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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

sometimes-yea ftentimes-required that
he should use the tomahawk and the scalp
ing knife-and he did. 1t gave him pain to
do So Often, when he was about attacking
man. whom he respected personally, but
abhOrred politically. he said to us: 1t gives
me pain to attack that man, but he is
FESTIVE and kicking in the traces and com
planning that the collar is too small for him
and chafes him We must whip him in, or
whip him out at once, before he gets lit
tie drove to go off with him
What Colonel Claiborne has said of him
as to his singular facility in writing is
true; and pity uj, lis true. Both his
leaders and followers were written with a
lead pencil, after night, in great hurry,
and we had to keep two boys to run to
him for copy. We have known him to send
one of the boys after the other to overtake
him and get the last word on the last sheet
Gle by daylight
He does not care for money. Several
times, while were partners we attempt
in money matters, and he often replied
that he did not desire to know, and changed
the subject. year two after we dis
he was worth? and we answered about
$4,000, besides his property in this city
and where he lives. He replied, That is
more than any man should oWn-$109,O0O is
enough. Four or five years ago We told
him that the way he was going on spending
his money he would run through it all in
ten years; to which he replied I don't
care; that is long as I expect to live,
and my children are well to do, and doing
WELL
I'VE will finish Blairs picture by portray
ing his personal appearance, and stating
what he has said in the Globe of others who
looked like him. He is about five feet ten
his brain on the top of his head, in
stead of being in poll behind it. He
looks like a skeleton lacks but little of
being one, and weighed last spring, when
dressed in thick winter clothing, 107 pounds,
all told; about eightyfive of which, we sup
pose, was bone and the other twenty-five
pounds, made up of gristle, nerve and
row, and of the Ratchet kind, according
with his meat-aX disposition when writing
about his enemies. His complexion is fair,
his hair sandy and his eyes blue-his coun-
tenance remarkably mild so firm that he
can look any man in the face steadily,
without winking. We thought him very
homely until we became well acquainted
we still think he is as homely as one man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

war minister Louvet, Unlocking, weakly,
near sighted and sloveny-a mere nobody
to the crowd Yet this little whffet of a
man. whom the boosters would not call
even an Individual nothing more than
remote circumstance was the Atlas that
bore upon his shoulders the weight of
Jackson's administration.
mo man. morally, has been more various
~ estimated than this gentleman.
His enemies allege that he was like Swift,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

in 1000 not excepting ourself-as far as
he goes.
LAS we have just finished Blair by de-
scribng his personal appearance. our own
first obtrudes itself; and we wish to get
that off mind. We must admit as
charged, "a shaggy exterior and very
brusque manners. Well! we are able TO
bear all. Who cares? We don't. Nature has
compensated us-we believe in compensation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

the greatest libeler of the day, and possess
ed all the qualifications it requires-a vim
dictive temper-no admiration of noble quail
ities-no sympathy with suffering-no con-
science; but a clear head-a cold heart-a
biting vita sarcastic humor-a thorough
knowledge of the baser parts of human ma
ture. and perfect familiarity with every
thing that is low in language and vulgar
in society.
These, however. are extreme opinions.
Many who know Mr.. Kendall intimately at
tribute to him the most exalted public and
private virtue and great generosity of heart"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
What John C. Rives Had to Saw.

The publication of Colonel Claiborne's ar
ticle brought out from John C. Rives a
chapter of "reminiscences of the editors and
publishers of Jackson's time, in which he
says:
The character of Blair, drawn by Colonel
Claiborne, is think, a very just one. 1t
was not his nature to be savage and fero-
cious, but he thought his duty to his party
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Waterbury, Conn, Jan 8, 1902.

Waterbury, Conn, Jan 8, 1902.
 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until January 20, at p. m., tat which time they will be opened and read in public at q meeting of the Board of Education), for furnishing the following supplies for the schools: 9 gross drawing pencils, grade of Lixon's high school pencils.
 275 gross common pencils, grade of Dixon's No 25S.
 45O gross Gillott's No 1066 pens. 450 gross Esterbrook's No 556 pens. 90 gross penholders, grade of Eagle No 1407.
 2.o0o reams one-half sheet letter paper.
 1.5O0 reams 6x9 drawing paper. 165 gallons black ink q50 gallons in fve-g gallon kegs and 15 gallons in quart 1 bottles
 Samples Of supplies now used may be secured from clerk of supplies, High school
 Samples of pencils, penholders and paper must be submitted with bid. At I least one-quarter of the supplies must be delivered by February 4.
 Bids to be marked proposals for sup plies, and addressed to
 J. J. FITZGERALD, Clerk.
 1-s-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
Smuggling by Motor Cars.

