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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
A SHARP CONTRAST.
America's Prompt Action and En.
 lands Lack of Effort to Lend Aid.

America,s Prompt Action and Eng
 lands Lack of Effort to Lend Aid.
 LONDON, May 15.-At a dinner of the West Indian club held in London the Hon. Arthur Ponsonby declared that in view of the generosity shown by President Roosevelt and the Ameri- can people toward the Martinique suf- ferers the people of Great Britain should not be behindhand in emulating President Roosevelts example and help their own ~countrymen on the island Of St. Vincent. Sir Arthur said he feared, however, that the fashion of donating funds for the succor of the victims Of the disaster on the French island set by King Edward might lead English men to overlook their suffering kins- men at St Vincent.
 c. T. Cox, the administrator of the island of St. Kitts, in the Leeward group, spoke in the same strain as had Sir Arthur Ponsonby. Mir. Cox said:
 American philanthropy showers up- on Martinique, yet no one in England has any idea how severely the inhabit- ants of the island of St Vincent suffer not only from loss of life, but from the loss of their trade, which in normal times is carried on on the hand to gsouth basis
 Mir. Cox, who is on leave in Englan expressed on behalf of the British ad- nainistrators of West Indian islands the deepest sympathy for both the French and British sufferers from the volcanic eruptions.
 Upon all sides bitter comparisons be- tween the British governments lack of action in regard to the sufferers in the West Indies and the prompt material response of the United States to the emergency are being made
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

The Rev Father Traynor is in New York today
 The supper given by the Ladies Aid society of the Grace Methodist church last night was largely attended.
 A 10 cent supper will be given by the vestry of St Paul's church tonight
 William Wolff, who formerly con ducted barber shop in the Pythfan block, has opened a barber shop in the Garrigus building.
 The employees of the Waterville fac tories are wondering if the 55 hours week will reach them.
 Charles W. Mines of Prospect street, formerly employed as machinist and toolmaller at the Holmes. Booth &s Haydens concern, has accepted posi- ton at the Springfield armory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
wireless Telegraph, For Alaska.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-General Greedy states that the board of signal officers has recommended that the in- stallation of the wireless telegraph sta- tions between Nome and St. Michael be awarded to Queen x Co. of Philadel- phia, the lowest bidders, who are to put in the .F'essenden system, with which the weather bureau is expert menting. He also has decided to estab- fish between Fort Gibbon and the Ia mana river. near Bates rapids, the Mar conf system, provided that satisfactory arrangements can be made.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION


 Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at 700 and S:3S a. m. ;, 12:38; 4:05; 2:01 D. n.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:O5; 40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 D. n.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at S:13 a. nf.. and 1:5O and 5:18 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tfon from New York, Fishktll Landing. Danbury and way stations at 8:36 a. m., 12:34 and S:O4 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S.30; 1o.D5. a. m.; 200; 5:O5; TOO D. m. Arrive at Meadow street station at g.sO: 11:3O q. m.: 4 50: 6:50: S:50 D. p
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION
 For New York-6:35. SIP. 1O:5O a. m.: 1:3O PAS. 6:0S p. m.: Sunday. 7:O5 q. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgcport-6: Sig. 1O:5O a. n.: I 30. o:4s, sos D. m.; Sunday, 7:OJ a. m.; 5:10 D. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby June. t;onl-6:35, SIP. 10:50 a. m.: 1 :30, 2:48. eos. T::20 Gmixed) p. m.; Sunday. 7:o5 q m. 5:1O D. m
 For Ansonia-6:35. SIP. 10:5o q. m.; 20. 2:4S, 4.45. COS. 7:20 (mixed) n. m.: sunday. 7:05 a. m.; 5:1O D. m. For Watertown-6:45, S:41. 11:17 n m.. 1:31, 4:01; 500. 6:12. 7O3. 9:O5. 11:2O D. m.; Sunday. 9:43 a. m, 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston. Torrington and Win sted-S:36, 11:12 a. m: 3:56 6:5S. goo T. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.: 7:55 D. m.
 N1ERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 8. m.. and 6:15 p. III.
 Trains arrive af Dublin street sta. tion from Afidlllnsow,, nj WHY station Ut [ 30 q. m., and 4:0U p, m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
AUCTION! AUCTION l!

