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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
People Who Have Means Should Re-
 member Less Fortunate Neighbors.

People Who Have Means Should Re-
 member Less Fortunate Neighbors.
 Christmas shoppers are about town ill large numbers these days and if the weather holds out good the differ ent sterekeepers will be apt to do a rushing business from now on. Ever greens are already in evidence in most of the stores, and in another day or so nearly all the stores will sport decor ations Of some kind. There is no scar city of Christmas toys for the little ones and it goes without saying that the older folks will experience no trouble in securing just the things they need provided they are able to come down with the cash It is a good time for people who have some thing to spare to think of the poor and help make Christmas a day of rejoic- ing for their less fortunate neiglbors
 Many good families are finding it hard to make ends meet this winter on ac- count of the high price of fuel and oth- CT things, and those who are i'll po- sition to lend hand should look around and see what they can do to relieve distress. 1t is mistake to suppose that all needy folks call upon the board of charities the first pop. If this were so tie city would have big job on it's hands. There are many who wait until they find themselves in the last ditch before going there and no doubt some of those. who are being helped in that way would not ask any thing were it not that they have small children and cannot get out to earn a dollar A poor widow with few small children or woman who has a husband that flinders rather than helps in the maintenance of the home de serves to be encouraged for making an effort to keep the family together and where such cases exist their neighbors should remember them during the Christmas time. The poor do not re- ceive all they want from the board of charities and it would be well to bean in mind, too. that many who are in even strengthened circumstances pre- fer to suffer rather than apply for aid. A turkey or something else in that line sent to such homes might be the means of bringing sunshine and happiness to
 many worthy people who if left to themselves may find it very difficult to make up the Christmas dinner.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
CITY NEWS.

A large crowd was present at the promenade concert which was given by the American band, James M Full ton director, in the City hall last night. The music for the dancing was partic- ularly good.
 A surprise party was given in honor of Louis Allen at his home, 122 Wolcott street, on Wednesday night. Many of his friends were present and had a merry time. There was music and dancing and different games were played. Refreshments were served.
 Frank Haughton, ex-sergeant of Go A, now corporal of the Ninth infantry, United States army, stationed at Sack ett Harbor, N. Y.. is enjoying a ten days furlough in this city. The ex- sergeant says that it is very nice to drill outside when the temperature is about thirty degrees below zero.
 Tn the city court this afternoon the replevin suit of Philip Aperian versus James Stickles was heard. A horse was the issue. Defendant claimed the plaintiff gave him the horse ..when it had only three legs and was unable to walk or stand. it was so weak" He fattened it I'D and made it useful and the plaintiff seized it.
 The remains of James Lynn, who died yesterday morning at the Water bury hospital from the effect of injur- ies received on the railroad at Nauga- tuck Wednesday night, were removed from Mulville's morgue this afteinoon to the family residence on Green street. The funeral will take place at l :15 Sunday afternoon with service at St Patrick's church and interment in Naugatuck.
 The Wagner typewriter which was stolen from the Waterbury Reporting and Collecting agency in the Citizens bank building on Monday night by the office boy, Joseph, Dolan, who also took several articles of clothing, be- longing to the proprietor, Charles E. Newbury, has been located. It was sold in a pawn shop in Bridgeport for $1O. The clothing was found in a second hand store on Bank street where it had been sold. The police expect to find Dolan before many days.
 Harmony lodge, No Az, F. and A. NJ. installed it's officers for the ensuing year last evening. The complete list of elected and appointed officers is as follows: W. M. John K. Murden; S w, Adam Callan; J. w., Louis c. Chapman; treasurer, c. J. Hackett; secretary, U. G. Church; s. D., George $. Bisset; J. D., William V. Wynn stewards. Walter A. Barber, Lewis S Reed; chaplain, Rev F. D. Buckley marshal q Rurton Peck. tyler Ed ward B. Bacon; board of trustees, A | l. Goodrich, A. J. Shipley, Eugene c 1 Adt; board of relief, Charles Y. Kent Randolph B. Chapman Past Master Edward D. Bacon installed the officers
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
HOME FOR WORKING GIRLS.
Catholic Women's Association Q
 Hartford Opened One Yesterday.

' E k
 Hartford, Dec 19.-The Catholic Women's association of Hartford opened their home for working girls at 156 Main street to-day. ;, The house is in readiness to accommodate from '25 to 30 resident boarders. Miss Benson, long time member of the as sociation, is the lady in charge. It is the aim of the association to. establish home wherein none but salutary and refining influences will have place. For this reason applicants must be prepared to show letters of recem- mendation. The home, like all insti- tutions under Catholic auspices, will make no religious distinction. Young women of all creeds will be welcome. Good conduct and ladylike deportment are expected and required. As the work takes shape, 9eans will be taken to secure employment for young wo- men and nothing will be left undone to provide safe and agreeable Edomi- cile for those who seek the privacy and comfort of a home outside of the family circle. VI 5|
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
New York Markets.

