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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
LEARN SOMETHING.

One of the most useful success habits one can form is that of learning some thing from everybody with whom lie which can be acquired is too trivial to be ignored.
 Constantly measure yourself with the men you meet. You will find that everyone can teach you something which you did not know before, and which. perhaps, you would never have chance to learn again if you did not acquire it from him.
 Daniel Webster once made a great hit, in arguing a case before jury. by repeating a story which he afterwards said he had not thought of since he heard it fourteen years before. But Webster was always picking up some thing for future use. His famous reply to Hayne. the greatest speech ever de- liyered on the American continent, was largely made up of little reserves which he had picked up here and there ill his reading, from studying men. and from observation.
 Many prominent novelist has col lected material for his stories by mak- ing notes of his conversation with those he has met and by observation Charles Dickens got a great deal of the matter for some of his novels in this way.
 One young man will go to a lecture. and. after spending an hour listening to the helpful, inspiring words of some prominent man. will leave the hall or lecture room without having derived any benefit from the address. Another young man will attend the same lec- ture with an ambition to learn some thing. He will drink in the speakers S sentences as if he were never to hear such words of encouragement anG in- spiration again. At the conclusion of the address, he will determine that he will make more of his opportunities in the future; that he will read more, think more, study more, be more than he ever was before. Such young man has q purpose and is determined to learn something from everything he comes in contact with and from ey- erybody he talks to. The other has no ambition, does not throw himself into what he does. lets his mind wander hither and thither, so that he never wholly understands what people are saying, and therefore never derives any benefit or information from those with whom he converses..-O Swett Magden in Succesa
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
RUSSO-FRENCH DEFI.
Conjoint Declaration Publish
 ed Tn St. Petersburg.
COPIES SENT TO GREAT POWERS.
Possible InimicaI Action on Part of Other Powers Not Lost Sight Of. Would Not Disturb Status
 Quo In Far East.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 20.-The Official Messenger today prints the text of Russo French conjoint dec laration sent March Is to the Austrian, Belgian, British, American, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese governments. The declaration is as follows:
 "The allied Russo-Freneh govern ments are wholly pleased to discern that the Anglo-Japanese convention supports the essential principles which, according to the reiterated statement of France and Russia, constituted and still constitute the foundation of their policy. Both governments believe that the support of these principles is also a guarantee of their interests i'll the far east.
 They are compelled, however, not to lose from view the possibly inimical action of other powers or q repetition of disorders in China, possibly impair ing China's integrity and free develop ment to the detriment of their recipro- cal interests. They therefore reserve to themselves the right to take measures to defend these interests"
 The predatory remarks say that Rus sia desires the maintenance of the status quo and the attainment Of com plete tranquility in the far east.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
French Press Approves.

PARIS, March 20-The morning pa pers here comment with much satis- faction and approval upon the Franco Russian declaration concerning the Anglo-Japanese convention, which they lasting peace in the far east, as con tributing to the establishment of the necessary balance of power, as strik- ing consecration of the dual alliance and definition of its scope, field and objects. 'If,' says the Figaro, Ger many and the United States have any misunderstanding regarding alliances and policy in China or fears for the
 open dcor, these are now removed. We are for the open door on the condition that nobody attempts to close it on
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Tariff Reduction Too smau

HAVANA, March 2O.--Governor Gen. eral Wood has left Havana for Wash ington at the request of President Roosevelt. General Wood expressed his disapproval of the bill granting q tariff reduction of 20 per cent on Gu ban products imported into the United States. He takes this ground because, he says, a reduction so small would do no good to Cuba. He declares that the economic situation in the island de- mands more liberal tariff concessions if they are to be of any avail or that which all Cubans hope for, complete commercial reciprocity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
p,a,n,nm Eau camraier

ALBANY, N. l., March 2O.--senator Patrick McCarren, who represents the Kings county Democracy and who has been mentioned as a candidate for chairman of the Democratic state com mittee, held long conference with former Senator David B. Hill yester- day afternoon. Neither of the men would be quoted. but they allowed it to be understood that they are making plans for the fall campaign and that they would work in harmony
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Rhode Island Banker Dea.