Tne bulky nature of motor cars of fers special temptations to people who have no scruples about the rights of the octroi. Numerous have been the cases lately of attempts to dodge the officials at the gates of Paris. The reservoirs of an automobile can be made to hold almost anything, and re- ports say that a lot of dutiable spirits is being got through free, so much so that the receipts have been falling off to an alarming extent. It appears that the chauffeurs are no longer to be dealt with with leniency, and examples will be made.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

idea that he is the custodian of the the bag in his jaws. His lips hung down like lambrequins, and l did not notice anything wrong.
 .sT slept very we'll and did not miss tie bag until Monday morning. You can imagine how 1 felt when I dis covered the stones were gone. Tim and Ed Green came in and we all searched high and low, but found no gems. In desperation I said: I'll give $5,000 for that bag of diamonds, when, To, and behold, Cresceus, the dog, pricked up his ears and seemed to understand. He has been taught to understand good many things, and, naturally, knew what those words meant, bag of diamonds so often has he heard of them and guarded the stones.
 'srhe dog jumped up, parked and ran out of the car. We followed him to the ear of tke stallion, where one of the boys was about to throw out a fork of straw. The dog made a bound and grabbed the fork handle. 1nSn nC aug luUO tuc SlIdW duO plCO- ty soon came out wagging his tail and carrying the bag in his mouth.
 ''When that dog grows old l am going to have diamond collar made for him to wear around home. In fact. I'll not wait until age stiffens his joints, for he is certainly a jewel, even if his face is on crooked.
 'Would you believe me, that dog is the only animal, human or beast, that can go into Cresceus' stall with out being kicked or bitten at. Their friendship is the most remarkable thing I have ever known. Why, it was only last week that Mike the Tramp induced the dog to come into his stall, and Cresceus raised such a fuss, kicking and trying to break his halter, that the pup was glad to get back with his old friend. Then, for whole day, tue horse rubbed his nose over the pup and kept him from l leaving the stall. That's what l call plain love in animals, and it is pleas ure to see it.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
NINE ENToMRED.
Negaunee Mine Cavein Not as Seri-
 ous as at First Feared.


 ous as at First Feared.
 MILWAUKEE, Jan. 9.-Word from Negaunee. Mich. says: '"There have been few developments at the Negau- nee mines, the scene of Tuesdays cave in The work of rescue continues. Though the work is greatly retarded by quicksand and water, this difficulty is being overcome by the aid of extra pumps, and from now on the work of rescue will proceed more fayorably.
 Hopes of finding the men alive are about abandoned.
 President Cole and leading officials of the Oliver Mining company arrived here from Duluth and have been at the scene of the disaster, directing the work of rescue. President Cole him. self aided in the work and penetrated the most dangerous parts of the mine in the attempt to locate the men.
 Ut is now thought that three of the men, supposed to be located near the cage level, will be reported within a few hours, while days may be consum- ed in the search for the others.
 '"rhe officials of the Negaunee mine announce that only nine of the work men met their fate as q result of the cavein.
 "The drift in which the men lost their lives is filled with water, and there is large mass of ore and rock to remove before the bodies can be reached.
 'The large mass of dirt that went down loosened the timbers in the shaft and the drifts adjoining the closed one. Two extra pumps have been put in, and one or two more will be added.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
GETTING RID OF SEA LEGS.