Unsettled and barely steady; Minnesota patents s4@4.2o; winter straights. sS45@3.55; winter extras, $2.S5@ 3.I5: winter patents, $3.60@3.90.
 WHEAT-Opened firm on cables but weakened under liquidation and fine weather west: May, 811s@S1ssc.
 RYElEasy; state, 55@56c., c. i. f. New York: No. 2 western, 59c., f. o. b., af1oat.
 CORN-Opened steady with wheat and on higher cables, then yielded to unload ing; January, 41z@541ec. May, 4S1zc.
 OATS-Dull and easy; track, white, state, 37k@43c.; track, white, western S71s
 PSocRK-Dull; mess, s1s@1s. 50; family, SIS
 LARD - Dull; prime western steam.
 BUTTER Steady; state dairy. 2o@2sc. i: extra creamery, BOG.
 CHEESE Steady: state, full cream, small, colored, fancy, September l314@ September, 1311@13s4c.; late made. 13@ 13Hc; large. colored, September, 1Szc.; late made, 13@131zc.; large white. Sep ternber, 13zc.; late made, 13Q13Ac.
 EGGSAWeaker; state and Pennsyiva- mia, average best, 2Sc.; western. fancy SUGAR Raw steady; fair refining 3 7-l6c.; centrifugal, 96 test, 8 15-1ec.: re- fined dull; crushed. 5:45c.; powdered, 495c.
 TURF PENTINE- Steady at 541k@55c.
 RICE-Firm; domestic, 4AG6Hc.: Japan, 4sz@5Ac., nominal.
 TALL0W- city, 5%c; country, sa EffAY--ouiet; shipping. 55@7oc.; good to choice. 95c. .0$1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
rHE PuRE FOOD BILL.

Washington, Dec 19.-After some minor business, debate upon the pure food bill was resumed in the house tor dav. After remarks by MT Chandler if Mississippi against the measure, and Richardson of Alabama and Sehirm of Maryland for it, MT Hepburn of Iowa closed the debate He said the bill did uof meet his approval. As soon ns The first section of the bill was read for amendments Mir Atkinson of (<eorxIa moved to strike out the enact 1z,r elause. This was defeated by a
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
GERMANY SEEMS TO STAND FIRM
GRAY WARNS OPERATORS.
Evidence Will Not Amount to NJ
 Unless Facts Are Given.

Scranton. Dec Chairman Gray, before the commission opened the ses- sion to-day, recalled the evidence of Wednesday, where the accuracy of the wage statements of two men employ ed by the Pennsylvania Coal Go was ques- toned. The lawyers for the miners challenged the good faith of the com pany, and Chairman Gray said if the company could not show how many men figured in the wages, a statement of which was handed to the commis- sion, it might shake the faith of the commission in the statement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
MISS GoULD'ssCoAL CAUSES ROW
Yonkers People Thought Dealer Who
Carted It. Was Discriminating.

1OnkefS People. InoughE Dealer " no
 Carted It. Was Discriminating.
 Yonkers, N. T., Dec 19.-Miss Helen Gould's trouble to obtain a supply of coal for her nurseries at Iryington was further increased a few days ago when barge loaded with the precious stuff consigned to Miss Gould's coun- try seat sank off the Ludlow dock. It was raised and the cargo was deliver ed by teams to Irvlngton. E
 The watchful Yonkers public, which is having no end of trouble over the local coal supply, immediately charg- ed the dealer, M. J. Hays, who deliver ed it for Miss Gould. with selling to outside consumers of coal that should be delivered i'll Yonkers. The criti- cism became so pronounced yesterday that MT Hays was forced to explain the situation which, by request of Miss Gould's representativ was being kept a secret.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
SYMPATHY FOR VENEZUELA.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dec 19.-Thera was large parade in the streets of Quito last night as a manifestation of sympathy with Venezuela. President Castro has replied as follows to Presi- dent Plaza's message: Profound. gratitude towards the government and noble people of Ecuador. The nation al honor is saved, although the right of force remains"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
WANT TO ISSUE BONDS.

