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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.


 Long before the dawn of the Chris tian era wireless methods of commun- icating intelligence to a distance were employed-not electric telegraphs, as the term is generally understood, it is true, but wireless they certainly were
 Polybius, the Greek historian, de scribes telegraph system employed for military purposes 300 B. G., in which torches were placed on high walls in prearranged position to cor respond to letters of the Greek alpha bet, and by a suitable manipulation of the torches messages were thus trans mitted to distance by a cruder but simpler method. A messenger was sent to the top of q hill, where he shouted his message. apparently to the winds. Soon from afar a remote voice answered him, and this voice repeated the message sped, and it is recorded that in three days message calling all the tribes of the Gauls to arms trav- eled i'll this way from Auvergne to the forests of America in one direction and to the banks of the Rhine in another
 Later on came another wireless tel egraph system-the sernaphore tele- graph-and this was in operation all over Europe prior to and some time after the introduction of the electric telegraph. This semaphore telegraph employed arms on posts akin to those seen to-day along every railway in the world. and certain position of arms, like the torches in the Po1ibyus sys- tenn, corresponded to certain letters of the alphabet, and by the varying posi- tions of the arms as required, experts were able to transmit messages from one station to the other at the rate of two or three words a minute. The towers on the top of which the sema- ph0res were erected were often from 50 to 60 feet high, and were placed on eminences about six or ei~hf miIas anart. Tn Russia alone there was a string of these towers from the Prus- sian frontier to St Petersburg, dis tance of 1.200 miles or more.-Cas- sier's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

Too much importance should not be attached to the report which has been widely heralded to the effect that the subcommittee of the committee on in- ter-oceanic canals has brought i'll a re- port adverse to the Panama route, says an exchange The fact is as stated, but it is also a fact that the report of this committee was foregone conclu- sion when it was appointed, and it is not likely to produce any effect on those members of the general commit tee who are known to favor the Pana- ma route As to the caDlegrams from France to the effect that the Colom- bian consul general has notified the French company that it cannot dis pose of its holdings without the con- sent of his government, the news may mean much or nothing. The most gen. erally accepted view, however, is that the Colombian government desired to suspend all action until its new minis ter to Washington shall have had time to thoroughly grasp the situation in this country. Undoubtedly Colombia desires to get the highest possible price for her franchise, but whether that means that the figures previously indi- cated by Dr Silva are to be increased depends on the sagacfty of the new minister.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

Henry Clews in his weekly letter. 1t is especially important that tiie bill should pass during this session of congress because the government no longer has the remedy in its hands, as heretofore, Of letting out it's surplus money through the purchase of bonds. Most of the outstanding United States bonds are either pledged to the gov ernment against deposits in the na- tional depository banks, or up as se- curity for national bank circulation. What remain are largely in the hands of legally appointed trustees, who will not part with them on any terms. 1t is therefore necessary to pass this bill to prevent money disturbance with disastrous consequences to the country, which otherwise will come sooner or later owing to the money going into the treasury and inability of the secretary of the treasury to get it out into circulation again, where 1t legitimately belongs. The people of this country cheerfully pay the taxes when they are prosperous. The gov- ernment. therefore, has no right to take in this money and lock it up and bring disaster upon the very people who contribute these funds. It is really giving the government stick with which to break the backs of the people.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

There's advertising every day,
 And each on fancy lines; There's. patent cures for all diseases Except the use of wines. We know not if they tell the truth,
 But this we say to thee: For health and strength and merri-
 ment,
 Drink Fenton's Breakfast Tea. There are many imitators
 Of our business and our art, And there may be some pretenders Who may fancy they are smart. But we stand before the public
 As solidh as can be, And the best produce from China
 Is Fenton's Oolong Tea. We are not monopolistic
 In the race for mundane game; We'll treat you well whene'er you call At Jefferson and South Main. That is an old established house Where many things are free, And all our goods are up to date, Like Fenton's Ceylon Tea.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
HEARD IN PASSING

