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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
BALD-HEADED MEN.

'Why don't you comb down that cowlick? said Senator Mallory, laugh
 ngly. to one of the pages, whose hair
 was standing straight "Some of these days your wife will take hold of it and pull out your hair
 The boy glanced up at the senator's $ very bald pate. Senator" he asked is that the way you lost your hair'?'
 There are a number of senators with bald hecds. Senator Stewart is among the number. And MT Stewart says that it does not pay to make fun of man who hasn't any hair on the top OF his head, in the place where the hair ought to grow. as the old song says. In proof of which he tells an interest ing story of how Hannibal Hamlin was defeatd for the senate.
 Up in Maine,'' says Mir Stewart. there was man who was very bald One day Mir Hamlin came along and tapped the mans smooth skull T just want to tell you,' he said. that one of your two hairs is crossed with the other.
 The remark was made only in fun. but the bald-headed man never fogot 1t. Long afterward he was member of the upperbranch of the Maine legis- latures and Hamlin was candidate for the United States senate. Hamlin was defeated by one vote, and that vote was cast by the man who was bald.''- Washington Post,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
HEARD n PASSING

The spectacle of General Gomez pro- testing against the $6,000 a year pen sion that the Cuban republic wants to give him is refreshing. Here is a man who is really patriot for patriot ism's sake.-New Haven Union.
 Who is lying? Secretary Root says that General Miles returned to Wash ington by his own yolition and not by orders from the war department. Gen eral Miles affirms that he has been or dered to Washington and that he is not going to attend the West Point com mencement Both Secretary Root and General Miles know whether or not an order was issued, and if either didn't wish to say whether which was the case, it would have been more becom- ing to say .sNone of yours" than to have given the public misstatement.- Ansonia Sentinel.
 Speaking of the unfortunate island of Martinique naval men who have visited the place describe the beautiful botanical gardens at St Pierre, which abounded i'll magnificent specimens of tropical plants. But the pleasure of a visit to the gardens had a great draw back owing to the presence in great
 
 most dreaded snake, small enough in size. but of deadly venom in it's bite. Owing to it's color it was hard to dis cover until perhaps too late. Visitors to the gardens were warned by guides to wear top boots or have the ankles well protected. as the fer de lance was an aggressive little serpent and it's bite was almost always fatal.-Hartford Post.
 The more injunctions against the beef trust the higher the price of beef. This happens. because the price of beef like that of many other things, is controlled by the law of supply and demand There is q shortage in the supply of beef and the western farmers are pock- eting more money for their cattle. Ger tain newspapers seem to be able to benefit themselves by sensational ap- peals to the people and to the high off, cials of the governmental smash the trust" Steel is twice as high as it was Live years ago, and nobody complains. It is a part of the general prosperity. But when there is a shortage in the corn crop, and a resulting reduction in the beef supply, it is declared to be a terrible crime to sell beef at a few ad- ditional cents a pound.-Hartford Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
WALTER L. MAINS SHOWS.

Two complete unabridged perform ances of the above named stupendous shows at Athletic field, Friday June 20, will be preceded by a marvellous morning parade of unprecedented mag nitude and attractiveness, which it will cost nothing to witness, and no one should miss seeing the superb spectacu- lar splendors, pompous displays and holiday sensations Among the rarest and most conspicuous features of the sumptuous and bewildering march will be the two biggest herds of elephants, camels and dromedarles, trained lions, tigers, leopards, groups of the finest educated hores and ponies in the world. acting monkeys. dogs and donkeys, etc, a great menagerie of wild and savage beasts i'll magnificent wide open and performing dens and cages. The grandest horse display ever seen, en- bracing 300 Lead of the best breeds, all selected from the finest stock, and models of the perfect horse. regally eaparisoned. The astonishing South African caravan. The only pair of lion slayers in captivity The only white Filipino bull ever captured alive. An army of brightly armored and richly arrayed participants. scores of colossal golden chariots tableaux and ,elfn al- of all descriptions; five military bands, jubilee singers, etc. which will be the most eXtravagantly grand gala day demonstration ever beheld, and takes place at 10 o clock in, the morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
NEED NOT SING THE HYMN.

