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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
TRADE CONDITIONS.
EAght Record of Failures I'm July.
 Metal workers Busy.

Light Record of Failures I'm July.
 Metal Workers Busy.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 2.R. 6. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
 Commercial failures during the month of July testify to the prosperous con- dition of the nations trade and indus try. Only one month of the preceding thirty-two recorded a smaller aggre- gate of defaulted indebtedness, while, \ emitting the few exceptionally heavy failures, the average liability to each default was much smaller than in the corresponding month of any year dur ing the decade There were S25 sus- pensions iis July, 1902, involving to- tai indebtedness of S6,932,s51. In the same month last year failures num- bered 697, with liabilities of ST, ,035, ,033, and in July, 1900, there were 793 de- faults for $9,771,7T5.
 With business in sight for at least a year, the leading departments of the iron and steel industry may properly be considered prosperous. Notwith- standing the rapid increase in produc- ing capacity, consumptive demand has grown still faster, and the recent off lcial report of a new high record of pig iron production at S,80S,574 tons for the first half of 1902 is accompanied l5by the statement that unsold stocks at the end of that period were only %, B61 tons compared with 372. .560 tons a year previously. " Grain prices declined sharply as the month of speculative manipulation drew to 2 close, and legitimate trading resumed a more normal volume. Wheat was least affected by option fuctua- tions, easing off in response to the steadily increasing receipts, which for the week aggregated z ,450,90 bushels against 6,508.311 year ago, when the movement was considered exceptional l 1y heavy. Foreign purchasers exhib- i ited more interest at the lower quota ! tions, exports from all ports of the l United States amounting to 3,041, ,577 1 bushels, four included.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1902.

The general fever of expansion which has resulted from the Spanish war seems likely to endanger the diplo- matic relations now existing between the United States and Japan, says one writer It seems that one Captain Rosehill some time ago discovered, in the Pacific ocean, 300 miles east of Yokohama, an island which is known as Marcus Island The island bears great quantities of guano and Captain Rosehill believing himself to be it's diseoverer, determined to return and exploit the glano but for some reason failed to do so for considerable time. He has now sailed Tor the island but meantime the Japanese government has learned of his intention and has sent war vessel to protect the rights of certain Japanese citizens who set up claim to the island. The state de partment feels certain that it can pro- tect the rights of Captain Rosehill if he does not resort to violence in his efforts to assert his own claim, but if he resists the Japanese authorities it is more than probable that the affair will grow into serious complications which will involve the cordial relations which have always existed between the United States and that country.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
FIRST SURVEY OF PANAMA.
It Was Made 400 Years Ago, But NotB- ing Was Done Until De
 Lessep.s Day.

How many Americans know that the first exploration for the route of the Panama canal was made by H. de ia Serna as far back as 1527-28? Many different explorations followed, an6 suggestions from various quarters but nothing definite was done until De Lesseps formulated his famous scheme. This was opposed by the United States. Americans then want ed the canal to go through Nicaragua, and this plan was favored by Gen. Grant in 1879. But nothing was done. Says Harper's Encyclopedia of the United States: ''In 1884 the people of the United States and France sub scribed largeN sums toward French company, headed by Count de Lesseps, of Suez canal fame, winch announced it's intention of cutting canal through the isthmus of Panama" The subsequent financial catastrophe is we'll known. In 1899 the Panama Canal Company of America was incorporated with capital of $3O,o0O,o00. It was then estimate that it would cost $125.- 100000 to complete the canal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
CRITTERS FIRST.

Hear the chorus in that tieup Runch, ger-runch and runch and runch!
 There's a row of honest critters; does me good to hear lem munch. Down to our house we wear patches honest patches though and neat, But we'd rather have the patches than to skinch on what we eat Lots of work and grub to back ye-- that's mighty wholesome creed; Critters first, ST, that's my motto give the critters all they need. And to hear lem give ye greetin' ith their jolly little blat When ye open up O mornin's, ah, there's comfort, friend, in that. As we've prob'ly sometimes noticed
 when his cattle hate man Yell notice that his neighbors size him
 up on that same plan. But for me there's nothin' better than this here: to understand That a dozen honest critters owe their comfort to my hand" Holman F. Day in Everybody
 Magazine
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
FATHERS AT TRoUvILLE.