1 The New Jersey legislature has ap- propriated $1O,O0O toward the exter- imitation of the mosquito. When Anopheles hears of this the monster will only be goaded to greater depre- dations.
 The oldest reigning family in the world is that of Japan. The present emperor is the 122d ruler of his line, his ancestors having been on the Jap anese throne ever since 600 B. C., or about the time of Nebuchadnazzar.
 Senator Tellers speech on the Phil ippines question fills twenty-six pages iD the Congressional Record, and con tains 75,000 words With the excep- ton of few documents and statistics the speech was entirely extemporane- ous.
 It is not surprising that the Filipinos should not be satisfied with the 9 per cent tariff concession on their products sent to this country, given by the bill that has just passed congress. They should either be given free trade with us or nothing.
 In answer to MT Shakespeare's query as to what's in q name, we beg F to say that there are @ letters in the name Of The Connecticut Association of Selectmen and Boards of Public Charities which was organized at Bridgeport yesterday Post.
 The old superstition that disasters come in threes was strangely empha- sized in the case of the Park Avenue hotel fire in New York. The fire was the third disaster on Park avenue this year, the others being the tunnel dis aster and the subway explosion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
BOOK AGENT AND THE JURIsT


 Several senators were discussing in the cloakroom yesterday their expert ences in getting rid of objectionable visitors. The talk recalled an episode ill the life of the late Justice Field, of the Supreme Court, whose temper was of the most irascible kind. He had given instructions to his servant on q certain morning that he was not to be disturbed. Presently there came q ring at the door bell and an aggres- sive book agent appeared.
 T want to see Justice Field,'' he said.
 You cannot see him. was the re- ply.
 T must see hin.''
 Impossible.
 The conversation grew more em- phatic, until finally the persistent book agents demands echoed through the house. At that moment Justice Field. who had been attracted by the altercation, appeared at the head of the stairs
 William" he said, in a fiercely angry tone. "show the brazen. infern- al scoundrel up to me; if you cannot handle him. I.willn
 The book agent made no further ef- fort to break into the justices pres ence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
WHY THE GOSPEL ISN'T FREE

Once upon time the Church Econ omist ventured on q definition which gained considerable currency, to wit: Free pews, pews that some one else pays for. Added years and experience have confirmed us in this view of the case. For example we have just run over the table of disbursements for the church year, in one of our large (and very democratic) city churches, and we find these items: Coal S233. .74 ]; gas, $214.59; electricity, $309.30; plumbing, $11799; special repairs, $152.10 Whether those bills are met by calculated tax on space occupied, or q methodical system of subscrip- tions, or by spasmodic and hysterical appeals to bridge over crises" or by large donations or income-bearing endowments by rich friends, it is not the less true that public worship in this country is expensive. Somebody has to pay for the seat you sit in. All of which is respectfully submitted to the church tramp, who is so outraged because not shown at once to the best pew in the middle aisle, and who drops nickel in the offertory plate with an air that plainly says: What a parody on free salvation these everlasting col lections arev'-Church Economist.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
LA GRIPPE QUICKLY CURED.

.In the winter of 1898 and 1890 I was taken down with q severe attack of what is called Ia grippe" says r. l.. Hewett. a prominent druggist of Win field, IT. "The only medicine I used was two bottles of Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It broke up the cold and stopped the coughing like magic. and I have never since been troubled with grippe" Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can always be depended upon to break up severe cold and ward off any threatened attack of pneumonia. It is pleasant to take, too, which makes it the most desirable and one of the most popular preparations in use for these ailments. For sale by all drug gists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

The strongest argument in favor of paying for stand pipes might come just at this time from the concerns that were in the fire district and were not burned out. It surely was worth to them what they paid for the service. If those who were burned out could get their property back in its original form they also. no doubt, would be willing to go down into their pockets and pay the price. Stand pipes cer- tainly are protection, as was shown, and we cannot understand why people are not willing to pay little for the service. The city of Waterbury has always maintained it's own water sup ply and regulated the price.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
In proof of it we tell what

In proof of it we tell what those who have used it say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, of No. I2S Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn. says: "To any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, l can with confidence recommend Doan's Ointment. l was for a long time bothered with persistent irritation on my body, and none of the many preparations and ointments I used did me any good until l procured Doan's Ointment at a Drug Store and applied it. It was so soothing and healing, and acted so promptly that I felt relief from the first, and improved steadily. It is the best remedy for ir- ritation of the skin there is on rhe market"
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lakes drug store and ask what his customers report.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
DANGER OF COLDS AND
 GRTppE

