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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
BUNKER HILL NOTES

The Rev w. D. Tuckey of Nauga- tuck will occupy the pulpit at the chapel Sunday at 4 p. m. Sunday school at D. m.
 Miss Louisa. Ertel of Torrington is spending few days edays with Miss Amelia rp Engert. asf ,5tr,#es q
 The Pequots and Eagles will play two games of ball tomorrow.
 Clifford Wood is snnnding a few days in Boston.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
Protection For Korea.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 26.-A spe- cial dispatch received here from Seoul, Korea. announces the conclusion of an important agreement between the Brit ish and Japanese ministers to Korea on one hand and the Japanese coun- cilor, Kato, special adviser of the Ko- rean emperor, on the other, by which Great Britain and Japan mutually guarantee Korea's independence and pledge her their support and assistance In all important questions affecting her internal and foreign policy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
A Threatening Letter. :

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt, July 26.-Dr. Henry c. Newell of this place received a letter from Boston, signed with three sets. of initials, threatening him with death last night if $6,000 was not deposited by boy at the corner of School and Fremont streets, Boston. The letter said a man would be wait ing to receive the money at o'clock. The letter bore a postmark indicating that it was mailed in Boston Thursday afternoon. It was written in a wretched hand, the words were mis- spelled and the letter ungrammatical.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
Musical Tnstrument' Manufactur

WASHINGTON, D. O., July 26.-The census bureau has issued bulletin on the manufacture of musical instru- ments and materials in the United States. There are 621 establishments where instruments are made. Of these 263 are devoted to- the manufactur Rof pianos, 129 to the manufacture of ori gans and 229 to the manufacture of other musical instruments. The capf- tai invested amounts to .S47, ,751, ,5s2, of which more than $3S,000,000 is used in making pianos. The value of the prod uct is returned at $44, ,514, ,463.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
costa Rican Volcanoes Active.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, July Be- Unusual activity has lately been shown by Costa Rican volcanoes. The lands in the neighborhood of Terraba, sixty eight miles southeast of San Jose, have been considerably disturbed, and the government has sent commission to that locality to study the conditions.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
Named Camp Rooseve1t.

WASHINGTON, July 26-The great marine camp on Culebra island, West Indies, has been named by official or der from marine headquarters Camp Roosevelt Culebra island is to be de- tended against the three United States fleets in a war game this year by the marines, assisted by 6otilla of tor pedo boats and other small craft.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
Final Fight Monday,

WILLEISTAD, Curacao, July 26.- President Castro of Venezuela has re turned to La Guayra from Barcelona. With the troops which returned with him he will leave La Guayra Monday for Valencia, where the final action with the revolutionists will be fought.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
mother and Child Cremated-

BINGHAMTON, N. r., July 26.- Mrs. Charles Denig and her young child were burned to death during the night in a creamery building at Calli- coon, N. Y. The husband jumped from the second floor, leaving his wife and child, who were overcome before they could be saved
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
Twenty Bui1dings Burned.

CATSKILL, N. r., July 26.-Twenty buildings were destroyed by lightning within radius of ten miles of Catskill during a heavy shower. A valuable team belonging to Benjamin Roe was struck and killed while in the barn. Another barn was destroyed at South
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
rt~ K.,ser Going to Russia

CHRISTIANIA, Norway, July 26.- Emperor William. left Bergen today for Emden, whence, after few days, his majesty intends to go to Russia to meet the czar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
w,ndward,s Course Clear.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., July 26.-The mail steamer Virginia Lake, which ar rived here yesterday from northern Labrador. reports the entire coast free from ice. Tfis will enable the Peary steamer Windward to make a quick run to Davis strait, and she is likely to reach Greenland much earlier than if she were forced to make a detour to avoid ice foes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
s,v Hanpings In a Day.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July 26.-Six men were hanged in this state yester-
 day for murder. Two of the number
 who paid the death penalty were white mon
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
THINGS WE
 LIKE BEST
Why is it They so Seldom
 Aqree With Us?

