famous stage de tective. Foxy Quiller,'' has secured from his former partner, Punch" Wheeler, all right and title to the name of their former distressful Al caZar opera company Mir Sykes will present performances by this organi- zatien, rejuvenated, in the Pickle Factory theatre, St. James, Long Island, the last week in July. He has been unable to find his old chorus of mine people painted on a drop, and will impress q lot of soubrettes summering at St. James into his ser vice in its place.
 Fl:
 Negotiations are in progress whereby James R. Waite, for many years the proprietor of the Waite Stock com pany and the Waite Opera company, will star next season in a new play. The title of the piece is Uncle Ter ry,' pastoral play, from the novel of that name by Charles Clark Mum. The dramatization is being made by William Gill. If the present negotia tions are consummated Henry D. Gra- hame the Theatrical agent will be part owner of the production. The intention is to produce the piece on the road early in the fall.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
His Solo.

Mrs. Fitz Fijjit [ Who was that snored in the choir this morning dur ing pause in the singing?
 MT. Fijjit Snorel Great heavens. woman, that was my bass solo.-Ohio State Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
Tbe Moae-uw w.w

Knieker-Was Jones' new book suc- cess1
 Bocker-No; it only reached the two hundred and fftieth edition before it was printed. 50 the publishers didn'. think it worth while to get it out.-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-20
A Mean Mnm

A Boston man is so mean that he wants his landlady to reduce the price of his board because he has lost two teeth. Chicago Daily News.
The Washington times., 1901-12-21
Christmas Bargains
in Fine Pianos.
Fifty Square Pianos at Less
Than Auction Prices, on 81
Weekly Payments.

On account Of the heavy fall and Christ
mas trade in pianos. and the number of
exchanges made. the Bradbury Piano
Warerooms at 1925 Pennsylvania Avenue
find that they have a large surplus stock
of Square Pianos-embracinS over fifty
Instruments of weli-kuown makes. To add
10 the difficulty OF the situation. the local
wal erooms have just received word from
the Brooklyn factory that they may ex-
pect a shipment in few days Of several
carloads OF the new models in 1902 Brad
bury UpTights, which must be placed on
exhibition before January /. The square
pianos will therefore havc to be closed
out at once regardless Of value or regu-
lar selling prices-and rather than send
the pianos to-auction the Bradbury COM
pany has decided to close them out AT
their warerooms, l225 Pennsylvania Ave
nue.. at actually fess than ttey would
bring at auction. The prices .uoted on
this stock are certainly unprecedented
and anyone who desires TO secure piano
for Christmas can obtain enc at this sale
almost on their own terms. Choice OF
three or four OF the pianos at S21-seN-
erai others at $l5-snd other most eN-
ccuent Instruments are to be had at $50.
S75 $50 SiG0. etc, which under ordinary
circumstances. would bring double OF
triple those amounts. AmonS sh'ae
pianos are StelnNdyS, 'dolt.S'
Stodaris. Groyestecn & FUiicrs. Hrilet &
Doyis and other standard makes OF
pianos well known to the trade for theif
RELIABILITY and excellent tone qualities
All of them have been put in hrst-ciass
condition by the Bradbury factory work
men. and ii would pay anyone TO buy theSe
,inc square planes in preference TO 'he
cheap uprigtts OF uncertain quality.
The most remarkable feature OF tni-
sale Of piano- are the easy terms ohereu.
You pay less than auction prices Tor tnese
instruments. and yet they can De hau oi
such liberal terms as " weekly pay iieues. I.'.
NOT oq much as YOU would have 10 pay
for the rent of piano. The Bradbury
Werercoms will be open both day ana
evening until Christmas. and you shouiu
not losc minute in selecting ono oil tnese
piano bargains-for they are going very
rapidly.
The Washington times., 1901-12-21
DIED.

REED suddenly ON Friday, Deeember s', ,., l.l,,
,t 80 u. r. RiCuhBD HENRY NAsulNGlVN
REED. oldest son ot the late Bu-hrHl Ma'...N-
aged . YEAR.
Notice ot funeral hsfetttp. ni
SNRD1-uu Frilr bcceuhor % l'l W
TiINNiEt. SA!tDO, his lsle i'iu''s'' '''
Third Street rorjhe&s
Notice ui funeral he ,sitcr.
nNTTuN-Cn FridIy, December 20 l.nl. 7' :
a. u.. at the rrsidencc of hcr sou. Wi Ism ;;
NShdowu. 80 g. street southeast Mh9- TIT i
SSIlDuWN nATTON. widow, oi " iilam " Ash
down and daughter Of the i1.e Michael aWi ''i'i-
crime CouIcr- ~
Requiem mass at It. Peters church N":s-',, =
invited to attend.
FISUNNN-O; Thursday. December 10 ltoi, ~
5 o'cJock q. M. SOLOMON FIsHNAN. IN hi
ciahty-i5prth year, at his residence. % street.
northwest ,
Funeral SUNDAY morning. Decembe' ., 1901 at
ll.s0 O'Clock. 80