Hartford, Dec 19.-Among the peti- tions to be presented to the next leg islature is one for the Waterbury Gas Light Go for permission to issue bonds to the amount of $65,000 for the pur- pose of retiring like amount of bonds which come due in 1904.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
A QUEER OIL WELL
It Was Bored for Salt Water in 1s4(

It Was Bored for Salt Water in 1S4O.
 Every November Spouts Oil.
 OiIS operators who have visited the KenIucky oil nelds this IaIl nave been very, much puzzled over an old Nol- can1c well in Klcnmond, six miles rom barDouryIlle. The we'll II question De comes disturbed .regularly every year during November, and at intervals uuf- ing this month erup1s Dig streams or oil, gas, salt water, muu and other substances.
 The well was drilled in 1S4O, near Payne's creek by the old settlers, who were after salt water, from which they obtained their salt supply. The ma chinery used ill the drilling was very crude, but the drillers got to a depth of 45U feet, when they encountered an immense stream of oil, which gushed for several days. The people did not know what the oil was, and were very much disgusted with the nasty, black stuff, as they termed it. The effort to reach salt water was abandoned and drilling stopped. Tn the course of time the bed of the creek changed until now the water flows from the mouth of the old we'll. At any time one may see the water bubbling up over the hole, caused by the gas pressure.
 As far back as the people i'll that vi cinity can remember the we'll has made annual eruptions. The disturb ances this year were somewhat ear Her than usual and attracted more 1. than ordinary attention on account Of the oil operations in that section At one, time the water and oil were cast up nearly fifty feet. Just after flow a match may be touched to the creek and flame will fit across the water, the gases causing this.
 Only few feet from this old well IS the Hammons oil gusher, which makes 4S0 barrels of oil daily.-St Louis Republic
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
OLD TIME HosTELRY.
One of Lake Georges Is Being Now
 Remodeled.


 Glens Falls. N. Y, Dec 19.-A force of men are remodeling Crosbyside, one of the oldest and best known hotels on Lake George. The property was recently purchased by Spencer Trask Of New York and George Foster Pea body of Brooklyn who propose to es- tablish vacation home for young women toilers of New York city. A large sum of money will be spent in the Improvements while the hotel will be conducted on strictly business prin- cipIes The rates will be as low as they possibly can be. Mrs Trask is taking a personal interest in the mat fer and it was through her efforts that fhe property was purchased. The hotel is located near the head of the lake on the east side and commands >xtensive view of lake and mountain.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
PANAMA CANAL BILL.

Washington, Dec 19.-C Confirmation of the Panama canal treaty with Co., lombia has been again moved into the future and it is now said that no treaty can be expected before Christ mas and probably not until the begin ming of tlie new year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
RAILROAD COMPANY WON.
Case in England Against Amalgamat-
 ed Society.

Su 1oOCleTy.
 London, Dec 19.-After long trial in the kings bench division of the high court of justice the case of the Taff Vale railroad company against the Amalgamated Society of Railroad Servants involving many questions of the utmost importance to trades un- ionism, resulted to-day in verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The latter complained of malicious molestation, picketing, intimidation, etc, during the strike of 1900 The judge reserved his decision on the question of damages until the next sitting of the court.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
STREET PLANO PLAYER FREE.
Acquitted After Killing Three Men
 Who Tried to Pick Fight.

Reading, Pa, Dec 19.-Antonio Tad dai. an Italian youth who on July last shot John Traynor, Edward Hart man and Samuel Stizel, young men who assaulted him after having tried to pick fight with him, while he was playing a street piano, and all three whom subsequently, died of their. in- juries, was acquitted in court here to- day. Taddai claimed self-defense.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
COAL IN NEW HAVEN HARBoR.

New Haven. Dec 19-Over fifty boat loads of coal were lowed by, tugs into the harbor here today. There were 23.o00 tons in the lot, most of it bi-s ttminous Little of the coal will stop here
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
TOWER SEES EMPEROR.

Berlin, Dec 9.-Ambassador Tower presented his credentials to Emperor William at the palace to-day. All the members of the staff of the embassy were present
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
cT.osE CALI, FOR FAMII.Y.

Whitehall, N. r., Dec 19.-The resi- dence of J. Sanford Potter, on Noun tain terrace. was totally destroyed by fire to-day. The family had barely time to escape. The loss is about $20,- nQA E..E%a a.tSEa @l#2.6 rg
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
WILL FIGHT FOR VENEZUELA.

Lima, Peru, Dec 19.--A number of army officers here propose cabling their names to the president of Venezuela. offering their services in the case of the sitAattnn Incoming more compii- cated-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
Live stock Market.

