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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
MORAL EFFECT OF BEAUTY.

We think about what we see and hear and what otherwise effects our senses. And we become more or less what we think. Psychological investi- gators are telling us that children. if taken at the very beginning of life, may have their character nodded by hypnotic influence. These wise men purpose making child think he has certain qualities or is doing certain things. The result will be they de- clare, that he will become and will do what his thoughts have prescribed for him, and that he will even be influence ed in his physical appearances. There is historic support for this The Greeks who were the handsomest people of history, were accustomed to surround the expectant mother with their won derful statues and paintings, so that the young life might be moulded to beauty in it's first throbbings.
 Walking through the streets of the little Bavarian village of Oberammer- gau two years ago, several days before the first performance of the great Pas. sion Play. l saw in the window of a modest art store photographs of the German peasant Meyer, who for thirty toteA' Ad' pSi iocliihtu IuG odNlOT or the world. Photographs taken when he first assumed the role of Christ on the stage show him the typical Ba- varian peasant that he Was-with all the crudeness. eoarseness. untamed hu- manity in the rough, which character lzes the peasant. A likeness of him in 1900, when he ceased ito play and stepped aside for another, seems scarcely that of the same man-it is such q noble spiritual, almost ideaf face. How this change2 Represent ing the acts and life of Christ, speak ing the words and trying to think the thoughts which animated the divine being, all unconscious1y, he has grown like the being he represented. These acts and thoughts, repeated every day worked their way into the very tissue and fiber of the rough nature and moided it to higher, more spiritual lines. In trying to act and talk and think like Christ. he actually became not only more like his great pattern Tn character. but in very facial an- pearance. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. .''-Louis k. Van Norman in Home and Flowers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
HEARD IN PASSING

The members of the firms compos- ing the so-called beef trust are accused of hurrying their books from tl1eir of fees all over the country to New Jer- sey, in order to keep them out of the United States. New Jersey, it is need less to say for corporation purposes continues to be a foreign land.-Hart- ford Times.
 Every little while we are informed that the horse is shortly to become useless and yalueless except for dime museum purposes. The horse does periodically. get a little weak, but it stren ngthens again, and the way in which the prophets have read the meaning of the steam locomotive, the bicycle, the electric car and the auto mobile in turn, and then have been disappointed, causes a general horse laugh.-W Woonsocket Reporter.
 The decision of Chairman Thayer of the democratic state central committee in not calling that body together for the purpose of condemning the propos- ed constitution is wise one. The question is not partisan one and the people of the state are abundantly able to dispose of this question with out regard to politics. The document is already condemned and on June 16 the people will register an overwhelm- ing verdict against it.-New Britain Herald.
 Everybody knows how hard up the city government of Chicago is; Mayor Harrison and his home critics have advertised the fact to the world. Most of the time nowadays that leviathan of municipality is Sin difficulties''- MT Micawber. It hasn't enough ready cash available to clean its streets prop erly, mend it's bridges or provide ade- quate bathing accommodations for those Chicagoa who would like to ac- quire the bathing habit Yet we find the amazing statement in print that the city treasurer of Chicago pockets year ly-for his personal use and enjoyment -$144, ,00O, and that the annual elnolu- ments of his official twin the treasurer of Cook county mount up to $15OO0O. Hartford Courant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
POOR MATERIAIAro BEGIN WITH

A lawyer of some distinction who began practice in a small New Eng land town, says his first client required deed covering certain parcels of land sold to a neighbor. The clients bill was S2 This amount was objected to as exorbitant.
 T told him." says the lawyer, "that to enable me to draw the deed I studied two years in the Lancaster academy. and this cost me $200; then spent four years in Dartmouth college, which cost me S25O year more, and then went to the Harvard Law school for another year at cost of $500.
 So you see, Mr Hines, that to get the necessary education to do this work 1 had to pay out $1,7O0. and yet you think my charge of $2 is large one.'
 The man looked at me for n mo- ment in amazement and then ex. claimed: Gosh! What a darned fool you must have been before they begun on you New York Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
REPRESENTATIVES.