PAWTUCKET, R. l., March 2o.-- Hon. George l.. Littlefield, a banker of wide acquaintanceship, is dead, aged seventy-eight years. After q long ca reer as a manufacturer, chiefly in the thread and yarn trade. he became pres ident and manager of the Cumberland Mills company in 1866, holding that of flee for twenty-one years. He was president of the First National bank Of Providence at his death. He had had considerable legislative experience. His brother, Alfred H. Littlefeld, was governor from 1880 to 1883, and anoth- CT brother, David G., was lieutenant governor in 1889.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
ACHILLES |. DEAD.
King of Patagonia Succumbs |
 Pneumonia In Paris.

King of Patagonia Succumbs to Pneumonia In Paris.
 PARIS, March 20. Achilles l.. known as the "king of Patagonia and Araucania," is dead here from pneu- monia. Achilles, who held his court in a modest apartment in the Place de Ia Nation, succeeded his second cousin, Antoine l., on Sept. IT, 1878.
 The latter, who was originally q lawyer of Perigueux, capital of the department of Dordogne. France, went to South America and claimed to have become king of Patagonia in 1861.
 Achilles, whose real name was Lavi- arde, accompanied Antoine in his trav- els, returned to Paris and assumed the royal title on Antoine's death. Achilles, in view of the difficulties between Patagonia and Chile, it is claimed, deemed it imprudent to return to his kingdom and surrounded himself with court here, appointed frInctionaries and lavishly distributed high sounding titles and decorations.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS
Gale of Yesterday Did Little Dam
 age in Town.

|
 Yesterday was typical March day. The wind blew gale from morning till night. Dust, leaves, branches of trees and other debris made travel along the streets more than uncom- fortable. At the w. F. Curtis place | two trees were blown down. One of them fell across the road between the Curtis residence and Taft school. The other one, a large poplar which stood back in the lots, gave way early in the afternoon. At the residence of ! Frederick Bryant the gale got under the tin roof of the main dwelling. It got one end up and the rest was easy. At last reports the part on the north side had left it's moorings and was resting easily on the cupola. Aside from these pranks of the breeze no other serious damage has been report ed.
 Yesterday morning what might have been a serious runaway occurred in the Greenville district. Ed Munroe, who drives back and forth to the shop, stopped at F. J. Painters and left his horse standing in the road. It is impossible to say what fright cuCu llS dh1Lli, OuL lOA Sohit ICuScli he started on dead run toward Wool sons factory. At the casting shop he came to grief, horse, wagon and all going in heap. A few breaks in the harness and a broken dashboard meas ured up the damage.
 Joe Keilty is still on the sick list. He expects to be out in few days.
 F. L. Brouette is on the sick list. Sore arm.
 One of Fred Lyons boys cut his foot with an axe yesterday.
 The committee of arrangements for the fremens reception will hold an- other meeting Friday evening.
 Mrs Bryant's two grandchildren from Hartford, who have been staying here for the past few weeks, returned to their home last Monday.
 R. +. Demarest will move to John Bryant'S tomorrow. Mrs Demarest will act as housekeeper for Mir Bryant and MT Demarest will work on the farm.
 Fred Blake, a nephew of Mrs Sarah Munroe, is visiting in town.
 Miss Atwood, trained nurse, is taking care of Mrs Sarah Munroe.
 A. A. Daines is on the sick list.
 The doctors are all ill good health.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
PERIsHED IN THE STORM.
Loss of Ranchmen and Herds In ths
 Terrible Blizzard.