The women who intend to % into the water or to fetch bathing costumes at safe. distance from the waves. dress in their own rooms and issue cloaked and halted and, followed by maids. The maid is an essential feat ure of the scenic effect She carries anything that may be needed and then she gives cachet to her mistress. There IS theory that she represents the properties. It is quite improper to go to the beach without a maid, and so every Parisienne, no matter how lurid her rerzsaf1on or how startling her at- tire, goes beachward with her maid trotting demurely at her heels.
 On the beach, the crowd separates into three distinct lines or layers. Down on the wet sand, near the creep Ing foam, are folk who Intend going Tn. Higher up, quite out of reach of the water, are the women who have donned the most elaborate and coquet- -tish of bathing costumes and would shriek at the idea of exposing the cher ished garments to salt water Still farther back are the promenaders, men and women who have come down mere " to see the show and meet each oth- CT AS for the actual bathers, one does AioL ssVC tlCul dL dli.t uG clOSG TOW or bathing machines or cars ranged along the shallow water effectually shuts off from view everyone in the water. and to see that group one must go into the water ones self
 Right here, the consecutive Amerf- can bather is likely to receive a shock other than that given by his first plunge into the water. Some conven- tional and serviceable bathing suits are worn, but it is very common thing for the French woman to bathe in tights and trunks such as are worn by the men. She wears them only in the water and the thing is not quite as bad as it sounds, for the use of the bathing machine does away with any cular exhibition. Even those women who wear the skirt and blouse suits wear tights iii place of the bloom- CTS accepted on this side of the water Dark tights made in one with the stockings are used, and are unques- tionab1y more comfortable than the gartered stockings and full b1oomer.- Eyerybody's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
I W RlGE e. POOR Ia
 kAlLlMl5 A

Itching Piles is one of the most persistent plaques that the world has ever known. Men and women, old and young rich and poor suffer alike, and for ages it was generally believed that there was no cure for the exasperating malady. Now and then preparations have ap- peared that would relieve the itchiness temporarily, but that was all. There seemed to be absolutely no real cure.
 That is all changed now, however. Doan's Ointment will cure Piles, whether itch ing, protruding or bleeding. It IS also a safe and absolutely sure cure for eczema and all other itching diseases of the skin- Doan's Ointment Is a pleasant, harmless and abso- lutely sure remedy for all itch ing diseases of the skin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
In proof of it we tell what those who have used 1t sav.

In proof oft we tell what those who have used it say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, of No. Ie8 Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn, says; ssTo any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, l can with confidence recommend Doan's Ointment. I was for a long time bothered with a 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 Drug Store and applied it. It was so soothing and healing, and acted so promptly that I felt relieffrom the first, and improved steadily. It is the best remedy for ir- ritation of the skin there is on the market" "
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lakes drug store and ask what his customers report.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
HEARD IH Rassl NO

The Texas gentleman who hired a special train rather than be late for dinner, when invited to Oyster Bay by the president, has done his share to- ward fulfilling traditions of southern courtesy.
 Patent office officials say that they are flooded with applications for pat ents on religious playing cards' by which pious persons imagine they can wean young people from the alleged meretricious games now in use.
 Vassili Verestchagin, the Russian battle painter who is painting the bat tie of San Juan hill. says that he dis covered the solitary tree described by MT Roosevelt as located in line of the charge and thereby placed the forces in his mind with accuracy.
 If people realized that when they en- trusted their lives to an inexperienced sailor in "a saflboat they were running as great a risk as if they boarded 2 steamboat with an inexperienced er- gineer. or an automobile with an mex perienced chauffeur, there would be a dimunition in the long list of summer resort drownings
 Reform in railroad management in the United States appears to be imper- atiye Tn this country 813 persons were killed and 9,95S were injured ill our railroads in the first three months of this year Tn England, not one pas senger's life was lost last year, which is a striking commentary on American methods New Haven Union.
 William Nelson Cromwell, counsel for the Panama canal company, has re turned to France Before leaving he said that he regarded the prospects for a canal at an early date as most fat tering. He said the Spooner bill was on it's way to Colombia and a special session of the Colombian congress hal been called to consider its provisions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
THE HIGH DIGNITY OF WORK.

