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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
FLYER WRECKED.
A Broken Rail Served to De-
 rail the Train.
SLEEPER DOWN BEREAVEMENT

Rolled Over and Over for Twenty
 Five Feet-Three Passengers and
 the Porter in the Car-A1 Were More
 or Less Injured Passengers Taken
 from Wreck and Transported in
 Mail ar to Their Destination.
 Indianapolis. Ind, Nov 2S.-The St Louis flyer on the Big Four was wrecked early to-day on high em- bankmnt one-haf mile west of. Avon, Hendricks county. Three passengers were seriously injured and dozen or more were slightly hurt, but none Ia tally.
 A partial list of the injured follows:
 Mrs Anna Englehart, Middleport, o., seriously cut about the head.
 Mrs stephen Englehart, Middleport, O., seriously cut and bruised.
 Ira L. Klein, Cleveland, face badly bruised.
 Otto Gresham. Chicago, son of the late secretary Of state. Walter O. Gresham. shoulders sprained.
 c. w. Wood, California, head in- iured. George Brand. Norfolk, Va. -.
 J. c. Harris, porter, bruised.
 George 0. Doan. St Louis, conduc- tor Pullman car, hips and back badly injured.
 Samuel Ellis. Jersey City. porter.
 The others were only slightly in- jured.
 The train was running at high speed and struck broken rail. The engine and two mail cars passed over it safe lv but the other cars left the track. The New York sleeper on the rear rolled over twice and dGSyn the en- hankment of twenty-five feet landing bottom side I'D. It contained three messengers. the porter and the conduc- tor
 The next sleeper was from Cleve- land. In it were eleven passengers This car turned over, but remained at the top of the embankment. The i'm prisoned passengers got out by break ing one of the windows and all es- caped with slight injuries.
 The next sleeper broke down at the forward end and stood across the track. No one in this car was hurt The two forward cars next to the mail cars left the track, but did not turn over.
 A telephone on an adjacent farm was used to call help Surgeons were sent at once. By , o'clock the train had had been accounted for. They were mt into the mail cars and taken to Danvil1e. Arrangaments were at once made to take them on west, as nearly all were able to travel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
American Hank L. city Of Mexico.

American Hank In City Of Mexico.
 CITY or MEXICO. Nov. 28.-The International Banking company Of New York, with branches in Havana and the far east, has taken five years lease on building in the center of this city and will shortly open branch for business. This is q csncern in which Messrs. Hartman, Gould and other American financiers are interested.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
Conductor Falls Under an Ensin.

CORNING, N. r, Nov. 2S. Stephen Haight, yard conductor in charge Of an Erie switch engine, was killed in the yards here. Missing his footing. he was thrown under the wheels. His neck was broken. ard he was other wise crushed. He leaves a wife and two children.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
BROTHER OF FORMER MAYOR


 Thomaston, Nov 2s. Newell U. Webster, county commissioner of Litchfeld county and 3 member of the republican state cs4 atI committee, died at his home in this town yester. day morning, aged 46 years. lie leaves a widow. MT Webster had been seriously i'll for less than a week. al though he had been in feeble health and on that accour resigned from the state central committee last summer He was a close friend of o. R. FyIe1 and well known throughout the state Besides the offices named, he held fol many years that of chairman of the republican town committee. The de ceased was a son of Frederick K Webster of LitchfieId and brother of the late Daniel F. Webster. for mer mayor of Waterbury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
snte Robbea 1n seush carolina Tovyr

CHARLOTTE. \. C.. Nov. 28.-A special to the Observer from Spartan burg, s. C., says: Burglars dssnamited the safe in the office of the Ennores Manufacturing company at Ennores, twenty-five miles southeast of here, at an early morning hour. securing $8,000 in cash In addition the safe of the p0stofice, which was ia the same build: ing, was opened and $500 in stamps
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
Large Southern shipments

PITTsBURG, Nov. 2S.--About 3,250,- 900 bushels of coal have been shipped to the southern markets by the, Pitts burg river shippers. A swell in the 1onongahela river made these ship ments possible, but the rise was so slight that boats that were below will not be able to get to port until later.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
china.s Exposition Appointment.

