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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
HEARD In PASSING

Speaking to the employees of his
street railway system the other day
Mr. Hanna said: Manhood and integ-
|'rity are the same, whether they belong
to miner, a street railway man or g
boss'' That he should mention himself
so openly is surprising New Haven
Union.
News. from Danbury says that the
attractions for the coming fair include
four fat women and two midgets, the
last two weighing 60 and 20 pounds
each while the fat woman weighs 500
pounds. The time was when the coun-
try fair attractions were big pumpkins,
fat oxen and nice fruit. How has the
fair fallen2-Ansonia Sentinel.
"A Paris physician reports the case
of physician suffering from con-
sumption whom he sent to Switzer-
land with injunctions to take care not
to expose himself. The patient
climbed mountain, was caught in a
severe storm, altogether unprotected,
lost in the snow, lived for three days
and nights in the open and was at
last sent back to France, since which
time he has continued to improve and
is now pronounced cured. New Ha-
ven formal and Courier.
Richard Cookers dairy farm is en-
gaging a good deal of attention He
is enoW convinced that the enterprise
did not get a fair start and that that
accounts for first results being SO un-
satisfactory. He intends to install a
perfectly Competent manager, having
for the first time since he went there
consulted some of his experienced
neighbors. The other day his stew
ard had his farm cars painted with the
name Richard Croker, esq. The
boss was wild when he saw it and in
stantly had the. esq obliterated.
Hartford Post.
The Boer generals are thought to
have been o little shy in the matter of
accepting the first invitation to go
aboard the kings yacht at Cowes. But
the truth is that they were anxious to
get up to London and provide them
selves with silk hats and frock coats,
in order to comply with the social GUS
toms of the country The king is said
to- have shown no special effusiveness
toward them when they arrived on
Sunday, but he conversed freely with
General Botha, who is the only one of
the three who can speak English
Hartford Times.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
a HARSH DECLARATION.

4 + ~
In case of war a. retired officer can
be recalled to the field The president
declares General Smith to be unfit even
for pardon, for If he can be of no fur
Their use he is excluded from future
service to his. country, after an hon
orable record of Al years, with no
mark against him except a court mar
tial verdict that he should be admon-
ished for violent language in the pres
ence of subordinate officers. But Gen
eraI Smiths future, or the future of
any man, cannot be blighted by the
dictum of anybody. The vilest may
repent and hope and General Smith
is not reduced to that level. He has
but to pursue cool and dignified
course to obtain the justice that is the
right of every American citizen, the
sovereign who makes Presidents and
requires them to conform to the laws
and to proper standards of action.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19

The action of the Economic league
last night in endorsing the candidacy
of Mayor stephen Charters for the POI
sItion of county sheriff was anticipated,
despite the frantic efforts Of our
Grand street contemporary to stem the
movement which has set in for the An
sonia man In the Democrats polit-
ical column last night it was suggest
ed that such work as the American
was engaged in might act as boom
erang. AS we look over the ground
today it can be seen that the Demo
crat struck it about right Any man
with an observing eye could have fore-
told the result. and we imagine the
American saw it also, but its constant
endeavor to stir up discussions in the
ranks of labor led it to say things it
knew never could come to pass. The
American ever since that May morn
ing last year when the machinists
went outlfor a shorter workday, yes,
and for a long time before, has lost no
opportunity to put its foot down hard
on labor unions. 1t would like, how
ever, to dictate the policy of these
same unions. The Democrats attitude
on the labor and other questions is too
well known to need any explanation at
this time. A word about the Ameri-
cams fling at a trusted ernp1oye of this
Office, however, may not be out Of
place, although we think the unjust
assertions made by that paper will
fall of their own weight Mr. Lynch
holds the respect and good will of ev-
cry person in the Democrat office,
from the proprietor to the office boy,
and we feel safe in saying that he
holds the same good will of every one
that knows him in the city, irrespective
of party orr creed. He performs his
work faithfully and thoroughly, and
that Is all we ask of him. If he is
honored by his fellow men by being
placed in positions of trust that goes
to show that some organizations, at
least, are able to recognize merit. The
Democrat asks the services of its en-
ployes for about 8 hours each day;
where they go or what they do at 9TH
er times is their own affair, and we
have confidence enough In. their intelli-
gence and honor to feel that they viii
not do anything chat wotsfd bring dis
credit on. themselves. the concern they
work for, or the community in which
they live, II the American is best
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
FELL 1, 600 FEET.

