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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

In regard to the new army bill, Mir Roots proposition is to abolish the office of commanding general; to ere ate an office of chief of staff, and to make it the duty of this chief of staff ito advise, inform and assist a superior officer who has command, that is, the president, who ,is by the constitution commander-in-chief, and to represent him, acting in his name and by his au- thority, in carrying out his policies and securing the execution of his com mands." The Outlook says that he quotes in support of this plea the coun- sel and course of General Schofeld, who during his seven years of service syountarily abandoned, as he himself says. all pretense of being the com manding general, and acted simply as chief. of staff under the secretary of war and the president. It is not per haps. strange that General Miles should be strenuously opposed to proposal which would have the effect, nominally if not really, to change his relation to the army and make him subordinate to the secretary of war, as the secretary of, war is subordinate to the president.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
MONEY AS MEASURE OF VALUE.

It would be strange if our huge spectacular success in gathering wealth should not for the time being blunt our appreciation of the other kinds of success. Money is a notori- ously imperfect measure of the value of work, but after all it is the most definite and comprehensive measure there is. and the common tendency to feel that the work that brings in the most money is the best worth doing has plenty of excuse. Moreover, the work whereof we have seen the results and rewards ill this country during the last five years has been of immense value not only to Americans but to civilization. The benefits of it have not been equitably distributed, but in such cases they never are Where there are great opportunities some men see and grasp thann, and have aihe power to profit by them far more man others. There have lately been vast opportunities in this country. We have seen wealth created in enor- nous volume, and we have seen many lnordinately, large slices Of it get into lndlvldual hands. Some Of the re- suits have been disturbing. Luxury Aas lHcEeds6Q ana The development of classes has seemed to go on with un- precedented rapidity. We ordinary. wage-earning people, who are thank ful if we can manage to win the com forts Of life, see palaces rising about us in bewildering number, see the ev- ldence of luxurious living on every side, and feel, of course, that the con ditions Of American life have changed and are changing fast. and that we are less and less Of the social class of these people that we watch or read about. We wish the times might grow simpler gain. We wish there were less basis for the cry that the ordinary individual is becoming of less and less importance. and that machinery, organization and co1nbin- ation are constantly growing more powerful.
 guess that as result of all our years Of plenty we have got the mon- making end of our great machine too much on our minds.-From "The Point Of View" in the December Scribner's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
HEARD IN PASSING

The cake walk has reached Europe. When it comes back with the cachet of Paris what dizzy vogue may we not expect for our purely American production. sa,. @-->s :. s-.@ ... s,~:..
 The flaw in the order. of the post master-general forbidding the inter- marriage of postofice clerks is the inn piled assumption that a government clerkship is a sinecure.
 D'Annunzio, the decadent Italian poet. is said to have seventy-two shirts. If he could spare few of them to cover the nakedness of his plays it would be an act of decency.
 Chicago has female Dr Jekyll and Mir Hyde who writes anonymous let ters of the filthiest kind. She is known, but a weak-kneed set of officials has neglected to put her where she can do no more damage.
 St Louis is living up to her promise of municipal house-cleaning. So far no social position, no amount Of wealth. no former reputation for religion or piety has protected the boodlers from prosecution and swift conviction.
 Bishop Turner of Georgia believes in negro emigration. His race does not show much interest in the subject, and the whites are apathetic. as they are not prepared to face the labor prob lens that would be thrust upon them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
yERDPS CHARITY.

The Hospice for Musicians, which Verdi designed in his lifetime. and
 which was built under the supervision of Boito, the architect brother Of the librettist, has just been duly inaugul- ated. the date, happily chosen. being
 Verdi's birthday. The Casa di Re- peso per Musicisti'' is intended as a sort of a1mshouse and residence for poor and aged musicians, and it has |satirically been said that it promises to be q very happy home, always pro
 viding that the inmates in their con- versation avoid the delicate subject |of music. Nine persons were elected and admitted at the opening Of the in |stitution the other day, four Of whom are women, namely, Mesdames Ro-
 nano, $ singing teacher; Ferrari. wid- low Of the singer; de Michaelis. the
 widow Of the vocalist, and Jotti, an old singer. The men included an op- |eratic choristef (who, at the age of 75, has relinquished the profession), q player i'll ono of the municipal bands, q street band conductor and couple |of organists. who in Italy, as else where, are among the most poorly |paid members of the profession. There lis further room in the hospice, 50 that Ia few months hence another. election
 will be held.-New York Commercial
 Advertiser.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
CHEAP HANDY MAN.


