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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02

! never shall forget the trip +
took on my wheel the very first day
l received it. Together with two
girl friends I started out at 10 o'clock
on the day mentioned to take in the
city on my wheel. And take it in
we did. believe we must have
traversed every street good for
wheeling in the city, visiting Har-
riet, Minnehaha Falls and Merriam
Park, with only a brief rest at each
place for refreshments. When at last
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-02

RaEpDeFFy
One day three miles out into the country
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

Naugatuck, Conn, says the Froyi- dence Journal, is small manufactur- ing town, but it contains some public spirited citizens who have its aesthetic as we'll as it's industrial prosperity at heart Some years ago library was erected there that is said to be one or the purest classical buildings in the United States, and now plans are pub lished of high school building that IS expected to be, archftecturally, as sat isfactory as any structure of its kind anywhere There is no reason why municipal architecture should be of a low artistic grade. There is no sense in dotting city with public buildings that look as if they had been designed by an amateur or contractor at best Doubtless the Naugatuck plans were expensive; they came from New York firm of excellent reputation; but good architecture 'pays," from whatever point of view.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
HEARD IN PASSING

Emperor William recently an- nounced that one of the great ambi- tions of his life was to secure the re- union of the Protestant denominations in his dominions.
 Doctor Herbert c. Clapp, Massa- chusetts expert on consumption, an nounces that cod liver oil is no longer regarded as indispensable in the treat ment of that disease.
 Messrs Edwin s. Pitzman and James R. Slater of St Louis have. constructed an automatic telephone and telephone exchange which will obviate the neces- sity of telephone girls in central offices.
 In current magazine. W. w. Rock hill formerly United States special commissioner to China, asserts that nothing short of q revolution can ac- complish a reform in China, s'commen- surate with the requirements of mod ern civilization"
 It must have been spirit of irony that induced the Younger brothers, af- ter they were pardoned out of the peni- tentiary where they were serving terms for the shooting of eight men in Saltwater, Minnesota, to return to that town and engage in the tombstone bus- 
 mess.
 The surveyors who have been de- puted to re-establish and remark the Mason and Dixon line have discovered that many of the stone posts with which the line was previously marked have been appropriated and used for door stills and steps and one was even employed in the construction of a church.
 The chief of the geological division of the Chicago parks says that the prairie dogs in one of the parks have emerged from their burrows in Janu- ary for the first time in thirteen years, from which he argues that there will be no more severely cold weather this winter. It has been found, however, that animals and birds are no more ln- errant then the weather bureau.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
STRAY CATS.

One of the best ways to make peo pie consider the welfare of animals is to make them see that their own vel fare is mixed up with it. which is cer- talnly the case. The recent smallpox scare has in some quarters aroused ap- preciation of the work which the hll mane societies in various cities have been doing in killing off stray cats.
 That animals carry contagion there can be no doubt, and the cat, from its habits of nocturnal rowing, is one of the creatures most likely to do so. It may seem a little queer. at first sight. that humane society should make q business of killing animals, but it is surely better for any creature to die q painless and easy death than to drag out an existence bounded by straya- ton, cruelty and disease. Even hu man beings feel in that way now ard then, and the army of homeless cats nave a good deal more reason for tie feeling. For obvious reasons authap asia is not practicable for humanity. but when it comes to stray animals, diseased, half starved and wratchef the part of mercy Is to get rid of them as soon as possible
 There are some people who. wifi, mistaken kindness, feed these cats with scraps from their table-and thrv are usually sorry for it afterwards. ,ue- less they adopt the eat and carry out the work they have begun. It is all right to pick up waif and make if happy. but it is not of much use mere ly to keep 1t alive to be stoned. chased and half killed by boys. dogs and is own kind. When it is Considered that such half-wild alley cats communscar rA disease to the household pets they happen to meet, there really docs nnr seem to be much reason for thesr ex- istence. They simply endanger the comfort and lives of other creatures, and get. so far as anyone can see, 1lo good out of life themselves. It IS iin- possible to keep them shut up or to rescue all of them from misery he only rational course seems to b. that taken by the Humane society.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
NEVER, NEVER, SAID THE KING