The greatest danger from colds and Ia grippe is their resulting in pneu- monia. If reasonable care is used. however, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken, all danger will be avoid ed. Among the tens of thousands who have used this remedy for these dis eases. we have yet to learn of single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it $ q certain preventive of that dangerous malady. It will cure a cold or an at tack of Ia grippe in less time than any other treatment. It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all drug gists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08

The bright prospect of the senate concurring in the passage of the house bill for the repeal of the war taxes is q favorable factor, as if it becomes a law the disbursements of the United States treasury will more nearly equal the receipts and thereby prevent the locking up of funds in the treasury indefinitely, as at pres ent, to the detriment of the business interests Of the country. Thus writes
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-08
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Typographical union No ,329. Nosahogan lodge school meeting. Friendly league, hand and machine sewing.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. Socialist labor party. Waterbury Turn Verein. French Canadian institute. Mulcahy council, k. of c. St Francis Xavier Holy Name soci- ety.
, 1902-12-02
Notice Por Publication,

Department of the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Cheyenne, Wyoming, November
10, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make fina! proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before James Nc
Gihbon. clerk district court. at Lara,
ME. Wyo.. on December II. 1902, viz:
PERRY NEWELL,
OF Toltec. Albany County, Wyoming,
II. L. No. 1926, for the E Y NE u, NE
4 Sc 4 Sec. 81. and NV a SW 4 Sec
%. TIP. &c N, Rg. "A w.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
James NJ. Newell, of Toltec. Wyo.
ming; Alexander b. Gillespie. of Gar
rett. Wyoming: Elizabeth C. Gillespie,
Of Garrett. Wyoming; Lemuel l..
laughlin, of Toltec, Wyoming.
n1Od12 w. Z. .HAPLIN. Register.
, 1902-12-02
A Tax Qualific alton

There should De 4 bill passed in the
next Legislature requiring every voter
the county before he can vote at a
city Or general election. This would
give the people a chance to say how
their money should be spent and who
should spend it.. AS a general thing
non-tax payers have more to say about
elections and candidates than those
who pay into the treasury several
thousand dollars every year for taxes
Casper Tribune.
, 1902-12-02
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall. of West Point. la. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
Several physicians said he had con
sumption, but could not help him.
When all thought he was doomed he
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption and writes, lit
completely cured me and saved my
life. | now weigh 227 pounds" It's
positively guaranteed for coughs,
colds and lung troubles. Price SOC and
s1.OO. Trial bottles free at Chas. n.
Settele'S.
, 1902-12-02
Desert Land, Final Proof-Notice for
Publication.

Desert Land, Final Proof-Notice for
Publication.
United States Land Office, Chey'
erne, Wyoming, November 10, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that
ALEXANDER B. GILLESPIE.
of Garrett, Albany County. Wyoming
has filed notice of intention to make
proof on his desert land claim No. 1865
for the Sc 4 NE u and N Y Sc a
Sec. &c. and NV 4 SW 4 Sec. rs. TIP
25 N. Rg. "a W., before John H. sly
mons. United States Commissioner
District of Wyoming, at Laramie wy
oming, on Thursday, the eleventh day
OF December, 1902.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and re-
clamation Of said land:
Isaac P. Newell, of Toltec, Wyo,
ming; James NJ. Newell, of Toltec
Wyoming; Margaret z. Newell. of Tol
tee, Wyoming: Samuel w. Gillespie
OF Lookout, Wyoming.
n1Od12 w. f. CHAPLIN. Register.
, 1902-12-02

A large number OF settlers have tax.
en- advantage OF tn" opening of the
Fort Laramie wood reserve, in the
northern portion uf tins county. The
land is principally valuable for its
timber and water. but th"r" are fertile
tracts along tho valleys which will
grow hay in ahuudaur" for small
ranches. Under tn" act Of May 81.
1902, introduced 10y Svuator Clark of
Wyoming. persons owning land on the
reservation. or thos" who have made
homestead entry. may purchase an ad
ditional 100 aCr" for grazing purposes
thus giving settlers $50 acres. This
act also applies to the other abandoned
military reservations OF Wyoming, in
Guiding Fort Sanders near this city. TIL,
price OF the land is sl25 per acre.
, 1902-12-02
Latest Revision Of Mining Lawn,