Loss of Ranchmen and Herds In th c Terrible Blizzard. BISMARCK, N. D., March 2o.-Re. ports of loss of live stock in the storm have begun to come in. Joe Allen, a ranchman, was found near Sterling so badly frozen that it is feared he cannot recover. One Of his horses was dead, and the other has not been found. Will liam Fl. Bratton of Sterling lost hun dred cattle and several hundred sheep. 4 ranchman named Cook lost fifty cat tie. William Wilton lost 400 sheep. A band of 5000 sheep in the western part of the state was turned out to graze the day before the storm. The herder perished with his flock.
 The blockade of this division of the Northern Pacific has been broken, and several passenger trains from the east have arrived. At Sterling, thirty miles east, there was cut mile and a half long filled with snow from six to if teen feet in depth. The snowplows were broken down in clearing the track. The Northern Pacific tracks are reported clear from Jamestown west to Glendive.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
PORTO RlcANs AIEa
Islanders Contribute Generously to
 Mckinley Monument Fund.

Islanders Contribute Generously to
 Mckinley Monument Fund.
 CLEVELAND, March 2O.-Thousands of Porto Ricans have contributed to the Mckinley national memorial. Gov ernor William H. Hunt in a letter just received by Ryerson Ritchie, national secretary, reports that $1,497.42 has been raised in the island, and the num- Der of contributors runs far up into the thousa nds.
 Governor Hunt asked some one in each town to receive the funds, and no contribution was to be over 10 cents. The people of the island responded at once. To each of the contributors will be presented a certificate. and in this manner pictures of Mckinley, the White House and the Mckinley home at Canton will adorn thousands of homes in Porto Rico.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
DANGER OF COLDS AND LA
 GRIPPE

The greatest danger from colds and la 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 a single case having resulted in pneumonia, which shows conclusively that it IS a 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., 1902-03-20
The Huntington Estate.

NEW YORK, March 20.-The Trib- une this morning says that the Collis F. Huntington estate, now being in ventoried by the states transfer tax appraisers, acting with the executors, Charles M Tweed and Isaac F. Gates, will amount to about S28,0o0, GOO or s29, DOC, 600. The transfer tax will ap- proximate sso0,o0o. This is the unofi- ciai estimate made by the state comp frollers office. The state officials as well as the executors decline to give any official information about the schedule of property left by Mir. Hunt sngton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
NArro Muraerer Lvnchee.

NATCHEZ, March 20.-John Wood ward, the negro murderer of Leonard Calvitt, a white planter, at Union Point, Concordia parish, La. has been lynched within 300 yards of the parish prison in Vidalia, La. The mob gained admission to the jail by claiming they had g prisoner from Catahoula parish. After the door was opened they de- manded Woodward Jailer Suchs re- fused to surrender him and was over powered,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
House Democrats Favor noer.

WASHINGTON, March 20. Y The Democratic members of the house at caucus held last night unanimously adopted resolutions declaring that con- gress should express the sympathy of the American people for the struggling Boer republics and pledging them selves to use their utmost endeavors to force" the committees to report reso- lutions expressive of such sympathy if only that congress might have an op- portunity to act.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Burglars Cause ai~ E,re.

MARISSA, Ill, March 2O-Safe bur glars are responsible for fire which destroyed $l500oo worth of property in Marissa. They entered the Conner cial hotel. where fifty persons were asleep, and blew open the safe, con taining $2,500. The robbers then es- capped, leaving the building in flames. The fire spread rapidly and was not checked until dozen business build ings and several residences, with their contents, were destroyed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Early Navigation on Great Lakes.

DULUTH, Minn., March 2o.-Ihe opening of navigation on the upper great lakes will be earlier than has ever been known. Ships will be ply ing between Duluth and Lake Erie ports by April l. The usual date is month later. An opening of navigation thirty days ahead of the usual time means an addition of the capacity of the lake fleet amounting to at least 15 par cent
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Shot Hts Wife

PITTSFIELD, Mass, March 2o.-- Henry Nye filled his wife's head with q charge from his shotgun at their home in Stephentewn, N. r., about twelve miles from Pittsfeld, and the woman died two hours afterward. Nye escaped. Jealousy is said to have prompted the act. The couple had been married but six months. A posse of citizens has been on Yves trail since the shooting, but the man has eluded them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Kentucky Reform school Burnes