One of the secretaries appointed 10 attend Messrs. Reid, Wilson and Clark at the coronation of King Edward is William s. Keteltas Wetmore, son of the United States Senator from New port. The New York World recalls the fact that in 1888, when the Wet mores were at Homburg, the Pri ice of Wales observed the beauty of Mrs. Wetmore and sent an invitation by equerry to her to come and take dinner with him. Not having been intro duced to the Prince. the lady did not accept the invitation, whereupon he appealed to Mrs. James Brown Potter to aid him in securing the presence of the beautiful American. Mrs Potter wrote this note and had her maid take it right away to Mrs. Wetmore's hotel: My Dear Mrs. Wetmore:
 His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, would be glad to have the plea. sure of your company at lucheon at Ritter's to-day. If you will come for me at quarter to one we will go around together.
 Yours cordially,
 CORA URQUHART POTTER.
 Mrs. Wetmore's reply was:
 My dear Mrs. Potter:
 l cannot accept the invitation of il. R. H. the Prince of Wales to luncheon as conveyed through you. Yours truly
 EDITH K. WETMORE.
 The next time she saw Mrs. Potter Mrs. Wetmore also took occasion to remark that she wasn't in the habit of meeting gentlemen outside her own house, except in company with MT. Wetmore. The Prince was furious. It was then that he issued his ukas.. baE- ishing all Wetmores-p particularly American Wetmores- his sight and presence. He is said to have ex. claimed: Don't forget this name Wetmore, Wetmore, Wetmore; And tell Teesdale Cummings and Knollvs about it. Tell them all, and also .ne court chamberlain, that a Wetmore shall never be received at court. New CT, neyer!'-Hartford Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

Speaking of the canal question, a writer in the New England Engineering Magazine says that taking the figures as given, the net cost of the Panama canal, finished, including all rights and concessions, would be approximately $60,O00,O00 more than the estimate for the Nicaragua route. But the Near aguan estimate is mere estimate, has been increased by each new commis- sion, and in the light of all experience would he enormously exceeded in ac- tual construction. The Panama fig ures, on the other hand, ere based on actual experience in building nearly half the work, with all uncertainties eliminated. And this Is not the whole case The saving of $1,35O,000 year in maintenance and operation would equal, on a per cent basis, a capital ization of $45,0OO,OO0. This alone would nearly wipe out the alleged ex- cess of construction cost. Further, George s. Morrison, in 8 memorandum of dissent, urges that in certain partic- ulars wholly unnecessary cost of con- struction was charged against Panama, amounting to $1O00O,000 Further, (and very reasonably that the esti- mation of engineering expense at the same percentage ill the case of the lit tle-surveyed Nicaragua line and of the minutely studied and practically devel- open Panama line is manifestly too fa- yorable to the former, and that on this added to the Nicaragua estimate. Ii this be so, the total would favor Pan anna by some $7,oOO,0OO, even paying the alleged price of the concessions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

It seems that the Carnegie inStitu- tion," recently incorporated in Wash ington, hasn't any objection to becom- ing a partner of the steel trust, and that to it, instead of the United States government, will be given those S1O,- 100000 in steel trust bonds which MT Carnegie wishes to devote to "higher'' education. Some cynical duck has de clared that Mir Carnegie's idea of "higher'' education was the diffusion of the idea that 8 man who could make several hundred millions by man. ipulating trust must necessarily be a public benefactor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

the natives under the absolute control of civil government. For the next two or three years It will be necessary to maintain a military force of 40,t , men in the Philippines.' This is cer- tainly not a pleasant prospect. We have already expended more than $3O0,OO0,O0O in the fruitless attempt to carry out the policy of imperialism, and now we are told that for some years to come it will be necessary to keep an army in the Philippines al, most twice the size of the regular army as it was before the benevolent assim- ilation' program was adopted"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

General Funston's home coming and the interviews attributed to him has set the conservative people of the coun- try to thinking again. When" says one writer, "the treaty of Paris was signed. the Mckinley administration was assured by it's military advisers that a force of 5000 men would be suf- ficient to put down any resistance the Filipinos might make to the attempt at stealing their country from them. The late President Mckinley entered upon the policy of imperialism with a light heart. He and his fellow inn periallsts talked and acted as If the de- parture from the principles on which the Republic is based were a trihing matter. Those who have remained loyal to these principles believe that it a corporal's guard would have been sufficient to consummate the crime Of robbing the Filipinos of their liberty it ought never to have been employed in work unworthy of soldiers wearing the American uniform. How far astray was the original estimate of the mum Der of soldiers needed to subjugate the Filipinos We now learn from General Funston, who has just returned from the Philippines. In a published inter
 view he says: The situation in the Philippines is knotty problem. Per sonally, I do not think in the present generation it will be possible to bring
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

Have any overtures been received from the Boer leaders in Europe?" asked Lord Roseberry in the house of lords yesterday. "No," answered Lord Salisbury. Evidently the Boers, like General Grant, are determined to fight it out on this line, if it takes all sum- mer, or two or three or half dozen summers for that matter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

That Waterbury does considerable importing from France is indicated by the fact that Abbott S Parker, 2l Ea si Main street, have supplied our manu- lecturers and others during the last six months with remittance cheeks to the amount of about 100000 francs. They have also remitted to Germany several thousand marks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-fanlily houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at $1.O00 less than can ne built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley y-Upham Go, builders. AS South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
YOUR BEST GIRL

Do you remember how very much disappointed she was when the snow did not last for that sleigh ride you promised her? Don't keep her wait Ing for ride. Our teams are the best III town. We have careful drivers If you want one. Louck's Stables, 46 Spring street. Phone 6O5-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
HARMONy CIGARS

This is a cigar that will interest you if you are a smoker. It is long, clear filler and a Connecticut broad leaf wrapper. The kind your wife will let you smoke in the house and it only costs 5c straight. Cannon Gs Webster, druggists, 105 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
BEWARE HOW YOU BUY.