The eminent professor of one of our nearby universities to whom most church hymns are simply doggerel," :" has received unexpected backing from a Dresbytery in Mississippi, which by solemn overture has requested the Generel Assembly of the Southern church to change and amend Cowper's hymn about fountain filled with blood' These Mississippi Presbyter- ians don't like it. They seem to have been a good while finding it out. But if they don't like it, why don't they let it alone? One of the papers from Ne vada containing an item about a man who stood up in the center of the vfI- lage church and shot himself while the choir was singing was gravely in formed by an eastern contemporary that down east when they did not like the singing they just got up and went out. They did not think it ne- cessarv to commit suicide We hope our fellow Presbyterians down south will do nothing rash. They haven't got to sing the hymn if they don't like it.-Chicago Interior.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
A VICTIM OF PING-PoNG.

Hello, links! Why, I haven't seen you for several weeks. How's your health?'
 Poorly. Every little thing-thong seems to affect me lately. Well, at any rate you are looking like king-kong.' v
 Feeling that way, except for a slight touch of spring fever
 Yes, springsprong always affects me, too; makes my head ringrong.'
 What in thunder is the matter with you. old man, the way you've got to talking
 ''Nothing-thongw said links. max ing a swinging motion of his arm through the empty air. as his friend backed away with amazement and alarm.
 q hear that you have become q great devotee to that fashionable fad of table tennis.''
 sYes,' he said wildly. s1 like to have my fing-fong and enjoy the ban io sing-song of the game of ping pong at every racket's swing-swong. while the celluloid sphere is on the wing-wongI know the games the thing-thong-"
 Gently the keepers from the asylum led him away to his padded cell the first victim of the omnipresent game of ping-pong. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
NAZARETH.

 1 like to think Of Him ill Nazareth. In those last years before He went
 abroad, Living His life like others, drawing
 breath, Working and sleeping as if not a
 God. like to follow all HIS daily round. The morning entrance to the spark
 ling air, The little halt as low upon the ground He spied q bud that no last Dight
 saw there. I almost see the little children stand, Half trustingIy, half shyiy as He came, To slip wee fingers i'll His strong,
 warm hand And babble oa unchecked by thought
 of blame. Or some olS man with tott'ring steps
 and slow, His little stint of l.fc-worS nearly
 done Leaned on His arm. confding cv'.v
 woe, And blessed Him as a father might
 son. like to fancy the strcEs exercise Of human muscle as He piled his
 trade, Tradition laughter to His lips denies, Perhaps because the light that o'er
 them played Gan not be sensed in our corrupted
 tongue; The ev'ning found the hand of labor
 stayed, While sunset haze q mellow myst'ry
 flung Where day's Recessional the angels
 played. From thoughts like these rise to
 think of life, Which once l felt a dull monotony, An endless struggle between self and
 strife, As something higher than it seems
 to be. One act of grandeur captures world
 applause, To praise one momen's greatness throats are riv'n, But loyal living to iifa'a little laws Is that for which immortal crowns are giv'n.
 MARY AGNES oCONNOR.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11


 "Daily conferences are being held be- tween the administration senators and the 'Elkins' boxers,' as Senator Platt calls the beet sugar senator's" says a Washington correspondent, 'but noth- ing is accomplished and the. boxers assert that they will be successful ill the end. The president has had nearly all of the recalcitrant senators at the White House and has used his most strenuous arguments on them without avail. Now he talks of sending a spe- cial message to congress urging conces- sions to Cuba. He characterizes his opponents as obstinate to the last de gree and they say that the president will learn that they are not to be bull dozed.' What the end will be no man can say, but one result is certain, and that is that MT Roosevelt is rapidly losing any influence he may have had as a party leader in congress and the democrats are going to gain by his per sistence and by the subservient all legiance to Mir Oxnard which his op- ponents are displaying"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
MIR, DEPEW MEETS HIMSELF.