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Marvellous Escape Of Mary stafford
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stafford conniatas p ban s.i MISS Mary
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Wildwood parl nas.;a1. y ail = ilu az
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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
HOW TO CLEAN POLITICS.


The secret ballot Is the right of
every voter The law has been SO far
developed that practically this right
Is guaranteed. Now there lis another
phrase of the ballot, that is equally en-
titled to- consideration, though it is not
to be reached by statute. That is the
right of the citizen to know how the
man votes to whom he delegates his
own power. There is an even louder
claim for open voting by delegates than
there is for secret ballots for individ-
uals. In the final analysis it may be
said that no man should be afraid or
ashamed of his vote, and SO every one
should be willing to have it known.
The practical objection to this is In
possible coercion and corruption.
But those very objections on that
side are arguments for public voting by
men acting in representative capacity.
The rules OF legislative bodies provide
that at the request of small number
the vote on any matter shall be by roll
call and become a part of the record.
But in caucuses and conventions which
make their own rules no such provis-
ion prevails In this state and as a re-
suit the voters themselves seldom know
whether their wishes are to be carried
out or not, or whether men of their own
selection do as expected or as agreed.
Every man acting in representative
capacity owes it to his constituents
| to let them know how he votes. They
may not give him any Instructions and
may not be agreed as to how he should
/ vote in their behalf, but when the yot-
ing has been done 1T is their right to
know where he planted himself. He
stands for them He may suse his
own Judgment" but he uses it In their
name and because they sent him. Any
man or boy sent on an errand should
tell how he performed it.
Most of the rumors of bribery and
dishonest action In convention and
caucuses rest on the fact that it is i'm
/ possible to ascertain how any particu.
lar delegates votes. IF there were q
roll-can and men went openly on re.
cord, it would clear up the political
atmosphere more effectively than any
other plan could. Just let 1t be under
stood that each delegate is responsible
to the people who choose him and thai
when he votes his vote will be record,
ed, and it would be impossible to have
any more of this questioning whether
Smith voted this way or that. Smiths
vote and every other vote would bs
known. That way-Is clean politics.
4 Hartford CouraIlt.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
PROOF s.z4a.clent.

"Why," said the man who was try
ing to sell me horse, "a woman can
drive himl"
OF course I laughed scornfully at
this preposteroust claim.
81 mean what say" the man per-
sisted. Look! When pull on the right
hand rein he turns promptly to the
left, and when | pull, on the left-hand
rein he turns promptly to the right;
and if / drop the rein and shrek
whoa Z in q terror-stricken voice. be
moves off gently in the very middle Of
the roads
Now, here was ocular demonstration.
Besides, the man seemed an honest
fellow. National Tribune
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
BOR'S SISTER SUE.

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When Sue goes walking down the
street,
On Sabbath day, so trim and neat,
With look demure and face so pure,
You wouldn't think she'd be as bad
As ever was growing lad;
But I'm her brother and it's true
There's nothing that Sue wouldn't do!
She's bright and quick and full of fun,
Her lessons? They are never done;
heard her say, sswhf1e she's at play
They come to her" Of course she
''fibs;;''
I really think my sister @cribs.''
To get ahead of sister Sue
Is more than you or can do!
She rides and skates, and can play ball
And is the nimblest OIL them all;
At golf and dyke" there's not her
like,
She takes to water like a rat,
Nay, even dares to swing bat!
Oh, if our mother only knew
The dreadful things s.her'' Sue will do!
She can -'shin up the tallest tree,
Will tell a "whop'' to shelter me
Right at the table and so able
If | will let her Sin the game"
IL not-she tells on me--for shames
II you owned her, what would you du
With such 'tattlingo sister Sue?
The teachers even are afraid
To fall into the traps she's laid
On stair and chair and everywhere.
No telling where that girl will end
With such a mischief loving trend:
What troubles are instore for you,
My reckless s'Tom boy sister Sue!
If she were not afraid of mice,
I'd swear boy she's in disguise;
Such slack array! SO wild Of way!
Her course of pranks is never run
From early rise to set of sun;
And if you knew her as do
You'd say the same Of sister SueS
And she can put on such an air
OF injured innocence, and stare
With eyes of blue--so frank andtrue K
AT her ssmad" -sputtering accuser
To doubt her would be to abuse her:
What are you ever coming to,
You mink" you tricky sister Sue?
But she shan't fool me any more,
Against her I've laid up store
OF Means and "pins" and kicks on
shins
And punishments she's made me bear
I'm only waiting ito get square,
With this, my heartless sister Sue.
wish knew just what to do!
Now here I've done the ameanest''
trick,
I s'clean" forgot, when I am sick
She makes my bed and bathes my
head,
Is just as diff'rent as can be
And takes the .'bestest' care of me;
My heart warns to her through and
through,
So good to me Is sister Sac!
When she beside my couch then sits.
Or. through the room on tiptoe fits
In ingle-nool, from favorite book
VIII read to me: or tell a tale
While day is turned to evenings pale
Then I'm ashamed I Ger told you
The other side of sister Sue
Elsie Traui
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
THE TWINS OF AURORA.