Who puts back into place fallen bar,
 Or fings a rock out of travelled
 road,
 His feet are moving toward the central
 His name is whispered in the gods
 abode.
 When, few years ago, the late Col onel George E. Waring took charge of the street-cleaning department of New York city, he found the street cleaners doing their work in a careless, carnal. joyless fashion. There was no mind in their muscle, no heart in their ham diwork. The men were ashamed of their calling. They went at their work in sloven clothes, with slouching gait, feeling that they were tie scavengers of the city, the rejected of men.
 Here was labor divorced from ideal |.ity. Colonel Waring knew that some ideal light must be made to shine from even the noeanest work-that the work CT must have somejoy and pride in his toll or his work is asfailure. Or, more tragical still, the man himself will be 8 failure.
 What did Colonel Waring do-this man of heart and ina agination? Not all that could be done-not all that ought to be done. But he did some thing. He called the street sweepers of New York before him, and, with a fine enthusiasm that was infectious, he fired their minds with sense of their 1 high mission to the city; lie made them feel that they were verily' the Knights of Cleanliness, the Cusfodians of the Public Safety, the Guardians of the Public Health. He especially called f5.f of children of the metropolis from the wolves of disease.
 The words of Colonel Waring stirred the hearts of the workers. For the first time they saw themselves en- trusted WlthSa greas treasure; felt themselves nfted8to a place of dignity and honor; knew themselves to be val. 1 ued and hOnored by at least one man of worth and distinction. m Colonel Waring dressed his men in white uniforms. symbolic of the purity that was tosbe their aim in all their la bofs We all know the result. With this ideal in t1eir hearts and this man as center of energy, the workers went out like a white army; the atno- sphere clarified. the death-rate went down, New York became perhaps, the cleanest city in the world
 These men labored at the most hum- ble and thankless work with, x some feeling of their partnership with the purifying and protecting powers of. the universe h A 9 degree they worked as gods, not as sto1id and joyless. hirelings of the hour
 So all 8trJleswork is more thah deep necessity laid upon 1ife,-more. than a precious discipline laid upon the soul. Necessity and discipline, -these words are too cold and too hard to express the loftier beauty in the face of labor. l.Edward Markham, in the August Success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Although the officials of the depa1

Although the officials of the depart
 ment of justice have been closely ob-
 serving the developments in the "beef. trust' litigation and have watched with
 the keenest interest the recent move
 ment which it is alleged will ultimate
 ly result in the ownership, by a single
 individual or company, of the greaf
 packing interests of the country, they
 have, heretofore, been most reticent on
 the subject. Yesterday, however, says
 Washington correspondent, they re-
 piled to the inquiries of tie newspaper
 men with confidence. They said they
 were certain that the department would
 be able to defeat the contemplated
 combine, which will be formed in viola
 ton of the Sherman antitrust law. It
 is believed that the packers, in forming
 the combine, assume they will be im-
 mune from the prohibition of the Sher-
 man law and that they base that as- sumption on the fact that the supreme
 court decided against the government in the case of the United States against
 the B. c. Knight Sugar Refining com
 pany. In this decision, the court held
 that the manufacture of sugar could not be regarded as interstate commerce in the sense meant by the law; but the department holds that if the packers form the proposed combination they will become liable to another provision of the law which prohibits an attempt at ''the monopoly of a part of s'the commerce between the states" As this feature of the Sherman law has never been passed upon by the courts there is no absolute precedent on which to base an opinion and the litigation un- der this phase will be watched by | jurists with unusual interest. 1t is not l deemed probable that the suit now in progress will be considered in the courts before next October, so that re lief from the present prices of beef, from that source, cannot be hoped for in the immediate future. The officials lof the department of agriculture, bow
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02