This story on Chauncey NJ. Depew ator must be i'll it, just as Lincoln was in all the stories of the past period. A tramp met the senator and asked him in that easy, yelvet-tougued way
 Would you kindly assist a-" etc.
 Chauncey, of course, is an easy mark, and as he famed himself after extracting the quarter, the tramp in quired:
 And who may say was so kind hearted?'
 "Oh, never mind. That's all right"
 But in after years when l recall those whose tender hearts
 Never mind, my good fellow
 'Then 1 cannot accept it, sir. must let my friends know"
 "Well, tell 'em it was Grover Cleye- land and let it go at that"
 The tramp put the quarter back in his pocket leislrely and shook his head.
 Now, my good fellow" said the senator, "may I ask your nameg
 "A gentleman in distress is 10th to confess
 s'Yes, but if have your name I may be able to help you.
 No. my pride will not permit
 But allow me to know whom I have had the pleasure of meeting in this happy way'
 'sOh, well, tell 'em it was Chauncey Depew and let it, go at that.''
 Chauncey fafihed himself and let it go.-The National
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
A NEW INVENTION.
The Wheelbarrow to Be Used as d
 War Chariot.

 The Wheelbarrow to Be Used as d War Chariot.
 The war department of the British Government, says the Free Press, of Streator, H., is now busy investigating strange contrivance designed and patented by General Heating, of this city, which, for ahl accounts. is likely to be adopted for use in South Africa. II arrangements can be made with the General to pay him a bonus on each machine or stated amount for the patent right.
 A reporter of this paper recently cal leu at the Generals office and was shown copy of the plans and specif- catlons The machine is built on the same principle as the ordinary wheel barrow, with heavy armor plate ex- tending from the shafts over the wheel Ill the shape of the letter ? forming the front and sides of the barrow and extending to q height of six and a half feet. In the front and sides are port holes which can be opened or closed at will, and directly underneath are boxes or shelves neatly arranged for annmun. nltlon, rations, canteen and tobacco. Where a weeks supply can be carried at a ti1ne
 A regiment equipped with the ma chimes can be readily put in motion. necessitating only some minor changes in military orders. Instead of the us ual command. Shoulder armsr, each man IS ordered to grasp the handles of his tarrow. then forward, rtarch.v Thus 1t will be seen that q large body o1 men can be moved over the numpr- ouS kopjies without Interruption. d.s- pensing with the usual retrograde movements so familiar to British sol diers. When lined up in range of the enemy, the front port-hole is opened and deadly fire maintained until the enemy is entirely killed off or selects another Gopje. EI.ling behind rocks and boulders will be a thing of the past, as tile man ill the barrow can af- ford to sit down, light his pipe, and wait until the Bocrs have expended their ammunition and are ready to sur render
 The General states that he first got the idea for his patent from an inspec- tion of the ancient armor display in the Chicago Art institute. and has sinrc used the device successfully during the spanish War without losing a man.
 This engine of war, as originally con structed, had bayonet attachment to each leg, so that when the men reached the firing line the barrow was set down firmly on the ground and re- mained there until the order to ad- vance was given. However, like oth- CT great inventions, the machine has been improved to meet the varying conditions of modern warfare, and the latest improvement which appeals forcibly to the British idea of com pleteness is the substitution of wheels for the bayonet, making it more con- yenient in case of a sudden surprise on reaching the top of kopje, as the men can then turn around, sit down in the barrow and get out of range in short order. An airbrake will be at tached later, if necessary
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11

If Mayor Mulvihill can keep his turban on straight these days and put on a bold front, he will win out on the lines he has mapped out. But if he hearkens to the men who have fal- len out with him, and who are now trying to set him afioat helplessly he will be lost The democratic party is the party the mayor belongs to, no matter who may claim the honor of electing him. The mayor should take the wailing of the Post editor with q grain of salt, particularly when it is anything like the fol- lowing, which appeared in last evenings issue. We quote: De spite the clamor of the democratic press that the mayor was elected as democrat by democrats, and was under obligation only to democrats, and should reward every ward heeler in sight, he knew better. He knew that the same democratic press was shouting for Morgan on the night of the convention which nominated May or Mulvihill, and he knew that many of the same democrats that are now asking for patronage and are taking a prominent part in the administrators doings, were utterly opposed to Denis Mulyihill getting the nomination and took all possible precautions to pre- vent it, but in yain."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11