Whats the reason the things we like best so seldom seem to agree with us? Maybe it's because we overeat of them. Then follows fit of indigestion. Only lasts day or two perhaps. But it's most uncomfortable day or two. We don't mean to abuse our Stomachs but we all do it more or less. We see things we want and can't resist the longing for them. When it's too late we regret our Tashness. But there's a way to escape the conse- quences of such indiscretions. A dose of a good digestant like Kodol Dys- pepsia Cure will relieve you at once.
 Indigestion is always due to the same cause. Your stomach is too weak to digest what you eat. It needs rest. You can't rest it by going without food That would mean starvation. But Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will rest it. It does the stoInach's work. In the mean time the tired organ is gaining fresh strength. Before long it will be as strong as ever. You don't have to diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di- gest any kind of wholesome food.
 T had stomach trouble four years,'' says Geo. R. Oolbath, Alpena, Mich, "whioh was so bad that at times I was forced to remain in bed At last was induced to try kodol mediate relief and few bottles effected a complete cure.
 kodoI Dyspepsia Cure
 Cures All Stomach Troubles.
 Prepared only by E.C DEWITT S O.. Chicago. The $1 bottle contains 218 times the soc size.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26

Forty persons, a number of them prominent, were poisoned by drinking lemonade at Maryville, Tenn. Mar@ will die
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-16
THE HAPPY LONG AGO.


They tell US of the good old times
The happy long ago
Alas! the world to-day Is filled
With nothing much but woe!
Back In the blissful. lovely days.
When all things were so nice.
No icemen's wagons rumbled. and
The people had no Ice.
Back in the happy. happy days
When people were SO blest,
When life was worth the living, and
The world was at its best
Men didn't turn the faucets on
When they went home at night
And plunge as we plunge into tubs
All smooth and clean and white.
The good old days, the fair old days.
Ere awnings had been made,
How sweet II must have been, when II
Was ninety In the shade.
To sit beside a window where
The sun was shining through
While from unsprinkled streets the dust
In choking volumes blew!
How glad they must have been who lived
In those old, happy days,
Where everything was done by hand
In good old-fashioned ways.
When smoky candles pierced the gloom
And babies yelled at night
Because there were no safety pins
To give their souls delight.
All! happy, happy days long past.
When all the world was gay.
Ere window screens had been devised
To keep the flies away
When people slept on corded beds
And had their visions rare
While glad mosquitoes took their fill
What happiness was there!
IS. e. Kiser. In Chicago Record-Herald
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-16
A Pux.led Child.

at is a great mistake to suppose
that nuns have no sense OF humor,"
remarked girl who had just re-
turned from month in Roman
Catholic hospital. "They are just as
bright and clever as other women.
The sisters told me great many
amusing stories while was sick.
One of them-Sister Angelica-has
two brothers who are priests and
two sisters who are nuns. The only
sister who Is outside of the official
church is married and has one dear
little girl, five years old-Hilda. OF
course, the child knows all about her
two, uncles who are priests, and her
three aunts who belonged to- the
church ysisterhood. The other morn.
ing, at breakfast, little Hilda looked
very serious; instead of eating with
her usual hearty appetite she seemed
to be meditating; and her mother
became alarmed. Are you sick
Hilda?' she asked. No, mamma,
said the little girl. slowly, I'm just
thinking about what III do when
grow up; 1 can't make up my mind
whether 1 want to be a priest or q
num- Detroit Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-16
QUEEN vIcTORIA's TACT.
How she Compelled the Prince
Consort to Kneel Before the Tomb
of Napoleon.