"Greatest discovery known to mod ern science,' said the man with the yachting cap and the sunburned nose as he gulped down the second half of his high ball and tried to look wise. What isT' 'Why, the application of drink waves to sea waves in order t effect a naturalization of opposing motions Waiter, bring mother drink wave. Great scheme. An it's all mine. Sit down an' I'll tell v about it. Change that wave order t two pillows, waiter.
 'fY' see, it's this way. I'm no land lubber an I never get seasick. But it always take me long time t get my sea legs off when I get back on shore. Everything seems to t sway, v know, with the gentle, soothing motion of the sea-streets. buildings, people, an all. That's what makes sailors always walk, roly poly when they first strike land They manipulate their feet so's to meet the sidewalk halfway when it comes up. Ever feel that way? It makes yon wonder how the other people all hangs on. I've often felt that way fore I discovered tn effect of the naturalization of opposin' mo- tions. It was after the C'lumbia- Shamyaacht rock race to-day that l worked it all out. Say, waiter. bring couple more breakers, will ye?
 " know how when ye drink a 1ot everything begins t rock and roll round, don't ye?.Well, it does. That's the principle of my theory of neutra- lization. The minute I stepped OF dry land this afternoon things began t roll something dreadful It was really very annoyin' But I fooled lem all right. l sailed right into 2 saloon. anchored on the bar and whistled for a rye high ball. Then just as the room started on the star board lurch I gulped her down. or dered mother high ball an repeated Shay, after seven drinks I's jus a, q raft in bath tub. D'n'cher see it Why, I timed my drinks so's the rol from the booze came in exactly oppos ite t the sea pitehin'. By the time I'd seven the two motions jus count eracted each other, an everything seemed on the dead level. Shay whitecaps? An, waiter, put just ripple of orange bitters in mine.
 Great scheme, eh? Course v havt use JuuSuSuI III duOplln IHe flSu kinder drink waves t meet yer SC: waves. Now, t'day the sea off Ih, Hook was long an rollin' swells. T count'ract that I naturally took Ion: an rollin' high balls. If it h'd beer short, choppy sea I'd a met it witt short, snappy cocktails. If y tried [ put long sea waves up against shor boze pillows y couldn't fleet tn shtupifcation # opposin' motions. Shay, it's. gettin' rough, ain't it? Thasl twice O highs ever saw it. Wh-o-op l know wash matter. Drink motion an sea motion both goin' same way Makes slaves jus twice's highs shteady now-look out-who-o-o-o-p we go."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
WATERVILLE DAILY TALK

All arrangements have been com pleted for the card party which will De given in Pythian hall tomorrow even ing.
 Large congregations are attending the special meetings which are being held at the Grace Methodist church. The meetings are productive of much good.
 The Berbecker & Rowland team and the Pin shop team, the Two leaders n the shop tournament, will be the op- ponents in the pool game tonight at Draper Bros pool room. A very in- teresting game may be expected.
 A number of people from this place attended the poultry show at the City hall last night. They were well pleased with the exhibit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
RODE ON BULL MOOSE.
Novel Exploit of a Plucky New York Sportsman at Churchill Lake, i'm
 the Maine Woods

Riding on the back of wild bull moose was the daring feat recently performed by Paul Libby, of New York city. MT. Libby made two at tempts to ride the animal before he could remain on his back long enough to have a photograph taken.
 This exciting adventure occurred recently in Maine. Mir. Libby, with Charles Wake, also of New York city, in company with two guides, were on 50O-mile canoe trip through the pie turesque lakes and rivers of the Pine Tree state.
 They left Greenville Junction at the foot of Moosehead lake, and traversed fnr waters leading to the Allegash river, and came the entire length of the St. John river to Fredericton.
 Here they saw lots of game, includ- ing dozens of moose. 1t was the closed season, so the tourists were restricted to shooting with kodaks. They enjoyed some great fishing. however. When the party arrived in their canoes at Churchill lake, they
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
WATERTOWN J0TTINGS.
Invitations Out for Ball to Be Given
 By Federal Lodge.