CATTLE-1Iarket steady; choice s5.75@. 59o; prime, s5 4oQ5.60; good, s5@5.so; veal calves, $80S50
 HoGs Market lower prime heavies, s6.s0@8.65; mediups s6.z5Q65o; heavy. Workers, $6.4066 45: light do, $6.s5@6. 40: pigs. $6. 25G6. .35s rouKhs. $8Q6.25.
 sTIEEP AND IAMBSM Market slow; best Wethers, $3.504D4; culls and common. $1-5Q02; choice lambs, $5. 4o45.65
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
cIostng stock Quotations,

Money on call steady at 51k per cent Prime mercantile paper, per cent ster- ling exchange barely steady. with actual business in bankers bills at s486625@4s7 for demand and at s4.S3Q4.S325 for 60 day bills Posted rates. $4.s4@4.SS Commercial bills $4.S2625@4 S3625. Bar. silver, 48ssc. Mexican dollars, 37%c. Government bonds steady State bonds firmer. Railroad bonds strong Closing prices,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-04

The summer swallows are returning.
See J. y. Byrd's shoes before YOU buy
The new subscribers are coming in a
good rate these days.
NJ. &. SanLifer is offering great bargain:
for the cash. Give him 4 call.
The barn and stables built by city
council are finished and are now occupied
Various matters delayed us in printing
the paper until Thursday morning thi:
week.
The second and last primary election
takes place next Tuesday. Let everybody
turn out and vote.
The new brick stores of the Messrs
Black, on Main street, are rapidly ap
preaching completion.
D. W. Shealy wants to buy beef cattle
and will pay the very highest prices. See
him if you have any to sell.
City council held a regular monthly
meeting Tuesday afternoon, but only
routine business was transacted.
See the card of Hon Banks L. Caugh:
man in this issue Mr.. Caughman will
be remembered as the author OF the sepa-
rate coach law.-adv.
HIM. Graham, Esq, who formerly lived
in Bamberg, was defeated in his race for
the House of Representatives IN Green
wood county, along with others.
Presiding Elder H. B. Browne will
preach at the Methodist church in this
city next Sunday morning and evening,
this being the occasion of the fourth
quarterly conference.
Brokers fall stock of hardware is IN,
and as usual it is composed of new and
up-to- date goods. If you need hardware
of any kind, see his line. Now is the
time and his store is the place to buy, for
prices were never lower.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-04
W. BOyd Evans to the People.

desire to express my thanks to my
fellow Democrats in South Carolina fol
their expression of confidence in me as &
candidate for Railroad Commissioner il
the primary, leading my opponent for the
second race by nearly two thousand votes
AID beg to submit my claims to the voters
asking for their suffrages in the second
primary. All of myopponerts and my
self discussed the question in reference to
the Railroad Commissioners office and
the welfare of the people in every county
and separated AS friends.
MY opponent is from the same territory
as the two incumbents. When MIR. VIII
born retires, the great eastern, northeast
ern and south eastern sections OF the
State, comprising the largest part of the
State, with the largest railroad mileage
will be absolutely unrepresented on the
board. Living in the central part OF the
State, and being native of Marion, by
which county was endorsed for the
position, I submit that l am in position,
if elected, to see that all sections OF our
progressive State are properly represent
ed
If I am honored with your suffrages
you may rest assured that l will perform
the duties of the office of Railroad Com
missioner with the fidelity that l have
served my people in the past.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-04
News from Olar.

After long time of silence, l will give
Won few dots from Olar.
There was quite an enjoyable gather
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Sadler last Friday evening.
Perry Brabham, colored, who was accl-
dentaliy hurt by shifting engine here on
Saturday, August 23rd., died last w Wednes'
day of his wounds. Coroner Resslngel
held the inquest.
Miss Bessie Cave is visiting her cousin
Miss Florrie Barker, at Seiglingyille.
Miss Matte Matthews, of Willlston
has accepted position with Mr.. Z. F.
RiZer.
Miss Bette Matthews is on short visit
to friends here.
Mr.. Chas. NJ Browning, who has beer
keeping books for Mr.. G. F. Rizer for the
past four years, has accepted like posi-
ton in Canly, Texas, and leaves for BIZ
new field of labor. Mr. Browning is
, Young man of fine business qualities, am
we regret very much to lose him. WI
wish for him much success,
Mr.. Neeley, of Denmark, SUCCEEDS MI
Browning. ns y n
We are glad to welcome Prof. p: T.
Coneland and wife in our midst. Prof
COPELAND has been reelected principal o
the graded school here for another term
MI. Crochet, of Newberry, S. c., has az
cepted position with r. karesh. 49,.
MIR. Tom Pearlstine and sister, Mis-
Rosye, of Bamberg, visited their slstel
Mrs. r. Karesh, Sunday.
Judge NJ. D. Reid and G. J; Bessingel
visited the court house yesterday on bu'
ness
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-04
Fairfax Dots.