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Edward and William Knickerbocker,
twin brothers. celebrated their nth
birthday Wednesday at their home in
Aurora. They are the Oldest twins in
Aurora and probably the oldest in the
county. They were born in New York
state, but have lived in Aurora many
years. BY the way of celebration the
twins entertained their older brother.
Hiram who has reached the age of So,
the combined ages of the three broth.
t9S all residents of Aurora, being $40
years. All three are hale and hearty.
considering. Hiram moved his lawn
Wednesday and the twins dug their
potatoes.
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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19

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Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19

with such force in. its establishment
we cannot understand why It is so cross
grained whenever an election is APP
preaching, unless it be on account of
its inherited mugwumpish tendencies
which will not let it see the light. The
Democrat hopes to see the best man
win in the shrieyalty contest, and its
choice is Mayor Charters Of Ansonia.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19

'sSome of the most successful
Americans said the sententious
summer boarder, ''were obliged in
youth to study by the light Of pine
knots
ssYes,'' answered Farmer Corntos-
sci; ssthat's where they had a big adj
vantage. They didn't have to spend
large share of their lives dodgin'
live wires an 1earnin' not to blow
out the gas."-W Washington Stare
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
ThesDirect ROAD to heaven.

.Out in my district, says Represen-
tative Bied1er, of Ohio, there is a
very clever preacher. One day man
who does not think much of religion
thought he would stump the preacher.
s.sParson,' he said, what is the best
way to heayen?'
Z. Turn to the right and then keep
straight ahead replied the preacher
without an instant's hesitation
Washington Post.
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
Acetarious Plants.

Salad plants comprise group
which may be arranged under the
head of acetarious plants. Some have
lorg been known as common vege-
tables and cooked and served as
such, while others have been regard
ed simply as weeds by most native
Americans.-Science
Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-08-19
New York and China
TEA COMpAN
A WISE CONVERSATION.

Terry Geraghty was going to Fem
toms ON South Main and he met with
Mick McQuade. 'sHello!'' says Terry.
"Hellov' says Mick. Where are you
going tor says Mick. II am bound
for Fenton's," says Terry. what forT,
English Breakfast Tea and Granulated
Sugar. says Terry. SIS 1t good?" says
Mick, seThe best in the world" Gays
Terry. "Me, too,'' says Mick. SO they
came, left their order, paid for 1t, and
Fenton did the rest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
HE FOUND OUT.


 School teachers sometimes ask their pupils queer questions, if ono may be- lieve story told by the youngest mem Der of the Wilmington family.
 His mother one me~.ling discovered shortage in her supply of pies baked the day before, and her suspicious fell upon Johnny.
 Johnny" she said, "do you know what became of that cherry pie that was on the second shelf of the pan- trv2'
 sYes, mother" he replied; ''I ate it. But I had to-"
 You had tor' exclaimed his aston ished mother What do you mean, child2'
 "The teacher asked yesterday if any af us could tell how many stones there are in cherry pie, and couldn't find ont without eating the whole pie, could I2S There's just forty-two. "-strav Staries
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
LlNCoLN'S KINDNESS TO ABIRD

Tn the early pioneer days, when Abraham Lincoln was a practising at torney and rode fhe circuit" as was the custom at that time, he made one of a party of horsemen, lawyers like himself, who were on their way one spring morning from one court town to another. Their course was across the prairies and through the timber; and as they passed along by little grove where the birds were singing merrily, they noticed little fedgling which had fallen from the nest and was fiut- tering by the roadside.
 After they had ridden short dis tance MT Lincoln suddenly stopped, and, wheeling his horse, said simply: Wait for me moment: | will soon rejoin you." And as the party halted they saw MT Lincoln return to the place where the little bird lay helpless on the ground; saw him tenderly take it up and carefully set it on a limb near the nest. When he joined his companions one of them laughingly said: Lincoln, why did you bother yourself and delay us with such a trifle as that?' The reply deserves to be re- membered. My friend" said Lin coin, T can only say this: that feel better for it." Is there not world of suggestion in that rejoinder? ?-Ave Maria.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
BLAZE IN THE UsHER's POCKET