 Invitations for the seventh annual ball of Federal lodge, No IT, F. and A. NJ. to be held in the town hall Fri day evening, January A, were sent out yesterday At 8 o'clock promptly a concert will De given by Faulmann's orchestra. The members of the com mittee in charge are as follows: J. l.. Scott, w. M. E. w. Wheeler, H. H. Heminway, H. H. Bartlett, G. A. liar per. William H. Beers, B. H. Mattoon, F. V. Magee, Paul Klimpke, c. s. Day ton.
 The first issue of the League Messen- ger, which gives q synopsis of the work done during the past year, was delivered by Uncle Sam to the mem- bers of the Epworth league Tuesday. It is published by the department of correspondence of Chapter S23 and en- tered in the postoffice as first class 1 matter It's object is ito promote thought. to increase attendance" A 1 few notes from the secretarys book are as follows: Total membership 94, twelve of which were taken in since July. Average attendance for the six months ending December 31 was thir- ty-one. The December average was thirty-six. The largest attendance aI one meeting for six months was forty l two. Among the announcements that will give the most pleasure to the 1 friends of the league Is that relating to the series of talks which the pastor, Rev V. W. Winans, will give on Meth odlEm. He will consider the subject in | a series of twelve minute talks. These Will be given immediately at the close of the weekly devotional. The course Will probably extend throughout the year and will doubtless furnish an ad- ditional incentive to a regular attend ance. The meeting is open to all, and those who know MT Winans will not have to be urged to attend.
 Owing to the wreck in the tunnel at New York yesterday the mail did not reach here until 9:30 last evening.
 James Dunigan, who has been spend parents, returned to Lynn, Mass. few days ago.
 Edison Peck has accepted position with Dr Loveland of this place.
 Jeln McGougle, who has been con fined to his home with blood poison in his foot, is able to be about again
 Joseph Reyner has accepted a posi- ton with Oliver Smith, our local har- ness maker and repairer. Read his ad
 If the weather holds cold until Mon. day, W. J. Munson will begin filling his mammoth icehouse.
 Owing to shaft breaking in NJ HeminWay < Sons factory yesterday one of the departments closed its doors for day and a half
 A special meeting of the Hook and Ladder company will take place Satur day evening. January H. for the pur pose of electing officers. A full attend ance is requested
 k. of F. meeting in Pythian hall this evening.
 Grange meeting, town hall. at ' :3C p. m.
 Miss Ada Shelton will leave here shortly for Massachusetts, where she will attend the Moody school.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
LIBBY LANDED WELL FORWARD.

him. Beneath the water Mir. Libby deemed it wise to slide off the back of the animal.
 The moose soon came to the sur face again, and to the great relie- of N1r. Wake and G,.iee Cole Mir. Lib by arose second later. The moose swam aimlessly around and seemed to have lost his bearing. Nothing daunted by his failure, Mir. Libby pre- pared to try again, and MT. Wake got the camera ready. This time MT. Libby landed well forward on the back of the moose and rode him, holding on by the ears. Tod Sloan fashion, for about minute. He then slid off the slippery back of the ami mal, which swan to the other shore and disappeared like flash into the forest
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scoyill Manufacturing Co. tP)s
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro. (P).
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stst l4-Cor East Main and Wolcott stss 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 Eingsbury stSs 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Co. (P)~ 25-Cor North Main and North sts- 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine srs 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 rd 35-Conn R. S l.. Go car house. (Pl. 26-Waterbufy Brass Co. (P).
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts 3S-Ccr Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). 45-Benedict. & Burnham Mfg Co. (Pys 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. (Pl. 47-Cor s. Main and Washington stss 5l-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Watb'y Clock Go case fact'y. (Py. 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No 5 hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts.
 62-Cor Doolittle allay and Dublin sts 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willowst.
 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros & Co. (P). 213-Shoe Hardware Go. P). 214-Wat'by Clock Go mv't fact'y. (P)a o16LCor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-Grove, bet. Central x Holmes avs 911-S. N. E. Teephone Co bd'g. P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 312-Kandolph x Gloves (P). 314-Plume & Atwood. (P). 315-American Ring Go. (P). 316-Conn k. x l.. power house. (P). 31S-Holmes, Booth & Haydens. (P). 321.-No hose house
 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter st. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 371--City Lumber and Coal Go. (P). 412-Tracy Bros. (Pl.
 432-Cor Liberty and South Main sts. 451--Steele X Johnson Mfg Go. (P}. 5S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

toying swim in the icy water.
 Sam Cole, guide of a jocular turn of mind, offered to bet MT. Libby that he could not mount the moose's back. Without moments hesitation Mir. Libby accepted the wager. He leaped from the canoe and landed squarely on the back of the animal, which, frightened by the advent of this unexpected passenger, promptly sank to the bottom of the lake. Mir. Libby held on to the ears of the moose and was carried down with
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09