I will sell at public auction on Sat urday. May IT, 1902, at o'clock, the contents of my entire hack stables, consisting of 12 first class business horses, [ hacks, rubber tire, in first class condition; six double harnesses; robes and blankets and all equip ments for a first class hack stable. No postponement on account of the weather. Sale to take place at my stable. 1So Wolcott street.
 WILLIAM A. MCCARTHY, Prop'r PAT LUNNY. Auctioneer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
THE DAMN CONGRESS
Naval Appropriation Discuss
 a1 In the House.
SENATE TAKES UP COMPLICATIONS.
An Effort Being Made to Have the Nfcaragua Canal Bill Displaced by the Cuban Reciprocity
 EIeasmre

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The naval appropriation bill occupied the atten- tion of the house throughout yesterday, MT. Dayton (W. Va.) speaking on the need of strengthening our naval battle line, while Messrs. W. ". Kitchin (N. O, Fitzgerald CN. Y.), Metcalf (Cal) and Maynard (Va) strongly ad- vocated the building of warships in government navy yards The debate took wide range at times, MT. Rhea (VaD speaking in criticism of the ad- ministration's Philippine policy and MT. Elliott (S. CD presenting the ad- vantages of the proposed Appalachian forest reserve
 Rising to question of personal priv ilege, MT. Mahon (Pa.) indignantly de- nied statements contained in cir cular sent to members alleging that certain contributions had been made to his campaign expenses.
 During the greater part of the sen- ate session yesterday the fertilization appropriation bill was under considera- ton.
 Now that there is a prospect of q vote being reached on the Philippine government bill next week the friends Of Cuban reciprocity are growing more active and are bringing pressure to bear on the Republican steering com mittee of the senate to change the or der making the Nicaragua canal bill the next order of business and give that preference to the reciprocity bill. They have already talked with a num- Der of the members of the committee and find some of them friendly to the proposition. The canal bill advocates, however, are determined to fight the change before the steering committee and if reciprocity wins then to trans fer their fight to the floor of the sen ate. The reciprocity advocates are practically agreed on a bill giving straight reciprocity, with % per cent discount, to Cuba
 Senator Money and his secretary, Senator Mason, Senator Jones (Ark. ]. former Senator Thurston and Repre- sentative De Armond left here over the Atlantic Coast line for Havana to attend the inaugura tion of President Elect Palma.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
She Oumht to Ianoxv

Four-year-old Ruth was seated on the floor tending to the cares of a large family of dolls, one member of which was in rather dilapidated condition.
 How old is that dollie. Ruth ?'' in- quired visiting friend.
 s'She is 50 years old" answered Ruth, gravely.
 .sWhy, Rrthie,' exclaimed Sister Margaret, ''I don't think she is as an- cient as that"
 Margaret" and the large brown eyes were raised in surprise, 'sI cer- tainly fink I ought to know the ages of my own children"
 And Rntbie was right The doll had been her grandmofker's.- Little Chronicle.
 % -A ay szs E3 .z21 asa,. tas lis Kind y5a lIase Always Eeugal S+,s's's ss <r7lzzsx
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
NO LOSS OF TIME

I have sold Chamberlafn's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and would rather be out of cof- fee and sugar than It. I sold five bot ties of it yesterday to threshers that could go no further. and they are at work again this morning-H. F. Phelps, Plymouth, Oklahoma. As will be seen by the above the thresh- CTS were able to Keep on with their work without losing a single days time. You should keep a bottle of this remedy i'll your home. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
The sa,vab Dlsiikes Sea TraveI.

BOMBAY, May 15-The nawab of Bhawulpur has arrived here by steam CT from kasachi, i'll the province of Sind, on his way to attend the corona ton of King Edward. This is the na- wab's first sea voyage. and he is try ing to cancel his engagement to pro- ceed to London because his passage from Karachi was so rough that he shrinks from further sea travel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
WHOOPING c0uGu

A woman who has had experience with this disease tells how to prevent any dangerous consequences from it. She says: Our three children took whooping cough last summer. our baby boy being only three months old, and owing to our giving them Cham beflain's Cough Remedy they lost none of their plumpness and came out in much better health than other chil- dren whose parents did not use this remedy Our oldest little girl would call lustily for cough syrup between wheops. Jessie Pinkey Hall, Spring. vile. Ala. This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
Lawyer Died In Court.