A biography of Marshal Canrobert
has been published recently In PGris.
Not the least interesting part OF the
work is that which refers to the ex-
traordinary popular demonstrations
that marked the state visit OF the
late Queen Victoria to the French
capital, says London paper. When
the English sovereign, with her con-
sort and heir, went to the Invahdes
to look upon the tomb OF Napoleon
the scene was one which seems to
have greatly impressed the marshal,
who thus describes 1t:
Everybody was profoundly moved.
Not word was spoken. Each per-
son stood gazing at the coffin and
was lost in thought. Prince Albert
was in front of me in the red uni
form of field marshal; at his side
stood the queen, and standing be-
side her was the prince OF Wales,
dressed in his highland costume,
with his velvet coat, his purse OF fur
and the kilt; at the right was Prin-
cess Mathilde, whose features, SO
pure, standing out in the light OF
torches, recalled too wildly the fea.
lures of her uncle. After q mo-
ment's pause of reflection, OF abso-
lutte silence, the queen with an ex'
preston on her face of severity
calmness and meditation, turned to
the prince of Wales, and, placing her
hands on his shoulders, said: Go
down on your knees before the tomb
of the great Napoleon 1t was
fine exhibition of the keen political
tact, as well as of fine human feel
ing on the part of the queen"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-16

and all seemed to point towards an
everyday ending to this humble love-
story.
When Jim Jordan heard the news,
he "mos split his sides a-laughip' "
az he expressed 1t.
"The idee o. that old sneak, Fiddle
neck, co'tin' gall" he cried, slappi>g
his leg. "Darned II don't sail in an
cut him out"
Jim was prompt to act. He began
to lay siege to simple Linda, and
soon dazzled her with his dashing
ways. He ridiculed Alpheus inces-
sanity, never speaking of him to
Linda except as Fiddleneck, and max
ing her ashamed, finally, Of having
received Alpheus' attentions. Help
less as ever under Jim's prosecutions
Alpheus could only worry and puzzle
over the situation.
But the climax came when Alpheus
was passing one day In front of the
old cabin, and Jim, hailing him
coarsely tainted him with having
got 'his gal" away from him.
"Not that I vally her this much,
and he snapped his fingers, "but jos
to learn you lesson"
Suddenly the world swan red be-
fore Alpheus' eyes. 1t seemed to him
that this crowned all the unkindness
insults and indignities that had beer
heaped upon him in his childhood and
boyhood. He struck at his step
brother as an animal attacked by
another would strike, inspired 10y
| the instinct of retaliation, and with
out thought of consequences.
| Yet who knew all this but him
self2 and he had not words in which
to tell il.
The Methodist minister visited AL
pheus in his cell. He was a good
earnest soul, and was touched ever
to tears by the thought of this poor
| ignorant creature standing unfriend
| ed on the brink of death.
In response to his pious words
Alpheus still mumbled his one plant
II nuver he'd a fair chanst."
But put all that behind you, poor
sinner!" cried the minister, put II
behind you like the rest of life. Re
pent, and look forward to the life
1 eternal"
"Yes, I'm sorry killed Jim, but
somehow-I dunno''-Alpheus thought
and words trailed of confusedly in
to silence.
The minister was with Alpheus tt
the last, exhorting, consoling and en-
couraging; and Alpheus learned to
cling to him as a child in passing
through dark place would cling Il
a friendly hand. Something OF thu
consolation the minister tried II
bring home to him penetrated hi
dull mind, and his formless idea!
slowly shaped themselves into tn
words: Reckon if I'd always knowct
bout gittin' fair chanst Over Yam
der, wouldn't a minded SO 'nucl
missin' it here"
In which, without knowing it, Al
pheus acquiesced in the words OF tn
philosopher-that ''in order 10 en-
dure this life it is necessary u
imagine another."-New Orlean
Ymes-Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1902-08-16