"Some time ago my daughter caught a severe cold. She complained of pains in her chest and had bad cough. l gave her Chamberlain s Cough Remedy according to directions and ill two days she was well and able to go to school. 1 have used this remedy in my family for the past sey- en years and have never known it to fail says James Prendergast, met chant, Annato Bay, Jamaica, West In dia Islands The pains i'll the chest indicated an approaching attack of pneumonia, which in this instance was undoubtedly warded of by Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It countcracts any tendency of a cold toward pneu- monia. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
CRESCEUS, THE DOG,
Champion Trotter Is Much Attached
 to the Bull Pup.
How Ketcham's Canine Guards His Masters Diamonds Carried Away $3O,OOO Worth After
 Manning a Burglar.

According to the Denver corre- spondent of the Cincinnati Conner cial Tribune George KetchaTn and Creseeus came near having disa- greement the other day. Not the famous racing stallion, but the $3,ooo Boston bull pup which MT. Ketcham has named after the champion trot- ter. The pup meant well enough, but it almost cost his master $3o,00o.
 ssIt happened like this," said Ketch- am, after the stallion had given an exhibition at the Overland track and was cooled out. s'We were in the sleeper Sunday night coming toward Denver, the men and horses in the back to ask me a question after 1 had retired. The pup sleeps with Tim when he isn't with me, and, of course, upon entering my stateroom Cresceus felt at home.
 Now, for certain private reasons, carry with me 9. bag of stones that cost me $30,cOo. One of them was a gift to my father, many years ago, from Prince Edward, now king O1 EA2 ld1lI, of1At, H1l1lC u ID " OA Cl but a few thousand dollars intrin- sically. ten times its value would not get it from me.
 "When I went to bed put the bag of diamonds under my pillow, just as I have done many times while on the road. The pup knew this, for -ot three months ago he woke me uE when burglar wcs trying to get into my room in a Boston hotel, and while I was struggling with the in tru6er the dog got the bag and crept under the bed. After he had hidden it well he came out and, incidentally took chunk out of the burglars leg.
 But Sunday night the pup made mistake. When he came in with Murnan I sat up in bed and paid nc attention to him. He nosed about my pillow, as supposed, to see that the bag wa safe. He seems to have the
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-09
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Members of Class of 1892 Were Enter
 tained Last Evening.

4emD6IS or AldSS Ol lCO% " CAC A<AbSA
 tained Last Evening.
 The board of charities held an ad- iourned meeting in their rooms in the town hall building last evening. The members of the board present were c. F. Lander, Amos Culver, P. Bren- nan and W. H. Hitchcock. There was no business of importance transacted. Several relief cases were acted upon. The board voted to adjourn for two weeks.
 Seven knights of the road were giv- en lodging at the station last night.
 In the borough court this morning James Ward, who said he hailed from Hartford and who has been before the court on previous occasions, was sen fenced to 30 days in jail for intoXlca- tion.
 Miss Mamie H. Renehan of Union City entertained the members of her class, ". II. S., 1902, at her home last evening. Dancing and refreshments were the principal features of the evenings entertainment, and when the merry party broke up in the wee sma' hours of the morning they all agreed that Miss Renehan was first-class entertainer. Music for dancing was furnished by Donkersley's orchestra
 The lecture to be given by the Hon William J. BrySn Monday evening, January 13, on 1.-The Duties of an American Citizen" will commence promptly at 7:3O p. m. Mir Bryan will arrive here at $40 Monday afternoon from New York city and will be the guest of Senator Kennedy. The reason Mir Bryan will commence his lecture at 7:3O is because he must leave Nau gatuck at 9:15 and drive to Ansonia where he will take the II p. m. train for New Haven and then the Il :3s train for Philadelphia. Mir Bryan will lecture in Johnstown, Pa, Tuesday evening. Tickets for his lecture here are on sale at McCarthy's news store in Naugatuck and Lake & Strobel's il Waterbury.