 No woman, no matter how poor she may be. who lives within the confines of a certain territory on the upper west side in New York city, need be without help in her household duties any more-that is. provided the pres ent state of things in the section con- tinues. She can call to her man-of- alI-work who will perform any ser vices she requires, and all she will have to pay is one penny.
 There is a youth just yerging on manhood who patrols that section every morning regularly, going into the yards and calling out at the top of his voice that he will ''do any kind or work for one cent"
 The territory covered by this strange character extends from Seven ty-second street to 10th street and from Central park west to the North river Sometimes he goes little above or below this section, but us- ually he confines himself to these limits He was first noticed little time he has not failed to appear on any day except Sunday.
 He goes into the yards or fiat houses lllC JduIIOISs SciuOIl lAdht dlly @ODJCI- tions, and loudly bawls q list of things he will do for n cent. Here are q few Of them
 Take the clothes on the roof black en stoves, carry coal from cellars, beat carpets. clean rugs, wash windows, make the beds, wash the dishes. wash the dog, clean beds of bugs, scrub the floor, chop wood.
 T will do anything at all," he goes on, flor one penny"
 The youth is apparently i'll earnest, and when any one, taking compassion on him, throws out a coin he will in- yariably ask: Do you want any work done?'
 He seems Ioath to take the money without giving it's equivalent in work, thus exploding the theory that some formed at first that he was merely playing upon their sympathies. Some ayailed themselves of his services out of compassion at first, but they found that he does his work we'll, and now they do not see how they could get along without him.
 Many housewives in flats who do not keep a servant find this youth ex- ceedingly useful. They get the hard- est part Of their work done quickly and cheaply and do not have to con- tend with many of the annoyances consequent on keeping q girl in a small fiat. Most persons who em- ploy the youth give him more than penny, but he does not seem to expect any more.-NeW York Times. s
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
A Long-Livea Professios..

A surprising number of the arch bishops of Canterbury have attained great age. Since the end of the ff- teenth century no fewer than six cut of 2s archbishops have been octo- genarians-namely: Warham (15o3- 1533), Juxton, the fayorite bishop of Charles I. (166o-1663); Wake (1T15- 1737), Howley (1s2s-1s4s), Sumner (1s4s-1s62), and the present arch bishop, but none of these have at tained a greater age than 82, while Dr. Temple was only 80 on St. Andrews day last year. la addition to the six octogenarians, IA out of the 28 attained the age of TO. So fxr, pr. Temple has held the arehbishopric for not quite half the average period for the last AGO years. He has been archbishop for six years. while the average is I4.-. Westminster Gazette.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
FORESTRY FOR FARMERs

Washington, Dec 12.-The farmers of this country own about 100000, ,0O0 acres of woodland, ten times the acre age of all the federal forest reserves. Most Of it consists of small wood lots from which the owners derive their timber supplies for farm purposes.
 1t was to help the farmer in caring for his timber land that the bureau of forestry several years ago undertook to furnish him, without cost with the services of it's foresters The offer proved popular, and applications for assistance have far exceeded the abil- ity of the bureau. with it's limited num- her Of trained foresters. to answer them. During the season just passed the bureau has accomplished more than ever before in putting small wood lots under forest management and in teach ing the farmer how properly to treat his timber. Two experts have been employed in the north and south who have examined and have put under management several thousand acres of wood land.
 A great deal of wood is consumed every year on the farm for fuel. posts, poles and other uses. Ordinarily the farmer cuts what he needs without thought as to whether lie is lesxeniug it's supplies The result is thst the for esf becomes poorer every year and less able to furnish the wood it's owner needs. The skill the farmer exercises in the management of his crops ia not of the kind that enables him to man. age properly his timber. He needs the services of a forester
 Usually only one visit to the farm by the bureaus expert is necessary, and this service is given without cost to the owner. When. as occasionally hap pens. q second visit is needed. the own CT is required to pay the travelling and living expenses of the expert while em- ployed at the work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
Negrass Kicking Hair.