The Rev Thomas W. Davis, pastor of the Norris Square Methodist Epsico- pal church, Mascher street, above Sus- quehanna avenue, was much annoyed by seemingly unbecoming conduct among the ushers of the congregat ton during his sermon last evening. He did not learn untA to-day that one of them was a-fire and might have been seriosuly burned but for the prompt ness of a companion.
 Had the church been crowded. as it usually is, the affair might have proved more serious. As it was, four ushers had lot of fun at the expense of the fifth, which annoyed the pastor while the congregation kept wondering what caused the smell of burning sulphur.
 Owing to the heavy rain about church time, there was a slim attendance. The ushers were quite attentive to the ser mon until the preacher reached about thirdly" when one of them, Bradbury. met with a mishap. He had in his coat pocket some loose matches. Ab- sent-mindedly he kept rubbing them to- gether and suddenly they ignited and blazed up.
 followed by another usher, who grabbed bucket of water and dashed it over him, extinguishing the flames. Bradbury's coat was ruined The re- maining ushers soon found excuses to leave the church. as they could not re strain their levity over the affair. When the service ended not an usher was to be seen.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
SOL RAN WITH THE GIRE.

The death of Sol Smith Russell Says the Ave Maria reminds me of a pretty story that he was fond of tel ling. One day, while he was nearing home after long walk with a little relative of his, he imprudently told the child that there would be sweets at home to refresh her on her arrival She at once began to importune the tired actor to run home,-a course which dignity and weariness alike for bade. At length the child dropped on her knees, and, with hands joined and eyes raised to heaven, prayed: "Oh God, make Uncle Sol run homer' Tn telling the story MT Russell used to say: T saw it was case of my los ing my dignity or that child losing her faith in God; so took her hand and together we ran home as fast as we could.'' Mir RusseH's character was altogether in harmony with his kind ly simple action.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
PoLITER, BUT NOT so SENSIBLE

A handsomely dressed young woman entered a crowded street car. A long whiskered old fellow, wearing dingy slouch hat and a suit of homespun clothes. got up and said:
 Miss. take my seat; don't look as well as these 'ere gentlemen" noddding at several men, '.but I've diskivered that I've got more politeness.
 The young woman sat down without thanking the old fellow, and, slyly winking at woman she knew, Wh1s pered:
 How do you like my gallant coun- try hoosier? Don't you think he would cut quite figure in dime museum? r
 Miss" said the old fellow, with a smile which clearly bespoke his uncon- sciousness of the unladylike ridicule, q believe I left my pocketbook on that seat. Will you please git up minit?'
 The young woman got up. The old fellow sat down, and stroking his whiskers, remarked:
 .'B'lieve I'll jest keep on a-sittin' here, miss. I stood up so much at the dime museum jest now that I'm sorter tired. I've got little more politeness than these 'ere gentlemen, but I've dis kivered that I ain't got nigh so much SenSe."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-13
WATER CURE TESTIMONIALS.

Dear Doctor Uncle Sam: For some time I have been troubled with a de sire to shoot at anything in blue. Also l have had a strange reluctance to showing perfect strangers where I had buried my bolo and rife. One day 1 met a kind gentleman who told me to try good old Doctor Uncle Sam's Fa- nous Water Cure. 1 rejoice to say that after taking a barrel and a half of your celebrated elixir I was able to stife my impulse to shoot and was also able to disclose the hiding place of my arms. Tam spreading the glad news of your wonderful treatment among my friends and neighbors.
 ANANIAS FILIPINO.
 Dear Doctor-Please rush another tank of your great cure immediately. 1 feel as if 1 were about to have a re lapse. 1 forget where my company hid their guns. If don't remember by tomorrow my nurses say they will connect me with a fire hose. Maybe if I try one more tank of your medi- cine this will not have to be done. Please rush this order as the fire hose is connected with Subig bay. and 1 would not like to interfere with nayi- gation. Yours thirstily,
 MANANA ILILILIE.
 To Whom It May Concern-This is to certify that I have taken one course of treatment of Good Old Doctor Un- cle Sam's Expansion Water Cure for a severe case of abhorencus manifes- tus destinatum, and my thirst for in- formation has been fully sated. I am teaching my children to say "Heaven bless Good Old Doctor Uncle Sam!'' One child holds quart. one a gallon and tablespoonful over. All praise to Good Old Doctor Uncle nam. who is demonstrating to the world that the noble Filipino is a man of infinite ca- pacity. HACIENDA TORTILLA.
 Josh Wink in Baltimore American.