FAIRFAX, Sept. Mrs. D. D. Calhoun,
of Augusta, is visiting Miss Maude Terry.
Miss Matte Burckhalter, who has been
spending some time with her brother, has
returned to her home at Barnwell. =.
Mr., G. L. Preacher left here this week
to attend Mr.. Morrison's school at Estlll.
He will 90 from there to Clemson.
Mrs. G.. J. Williams, of Waycross, Ca,
is spending some time with her mother
at Brunson.
Mr.. w. w. Faust, who has been spend
ing some time in Fairfax, will leave next
week for Columbia.
Mr. j. T. Wilson is ginning 30 bales OF
cotton a day. He has one OF the best
equipped ginneries in this section.
Pastor Fowler, of Greenyllle, preached
very interesting sermon at the Baptist
church in Fairfax.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Wilson spent Sunday
in Savannah, Ga.
Mrs. w. E. Barker and daughter nave
returned home, after stay OF severa
| weeks at Millett.
Miss Iris Kearse, of Fairfax, formerly
of Columbia, is home on vacation, &C
companied by Mrs. NJ. A. Inten' o
Hampton. D
The many friends of Miss Anna Reet
are sorry to learr that she is quite ILL., w
hope she will soon recover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-04
G.. u.s.. Brokers Hardware Store
Personal Mention.

Rev. NJ. W. Hook and family are al
home again.
Mrs. XII. Shuck returned from the
North last Saturday.
-Mr.C. c. Paul has returned from a
trip to Asheville, n {.
Mr.. H. II. Copeland is at home from
Hendersonville, n. Z.
MIR. E. P. Rice has returned from
Harris Lithia Springs.
Mr.. G. B. Aver, of the Olar section
was in town Monday.
Misses Margaret Eaves and Lulie
Bamberg are at home again.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Reynolds, OF Ehr-
hardt, spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. G. II. Mccormack, of the Govan
section, was in the city Monday.
-Messrs. j. H. Smith and A. Wilson,
of Viola, were in town Monday.
MILF. Kearse, Sr., of the kearse
section, was in the city last FRIDAY.
Miss Estelle Connor, of Charleston,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. King.
-Messrs. c. R. Clayton and Isaac W.
cor,ar of Ehrhardt, we're in town Mon
day.
MID. 0. Hunter, of Hartzog, was
in the city Tuesday and dropped IN 10
see US.
Mr. s. w, Clayton and daughter, OF
the Colston section, were IN the clty iast
Friday.
DIR. D. w. Key, of Greenville, was IN
the city yesterday, representing Furman
University.
Mr.. &C. Fender of the Ehrhardt
section, was in town yesterday, ana drop
ped in to see US.
Misses Julia Armstrong and Rosye
Pearlstin attended the ball at Branchvllie
last Wednesday night.
Mrs. W. w. Lightsey and children
have returned from an extended stay IN
Hendersonville, n. G.
MIR. C. R. Calhoun and family re-
turned Tuesday from Greenwood, Where
they spent the summer.
-Messrs. J. C. and D. NJ. Smith and
]. Laz. Copeland, of the Ehrhardt section,
were in town last Saturday.
Little Miss Flora Pearlstin returned
Monday from Olar, where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Karesh.
Mr.. C. E. Tyler, of Denmark, was
caller at our office Tuesday, and we en-
joyed his pleasant although brief visit.
Mrs. Jno. a. Cope and daughter, Miss
Clio, returned home last Saturday night,
after an extended stay in the mountains
of North Carolina.
DIR. 81. F. Hoover spent Sunday and
Monday in Hampton on visit to his
mother, who is sick. He reports her as
being some better.
-Messrs. II. N. and Perry Folk, OF
Folks Store, spent Sunday and Monday
here on a visit to the families of Hon. d.
C. and Col. Jno. F. Folk.
Mrs. J. P. Matheny and little daugh-
ter, and her mother, Mrs: Boyd, have re-
turned from an extended stay IN the
mountains of North Carolina.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-09-04
The Big City Show.

Aliens big original New Orleans Min
strels, the big city show, l10 nights IN
Chicago, playing to 245,G96 paid ad'
missions: four weeks in New Orleans; one
week in Washington, D. c.; one week in
Louisville, Ky; one week IN NasnVille
Tenn. one week in Atlanta, ia. In al
these cities playing to the full capacity OF
his mammoth canvas theatre, which seats
over two thousand people, employing
more people than any other three minstre
shows combined. Admission only 10 ano
% cents. If you want to get your money:
worth 90 where the crowds go. The
company will appear here September 4th