Oversensitiye people are usually very fine-grained, highly organized and intelligent, and if they could over come this weakness, would become capable, conscientious workers. This failing-for it is failing, and very serious one, too-is an exaggerated form of self-consciousness which. while entirely different from egotism or conceit causes self to loom up in such large proportions on the mental retina as to overshadow everything else. The victim feels that, wherev- CT he goes, whatever he does, he is the center of observation. and that all eyes, all thoughts, are focused upon him. He imagines that people are criticising his movements. and his per- son, and making fun at his expense; when. in reality, they are not thinking of him, and perhaps did not see him.
 June Success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
THOUGHT HE WAS POOLING


 ExSheriff Thomas Dunn of New York tells among other stories the fol lowing:
 T went to a church service, and the man in the pulpit announced solemniy that 1t was necessary to buy coal to heat the church during the winter, and that the collection would be for that purpose. A man in the front pew winked when the offertory basket was placed before him. He was always a liberal man. and the minister wondered why he did not make contribution. After the service the minister went to this parishioner and asked:
 Why didn't you make a contribu- tion?'
 ''The parishioner laughed and said: Pastor, that was n good joke on the congregation but you couldn't fool me; I know the church is heated by steam
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
BROWNING OF EDWARD VII

After the coronation sermon Dy the Bishop of London, the second and more extraordinary part of the ser vice will begin The king will kneel at the altar with his hand laid upon an open Bible, and take the corona ton oath. which will be administered by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The archbishop will consecRate the oil in a small vessel, the ampulla, shaped like an eagle with wings outstretched. A few drops will be poured through the birds beak into golden spoon that is said to have been used at every coronation for seven hundred years. With this holy oil the archbishop will proceed to anoint the king. Queen Victoria abridged this part of the cere- mony considerably, for the ancient custom called for anointment not only upon the crown of the head, but also on the shoulders, over the heart, and even on the soles of the feet Queen Victoria decided that it would be sufficient, for all practical purposes, if she were anointed only on the head and the palms of the hands. King Ed ward wishes no detail omitted.
 After the sword of state has been placed in King Edwards right hand and then laid on the altar, the Dean of Westminster will invest Edward VII with the dalmatic robe of cloth of gold. The orba six-inch sphere of | gold surmounted with a cross of mag nificent diamonds, pearls, sapphires and emeralds, resting on an amethyst an inch and a half high-will be placed in the kings right hand, and on the fourth finger of that hand will be set a historic ruby ring that is fitted with snap like q bracelet. The scepter will be placed in his left hand and then will come the great moment for which all the ceremonial is in- tended to be only an introduction. The crown, while resting on the altar,
 will be blessed by the archbishop, and then placed upon the kings head. The great assembly will then shout. God Save the King!" princes and peers will put on their coronets, and the bishops will put on their caps; trumpets will sound and drums beat while cannon will boom forth the news to the city.-Curtis Brown in June ! Success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
SPECIAL SALE
 ON. On Neck RlffS.

Just received-a large consignment of these goods Tn all styesPain whites plain blacks and combinations ot both coors Some very handsome pieces and at very low prices We would advise you to make selection early as they will be sold very quickly at the prices they are marked ns week only for Special Sale Another new lot ot shirt walsts handsome styles and pattens prices way down. Our line of suits and jackets is usual the best in the town Com mencng Wednesday, May I4 are going to offer you suits order made in any style from SIP handsome serge or chevot suit blue black good Things throughout ne ly tailored, for $2. This special offer remains open until Saturday, May 17, Call and see us.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
WEDNESDAY, MAY q, 1902.
Watch out for the seventeen year. lo-

Watch out for the seventeen year To- custs. They are on their way here to celebrate the Fourth of July. They should be given a warm reception New Britain Herald.
 They are here already, if we have been rightly informed, so there is no use waiting until the glorious Fourth to make an attack on them. The work can be commenced at once. Some one versed in the best way of treating them should make the thing known.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21

Governor Mclean is outspokens in his opposition to the work of the consti- tutional convention. It is very evident that he is not going to let the matter of a second term. hinge on his views on this question. If the small towns men get control of the next republican con vention they may remind the governor that he was opposed to what they con sider their interests, and give the place to some one who looks with favor on the stand they have taken. The sure result of such a move would be dem ocratic governor. Many think such a thing is assured already, as the party in power at present is pretty well rent assunder. Governor Mclean does not believe. at this time, that half q loaf is better than nothing, for in regard to voting for the new constitution he says
 Some that are friendly to real and logical reform may vote for the pro duct of the convention. because, as far as it goes, it can be safely accepted on account, and as an acknowledgement of the principle for which they are con- tending, and because they may consid- CT that they will be in a stronger and better position to press their demands under the new constitution than at present. On the other hand, many will strenuously and consistently, think, oppose its acceptance because of the fear that, if it is accepted, the op- ponents of reform will argue that it's acceptance Is proof that it is entirely satisfactory to the people, and because it's provisions render the calling of an- other convention more difficult
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21


