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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
NEGROES MOST TROUBLE.
Proportion of Colored People Arrest- ed In Chicago Largest and of
 Whites Smallest.

It may not be true that the average Chicagoan is a Chinaman, but 1t ap- pears pretty well proven by the sta tis- tics of the police department that the Chinaman is an average Chicagoan. states the Tribune. The quiet Celes- tial, who shuf1es around in soft shoes and oyerSlls, makes less noise than the colored population and more than the whites. In fact, the evi, in nature and the proclivity to do things that will lead to arrest appear to grade pretty nearly by color, so that the white man has the least of it, the Chinaman ,it- tie more and the dusky people the most.
 Chicago has 2,ooo Chinamen, the ma jority of whom Live within the boun- daries of the old First ward and are under the care of the polics of the Har- rison Street station. Police statistics for last year show that of the se 2,o0o only 12S were arrested last year ac- cording 10 the police figures. This is a ratio of little more than one to 20. Of the 100000 white population near ly 7o,oo0 were arrested, or about one of every 30. Of the 5, 900 colored folks liyingin the city 1000 were arrested, or one in every five.
 '..The Chinese don't trouble us much, , said the desk sergeant of the Harrison Street Police station, spe aking of this fact. "They are quiet, peaoeable and get along pretty well without bother ing anybody."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
WOMAN WORKS AS coBBLER.
Pegs Shoes cn the Bench with Her Husband All Day and Plays the
 P=nno at Night.

Grand Rapids, Mich, has 9 woman cobbler, the only one in the state, if not in the country. She is Mrs. Nellie farmer, states the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 In the big factories women are, to be sure, employed to do certain parts of the work in making pair of shoes by machinery, but none of them has to do what Mrs. Harmer does. She has worked on the bench beside her hus. bnad for the past seven years and is proficient in every phase of the cob b1er's art from stitching rip in a lady's kid shoe to begging sole in g cowboys boot. She learned the trade from her husband.
 Ten years ago they came from Cam ada and Mir. Harmer opened a little shop in Grand Rapids. Being skilled workman he soon had brisk little business estabished, but he could not get competent help. It was then that his wife came to his aid and said that she would learn the business.
 In the rear of their place of business their living apartments have been fitted up. These include piano, books and pictures. Mrs. Harmer is pretty and not yet 30 She is the mother of three children, two boys and girl She is said to be as good a musician as she is a cobb.er.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
THIS COUNTRY HEADS LIST.
Stated on Good Authority That tho United States Leads World in
 the Circulation of Literature.

It is interesting to learn that the United States leads the world in the matter of circulating literature. England, strange as it may seem, comes fourth in the list. While Italy, also strangely, stands second. All the countries of the old world. France and Germany notably, have, of course, collections of books far ex- ceeding anything both in point of quality and quantity that we have oyer here. But abroad the richest collection is a collection and noth- ing more; it Is little else than so much literary dead wood, lying idle on it's shelves, as it does, and neither fructifying nor Eliminating. In the United States the poorest handful of books is turned to account many times over. It is put in circulation until thousands have the opportunity to profit by it. The greatest of mas- terpieces never yet did anybody any good by standing idle on shelf. Give the most unprstentious volume the chance, and 1t cannot fail to quicken thought. This is the secret the United States has learned, and that is why its flaw books do 20 times the good of the old worlds many books.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
SOMETHING THAT WILL DO YOU
 GOOD.

We know of no way in which we can be of more service to our readers than to tell them of something that will be of real good to them. For this reason we want to acquaint them with what we consider one of the very best remedies on the market for coughs, colds, and that alarming complaint, croup. We refer to Chamberlains Cough Remedy. We have used it with such good results in our family so long that it has become q household neceS- sity. By its prompt use we haven't any doubt but that it has time and again prevented croup. The testimony is given upon our own experience, and we suggest that our readers, especially those who have small children, always keep it i'll their homes as a safeguard against croup.-Cainden (S. O. Messen- ger. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

When a poor man tells you that wealth is not an enyiable prize there is always a suspicion that he might think otherwise if were rich. But when Andrew Carnegie says the same thing one Is more apt to accept 1t as the truth.a He says sthe best of wealth is not what it does for the owner, but what 1t enables the owner to do for others Further, he says that a good managing wife is the best capital a man can have, and there is nothing else that helps to success and happiness more than a wife of that kind. He urges everyone to lay by something for the future either in the savings bank, or, better yet, in the form of home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
JOHN ADAMS MIRROR.
The Historic Relic Rescued from the Capitol Storeroem by Senator
 McMilIan's Secretary.