There are hundreds of suits and oy- ercoats which are carried over season to season until they are often moth eaten before sold. Don't you be fooled into buying such goods, for they are not cheap. Before buying see my samples. They are all new goods, at reasonable prices, made to measure and made to ft.'' John Eccles, 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
WHEN YOU WANT

4 fashionable turnout of any de- scriptinn, a runabout, sul lrey, wagon cite, fine we'll kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 106. Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours. Pinney's livery, 25-3S Scovill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

If nothing else comes out of the con- stitutienM convention, some of the del egates at least have the satisfaction of seeing their pictures in print about once a week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
OF EVERY DEsCRIPTIoN.

ough manner dresses, shawls. feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons. and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing a specially. City Steam laundry, 4o Jefferson street, phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
Burglary in New York.

New York city paid last year for public and private police protection s1s,113,s52. Yet during the year prop erty was stolen to the value of st, ,5oo,- GOO. In this same time there were in the city 231 murders, 5o3 robberies, 3,472 larcenies and 1,513 burglaries. The crime of burglary is twice as fre- quent in New York city as it was ten years ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
HAVE YOU sKzTESs ?

We have a most complete line of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods a spe- cialty, and car loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. F. J. Bolan, 90 to 94 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
RED HOT STuET

There Is q great difference In the quality cf coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell noth- ing but the good kinds. Lehigh or Lackawanna Is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller S Co, Il South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
IF YOU INTEND

To purchase q horse this spring, it will pay you well to select one of the many good ones at Frank E. Benham's, as they will be much higher later. He received twenty-two high class horses Friday, January 10.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
FOR MAKING PICTURES.

Fresh supplies of plates, films pa pers and developers are received weekly at Lakes drug store. Have you seen pictures made with the Brownie camera? They are fine The. camera all ready to use, with develop Ing printing outfit complete, costs only $1.90
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
A NEW AMTtsrNfrNr

That every hone should have The Rurrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and teiipln outfits. They are perfect in acrion and will furnish hours of enjoyment; S15 to $27, complete The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E. H. Towle. B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
ARB YouEeA LOVER

Of art? If o,5Ecall around to the new and up-to-date store of Dalton & Co. and eXa1Hiile their stock of fine goods. A visit to this store will be sure to repay you, as they have many pretty articles at very small cost. Gut flowers and floral pieces. Prichard building, corner Bank and Grand streets
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
IT'S UP TO YOU

To fortify and build up your sys- tenn. Ebbs' Beef, Iron and Wine is the best tonic at this season of the year. Strength and nerve are essen tial to ward off the grippe. Price soc pint bottle. Ebbs, the druggist, East Main and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
THEY ARE REAT1TrFnr,

We have the very popular burlap and tapestries, in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble in price. We do all kinds of .n- terior and exterior decorating at req sonable prices. Let us estimate your work. A. F. Taylor &s Go, 146 Grand street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
OUR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material. baked in sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co, 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
FOR. SAFE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which is $645.5O per year; $5,000 will take it. Look at the beautiful place oD Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge. wood; that place on Waterville streel is one of the finest in the city: make me an offer. The place on BeilevleW avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. IT. TTERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
COLD WEATHER GooDs

l have large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from S1.O0 to $S 0c. Flush robes in many styles, $zOO to $lS.OO. Eur robes fro1n the cheapest to the best. Gloves for driving, workingmen, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, 6S-I0 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
GREAT coATs GALORE.

We want to show you the newest things in overcoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at S1O, SIP and $15. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? D. G. Kilduff & Go, 54 Bank
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
A GREAT DIFFERENCE

Exists in the quality of the beef, mutton, lamb, etc, that you buy. When you buy what you suppose to be prime roast and in cooking it shrinks almost 50 per cent then you don't know where you are at. We guaran- tee satisfaction to all of our customers. Sanderson's market, cor No Main and Grove StS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
FRESH cIrr FLOWERS

At this season of the year seem to be prettier and smell sweeter than at any other time w. M. Cottle of the West Side Hill greenhouse has every variety. His store is at 127 Bank street, aud his telephone call is 1922.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
THE OLD RELIABLE MARKET