LOCK HAVEN, Pa, May 15.-Dur- ing the examination of a witness In a trial in the Clinton county court Hen " T. Harvey, leading member of the county bar, suddenly fell to the floor and expired i'll q few minutes. Death resulted from heart disease. Mir liar vey founded and was president of the Lock Haven Trust and Safe Deposit company and was trustee of the Gen. tral State Normal school and of Penn, sylvania State college. He was sixty years of age.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
X New England Ice Trnst.

AMESBURY, Mass, May 15.-A New England ice trust has been formed. The New England Consolidated Ice company has been incorporated in New Jersey, with capitalization of S16.- 000,O0O to control the principal com panies of New England. The new con- pany is organized on the same plan as the Standard Oil company and the United States Steel corporation. It is making negotiations to secure control of all the trade of twenty-two cities throughout New England.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
BETTER FOR THE VISION.
Carnegie Says There Are Two Ways to
 Use Glasses.

Andrew Carnegie was the guest of honor at recent dinner given Ut Phil adelphia, and in the course of the even ing several kinds of wine were served. 1t was noticed by not few of the guests that Mir Carnegies glass remain cd untouched the entire evening, which seemed to worry not few of the guests. At last, just as the dinner was about to end, one of the more inquisi- tive guests, seated near MT Carnegie, said:
 T beg yours pardon, AIr Carnegie, but 1 notice you have not touched your wine. did not know that you were a total abstainer'
 Wheseupon Mir Carnegie replied, with smile: No? We'll, you know glasses are used both over and under the nose I always use mine. oy eT New York Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
Philade1nhia CoIIecting Funds.

PHILADELPHIA, May 15.-A spe- cial committee of five citizens appoint ed by Mayor Ashbridge held confer ence with Charles Emory Smith, John H. Converse and Joseph G. Darlington, three of the local committee of five se- lected by President Roosevelt to re- ceive funds for the relief of the Mar unique sufferers Cash contributions amounting to over $3,Oo0 have thus far been received.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
The Dixie Sails.

NEW YORK, May 15.-The United
 States auxiliary cruiser Dixie, which has on board almost 5000 tons of sup plies, consisting of provisions and clothing, for the relief of the people on the island of Martinique, passed out of quarantine at 10:12 o'clock last night for Fort de France. It Is prob able that the Dixie will reach that place next Tuesday. The vessel also carries a number. of surgeons and about S5, ,O0o worth of medical supplies.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
BANQUET TO REID
Farewell to special Embassador to
 the Coronation.

Farewell to special Embassador to
 the Coronation.
 NEW YORK, May 15. = The Hon. Whitelaw Reid was the guest of honor at q farewell banquet given at the Union League club last night In antici- patton Of his approaching departure for London as special ambassador Of the United States at the coronation of King Edward VII.
 The banquet was attended by about hundred gentlemen. including many prominent figures in politics, finance and journalism from all sections of the country. A full length oil painting of Ambassador Reid which was draped with the American and British colors overhung the seat of the guest of the evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS,

Miss Abbie Lease, who has been sick for some time past, is improving slow ly.
 William R. Hitchcock of Warren Park is under treatment at the Water bury hospital for stomach trouble.
 Kern Atwood's friends are glad to see him able to be out again.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (p).
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers S Bro. CP).
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingspury sts. 23-Burton street engine house. Waterbury Manufacturing Co. p). 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 2T-Cor Grove and Prospect sts.
 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 3t-Cor West Main and Watertown I'd 35-Conn R. & l.. Co car house. P). 36-Waterbury Brass Go. (P).
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts
 3s-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay s.s. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). 45-Benedict x Burnham Mfg Go. (P). 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (Pl.
 4I-t,Of =. Aldlu dilt " dSuluSIOu SLS. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 5o-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Go case fact'y. P). 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No hose house.
 5s-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts, 73-North Willowst.
 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 161-Cor East Main and Weltoy s.E. 212-The Platt Bros & Co loj, 213-Shoe Hardware Go. P), 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go my't fact'y. P). o16-Cor North Main ap9 Grove sts. o51-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. o72-Grove. bet. Central X Holmes avs. 311-S. N. F. Teephone Co bd'g. (P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 312-Kandolph x Cloves p). 314-pluu1e x Atwood. tP). 315--American Ring Co. (P). 31G--Conn k. &5 l.. power house. fp,. SIS Holmes, Booth x Haydens. (PJ. 321-No I hose house 323-Cor Wash gin ave and Porter st 24-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 32J-Cor Simons st and Wash'gn aye. 3T1-City Lumber and Coal Go. (Pl 412--Tracy Bros. (pl. 4322--cor Liberty and Sonth Main sts 451 steele x Johnson Mfg Co. (p,. 5s2--Cor Baldwin and Rye 5ts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
Pittsburg,s Generous contrlbution.