PEKING, Nov. 2S.--The dowager empress has decided to appoint Prince Chun to be the principal representa- tive of China at the St. Lor.s exposi- Ainn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
pR pARKEp nEAD

London, Nov 2S.-Dr Joseph Parker, minister of the City temple, who has been seriously i'll for some time died here to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
Frau lIrupp,s BFgansffcence.

ESSEN, Prussia, Nov. 28. Frau Krupp has given $750, 600 to establish a benefit fund for the workmep here sn memory of her late husband.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28

The Sunday night concert of the American band has been postponed from November 30 to December
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
BANK PRESIDENT DEAD.

Kalispell, Mont. Nov 2s.-Charles p. Conrad. president of the Conrad Ma tlonal bank and the Kalispel' Town Site Co, and one Of the best known clztzens of Montana. is dead from c0zl-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-11-28
OP[RETORS 0N STATISTICS.
Expert Accountants Are Pre-
 pairing Them Now.
Counsel for Miners Will Examine the Figures at the First Opportunity
 President Baer is Changed With Facing Both Ways Just at Present.

Scranton. Pa. Nov 2S--Attorney DarroW for the mine workers an nounced today that the coal road op- orators had promised to give the tab ulated statistics ill regard to miners wages, etc, to the counsel for the mine workers some time to-day or to-mor- row. Expert accountants have been preparing it for weeks. It was be- cause of this part of the evidence not being ready the adjournment of the commission became necessary. Coun- sel for the miners will examine it as soon as presented. When the com mission meets again District Presi- dent Nichols will be placed on the stand by the miners. !.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
MY FATHERS DINNER PAIL.


 I found it in the eattic in a corner dark and
 dim, Twas dented on the cover, and twas broken
 on the rim, Yet it thrilled my. heart with pleasure as took 1t from the nail, That simple link of girlhood's days, my ia thers s dinner pail 1t was dusty, it was rusty, it was broken on the rim, Yet it thrilled me for the moment with sweet memories of him. Df the bloom upon the orchards, and the fragrance in the gale, AS l walked through shining meadows, with my fathers dinner pail. can see the garden pansies and the sum flowers by the wall, And through the woodbine covered porch, l hear my mother call, Come, Janey, quick, put on your hat; there comes old Father Kail; 1oufe none too soon; come in, my dear, and take the dinner paili'' [ pass beside the woodland where the ten der violets grow, And through the pleasant meadows where the honeysuck1es blow, Across the bridge, along the brook and through the broken rail, Where some one waits to help me with my fathers dinner pail. can hear the wild birds singing and the drone of humming bees, And the voices of my children playing
 heath the shady trees; Yet memory comes crowding like a pleas ant fairy tale And once more I trip through meadows with my fathers dinner pail Portland Transcript
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
MISSISSIPPI VERY DUSTY.
Sticky Particles Seem to Arise from the Water and Are Waited About
 by the Winds.