When John Adams was vice prcsi- dent of the United States lmors than 100 years ago) he paid $40 for little gilt-framed mirror and there has been trouble about 1t ever since, says the New York Sun. Several senators in the course of the debate over the pay ment for it's purchase took occasion to censure Mr. Adams fer having set an example of unwarranted extrava- gaEce. The mirror was purchased in New York, brought to Washington and the vice president, and for a great t many years was pointed out to rural visitors who were entertained with more or less accurate tales of it's his- tory. As years went on and the vice presidents room grew in elee2nce, the little historic mirror seemed to grow smaller and less ornate. Three years ago it was sent to the storeroom, whence it was resurrected and placed on the wall of the District of Colum bia committee room by the clerk. Charles Moore. who appreciated the beauty of its simple design and it's value as rel- ic. Shortly afterward Senator Hoar and some of his colleagues heard the story of the exiled mirror and grew very indignant. So, with the consent t of Senator Frye, the president of the senate, it was brought back and place of honor given it on the wall of the vice presidents chamber, which it Is hoped will be it's final resting place.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
A DUcK-HUNTING ENGINE.
Locomotive on 2 Southern Railway That Provided Game Dinners
 for the Train Crew,


 Said railroad engineer aday or two ago: ''The average man has no idea how many animals and birdsare killed every year by the ears. If you will walk along a railroad you will see toads, frogs and snakes almost every mile that have been cut in two by the engine.
 But these are not the only forms of animal life that suffer. have run down wcodchucks, raccoons, squirrels, hedgehogs and pretty nearly every other sort of small animal. Once saw a rufaed grouse sitting on the track, just as the birds will some times sit in front of wagon on the highway. It waited and did not seem at al afraid. When at last the engine did get up the engine was so c'ese that it struck the bird, tossed it to one side, dead.
 "But the strangest experiences I ever had were in the south," continued the engineer, according to the New York Times. T was running an engine en the Queen & Crescent road, which goes through Lake Pontchartrain On long tre estle. Ducks and other water fowl were numerous on the lake and the sight of headlight seemed to attract them. just a $ the light in lighthouse attracts many birds. One night we struck flock of ducks which smashe q into the engine and cab as though it were raining them from the clouds. They broke the forward windows of the cab. and we gathered up enough ducks for two good, big game dinners
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

An instructive generalization made from the dry statistics of the census oce shows that during the pafnsf ue~ cade the groth in the north was in the cities; in the south in the towns and country and in the west fairly even everywhere.
 Those who think they see discord and disafection in the democratic ranks and therefore predict further defeat for the party should remember that there have been many democratic victories won through the dissatisfac- ton of the people at republican high handedness.
 An inventor claims to have discov- cred way in which two persons can see each other at q distance. while us ing the telephone. If this sort of thing goes on language will become obso- lete. for somebody will invent an inn proved wireless telepathy for thought transference, so we will not even have to talk.
 Senator Bacon of Georgia recently offered resolution instructing the committee on printing to consider the advisability of issuing the Congresslon- al Record to the general public at the rate of $2 for the long session and $1 for the short. At present the rate is $1.50 a month or $S for the long ses- sion, payable Tn advance. This Is a practically prohibitory rate and more than is charged for any newspaper in the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

Among the interesting correspon- dence that is daily received at the state department, received from United States Minister Allen at Seoul, Korea, is worthy of comment. He made a touching appeal for respectable lega- ton building at the Korean capital, saying. that the rooms in the present structure are only about six feet high, and as he is six feet two inches, and wears a tall hat, this is rather hard on the hat as well as on the American prestige. It was suggested at the de partment that he might be instructed to take his hat off in the house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

Perhaps the great majority of the people of Waterbury have not had chance until to-day to thoroughly view the ruins of Sunday nights disastrous fire The excitement attending the first hours of the confagration is dying out, and the bewildered senses of the people generally, as well as the burned out people, are gradually returning. And after all, even as one views the smouldering ruins, how much We have to be thankful for. The people did not have to flee to the hills, as reported by the New York Journal, neither is the territory burned so large as was re. ported in many of the papers that came into Waterbury yesterday. For all of this we should be thankful. The proprietor of the Democrat, like scores of others who stood anxiously watch ing the blaze as it crept to this. build ing and then to the next, and won dered would it reach their property, have a whole lot to be thankful for. The fire was not only the worst in the history of the city, but in the history of the state as well. It was the most disastrous. also, that has taken place in the country thus far this year. Not withstanding all this the business men are not cast down, but are alert and active, and to-day nearly all of them are housed in temporary quarters. So if will be from now there will be no let up, but enc combined movement of activity to bring our city back to where it was before the flames laid so much valuable property to waste. Much encouragement is coming in from towns and cities of the state and country, and this Will nerve the unIor- tunate victims of the fire to greater activity, if such thing were possible. The Hartford Courant says: And while the world sees through the out going newspapers more of that spirit which characterizes Waterbury, we hear over the newly strung wires that the merchants, the doctors, the law yers, the fraternities and all who saw their belongings disappear as by a breath have given those still hot bricks and stone and iron sharp warning that their time is up and that they are tc be replaced immediately by better
 Waterbury will not sit down and vail for sick horses to recover; it has loads
 to deliver, and it will deliver them. Il says will and that settles it's
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
HEARD IN PASSING