| The republican leaders in the house are meeting with unexpected resistance to their wishes in regard to the Philip pine bill" says an exchange. Tt had been their intention to report rule which would compel the adoption, with comparatively little debate of the Lodge bill in place of the bill framed by the insular committee, but those representatives who became awakened to a realization of their power by the beet sugar revolt have given notice that they do not intend to be coerced and the leaders are none too confident of their own strength. The speaker has set the consideration of the Philippine bill for June IS, in hope that the late ness of the date will make the majority more supine as q result of their anxiety to adjourn, but there a number of mem- propose to exercise it. The house bill is by no means as autocratic in it's pro- visions as the senate measure. It pro- vides for a Philippine congress, the upper house to couSlsI pfacIcally or the Philippine commission and the lower house to be elected by the peo- pie; whereas the senate bill, as has been before pointed out, simply continues the present autocracy of the president. The house bill also provides for the es- tablishment of gold basis for the cur rency of the islands, whereas the sen ate measure continues and extends the currency on silver basis. The differ ences in the house bill have strong ad- yocates and it is doubtful if they will yield even to the scourging of the party whip.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
Judging from the way the Hartfort

Judging from the way the Hartford Times is hammering the new constitu- ton, and advising its readers to vote against it, one would have an idea that the editor of that paper was just lit tie bit afraid that the Yes vote might win out. The Democrat has no such fear, and if present indications amount to anything the bill will be defeated , to 1. Perhaps the Times would like to see a unanimous No vote.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
FEEDING THE CAMEL.
Animal of Depraved Tastes That D oes Not Know How to Appreciate
 Good Food.

We ought really to love the camel but we can't. He is an animal that renders love impossible. He seems to be born to suffer, and to die unreason- ably at inconvenient times His few pleasures even are dreary. He is never so happy as when rending dusty leaves and prickly thorns from misera bic bushes that an animal of any self-re- spect would pass by in scorn, says Army and Navy. This latter taste, however, renders him eedingly val uable as a means of transport in any arid country where there is a scrub jungle. as through this perverted taste he will not only live, but thrive, where another animal would die. When the country is so desolate, as in parts of Afghanistan, as not to provide the food that the s'oonts loves, 1t is with the greatest difficulty that he can be per- suaded to eat barley, chopped straw, or even good nourishing grass. He has to have a fore leg tied, his mouth pried open, and the food chucled in, after which operation his mouth is firmly held closed, tillwith many com plaints and means he is obliged to swallow the unaccustomed food. It takes day or two of this process be- fore he will eat good food voluntarily. The camel needs daily water nearly as much as any other animal, but he will do with less for his bulk in propor- tion to others. Those who have worked with camels know well that the old theory that the ''ship of the desert'' would go for days and days without water is absurd. Most animals can live long time without water; the camePs way of obiecting to drought is to chuck himself down, double back his head to touch his hump--and die.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11

 if you pack your goods ill a trunk that is able to stand the wear and tear of travel. You will find things all right when you come to unpack them. Per sons of experience never buy cheap" trunks. No trunk will stand the diff ficult knocks of travel as well as our Flat Top Saratoga Trunk. Cost is light in comparison to the worth of our Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases.
 MANY SHADES IN SUNSHADES.
 Pretty effects ill Parasols for those who want protection from the sun's s rays. We have all colors that will stand the sunshine without fading; some elaborately lace trimmed will prove a delight to women of good taste. Umbrellas recovered and re- paired with Gloria Silk from 65c up. Look for the big corner store,
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Factory
 179 Bank, corner Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11

The new Economic league is in luck surely, if, as both contemporaries say, it controls 5000 voters. As less than COCO electors step up to the polls in Waterbury on election day it can be seen at 9 glance that if the Economic fellows have surplus of 2,OO0 and over for rainy day, that they can get just what they want in this city with hands down.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
In Nick Of Time.