ssThe Mississippi river is the dustiest road in the whole country" said a man who, according to the New Or leans Tlmes-Democrat, travels on the river great deal, s'and if you don't believe it put on white shirt some time and make cruise up the river few hundred miles,
 II was reading an article some time ago about the dust of the sea, and from the description given of the fine, dry sediment which falls from the damp mist of the sea am i'm clined to think that the deposit is not in it with the dust of the Mis- sissippi. The water of the river is charged with fine particles. The heavy particles in the water do not leave the surface except to sink at some point where an obstruction di- yerts the current and causes tenn porary boise.
 These formations are due alto gether to the resistance encountered by the currents of the river. Mind, you, the heavier particles of the river figure in these formations. The lighter particles, and the kind have in mind at this time, form sort of river dust, which is waited here and there by the winds which sweep the stream.
 sI have heard a great many men advance the idea that this dust was blown from the sandbars and banks of the river during the dry season. But there is nothing in this claim which will explain satisfactorily the constant settling of dust on the boats plying the Mississippi. It blows into the, cabin, settles on the deck and other exposed portions of the boat, and is just like any other kind of dust which one may find in an or dinary road during dry season.
 There is this difference, that it is possibly not so dry, and hence has greater cohesive power. It sticks to the thing it falls on.
 "There are, in my Judgment, two ways of getting the fine particles out of the water. They may rise with the mist of the morning, and when the sun dries and dissipates the mist these fine particles become the sport of the winds and are blown hitEer and thither. Or it may be that the in- huence of the sun on the surface of the water will sufficiently dry and bake these finer particles to make them an easy prey to the winds.
 s'The wind which constantly sweeps the surface of the river would brush them from the water and wait them with the direction of the wind. I do not pretend to say that this is exactly what happens, but it seems to me to be reasonable explana- tion of the existence of the strange phenomenon we call river dust"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for the construction of sewers i'll Green street and Willard street will be received by the board of 1public works until & o'clock D. m.. Tues day, September 23, 1902 Each proposal shall be signed by the bidder or bidders making it and ac- companied by certified check for $500, made payable to the order of the comptroller of the city of. Waterbury, as security for the execution of the ] contract within the time specified in this notice. in case the bid is accepted. The person or persons to whom. the contract may be awarded will be re- quired to attend at ,nis office with the surety offered by him or them and exc cute the contract within five (5) days after the date of the award, and in case of failure or neglect so to do he or they will be considered to have abandoned it and as in default to the city of Wa terbury.
 The principal items of work are ap- proximately as follows: 6T0 lineal feet of 12-inch sewer. 2S0 lineal feet of S-inch sewer. , mannoles.
 The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids if deemed for the inter est of the city.
 The proposals must be made upon forms furnished by the board. Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank forms of pro- posal and bond may .,e obtained with all available information, by intending bidders applying in person at No 9 Leavenworth street.
 By order of the board of public works.
 R. A. CAIRNS, City Engineer. Sept, 13. 1902. 13-2o-22
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
HEARD In PASSING

The international convention of plumbers in 1904 will be held at the worlds fair, St Louis.
 Sir Richard Poynter. president of the Society of Art iii Enafand, reputed to be the highest English authority on art, has been appointed commissioner in charge of the British art exhibit for the worlds fair at St Louis.
 Western railroads have made an ex- Ecursion rate of one fare for the round trip to St Louis from the more distant points on account of the allotment of state building sites at the worlds fair, September 30, October 1 and 2. From nearby points the rate is fare and q third Tickets are good leaving St Louis to and Including October 8, one day after the carnival of the yelled prophet.
 A dispatch from Philadelphia asserts that every coal carrying road in the strike district will probably be tied up by a great strike of trainmen and tele- graph operators, if any attempt is made to send a substantial supply of anthracite to the markets" This is 1 the most alarming report that has come to us concerning the coal strike. It
 may be merely rumor, designed to prolong the strike.
 The United States government. we are informed, has entered Il. vigorous protest against the persecution of Jews l in Roumania. This, according to Sec- retary Hays published letter on the subject, is not so much from humanf- tarianism as from a desire that the Roumanian government shall not give | to the Jews so much reason for desert 1 ing that country and emigrating to this, where they are regarded, by Mir Hay at least, as an undesirable class of inn migrants. But while protesting against 1 the action of q foreign government in relation to it's own subjects. Mr Hay might recall the prosecutions of the Jews in various sections of our own country which eliminated in so dis graceful a riot i'll New York city q sshort time ago.--NeW Haven Unions
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22

The much talked of conference be- tween the president and Senators Han na, Aldrich, Spooner, Allison and
 Lodge and Postmaster General Payne,
 took place at Oyster Bay last week and, while none of the gentlemen
 named are of 9 particularly communi- cative character, certain details have
 reached the outside world in regard to the conference. As reported in Washington, it was decided that any revision of the tariff would prove inimical to the financial interests of
 the country at this time and for that reason none. will be advocated by the president or any of the authorized rep
 resentatites of the republican con-
 gressional committee. It is further
 reported that the conferees assented to
 MT Roosevelt's views on Cuban reef procity and to his trust policy and
 that those two subjects will furnish the basis of most of his speeches on his western trip The president will | s3 e dwell with special emphasis on the
 evils of certain trusts and the necessity
 of yesting in the federal government the power to effect their control when they exceed certain bounds. It may
 be said in this connection that those in position to know best, and who have been seen in Washington recent | ly, are unanimous in their opinion that the Cuban reciprocity policy which
 MT Roosevelt So urgently advocated
 during the last session of congress will prove successful this winter and that bill granting reciprocal conces-
 sion to Cuba of at least 20 per cent will be rushed through both branches
 of congress with comparatively little opposition.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
HOW THE PRESIDENT TRAVELS
Everything Is Carefully Arranged So There Is Little Danger o9
 Accident.