It is superfuous for us to say that from the constitutional convention plank of the league platform we dis sent. The revolutionary demand that governor shall assume arbitrary au- thority to call constitutional conyen- ton by executive proclamation seems to us to be wholly out of harmony with the conservative character and tradis tions of Connecticut. The objects which it is proposed to achieve are radical. The methods by which it is proposed to achieve them are revolu- tionary. No chief magistrate that Con necticut has eyer had would for 8 moment favoraBIy entertain such a proposition as is now seriously and boldly made. No candidate who has ever been elected governor of this com monwealth would assent to any such pledge as is now demanded of him. Hartford Post.
 Some person or party must turn rev olutionist if we are to have a constitu- tional convention Why may it not be the governor? This manner of calling constitutional conventions, we believe has happened in other states, why not in Connecticut? If a constitutional convention is held who is to order it anyway? Will the Post editor kindly enlighten the league and it's numerous friends throughout the state? Of course we are aware the legislature ordered the last one, but whence did it derive its authority? Our present constitu- tion provides that two successive legis- 1 latures may propose alterations or amendments to the present document for adoption by the voters, but nowhere does it provide for the calling of a con- stitutional convention, and if it does not why not give the governor that
 power? It may appear like a radical
 step, but after the experience we have l had the past year, we are inclined to believe that it will be necessary to take
 very radical measures before the pres
 ent unjust methods are relegated to the
 rear.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Upuie nee

A hunting party of ladies and gen. tlemen was detained by storm at the hut of Virginia backwoodsman. Dinner being served. there was an embarrassing paucity of knives.
 The mother, wishing to impress her aristocratic guests, called in conn mahding tone to her young daughter: Fetch some more knives, Sairey: you know we've got thousands of 'em. J
 Law, no, mann; they's all tharl Thar's Big Butch,' and Little Butch,' and 'Razor-back,' and sBunty. "-- Rarper's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Heavy Rains Tn the southwest.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug 2-The steady downpour of rain which began Tuesday morning has ceased. Reports from Mississippi, Arkansas, west Ten nessee and north Alabama are to the effect that the rain was the heaviest experienced in years. At Memphis the precipitation for twenty four hours was 4.40 inches. Tn Mississippi, Ala bama and Tennessee crops generally were benefited, but in few localities the downpour was so violent as to de- stroy the younger crops.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Two Boys Drowned.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Aug. D. Harry Weller, aged seventeen years, and Leonard Stein, aged eighteen years, of this csty were drowned at Lakeside, a short distance from here. The two boys, with three others, were rowing on the dam at that place when the boat capsized, and the boys named sunk before assistance could reach them. The others were rescued.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Months Coinage.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The month ly coinage statements issued by the director of the mint shows that during July, 1902, the total coinage executed at the hints of the United States was $4,576, 800, as follows: Gold (double eagles), $2,12o,000; silver, $2,254, GOO; minor. coins. S2O2. 800
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Tnsurrectfon Lead.r Executed,

PEKING, Aug. Ching Ting Ping, the leader of the recent insurrection in the southern part of Chii province, who was enormously reported to have been killed in an engagement with government troops last May, has been captured in Honan province and exc cuted. His head has been exhibited at the scenes of his exploits as a warn
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02

ever assure your correspondent that when the grass fed cattle of the ranges begin to arrive in Chicago in consider able numbers the price of beef will show a considerable reduction.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
Kaiser wants to See Kitchener

BERLIN, Aug. 2.-The kaiser has sent a pressing invitation to Lord Kitchener to visit Germany. The inn perial letter states that the entire Ger man army would esteem it privilege to be allowed to welcome so distin- guished soldier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02
A Few Specials for Saturday Afternoon and Evening,
We need their room.

We need their room. A 3-piece Parlor Suit for S1S.50, regular price was $25.00. A Mahogany Divan, silk damask seat, for $14.50, good value at $500.
 Good Office Couch, pantisote covered, $9.50, was $14.00. A Velour Covered Couch, gold en oak frame, with claw feet, $13.5O, from $18.00.
 Another one in Velour at S13.0G. was $17.5O.
 A Full Sized Half Brass Bed for S1000, from S14.50.
 S5.50 Chartered Oak Rockers for $3.5O.
 A $5.50 Music Cabinet for half price, $2.75.
 J. IT. BurraIl & Co,
 ec BANK STREET. UNDERTAKING-Night calls an- swered by 0. B. Seymour, 1S4 Maple street. phone; D. M. Stew art, 101 Franklin street. phone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-02

 < Directory of K 8 RELIABLE SPECIALISTS 9 H IN WATERBURY H
 
 ARCHITECTS E. BENEDICT.
 43 East Main st. LEONARD ASHEIM, Room 25, Lewis building, Bank st. FRENZY SS JACKSON,
 43 East Main street
 ELECTRICIANS GEORGE M. CHAPMAN & co,
 43 East Main st.
 DOCTORS H. J. DE vER. M. D.
 14S North Main st
 xsssas& DIR R. c. JONES, A&SgssA Ss Veterinary Surgeon, H-uESsD Res 9 Johnson Tel TEACHERS OF MUSIC CLARA BRZEZINSKI,
 Citizens Bank building.
 DENTISTS ,. ". MAHONY,
 43 East Main street.
 