Has full supply of native turkeys, roasting chickens, broilers, fowl, ducks, squabs and geese, grouse and Guinea hens, celery, cranber1 ies, let tuce, parsley, sweet potatoes. turnips, spinach. s. Bohl, 90 South Main
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
COMMENCING THIS EVENING

x COMMENCING THIS EVEININU We will close out our stock of bottled goods at prices that will startle the closest buyer. Already we sell our goods 25 per cent lower than any house in the city. To-day we make another cut of p per cent making our goods half the original price. J. J. Sheehan, 223 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

THE STAR CONFECTIONERY co.
 We manufacture our own candies fresh every day. A full line of choc- plates. bon bons. molasses candy, pea nut brittle and many other kinds. Our prices are very popular. Call and try our sweets, at ' Exchange place. l. C. Henderson, proprietor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT Articles in furnishing your house Is the range. Some ranges are construct- ed different from others. We carry fne Crawford. See it. Benson Furni- sure Co, l88-I90 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-17
MILLINERY THAT IS sTYLIsH

That is the kind you are sure to get when you patronize the well known and up-to-date milliners, Kennaugh & Newell. at 57 Souyh Main street. A lot of trimmed hats at low prices all ways ready for customers who cannot wair
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-23
DR.. Craig and Rev. Patterson
Come Back.
REV. GILMORE CHANGED
Ft. Madison Divine Will Fill Pulpit at
Methodist Church on Main Street
Rev. ]. w. Lambert Reappointed in
ottumwa District.

Keokuk, Sept. (SpeciaD-D
A. E. Craig has been returned to the
First Methodist Episcolap church,
Rev. R. l.. Patterson to the Willard
street church in this city as result
of the appointments made this after
noon by Bishop Hamilton at the an
nual session of the Iowa conference,
which is being held in the city. Rev.
d. G. Bevan, who for the past year has
been pastor Of the First Methodist
Episcopal church in Fort Madison, has
been appointed to the pastorate of the
Main street Methodist Episcopal
church to succeed Rev. w. f. Gilmore.
Two changes occurred this year
among the presiding elders of the five
districts of the conference. Rev. John
G. Willis, formerly pastor at Newton,
has been appointed as the presiding
elder of the Oskaloosa district, to sue
coed Rev. w. G. Wilson, whose term of
Office eXpider this fall. Rev. Wilson
"e'o ioi iiSiiy PaotOi VI lHG u FlISI
church in Ottumwa and has been ap.-
pointed to the pastorate of the First
church in Mt. Pleasant Rev. G. M.
Tuttle, who for the past six years has
been presiding elder Of the Burlington
district, has been succeeded in that Of
fee by Rev. T. ]. Myers, who for Il
number of years has served as finan--
cial agent OF the Iowa Wesleyan Uni
versity at Mt. Pleasant.
The presiding elders for the coming
year are:
ottumwa district-Rev. ]. w. Lam.
bert.
Burlington district-Rev. T. ]. Myers.
Keokuk district-Rey. c. S. Cooper.
Oskaloosa district-Rev j. C. VIII,
Its.
Muscatinc district-Rev. w. G,
Thorn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-23
Republic Oil Go. Gains Foot
hold in Ottumwa.
TAKES OLD MUIR SITE
After Many Weeks of Effort the Oil
Company Finally Gets Permission of
City Council to Locate Plant Here
Resolution Passed.

After many weary weeks OF working
with the members of the city council
the Republic Oil Co. has finally Sc
cured foothold in Ottumwa and with
in a few weeks will begin the erection
of an oil station in this city, having
selected the location near the foot of
Cass street known as the old Muir
coal yard, it's exact location on being
described is as follows: Lots A4 and
lot 12, Daggett & Harper's subdivision
to outlot Is to the city of Ottumwa.
This body met at 10 o'clock this morn
ing and after the representatives of
the oil company and of the Ottumwa
Commercial exchange had presented
the petition asking permission to es-
tablish plant at the place mentioned,
the matter was referred to the coun-
Gil as a committee of the whole and
the meeting adjourned until o'clock
this afternoon.
Resolution Passed.
+ At this meeting the mayor and ali
the aldermen, with the exception of
Alderman Hoglund, were present and
the committee of the whole made its
report through the chairman, G. M.
Myers, recommending that the RepuD--
lie Oil Co. be given permission to To-
cate plant on either one of the three
places, the first one chosen, in Blake's
second addition, the one next selected,
in Hinsey & Hedrick's addition, and
the one chosen today by Frank Teagle,
superintendent of the Republic Oil Co.,
who came here from his home at Cle--
yeland. Ohio, to push the proposition
through the council. This report was
adopted after the rules had been sus--
pended and Immediately Mr.. Teagle,
representing the oil company, present
ed to the council paper accepting
the third location. This acceptance
was received and placed on file and a
resolution was read, describing the
buildings and safety precautions. This
resolution was unanimously adopted
by the councilmen present