PITTSBURG, May 15.-President Roosevelt appointed H. c. Prick and Colonel A. J. Logan, president of the chamber of commerce, committee to solicit aid for the relief of Martinique sufferers AIr. Prick headed the list with 5000. followed by Henry W. Oliver for a similar amount. The Cru cible Steel company and Farmers De- posft bank each gave S2,500. and many gave S1.5o0. In all S22, 135 was sub scribed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15

Consul Evans to Leave In Jume
 WASHINGTON, May 15. ~ Henry Clay Evans. who has just retired as commissioner of pensions. has taken the oath of office as consul general at London. He vii leave for his post early ntJune
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15

the collection of funds to aid the West Indian sufferers. Barnum & Bailey's circus, which is to give performances at Toulouse next Saturday, will turn over the receipts collected at the eyen- ing show to the Martinique fund.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
France Active In Relief work.

PARIS, May 15. Municipal orgari- cations. the chambers of commerce, re- ii4ious bodies and public organizations throughout France are sending the. government resolutions of sympathy concerning the Martinique disaster and era appoin1ing *commirTees to further
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
Noted surgeon Dead.

NEW YORK, May 15.-Dr. William Tod Helmuth. q surgeon of national repute, died suddenly this morning q. his home in this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
MANN & DERRY.

WE, c. E. Mann, horseshoer, and A. have consolidated our large horse shoeing and carriage and wagon busi- ness and we are now prepared to give prompt attention and satisfaction, and to our regular customers we say thank you for past favors and hope for a continuance of your patronage. If pleased with your dealing with us, tell your friends. We ask no better advertisement than satisfied GUS toner.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
LARGEST Anchor Ever Made.

What is said to be the largest and
heaviest anchor ever made was re
Gently forged at the Charlestown
(Mass.) navy yard. 1t weighs over
eight tons and cost nearly $1,000. 1t
is fifteen feet long over all and nine
feet six inches wide over the points.
The palms are thirty-two inches wide.
The cable for this anchor is unique
also, as regards weight, each link
weighing eighty pounds. Three hun
dred and sixty fathoms (2,160 feet) Of
it are to be supplied.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
Bird Battles.

An unwritten law of birddom seems
to be that it is never worth while to
resist an opponent who seems to be
in deadly earnest, unless you have
reason to be in deadly earnest your
self. One result of this is that you
often see large birds flying in appar
ent terror before angry small ones.
Within few minutes the other morn
ing (writes E. X. R. in Country Life)
[ saw separate missel thrushes hotly
pursued by chaff1nch, yellow-hammer.
and sparrow respectively, and a rook
pursued with equal vigor by missel
thrush; while a few weeks before a
tiny willow wren used to chase the
sparrows and chaffinches which chase
the missel thrush that chases the rock.
More than this, the rook will gayly
hunt the sparrow hawk, which would
eat the willow wren at a mouthfui
almost. So that We have a circle
which could be indefinitely expanded
with intermediate gradations, showing
how little fogic there is in the warfare
Of wild birds.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
Ancient Slate PaIettes.