There has been much discussion of the advisability of providing the chief executive with a private car, and a number of railroad officials some time since proposed the com struction for his use of special train surpassing in magnifcence those Of the czar of Russia and the khedive of Egypt, but whereas these projects are still under considera- ton nothing has yet been done look ing to their fulfllment. A presi- dential train usually consists of seven cars; indeed, this number represents the maximum weight which may, under average conditions, be drawn at the speed desired, says the Criterion.
 The car which, on most occasions, is provided for the personal use of the president, is TO feet in length and contains five private rooms. Two of the rooms contain five beds, and there are immense mirrors, ward robes, and, in fact, everything neces- sary to the comfort of the occupants. At the end of the ear is an observa- tion apartment 16 feet in length. Compartment cars are provided for the members of the cabinet or other guests who accompany the president, and the train also includes dining car
 To every one who has aught to do with the running of the presidential special not only the men in direct charge of the train, but every em- ploye, from track walker to general superintendent of the lines over which it passes, the trip means a season of worry. All have deep sighs of relief when the special with it's precious burden has been safely switched to the tracks of an other railway corporation, which officials must perforce take up the responsibilities which the others so gladly relinquish.
 The danger of accident to the train itself is reduced to minimum. The rolling equipment is carefully exam ined before a wheel turns, and scouting" engine precedes the presi- dential train by a short distance over the entire line; while another engine follows proportionately close behind, so that collisions are guard ed against and any damage to the track is rendered certain of discov- cry ere it can work harm to the presidential party.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
JAPANESE MAIDENS.
They Have No Independence, But a<e Very Charming in Manner anu
 Appearance.

Marriages in Japan are arranged by parents, or officious elder brothers, a girl having but little control over her life, and often not seeing her future lord and master until she meets him at the altar. There are, however, now and then, love matches. Dark, almond shaped eyes, black hair and olive com plexiops make all Japanese girls ap- pear alike. Their great charm lies in their manner, quiet, reserved, gentle and kindly. The important part of their toilet is the coiffure. The hair is elaborately arranged twice a week, and it must stay fixed until the hair dresser calls again. For fear that the structure will get tumbled down when she is asleep, the Japaneset girl dis wooden rest under the back of her neck, and the head quite unsupported. Very uncomfortable it must be, but a Japanese girl, like an American girl, will do great deal for the sake of ap- pearances.
 The belle of society in the Flowery kingdom is she who dates her ances- try back at least 5000 years. This is a stronger point than her complex ion or her figure, of neither of which can she make very proud boosting. The average height of a Chinese woman is about four feet six inches, but in her trousers and tunics she looks even shorter. Curiously enough, the great est compliment 1t is possible to pay a Chinese woman is to tell her she looks older than she is.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22
THE FADING GLACIERS.
Curious Notes by a Swiss scdemfist Who Has Been Making 0bser-
 vatioms Among the Alps.


 A well-known Swiss naturalist, H. M Correvon, writes from Arolla, Canton Valais, reports the Paris Messenger.
 The glaciers seem to be fading into the shadows of their former selves, real skeletons encircled by their white or black moraines. They are diminish ing everywhere.
 II remember in July, 1886, Prof. F. A. Forel, the famous expert in geology took us to glorious ice grotto which he bad discovered. 20 minutes walk away from the hotel at Arolla We were able to walk there without diff fculty as in an ice corridor. Now not only has the. grofto disappeared, but it takes an hour and quarter to reach the glacier from the hotel.
 During the first days. of October 25 years ago I traversed with two guides the glacier of Bersol from Zermatt to Arolla; it then reached deep down into the valley, nearly touching the gla- cier of Arolla. To-day we mounted up to 500 meters within the Pass of Der tol without any difficulty.
 M. Anzeoug, who has stayed at Arolla every summer since 1865, be- lieves firmly that the glaciers which separate this territory from Italy will disappear a s the years go by, and that the cattle of the Valasian peasants will be sent to market to Aosta (Ltaly) across the passes which are now coy- cred with ice,
 "The one curious advantage in this diminution of the glaciers is that the moraines of Arolla are now producing veritable forests, the seeds of which must have been blown up by the wind from the valley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22