A boy, big enough to have reached the subject of races of men--not horses-in his geography class, was asked 10 describe the negro. His an- swer: "The negro has kicking hair and producing lips" showed that he had at least heard the teacher when she spoke Of the "kinlSy' hair and projecting" lips characterizing his dark-skinned brother. His answer really was not so funny as the re- mark made by a woman, who, in speaking of her sister, said, feeling ly: ''Oh, she's all misconstrued, so we had to take her to the hospital for 8 performance."-N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
MONEY CREW ON BUSHES.
Railway Section Gang in Eebraska Comes Upon Singular Fina
 by the Roadside.

The fairy tale of money growing on bushes was lately realized along the right of way of the Burlington railroad between Hyonnis and Ali ance, says Lincoln (Reb.) report.
 A gang of section mon were at work, when one of them noticed something that looked like bill way ing from the tangled top of SUM flower growing by the roadside. Ne Investigated. It was treasury note for s1o
 He walked few steps farther and there, holding from 8 branch of g bit of dog fcnnel, was another bill of sim liar denomination.
 He called to his companions, and the entire gang threw down their For three hours they searched up and. down the right of way and far afield.
 At almost every yard their trou- ble was rewarded by finding either a five CT ten-dollar bill. Some bills were tangled in the tops of weeds, others half hidden in bushes along the fence, and still others in the stubble of the field.
 The entire days ciean-up of tho eight was Ss,1s5. When the find was reported, word came from headquar- ters that a money pouch containing $3,5o0 had been lost from an express shipment the day before.
 The supposition is that the bag fell out of the open car door and was ground to pieces under the wheels. and the contents were scattered to the winds. This hypothesis is sup ported by the later discovery of DOT. tions of the damaged pouch.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
He Was Needed.

Tho front door bell rang furioiIsly. A head adorned with shaggy and un- manageable whiskers was thrust out of the chamber window, and voiee that fitted the beard inquired: tWno Is it?"
 "oh, is this Mr. Higgins?" came a shrill voice from the shade of the doorway below.
 "Yes."
 "Please come to No. 4 High street just as quick as you can, and bring your instruments"
 s'I ain't no doctor-I'm carpenter. Dr. Higgins lives two doors below" and the window was coming down with slam, when Please, sir" said the little voice, tits you, we want. Pa and ma is shut up in the fcldiD' bed, and we can't get them out!"- Chicago Journal. .."..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

 WILL. HAPPEN

rheun1atism is relieved.--Itis is a remedy that ought to be in every family medicine chest.
 Expected to Dic.-"L cheerftilly add my testimony of Dr. Thomas 1sclectr.c OH. We use 1t for many things. Was run over by team of horses and luInbcz wagon; did not expect would live; badly bloated; my friends bathed me nearly all over with Rclectric Oil; bloat grad ually went down. We have more faith iii Eclcctric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep 1t in the house''--Mrs. Win. F. Babcock, Norvell, Jackson O., Mich.
 Cured the Sprain.--Mr. chas. M. Barnauu, q wholesale jeweler, No. 9 Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. Y., writes: "Ihave used your Eclec- tric Oil and can recommend 1t as the best general medicine l have ever tried. fell of my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial IS of any use to you, you can use my name. shall always carry a bot tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle tool-bag as part of uy equipment, and will recommend it to my friends. !"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
could Act. Hut Not us Judge

A Texas judge was robbed of a horse not long ago, and the thief, being ap- prehended, was brought before him for trial. The judge eyed the prisoner with deep satisfaction for minute or 50, and then delivered himself thus:
 Owing to . personal prejudice, the court will not hear this case. It will be tried by the bailiff, who will find a verdict in accordance with the facts.
 ''In the meantime" added his honor. impressively, "the court will go out side and prepare a rope, and pick out good tree. Chicag go Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

A French chemist has discovered q means to make ali liquors non-intoxi- eating. We wish him success. but doubt that his invention will find much favor outside of prohibition circles. Wouldn't it be fine to attend pink tea and have a lady with a W. c. T. U. badge hand you cup of punch with the assurance that it would do you no harm? ...s. 5+.----. ?
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