 LEXINGTON, 1y., March 20.-At an early hour this morning word reached this city that the State Reform school located six miles out, was burning. The collapse of the boys building was an nounced little later. The eight build ings comprising the institution contain ed 2S7 children. It is reported that all were safely got out. Aid was sent from this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Members of RObber Gang Arrested.
 BEAUMONT, Tex, March 20. IT Three more arrests have been made here in connection with the operations of the Hattie Bennett gang of rob- bers and murderers. It is suspected that one of the three is the hackman employed by the gang to haul the bodies of their victims to the river. The sheriff refused to make known the names of the arrested men, who are white, or to give any other facts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Royal Party Reaches TxieH.

KEEL, Prussia, March 20.-The Ger man battleship Kaiser Wilhelm IT., having on board Emperor William and Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, ar rived here at 5:30 p. m. His majesty and the prince were welcomed with the Airing of salutes and cheers from the naval squadron in these waters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
It's signifcance.

Bobby-Mother. what's that black band around Mir. Jenlfs' arm for?
 Mother-Hush, dear! he might hear you. Mrs. Jenks is dead; that is sign Of mourning.
 ''Oh! I thought p'r'aps it was to keep the caterpillies from crawling up his body. Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
THE HosokEN BLAZE
The Latest Estimates Place Loss nt
 S2,oo0 ,oO0-Two Lives Lost.

NEW YORK, March 20.-Two dead. two missing, six victims in hospital and property worth about $2,0O0, ,o00 destroyed is the story of the fire that burned the Phoenix line pier in Hobo ken, N. J., and the steamer British Queen, besides a dozen lighters and barges.
 It is known almost to T certainty that none of the 129 longshoremen employed about the Phoenix line pier and on the steamer British Queen is lost.
 A superficial examination by the ma rine underwriters during the day re- suited in a statement that the fire was due to defective electric light wires on the pier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
The Pone Robbed.

ROME, March 20.--La Patria asserts that altogether $1,600 GOO, mostly the pope's personal property, has been en- bezzled from the Vatican. The trial be- fore secular court of three officials of the Vatican charged with thefts of SS0,O0O from the Vatican treasury has begun. This is the first time the vati- can has had recourse to q secular tri-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
santos-Dumont to Visit Us.

PARIS, March 20.-M. Santos Du- mont has accepted ali invitation from the officials of the St. Louis exposition to go to St. Louis, assist the authorities in the organization of the proposed bal loon contests and select a site on which to erect balloon shed. The aeronaut will sail for New York on the Ham burg merican line steamer Dautsch- land A Dril
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Chnrch steepIe Blown or.

ADAMS, Mass, March 20.-A high wind which prevailed all night sud- denly assumed cyclonic proportions yesterday The spire and belfry on the First Congregational church was wrenched off. In falling the Spire took with it two large cupolas and a DOT ton of the roof from the congrega- tional house, which adjoins the church
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Turkey Refuses to pax,

LONDON, March 20-A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Constantinople says the Turkish gov ernment has fiatly refused the demand of the United States for the repayment Of the sum of money (S72, ,5O0) paid to the brigands as ransom for Miss El- len NJ. Stone and her companion, Mime. 1'SilEa
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
A Normal school For sexxarn

TRENTON, N. J., March 2O.-The house has passed MT. Williams bill ap- propriating $25o,006 for a state normal school at Newark, after defeating amendments to locate the school in Hudson and Cumberland counties. This bill came up on reconsideration, it hay ing failed to pass the house last week. It was passed by a vote of 35 to If.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
pre.iaent Fairchi1d pea6.