 FUNERAL DIRECTORS J. H. GRAY x co.
 235 North Main street. Funeral Undertakers. Telephone day
 or night.
 SIGN ARTISTS ED OCKELS,
 II. Spring st. Up-to-date sign work.
 LADIES TAILORS FRANK DE FEO, formerly with Reid 6 Hughes, TO Bank st. Telephone. CUSTOM TAILOR JAMES H. CLINE, Prichard building, corner Bank and Grand sts. TONSORIAL ARTISTS GEORGE KLEEBER, 151 Bank st. Over Jones, Morgan & Go.
 BIRDS FRANK sGRABER, 164 South Main st. Talking parrots arrive July l. CARRIAGE MAKERS MANN & DERRY,
 16 Brown st.
  BICYCLES AND REPAIRING JOHN YOUMANS,
 251 South Main st. BRIc-A-BRAC AND FURNITURE JOHN l.. SAKE,
 2S7 Bank st.
 
 CASH BUYERS WILLIAM POSSNER.
 3O3 Bank st. Highest prices paid for Cast-oif Cloth ing. Send postal; will call. HALF PRICE TAILOR JOHN MOSEL,
 "A Abbott ave. Repairing, cleaning and pressing la- dies and gents garments.
 RESTAURANTS CALLENDAR BROS,
 138 South Main street.
 H0RsEsHoERs W. M. DOYLE,
 25 Jefferson street.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-03
A Chinese Legend.

The origin of wedding customs, such
as the wearing of yell. the throwing
of old shoes for good luck, etc, seem to
have perennial interest for the pub
lie. But here is new and charming
legend to account for the throwing of
rice at the fleeing bride and bride
groom.
The custom, it seems, is Chinese. A
famous sorcerer named Chao became
Jealous Of the power Of another sorcer-
er. a woman, and, conceiying a plan to
destroy her, he persuaded her parents
to bestow her upon his supposed son.
The crafty Chao chose the most un-
lucky day for the wedding. the day
when the Golden Pheasant" was In
the ascendant, so that when the bride
entered the red chair the spirit bird
would destroy her with his powerful
beak. But Peach Blossom gave direc-
lions to have rice thrown out at the
door and she passed out unframed
while the spirit bird was devouring 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-04-03
Harmony.

The State Grange lecturer. Mr.. Thomp-
son. came TO this tosn. last Friday even
log and remained until Monday morning
az the guest OF Charles Whittier
The roads are very bad. the late rains
have washed aud quilted them so that
they are almost impAssable 10 places.
The town voted At It's annual meeting
10 pas a steel bridge over the river al
Mainstream also 10 purchase A ne~ road
maehiae.
A bear was started from Bad mountain
lAsl week by haaler aad chased down
into this town aad through here near the
village. into HAriland add lhen into Can
aan boys Tbs bear was frequently seen
bal nol near enough 20 get a shot
The schools 10 this town are to com
meuce 90 The lasl Monday In April. ex-
cept the osc al the village which the com
mlttss decided to begin on the I1th of
May GA account OF employing Mss Agnes
Reed, who cannot get through her term at
Pfexqus ale The teachers assig by
The committee Tor the summer sch )ols
are Village. Mas Reed NJ linsiream.
Mss Wnihed Henderson, OF PlltSh I'D !;
Sugar HIN Ellie Staff )rd South road,
Befniee Bartlett, Hord district, Pearl
Reed Spaaldlng district. Msrtie Willis.
Ora Willis and family are going to rent
their farm and m I'VE TO pitisf I'D Her
bsa Chadhoatn will rent the farm and
move there
I.ssls SmAl of Guiliord is going to
move into oas OF Scott Merrill's houses
al MainstrcAm.
Lloyd Frost will move to Athens where
be AaA bought the Wills farm near Coles
corner.
Ephraim Slnelar has moved into the
house recently vacated by Mr.. Booker,
GEAR the wooden mill