Wonderfully carved slate palettes
have just been found by Prof Petrie
at Hierakonopolis. They were en-
ployed by the queens and princesses
of the first rulers of Egypt as recep-
tacles for holding the paint used in
the preparation of their elaborate
toilets. The hollow ringed space in
the center was utilized for holding the
paint.
They were found in the great tombs
of the predynastic kings who reigned
5000 to 5000 years before Christ The
palettes are considered to be the most
important early monuments so far re-
covered, and are of especial interest,
zoologically, as showing several ami.
mails now extinct in Egypt.
The sculptures on the states are
supposed to commemorate battles and
victories about the time of King
Menes, the first ruler of united Egypt.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
NOT WITH HIM THEN.
LIncoin's Neat Answer to overbearIne
Crcss-Examiner.

While samples # President Lin
coins skill as story t@llei are Snnum-
cradle, instances of his personal hu.
NOR are comparatively rare.
On one occasion Lincoln. then poor
and obscure, was summoned as a wit
ness in a contested will case. the
plaintiffs alleging that the testator
was of unsound mind.
Several of mis- neighbors testified
that while in the company of the de-
ceased they had never noticed any
thing strange in his actions or
speech.
Lincoln's testimony was to the
same effect, and he was interrupted by
the opposing lawyer, a somewhat testy
and overbearing person, with the re.
mark: "Yes, yes; we have heard all
about that. Now, the question is how
did the deceased act when alone?"
After a moments reflection Lincoln
replied: "As far as l can recollect,
was never with him when he was
alone"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
Britains Wed Boer Women.

Britons making South Africa their
home are marrying Boer women. Two
of these unions have just taken place
at Port Elizabeth. The bridegrooms
were stalwart members of the South
African constabulary, and the brides
genuine Boer maidens, who, with their
imperfect knowledge of the English
language had some difficulty in getting
through the marriage service. But
this little hitch was overcome, and the
girls looked happy as they drove away
in their wedding carts. The vehicles
were decorated with yellow ribbon,
the ex-Free State color, while the
horses were adorned with red, white
and blue.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
A Telephone Newsnaner.

One of Edward Bellamy's boldest
conceptions was his idea of a speak
ing, singing, lecturing and concert
giving newspaper" He dreamt OF
the time when people would no longer
go to the printed newspapers for their
days news, but to the telephone re-
ceivers. 1t will come as a surprise to
most to learn tnat this fancy has beer
actually realized in Budapest, Hun
gary, where a telephone daily has
been in active operation for some
time.
Every day, from eight in the morn
ing to eleven at night, the "Telefon-
Hirmondo" is busy sending the news
of the world, hot from the wires, into
it's subscribers homes. In the edi-
torial rooms six "stentors" or speak
ers, with strong, clear voices, speak
the copy" into the transmitters.
At definite hours, concerts, or the
performances of the Royal Opera or
of the Municipal Operetta Theater
are to be heard through the ear-tubes
Eminent preachers, speakers, or
actors tell their stories to enormous
audiences scattered over the city. A
list of strangers arrivals, the cor
rect astronomical time, and list of
amusements, are among the many
features of this marvellous institution
The exact time for each of the
news items is strictly regulated, and
is announced to the subscribers every
morning. Thus, each subscriber need
only listen to the news that particu-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
Paint Palette 1000 Years Old.

One of the most noteworthy of
these palettes shows a race of beard
ed warriors, evidently engaged in
hunting The majority are armed
with bows and arrows, having flint
heads and feathered on both sides of
the shaft. Two had lassoes.
A peculiar feature observed on the
the original was that the eyes of all
the animals had been bored out, evil
IDENTIFY with a drill, and inlaid with
some substance like glass. That the
race which made these had high artis-
tic taste is shown by the objects
themselves, which are fer superior in
execution to any later Egyptian work.
Baltimore American.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-12-20
WAS NOT THE WINE.
Unnecessary Fear Experienced by
Two Bibulous Gentlemen.

Two prominent gentlemen from the
West arriving in New York partook
OIL champagne supper, and the
sparkling fluid predominated. They
secured a box in one of the theaters.
After the play had progressed for
some time one nudged the other and
quantity asked:
Can you hear anything?"
Not blamed word" returned the
other. Its funny, but really l be-
lieve that wine is ringing in my ears
so loud that it browns their voices"
Come, let's get out of here"
Next morning one of the gentlemen
discovered he had kept his program.
and what an astonishing revelation!
In big letters he read "Humpty
Dumpty." They had been trying to
hear pantomime!