OBERLIN, O., March 20.-Ex-P Presi- dent James H. Fairchild, for thirty three years president of Oberlin col lege, died last night. He was connect ed with Oberlin college for sixty-eight years and had served longer than any college official in the United States.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Mr nryan to Live In F Barn

LINCOLN, Neb. March 2O.-W. J. Bryan is no longer resident of the city of Lincoln. Yesterday was Mir. Bryans forty y-second birthday, and he celebrated the event by moving to his farm four miles from the city. Until a handsome country residence which he is building shall be completed MT. Bry- an and his family Mill live in the barn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
And 8 Good One.

Tillie-Pa, is politics profession or business? Pa-Well, that depends upon cir cumstances. If you're on the win ming side it's business.-Philadel- phia Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Uncle Allen.

1T can't say," observed Uncle Allen Sparks, "that I approve entirely of the tobacco habit, but did you ever think what a difference it might have made in the history of the world fl Adam had chew of tobacco in his mouth when Eve tempted him with the forbidden fruit ?"-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
ya,1ow.tone Exnansion Propo.et

WASHINGToN March 20-The sec, retary of the interior has sent to the senate the draft of bill providing for the enlargement of Yellowstone park. Tn a communication accompanying the bill he says the extension of the park boundaries is necessary to protect the game in the park.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20

Headache often results from a dis ordered condition of the stomach and constipation of the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these disor- ders and cure the headache. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
A Place For Garfield.

WASHINGTON, March 20.--James R. Garfield, son of the late president, will be given the appointment of civil service commissioner, to succeed Will liam A. Rodenburg, if he will ac- cept it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
servian Cabinet Re.ixn..

BELGRADE, Servia, March 2o.-The Servian cabinet has rendered it's resig- nation owing to the adoption by the skupshtfna, or national assembly, of a civil service reform measure against the wishes of the ministry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
. pre.ent From Empress Dovaae,

PEKING, March 20.-The dowager empress, learning that Mrs. Bainbridge, wife of w. E. Bainbridge, secretary of the United States legation, was start ing for home, sent her an immense box of costly confectionery, sharks fins and other delicacies. with scrolls expressing her majestys personal regards and wishes for pleasant journey.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Tales Ont of SchnaI.

Suitor--Your sister and I were just talking business out here on the veranda.
 Her Little Brother-Oh, no, you weren't. When fellow begins to talk business sister always takes him into ths conseryatory.-Sma Set.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Consolation.

Strucxoyle-Darn it! Sarah, feel like a fool in the presence of that new English butler you hired.
 Mrs. Struckoyle-Don't worry, Hen- ry; his face will never show that he knows how you feel.-Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Twenty Lives Lost In storm.

ST. PAUL, March 20-Reports re- ceived here show that twenty human beings and 10000 sheep and 5000 cat tie perished in the recent storm ill North Dakota.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Just What She Wanted.

Mrs. Whyte-Mr. Watlyns gave his wife a handsome pair of opera glasses for birthday present.
 Mrs. Black-I can imagine how pleased she is. She will find them so convenient to watch the doings CT the neighbors with.-Somerville Jour- nal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
a1inzara In Central New York

UTICA, N. Y., March 20-F'rom clouds of dust to husky blizzard is the weather situation here. Trains are delayed The thermometer registers 20 l above zero
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Palisades Commission Needs Funds


 TRENTON, N. J.. March 20.-Gov- ernor Murphy has sent to the two houses Of the legislature special mes- sage drawing attention to the report of the Palisades park commission. The report shows that the commission is in need Of funds for its ordinary ex- penses. The $5,o00 appropriated to the New Jersey commissioners for office expenses has been expended The re- port states that of the S50.000 appro- priated by New Jersey to buy land $1S,27o has been paid out and that the commissioners have received one-half of the $400,o00 appropriated by New York state. The total amount of ground already purchased aggregates about A per cent of the total amount desired. There has been paid out for land S257,- 3T5.7e. This includes S122, ,500 contrib uted from private resources.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-20
Students ExDeIled

BERLIN, March 2O.--Forty Russian and Polish students have been expelled from Prussian technical schools on charges of political agitation.