If women must wear bird plumes, why not confine them to the ostrich, which survives the operation, and the barnyard cock, that makes such fine pie? Let the song birds and wedding dresses of our other birds alone. Wo- men are supposed to have hearts, but the evidence points to the fact that their love of finery is stronger than their love of nature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
She Could Exp1atn the "ThrI11.,

z She Could Explain the ssVhrIII.O
 "Ah!" sighed the dreamy poet, what peace, what restfulne.s there is here in the placid solitudes, communing with nature. Do you not also find that many things come to you unsought- that you unconsciously realize that something has touched you supremely -that some invisible power has thrilled you unspeakably?
 "Why, I don't know" answered the young woman, with a nervous start; 'but I did think I felt mosquito q minute ago.'-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
Econ omy.

Fudge-Yes, spinks has a splendid system of economy.
 Judge-How so?
 "He goes to work and lays aside money for something he doesn't need" No economy III that!'..
 Isn't there? We'll, by the time he has the money saved he always finds out he doesn't want the thing and then the moneys saved. ."-Baltimore Herald
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

ing accidents we couldprevent. But our sight ends with the present instant. There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for us in an hour--we can't tell.---But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering, many a pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to it's soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

Joseph H. Linton of Fort Worth, Texas, has invented a flying machine which he intends to enter for the $lO0,- 0G0 prize in the air-ship tournament at the worlds fair, St Louis, in 1904. His machine is to be built on the aeroplane system and differs greatly from any machine yet invented.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
Minann prirtlerea in China.

A native Chinese paper announces that most of the people who seek aft CT railway, mining or any other priv ilegcs will not apply to the board, but to the ladies of certain ministers at Peking, or to the lady missionaries, as the empress dowagcr is in favor of them, and is glad to comply with and request."-N. r. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
a ,,i~euss;on ;s goinr oi, ;n Tondo

discussion is going on in London ns to whether the mayors of large municipalities should be paid for their services or not. It is participated in largely by the mayors themselves, who ere being interviewed by the newspapers. As the matter stands, some English mayors receive pay and some do not.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
Hard to PIeaxe.

The hardest woman to please is the one who doesn't know what she wants. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12
Peoples Market
 2I Phoenix Avenue. s, BOIL. Proprietor,

Nice Boasts, Juicy Steaks, Chops, BroiIers, urkeys, Roasting Chickens, Ducks, Hams, Shoulders, Lard, Sliced and Whole Ham.
 Vegetables of all kinds in their season.
 Everything 10 eat in the meat line.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets This 2 signature d f5W.&,ryr> 0l
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

assaa.s $ Directory of H 5 RELIABLE SPECIALISTS 5 i IN WATERBURY $ sastrgu
 ARCHITECTS B. BENEDICT.
 Room 36, 51 Leavenworth st. FRENZY & JACKSON, Room 30, 51 Leavenworth st. From 43 B. Main st. LEONARD ASHEIM, Room 25. Lewis building. Bank st.
 ELECTRICIANS GEORGE M. CHAPMAN $ co,
 43 East Main st.
 DOCTORS H. ]. DE VER, M. D.
 14S North Main st
 <ssszsa@ DIR R. c. JONES, Veterinary Surgeon, AExGsass 1 Res. 25 Johnson. Tel TEACHERS OF MUSIC CLARA BRZEZiNSKI,
 Citizens Bank building.
 DENTISTS J. ". MAHONY,
 43 East Main street. FUNERAL DIRECTORS J. H. GRAY & CO.
 235 North Main street. Funeral Undertakerg. Telephone day
 or night.
 SIGN ARTISTS FL, OCKELS,
 II Spring st. Up-to-date sign work.
 LADIES TAILoRs FRANK DE FEC, formerly with lteld & Hughes, 70 Bank st. Telephone.
 CUSTON TAILOR JAMES H. CLINE. Prichnrd building. corner Bank and Grand sts. TONsORIAL ARTISTS GEORGE KLEEBER, 151 Bank st. Over Jones. Morgan < Co.
 BIRDS Singing Birds and Goldfish at r. GRA- BERS Bird Store, 164 s. Main st. CARRIAGE MAKERS MANN x DERRY.
 16 Brown st. BRTC-A-BRAc AND FURNITURE JOHN l.. SAKE,
 PSF Bank st.
 CASH BUYERS WILLIAM POSSNER, 303 Bank st. ... Highest prices paid for Cast,eH Closa- ing. Send postal; will call. HALF PRICE TAILOR JOHN MOSEL, ~. <~..
 Fl Abbott ave. Repairing, cleaning and pressing .a- dies and gents garments.
 RESTAURANTS CALLENDAB BROS, l3S South Main street
 