It is said that rats are infesting the White House. What Are they after government jobs, too?
 Senator Bacon's plans for popularlz- ing the Congressional Record may ir- crease It's circulation. It also needs a decrease in the present surplus of con tributors, who take advantage of the leave to print privilege.
 The bicycle manufacturers in this country are confronted with the seri- ous problem of reviving interest in wheeling h order that the industry may be kept alive until the motor ve- hicle can be furnished on a popular basis.
 The democratic minority in congress Is not indulglng in obstruction tactics as our republican brethern tell us. They are exposing the errors of the dominant party and theIr travesties on the fundamental principles of good gov ernment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
Guardian Microbes.

A writer in Knowledge thus denomi- mates certain wandering cells found in the haa,thy human body, which de- stroy harmful microbes introduced into the system. '.The tonsi.s, for ex- ample, are crowded with these guar dian cells. The scene under the micro scope when protective cells are intro duced into lively culture of typhoid baciili is described as very striking ir- resistibly bringing before the ina gina tion "the fierce struggle which goes on when disease germs invade the body"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
FOR. SALE.

To 20 Washington street. the rent or which is $t;45.50 per year; Sa0oo will take If. Look at the beautiful place oD Pleasant street, also High street. A place witE all improvements; one real nice up-to-iate place on Ward. Ridge wood; that place on Watervllie street is one Of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on BelleyleW avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lets every. where. Call at
 D. H, TTERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STgEET-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
---------------------------- White Under the Black.

The owner of tannery in which human skins are some times tanned as a matter of aecommoda ton states that in tanning the skin of negro very delicate cuticIe peels off, leaving the skin identical with that of white man. This refutes the assertion that the negro's color Is even 'skin dean"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
sPRINGTIME IS COMING

So take time by the forelock and call and see my spring samples which nave just arrived. Have an early choice; 1t costs you nothing and why not De exclusive in your dress and not Feel that the "other fellow thinks you are wearing his suit because it is of the same material. All garments
 made to measure and made to it" !" John Eccles, practical tailor, No 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

q have used Chambera1in's Cough Remedy for number of years and have no hesitation in saying tha. it is the best remedy for coughs, colds md cronp I have ever used in my family. have not words to express my confi- dence in ~this remedy. Mrs J. X. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
ARE YOII A LOVER

Of art? If so, call around to the new and up-to-date store of Dalton X Co. and examine their stock of fine goods. A visit to this store will be sure to repay you, as they have many pretty articles at very small cost. Cut flowers and floral pieces. Prichard building, corner Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
A CHEAT DlErERENcn

Exists in the quality of the beef. mutton, lamb, etc, that you buy. When you buy what you suppose to be q prime roast and in cooking it shrinks almost 5O per cent then you don't know where you are at We guaran- tee satisfaction to all of our customers. Sanderson's market, cor No Main and Grove sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
OF EyEay DEscR1pTIoN.

We clean and dye In the most thor oush manner dresses. shawls, featl- CTS. gloves, ribbons, and wearing ap- parel of every description aud at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing q speciality. City Steam laundry. 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

APPETITE, HEALTH AND vIGOR Obtained by using "Malt-Nutrine," the greatest of tonics. Prescribed by the medical profession. Have just re- celyed another shipment. Price 25c bottle. Ebbs the druggist. corner Broadway and Cherry street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
HAVE YOU SIXTIES?

We have a most complete line oi skates of every description, tie Vjns- low and Union Hardware goods spe- c!alty, and car loads of sleds. Weash- CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. P. J. Bolan. 90 to 9a Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
1T DOES NOT COST

Any more to have good team than an one. If you are out for business or pleasure we can suit you equally well. If you have team of your own and wish it properly cared tor, we can satisfy you, no matter how
 particular you may be. Louck's sta Dles, 46 Spring st; phone 605-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-fanii1y houses. good location, on North Willow street; will sell at S1.0O0 less than can he built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley-Cpham Co, builders. IS South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGES.

II you have improved or unimproved real estate that you would trade for other V aterDury property. or for a Iarm, you will do well to let Abbott S Parker, 21 East Main street, take it Ill hand. If you wish to buy for cash they can show you some of the best cash bargains in the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.