Waiting doesn't always pay.
 'Tis better often to strike Doing thing n nick of time
 Is better than not doing it at ali Marrow slaves" better than failure There many slaves in Kidney Ills It's dangerous thing to have the Kidneys blocked Keep them working, neglect is serious. The blood must be filtered the posons taken out The Kidneys do this when they're right Keep them right or look out for trouble. For Kidney trouble, for Urinary trouble. DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS will any Kidney III. Many Waterbury citizen testify to this. Here is that endorses treatment:
 Glern, street employed at The ached that couu noI sleep could not lie back at all As n with general heatn thought high something before serous A showed these selected Deans
 host remedies box at H. " Lakes drug store took them and they cured me- All druggists sell DOANS Kidney Pills. Remember the name DOAN'S and take substitute Price 50 cents per box Foster -Mburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y Sole Props.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
MEETINGS TO-NIGHT.

Winona lodge, D. of R. Eureka chapter. R. A. NJ. Ladies of the Maccabees. ToanticlS tribe, I. o. E. NJ. Court Fruitful Vine, A. o. +. Excelsior council, o. U. A. NJ. Winona council, Jr o. U. A. NJ. Waterbury company, U. R. K. P. E. l.. DeForest council, 1783, R. A. Friendly league, Penny Proyiden1 fund bank.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11

Six and a half million dollars will be spent to improve the U. S. military academy on the Hudson. Will this have a tendency to make a West Pointer sometime the commanding general of the army ?New Haven Un- ion,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-11
Steer Clear of the Bricks.

We are in street as safe as if you were 'rubbeing' about the Egyptian pyramids.
 No bricks here. no aerial shower bath of flying nor ar argon of the Caesars loud noises of the pa drone You only safe here with in your person cosy boulevard but your purse safe as We No heard of such security in values we are giving and no one will
 Just to establish ourselves your friendship shall give you Saturday, in honor of the Half Holiday Phe- nOmenal leader
 Shoes and Oxfords the greatest value always at $1 5o will on that day be sold for B1.2O. Don't miss this opportunity then regret as long as you live,
 The Colby Sherwood Co.
 46 CENTER STREET.
 door Q Col. whHteseyi Mecca of speculation
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-06-14
Nearly a Stampede.

This week some parties were showing
fine samples of gold quartz in this city,
that was said to assay ounces or about
$50 ton of the yellow stuff. The claim
was also made that it came from the
hills close to this city When the news
of the strike leaked out there was al
most stampede to learn where the ore
came from. The finders, however, are
mum as to the location of the lead.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-06-14
Says Its a Fake.

Geo. A. Snow, who was manager OF
the old Consolidated Implement Co.,
has been getting lot of notorietv in the
newspapers this week over an alleged
bunco game, that was worked on him
in New York. He is said to have lost
$4,000. Now comes telegram to Salt
Lake saying, the bunco business was all
a 'fake." Mr. Snow is we'll known in
this valley.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-06-14
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with bottle of Chamberlains
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Ii is almost certain to be needed before
summer is over, and if procured
now may save you trip + town in the
night or in yonr busiest season. It is
everywhere admitted to be the most
successful medicine in use for DO vel
both for children and adults
No family en- afford to b. without it.
For sale by F. J -Ls+t,atr.s 'the Druggist.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-06-14
The Proper Thing.

The government of Cuba has done tba
handsome thing by all Americans serv.
ing sentences in the island for offenses
committed during the American occu.
patton. All such offenders have hea,,
released by special act of the Cuban
congress. Just what the motive was
~ Hn, Oills no one can tell Perhaps the
onu@n9 CnougnI Gne act or cle1nency
$50 @ona 10 &c = alueu oy our people az q
n@vul, uuC' II So 6ney nave made great
would not have been glad to see every
s:en onender lefG In prison until the ex-
piration of his term statesman.
1t was handsome" thing to do for
Medley, Rathbone and lot more rob-
Dors' CnaG got IN thelr work on the post
ONCE department. down there. What a
noble example to sat for the Cuhans.