 H0RSESHOERS w. M. DOYLE, @~ -..-
 25 Jefferson street.
 BRASS BAND Waterbury Italian Band. Music for all occasions. Frank DeFeo. Mgr. Tel
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

If we could only see a little ways into the future, what a iot of distress
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-12

SOLD nY ALI DRUGGISTS
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-15
Three Races Destined
 To Out|ive All Others
By Or. PAUL cARUs, President of the International
 Association

SHE Chinese the Jews and the Saxons the three
 US M destined ouive all the others the earth EUkl9 The Mongolians and the Jews have resisted ef WEH M forts of other peoples override themthe Mon Ey golians through their ploddng patience, the Jews OAAS through their quiet and tenacious business habits, by of their wake and conqueng spirit
 believe oute the other whose characteristics do give them such power.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-15
MEMS DISEASES CURED

There is no ailment peculiar 10 men that l cannot cure. or fifteen years men's diseases have received my indi- vidual a teut,ou. My methods ol treat ment have been perfected in the light of thorough knowl dge aud experience aud positively cure even the most az vanced cases. l am the only phy-icau thoroughly ana permanently curing those functional Arrangements com moniy cla- sed as weakness, ani my succe-> ia overcoming such cases has placed me foremost among >pecialisis treatin. mens diseases. and has brought me the largest practice oi it. Kind in the west.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-15
Write Dr. JOSlen

Every afflicted man is invited to write me description of his ease such is my knowledge of men s diseases and so perfect are my methods of treating them, that l am able to effect cure- in all ordinary cases without seeing the patient in person. All correspondence strictly con fidential. Those visiting Los Angeles may feel free te cali at my office for personal consuitatiop.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-15
"WeakneSS"

If other physicians have treated yon for so-called weakness" you were helped only temporarily if at all. and the reason is very apparent when the cause Cf loss of power iD man is understood. Weakness" isn't . weakness at all but is merely a symptom of chronic inflammation in the prostrate gland. My system of local treatment re- moves this inflam ation, and Is the only treatment that ever has or ever can perma- pently restore strength and vigor.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-06-15
Specific Blood Poison.

permanently cure this most hideous of all blood diseases. l employ harmless, blood cleansing remedies tha; positively drive the very last taint of virus from the system, and every symptom ranishe- to ap- pear no more.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-10
WU'SWSIT MEANS MUCH
FOR MILLEDGEVIIIF
MACHEN'S GEORGIA MARBLE.
NEW WORKERS ARE NOT LAUGH
ING AT THE GENIAL COL
ONEL NOW.

In speaking of the new stock ex-
change building in New York, the
Stakeholder says.
A striking feature about the buill-
ing is the white marble used. We pro
badly are indebted to Colonel E. C
Machen of the Brunswick and Birming-
ham railroad for introducing into New
York the Georgia marble which the
architects selected for our stock ex-
change.
Years ago Colonel Machen was
building a railroad through Georgia,
when he ran across the quarry form
which this marble is brought. He inn
mediately saw its value, although
everybody else refused to see anything
in it. The enthusiastic nature of the
colonel, however, caused him to make
certain predictions about it which
caused his hearers at that time, to
laugh at him
He predicted tnl, New York bus
mess men would in time be building
their fine buildings out of his Georgia
marble. Some time has been required
to make his prediction true, but Col.
Machen now has the satisfaction of
seeing the most costly building in New
York constructed as he prdicted.
Whenever the colonel walks along
Broad street, passersby always notice
that he always takes a sly peep at the
new exchange and tnen a quiet look
| of satisfaction comes over his coun-
tenance