The Republican has completed the
publication Of a neat and convenient
pamphlet containing the mining laws
Of Wyoming and Of the United States
together with the regulations thereun-
der. This work is the latest and only
work Of the kind published and con.
tains the aA ~s In effect January lst.
1902. The Jaws are arranged in coz
venient pocket form, fully indexed and
are . ready difference for anyone inter
ested in mining. Copies may he had at
The Republican office for the small
sum of 40 cents
In addition to this pocket edition Of
the mining laws. The Republican can
furnish almost any form of mining
blank desired. including location no
tice, placer location notice. proof ,.
labor. mining deed. bond. lease the op
baA
, 1902-12-02


"IIia' nearly all being on the sole
N'"""'" '"a' 'he applicant Is colored
1t l. "o' uehi'u that ne Is capable. and
"o''o'"p'e'
inc r'eSlueht says:
"o NOT INTEND TO appoint any unht
''"" l" once. 80 lar as | iesltlmat"Iy
III l '""H Always 'hdea'or TO pay r."
S''" 10 'he "lshes II feelings OF
INV p'"p'' u ea'h io'ai!tE' but | can
not consent TO take the position that
ne ""or OF hope-the door of oppor-
'"h'ts is TO be smut upon any man,
no matter no" worthy. purely upon
'"' sr""iids OF race or color.
9u'n an attitude would. according
I" my CONVICTIONS u" fundamentally
wrong II. as YOU hold. the great bulk
pc"pl" ar" not mt. in point
!" character an" influence. TO Il
H"'" P"SI''"hS' IL seems 10 IN" that II
Is worth "hlic putting a premium upon
the en"rt among them to achieve the
character ana standing which Will MT
'htm'
Inc question OF negro DOMINATION
do'S MOI enter INTO the matter AT all.
1t might as e be asserted that when
was governor Oh Ne" YORK | sought
=" hrihS ABOUT negro domination IN
mat state because | appointed two col
"r'd men "i good character and stand
ing u" Responsible poSIIlons-on" OF
'ltnl 10 IL position paying a salary
nee now under conslderatlon-on" o!
them as n director oil the Bufalo eX
position.
The question raised by o and
MIN the settlements to which
refer is simply whether 1t Is TO be de
clared nat under no circumstance
shall any man Of color. no matter no"
upright and honest, no matter no"
Sood a cltlAeh. no matter no" lar II
ms dealings with all his fellows. be
permitted to hold any office under on
government. | certainly cannot as
sumo such an attitude, ana you mus
permit me to say that in my view II
Is an attitude no man should assume
whether he looks at It from the stand
point OF the true interest OF the wnltt
man of the south or OF the coIored mar
OF the south-not to speak of any othel
section of the union. II seems to m,
, 1902-12-02
What's the Use Talkinu-

The town Of Encampment bought the
Carbon for 5000. getting property
worth five times the price paid. II
Wheatland had been incorporated
but it isn't-and what's the use of talk
ing? Some day. we fear. the town will
have a fire loss which will make the ex-
pense of providing a little fire protec-
ton look like three dimes.-Wheatland
World.
, 1902-12-02
THE WEST MISJTDGED.