 You want a strong, stout TRUNK when you turn your belongings over to the tender mercies of railway trains and baggage smashers. A poor Trunk is about as unprofitable an investment as you can make. If you are in need of strong TRUNK or DRESS SUIT CASE, and BAG, let us fit you out with what you need They were never cheaper than to-day. Prices are absurdly low. We have the celebrated Bureau Trunks. Come and see before buying elsewhere.
 A varied line of UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS at the lowest prices in the city.
 Umbrellas Recovered and Repaired with the best Gloria Silk from 65c up. Look for the big corner store. Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Factory
 Factory, 74-7S Grand Street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-21
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-09-27
The State Bank 6 Trust Co
Carson City. Nevada
CAPITAL fully PAID UP
DIRECTORS:

7. B. RICKEY, c. T. BENDER w. MAPES, MEYERS
YERINGTON II. PETER>EN. ALL
/. GOLDEN, BRAUGHER
T. B. RICKEY PKE>IDENr. Fl. MEYERS.
G. T. BENDER, G..
J. TDAVIS,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-09-27
now IT BENEFITS NEVADA

THE Lovock Tribune lays stre.s the fact that bora1 n
h ss t:s' he?
although Of the shipped
sw was still operation indeed larger amount Of boS
shipped from Nevada being shipped before
production Nevada that time? Suppose few dollars
amount much the loss of the
speakers
monsos beneficial locally interest
of the State and they the hm kind of straw their desper
their ridiculous alegaton-Journal
may compatots do
British who robbed
ALL and is the British who shout see that
been their
either Ireland or in India and probably will not be in South
infamous system of rob-
into their pockets
and clothe the victims of British cruelty-Bee
receiving per day recently
certain how much better off 1897
he receiving $3.50 bill provisions
which amounted s54 would prices have amounted $7s
In other words the
for IL days labor in 1897 would
featured when know that the lead
majority share
holders the the Republican party to be
when declares in favor of free trade" trust made artes
national
Pa LAY
Miles would the and would be Pre-
ExPOsTMAsTER
permitted repay
OF o
mens OF Congresses.
destitute appealing
Americans Undoubtedly
o.
WHENEVER present destiny
is Perhaps
Antitrust them the probably
o.
prediction Secretary
that robbng
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-09-27
SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT

OVER ONE HUNDRED SAFE DEPOSIT ave- placed
In the Bank They modern hafnch special
STEEL They BURGLAR AND FIRE
safe ee yearly
on application.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-09-27

Deposits received
United
Mining
GENERAL BANKING: BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

counted in any estimate Of the needs Of
American capital and labor in the ship
building trade. 1t is therefore worth
mention that there are now ffty-one
war-ships under construction for the
navy. with a total displacement OF 1884,
9S7 tons. and costing for hu1ls and ma
chinery s74. 731. 666."
The people must be kept informed
here, SO they may estimate the enor-
mity Of the business of the robbers and
the iniquity Of the forty-two senators
who voted for the rascally robber
measure. The New York paper eau
tions as to one point. 1t states that il
lis a mistake to suppose that the bill
is more favorable to the taxpayers than
the one of last year. That measure
limited the. total amount of subsidy in
any one yea to $4,000. 900. The new
measure contains no limit. and when an
amendment was offered to establish
such a limit. it was voted down."
The more his vile raid is inquired
into the more offensive to morals it is.
and the more obnoxious to fair criti-
cism it appears. The able Chicago In
ter-Ocean, a strict republican organ.
calls the subsidy scheme The Foolish
Frye bill" We quote:
Legislation which seeks not to give US
that kind but some other-Which admit
tedly proposes TO stimulate the produc-
ton Of luxuries in ship-building instead
of necessities-ls so obviously futile as
to need no proof of it's folly.
That is what the Fry bill is, n
that is why it ought to be defeated"
What will the house do next? Will
it leap too into the dark abyss7
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

People who are addicted to genealo-
gical pursuit will possibly be inter
ested in knowing that in England a
periodical is to be published called
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
HOT TEMPER IN THE BRITISH CON-
MONS.