The work which is being done on tho White House this summer should prove a source of qualification to pa, triotic Americans Ever since the ad- ministration of President Lincoln the White House has been subjected to periodical renovations, but in the past each has served only to put into effect the taste of the whilom occupants and the result has been series of some what disorderly and incongruous changes, utterly lacking in unity of de- sign or purpose The present renova- ton is being made with a single idea and on a scale sufficiently comprenen siye to permit of an orderly and beau. tiful result The conception 01 Mrs Roosevelt consisted in restoring, in so far as was possible, the entire White House to accord with the original scheme of Thomas Jefferson, and every change which is being made is in acs cordance with that conception. Many offensive, so-called Improvements have been removed and the original designs have been carried out. The raised promenade on the east front, which was removed many years ago, is being replaced, as is the colonnaded walk which was destroyed at the same time. The great colonial hall is being re- stored, the hideous screen which long divided it having been removed, and when completed it will appear as it did in the days of Dolly Madison. The cheap and gaudy wooden mantels, which have from time to time replaced the fine old mantels of colonial days, will be removed and the great fire places of Jefferson's time will be re- stored. When restored to it's original design the White House will have an added interest from q historical point of view and will at the same time af. ford more ample accommodations for state entertainments than has recently been available.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-22

1,saussrsss'o ssns K Directory of E la RELIABLE SPECIALISTS 8 K IN WATERBURY s
 
 ARCHITECTS B. BENEDICT,
 43 East Main st. / LEONARD ASHEIM, Room 20, Lewis building, Bank st. FRENZY & JACKSON, Room 30, 51 Leavenworth st. From 43 D. 4-ain st.
 ELECTRICIANS GEORGE M. CHAPMAN & co 43 East Main st.
 DOCTORS H. J. DE YER, M. D. 14S North Main st. ssgsgaR DIR R. c. JONES, Veterinary Surgeon, AgS8 Res. 25 Johnson. Tel TEACHERS OF MUSIC CLARA BRZEZINSKI,
 Citizens Bank building.
 DENTISTS J. W. MAHONY, , 43 East Main street. FUNERAL DIRECTORS J. Fl. GRAY x co.
 ' 235 North Main street. Funeral Undertakers. Telephone day
 or night.
 SIGN ARTISTS ELL OCKELS,
 il Spring st. Up-to-date sign work
 LADIES TAILORS FRANK DE FEC, formerly with Reid $ Hughes, 70 Bank st. Telephone.
 CUSTOM TAILOR JAMES Fl. CLINE, Prichard building, corner Bank and Grand sts. TONs0RIAL ARTISTS GEORGE KLEEBER, 151 Bank. st. Over Jones, Morgan & Go.
 BIRDS Singing Birds and Goldfish at k. ORA BER'S Bird Store, 164 s. Main st. CARRIAGE MAKERS MANN G5 DERRY.
 l6 Brown st. BICYCLES AND REPAIRING JOHN YOUNIANS,
 251 South Main st. BRIC-A-BRAC AND FURNITURE JOHN l.. SAKE,
 287 Bank st.
 CASH BUYERS WILLIAM POSSNER,
 3O3 Bank st. Highest prices paid for Cast-ofr Cloth ing. Send postal; will call. HALF PRICE TAILOR JOHN MOSEL,
 "A Abbott ave. Repairing, cleaning and pressing la- dies and gents, garments.
 RESTAURANTS CALLENDAR BROS,
 13S South Main street.
 HoRsEsH0ERs W. M. DOYLE,
 % Jefferson street.
 BRASS BAND Waterbury Italian Band. Music for all occasions. Frank DeFeo Mgr. Tel ---