People who come from the east. at
frst, are certain to misjudge the com
munities in the west.
They are misled by appearances.
en- address of the western man to those
who have been accustomed to the
guarded language and circumspcct
conduct of eastern people convey a
wrong impression. The western man
Is frank, honest and generous. pay lit
tie attention to ceremony, style or APP
pearances. He has no regard for titles
or riches, but measures men by their
real worth and treats them according
ly. He often finds in his experience
that those who make the most pre-
least. For the fussy. meddlesome and
would be regulators of a community
he has no respect. II there is real
substantial substance to a man. Geuu'
inc character. it is very quickly dis
covered and acknowledged. But the
superficial pretender is but little heed
ed. The latter may fire a large cannon
ball, but the heavier the ball the less
the effect will be in front of it.
In other words credit is not given
to a man until he has in some way
shown himself worthy Of it. Oft have
our people been viCtimiZed by putting
their confidence in strangers. and dear
ly have they paid for valuable expert
ence.
This much is said in excuse for the
apparent distrust that is manifested
to new Corners who think it strange
that our people don't at once turn over
20 the new arrival all his affairs Doth
public and private.
The old resident simply wants a
chance to take measure Of the person
who thinks the people out here are so
verdant that they need some one
and that is himself-to look after their
welfare. He imagines we have been
waiting out here all these years for
his coming from the far east to en-
tighten them and confer upon them
eastern civilization and eastern man
ners - etiquette.
But western people are fairly intel
ligent and as a rule quite capable OF
managing their own affairs. and if
they don't show the polish on the sur
face it is because they care more for
the essentials than the non-essentials,
He has his faults. no doubt. but they
is a better man than he appears to be
On the other hand the eastern mar ap
pears to better advantage and says
it nice" but he needs watching.
However. it was not the intention
to say in this article anything derog
atory to character Of the new mer
coming out from the east. but merely
to remove the poor impression they
seem to have in their minds of those
who came before they did.
These are only a few Introductory
remarks to what We shall have to say
in further v~indication of the ability of
our people to exercise self government.
To all who come out here t do some.
thing there is a cheerful welcome and
a ready helping hand. but for those
who come with their carpet bags and
to play the role of political bosses
there will be a very cold shoulder.
the fanatic or malignant reformer.-
Cheyenne Leader.
, 1902-12-02
What's in a Name?

Everything is in the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. C.
Dewitt & Co., of Chicago. discovered
some years ago. how to make a salve
from witch hazel that is a specific for
piles. For blind, bleeding, itching
and protruding piles, eczema. cuts,
burns. bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless
ccunterfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the
genuine. Laramie Drug Co., William
o & Stephenson, pharmacy gradu-
ates.
Dai1v 60~ MAJ month
, 1902-12-02
Desert Land, Final Proof-Notice for
Publication.

Publication.
United States Land Office, Chey-
enne, Wyoming, november 10, lyU2.
Notice is hereby given that
ISAAC P. NEWELL,
of Toltec, Albany County. Wyoming.
has filed notice of intention to make
proof on his desert land claim No. APT,
for the w Y NE 4, w u Sc u Sec.
81, TIP. &c N, Rg. "a w. before James
McGibbon, clerk district court, at Lar
annie. Wyoming. on the eleventh day
of December, 1902.
He the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and re-
clamation Of said land:
James M. Newell, of Toltec. Wyo-
ming; Alexander B. Gillespie. Of Gar
rett. Wyoming: Elizabeth C. Gillespie,
of Garrett. Wyoming; Lemuel l..
Laughlin, of Toltec, Wyoming.
n10d12 w. E. CHAPLIN. Register.
, 1902-12-02
ROOSEVELT AND THE NEGRO.

In answer to a Charleston CORES.
pendent President Roosevelt has de,
fined in unmistakable language his at
titude upon the negro question. A DR..
Crum, colored, is an applicant for the
position Of collector OF the port of
Charleston and many objections are
being filed by the people of South Car
, 1902-12-02
4 PRESS NINE
Cora's Doodle

OUT d s 6OOUTG-
Cora Wesley has leased her Lander
Mountaineer and has gone to Ohio for
a rest. Cora was probably the only
democratic editor in the state who got
enough ont of the late campaign to
cradle her to afford a trip east
Wheatland World.
, 1902-12-02

UNION PACIFIC TIME TABLE.
In effect at the LArac:ir station -
the present tine:
Wost-0ouNo
Leaving time:
No. l, Overland Limited. 10" -
No. 3, Mail and Express. s-iup u
No. lUl, Fast Mail. ....... SO. d.
EAst-9ornd.
Arriving time
No. 2, Overland Liulte0. 3:35a u
No. l. Atlantic Express ....ll:l0 .. N.
NO. s. Mail and Express. ...l0:4op y
No. lO2, Fast Mail. ........ $50 p. N