The British Parliament is excited
over the ill-omened reports as to war
scandals. There is no doubt, probably,
that the reports are well bottomed.
There is widespread corruption in buy
ing horses for South Africa, and, by the
way, the greater part Of this pur-
chased in the United States which "is'
the helper of Great Britain in this war
against the little remnant Of patriots.
Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman moved
for an investigation of the whole COM
mercial history of the South African
war, including the contracts for the
purchase of remounts, meat and forage,
and the contracts for freight ard trans
portation. A bitter debate enSued. Mr..
McKenna, liberal, charged that the
widespread corruption in the horse pur-
chases had been disclosed in almost
every country on the globe Lord
Stanley waxed hot and pronounced it a
malicious lie. Mr.. Mckenna replied and
a that he took his facts from the
reports Of the comptroller n auditor
General. The imputation of malice was
wholly false, but it was only part of
the bogus defense in which the govern
ment was her engaged. He quoted
figures and claimed that they bore out
his accusations.
Sir Henry Campbell-Barnerman de-
MED with emphasis the statement of a
Tory. He refused to withdraw what
he said. 1t reminds one Of the United
States senate:
Mr.. Norton advanced liberaD joined
in the attack ON the government. He
declared that the losses on transports
Of each column in South Africa amount
ed to from 10000 to E100, 900. When
challenged regarding his authority tor
the statement. Mr.. Norton said that
Mr.. Brodrick (the war secretary had
ordered a departmental committee to
investigate the matter, and had then
pigeon-holed the evidence"
THE war for a season which did fail,
Now trebly, laundering shock the
gale,
And Stanley was the cry"
Stanley got mad. Bannerman got
mad and others were angry. The able
Mr.. Asquith, advanced liberaD' strong
ly supported Sir Henry Campbell-Ban-
nerman's motion. which. he contended
was only a vote of censure because the
government had chosen to make it so.
Balfour, Tory. protested that it would
hurt things if investigation was had. OF
course to investigate was rejected. The
present government has no Idea of sub
hitting to a probing. Something rotten
might ooze out.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
AN INTERESTING PAST OF A
NEWSPAPER.

We referred briefly to the enterprise
of the Raleigh News n Observer in
its excellent Charleston Exposition
edition, which was costly and in every
way to it's credit. 1t has issued a half
dozen other illustrated editions OF i'm
portant events and practical move
ments. We like to see such well di-
rected energy and effort and it de-
serves to be fully recognized on the
part Of the press. Mr.. Josephus
Daniels, editor-in-chief Of he News
and Observer and president of the
publishing company, makes a two
column and a half address on
the occasion of the completion
of the twenty-six year Of the
paper. He states that the first year
the new management lost $1,000. The
paper is now prospecting as it richly
deserves to be. for it has stood four
square by the democratic party amid
all departures, and has upheld and de-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

Tended the principles set forth in ma
tional conventions with distinguished
fervor and ability. It has done much
and deserves richly the support OF the
unwayering democracy. Mr.. Daniels
I'm his interesting review of its past
history and work. well pays his ex-
cellent co-workers a fitting tribute and
Acknowledgement We make an inter-
esting extract:
1T is not egotism for this writer to
say that never IN the history OF NoFln
Carolina has any paper done so much
to earn the gratitude OF the people as
the News and Observer during the
four wears OF Fusion rule. We say this
without egotisr. because the best part
of that work was done by four Drill
liant and aGle newspaper men who are
not now on the stan OF this paper
Nessrs. VIM. Z. Christian. Fred L.
Merritt, F. B. Arendell and John VIII
bur Jenkins. The detective work that
ascertained and exposed the machina-
tons of the Fusion leaders; the bril-
liant stories that aStounded. startIed
and aroused the honest Indignation of
the whole state; the ridicule. the sa-
tire, the denunciation of the pubic
men who were d~isgracing the good
name of the Commonwealth. causing
crime among the worst element ana
bringing apprehension OF harm in
every home-how we'll this work was
done by men who were inspired by de-
votion to good government. is a part
of the history-and a bright part-of
that lark era IT North Cardinals
lifav
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

proved their i~ncapacity to advance. In
the nam%Of republicanism 1t condemns
a whole continent to weakness. back
w~ardness and anarchy. 1t precludes ALI
moral progress as dicisively: 1t blocks
the way to all hat might make South
America stable and prosperous. that
might open up what are perhaps the
richest untapped markets in the worla.
that might stimulate the Americans
themselves by contact with neighbors
on their own eveL. Here is
a colossal continent with a destiny that
should rival Russia's magnificently, wa
tered. inhabitable by Caucasians, all OF
it sparsely populated and much Of L
barely explored, teeming with mineral
and agricultural wealth. and yet lying
half-dereIict. the prey of revolutionary
turbulence-and all for lack OF q
strong government that would ensure
to capital the fruits OF its enterprise.
AS things are. there appears to be
nothing in front Of South America but
a cycle Of revolutions. n nope OF q
stable, orderly rule ever being evolved
under the presidency Of half-caste at
torneys and guerrilla chieftains Is n
hat. after the experience Of the last
eighty years, no one entertains. From
Patagonia to Panama there broods over
the continent the spirit OF insecurity,
disorder and insurrectionary violence"
Think Of all this. and hen Of endless
wars in the future by the American
Protectorate before you swear by the
old doctrine. Germany and other pow-
ers have South America in view for
colonizing. Must the United States say
to all you shall not enter a great con-
tinent as extensive n valuable as
tits" own continent.