We have the very popular burlap md tapestries, in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble in price. We do all kinds of .n- terlor and exterior decorating at req sonable prices. Let us estimate yo,,r work. A. +. Taylor < Co, 146 Grand street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
COMMENCING THIS EVENING

We will close out our stock of bottled goods at prices that will startle the closest buyer. Already we sell otr goods 25 per cent lower than any mousse in the city. To-day we make anoehsr cur Of 9 per cent, making our goous half the original price. J. J. Sheehan, 223 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
IF Y0u INTEND

To purchase horse this spring, It will pay you well to select one of the many good ones at Frank F. Benhan's, as they will be much higher later. He received twenty-two high class horses Friday, January 10.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
A NEW AMUSEMENT

Tint every hoiIe should have. The Rurrowes portable billiard and pool table, with halletto, golf and telip,n outfits. They are perfect i'll acrion and will furnish hours of enjoyment; SIS to S27. complete. The Victor ralk- ing Machines will interest you also. 5. Fl. Towle. 8 Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
RED HOT sTuFr.

There is great difference in the quality cf coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer a2d has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell notn ing but the good kinds. Lehigh or Lackawanna Is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller & Co, II South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
COD LIVER OIL.

That tastes good. Clear cod liver oil isn't very nice to take, but Lake S Emulsion, made with pure gum arabic and the strengthening hypophosphites. IS pleasant to take and wonderfully good tor obstinate and wasting coughs. Children Ike 1t. One dollar pint bot tie at Lakes drug store.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
GREAT coATs cAr.npE

NIc wanr to show you the newest things i'll oyercoa.s. We have all tbe popular styles-the long, boxey coats In different materials at $1O, S12 aild Sl5. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? l.. G. Kildur x Go, 54 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
FRESH CUT FLOWERS

At this season of the year seem to be prettier and smell sweeter thnn at any other time. W. M. Cottle of the West Side Hill greenhouse has every variety. His store is at 127 Bank street, aiid his telepnoIe cali IS 12o-o.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
OTR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material. baked in a sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, ard genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co, 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
COLD WEATHER GOODS

I have q large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.0o to $s oc Plush robes in many styles, S2.00 to S1S.u0. Eur robes from tue cheapest to the best Gloves for driving. workingmen. lnot0rmen. o5c up. James Dick, 6S-T0 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
WHEN YOU WANT

A fashionable turnout Of any dc. scriptinn, runabout, sui rey, wagon cite, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 106- Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours. pinney's livery. 2o-33 Scovill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
New YOrk&China TeaCO
 1s1 SOUTH MAIN ST. A Good Conversation
THIS Is TT.

Good morning, Mrs McGinniss." Well, l declare, Mrs AIoriarty, Is this yourselfW "Begorra, it is, and may ask you what brings you down town so early this morning, Mrs McGln- niss?" Faith, and will tell you, Mrs Moriarty. Fenton is giving 20 pounds of granulated sugar this week for $1.00 and he sells the best English Breakfast Tea in the city, so anu go. ing to give him the order and he will send it home for me, do you mind" "Begorra," says Mrs Moriarty, you are wise, and, bedad, 1 will follow suit myself" Such are the wise ideas of our customers and when they try our grades of different kinds of Teas and Coffees they are all satisfied.
 Fenton's Ceylon Teas are fine and cup of our Combination Coffee for 25c will make you smile all day.
 20 lbs Granulated Sugar for $1.00 this week.
 Thorn as FenfOt1
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
A. F. WEBSTER.

Druggist, will have headquarters in the Apothecarles' Hall wholesale de- partment on Center street, and Is ready to prepare prescriptions and sell all patent medicines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
THE OLD RELIABLE MARKET

Has a. full supply of native turkeys
 roasting chickens, brollers, fowl, ducks, sauabs and geese, grouse and Guinea hens celery, cranber ies. let tuce, parsley, sweet potatoes. turnips, spinach. s. Bohl, o0 South Main
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

Once bit, twice shy-Imitations de- ceive but once. There is but one gen uine Butter Thin Biscuit and that Is Kennedy's. Others are inferior; avoid them, Get Kennedy's,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

THE STAR CONFECTIONERY co.
 We manufacture our own candies fresh every day. A full line of choc- plates. bon bons, molasscs candy, pea nut brittle and many other kinds. Our prices are very popular. Call and try cur sweets, at 2 Exchange place. l. c. Henderson, proprietor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
MILLINERY THAT IS STYI

MILLINERY THAT IS STYLISH.
 That is the kind you are sure to get when you patronize the we'll known and up-to-date milliners, Kennaugh & Newell. at 57 South Main street. 4 lot of trimmed hats at low prices al- ways ready for customers who cannot waiI
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
 Articles in furnishing your house is the range Some ranges are construct. ed different from others. We carry tbe Crawford. See it. Benson Fnrni- ture Co, iSS-I90 South Main street. ss
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