To raise MS DTat NUN -ah hSAS Ia
put off with thirds!"
But the law Is law. Alpheus glad
ly gave up the cabin to his step
mother, and built himself another
as far removed as possible from the
old one. He began to plant on his
own account, and became modestly
successful, owing to his industry. All
of which did not endear him to the
Jordans.
Jim had also reached mans estate,
and in gala attire, profusely scented
with cinnamon draps," with his
black, curly hair well oiled. he was
typical piny-woods lady-killer. in
addition, he was hard drinker, q
poker player, and an idler-in short
thoroughly worthless; but his mother
and sisters admired him greatly Us
dashing blade.
Alpheus' nearest neighbors were
the Millers--new people who hae
lately moved in from an adjoining
county. Moses Miller, who was al
quiet and Woodworking as Alpheus
had made the young mans acquain
lance in the course of their plowinl
and planting, and they soon becam'
friends. Moses had an only dangh
ter, Linda, not pretty, but with {
pleasant comeliness, and gentle, kind
ly ways that suggested goodness Of
heart. The probable thing hap
pened: Alpheus fell in love with Lin
da, and began to court her in bash
full way. Linda, who had no "higf
notions" looked favorably upon him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-13

large calber, and this was at time when
it was considered essential to have the car
rages delivered promptly. Contract for
two carriages was awarded to the walker
est bidder, and for four carriages to the
Lake Erie Engineering Works, the next
lowest.
On July 3, 1895, proposals were opened for
furnishing nineteen twelve-inch disappear
ing carriages of the model Of 1897. There
were three bids lower than any others, and
identical in amount and in date OF deliv-
cry of the first carriage, from the Nor
gan Engineering Company, the Bethlehem
Steel Company and the Robert Poole &
Son Company, respectively. These compa-
MES were therefore awarded five, five and
rine carriages, respectively.
Three experimental carriages, viz, ten
inch pneumatic, a ten-inch Howell and a
twelve-inch Emery carriage, referred to in
Table Q were contracted for without ad-
vertisement, pursuant to acts of Congress
specifically authorizing their purchase.
On two occasions, viz: On September IL.
1899, and on February %. 1902, the chief of
ordnance rejected all the proposals made.
which were for twelve-inch and ten-inch
disappearing carriages, respectively, be-
cause the bids received were all considered
to be too high, and directed that the car
riages should be manufactured at the United
States arsenal at Watertown. Mass. Upon
the first occasion the lowest bidder was
the Robert Poole & Son Company, and the
chief of ordnance was General A. r. Buff
hEgton. Upon the second occasion the low
est bidder was the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany. and the chief of ordnance was Gen
eral William Crozier.
There is also transmitted herewith a let
ter from the chief of engineers, dated April
30, 1902, submitting a statement showing
the number Of disappearing carriages
mounted in the seacoast defenses on the
Atlantic, gulf and Pacific coasts of the
United States, the number Of dis
appearing carriages which are to be
mounted in emplacements now under con-
struction. and the number of emplacements
for these carriages; and supplemental
statement showing the interior crest heights
of emplacements for disappearing gun car
r1ages ordered since October 8, 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-13
MAY FIELD MEETING.
Members of Audubon Society Explore
Woods, Fields and Streams.

The second of the May field meetings OF
the Audubon Society took place last Sat
urday under most favorable conditions of
sky, wind and temperature. party of
thirty met at Chevy Chase Circle at .
O'Clock, and, under the guidance Of Mr..
H. C. Oberholser and Prof w. W. Cooke,
spent the morning exploring the woods.
fields and streams along the electric rail-
way between that point and Glen Echo
Junction. Birds were plentiful and tune
full. as this month is the height of the
spring migration and the beginning of the
nesting season of many resident birds. The
noisy flicker was seen carrying food and
dropping ii into hole high up in a tree;
friendly little chickadee was found tend
ing her young; prairie warbler busily
building, and redstart admiring and ap-
proving a newly finished mansion. The
brilliant tropical visitors, the scarlet tam
ayers, were very abundant. while bobo-
link. who stops but a few days as he hur-
ries to his northern breeding grounds, was
heard in full song. Solitary and spotted
Sandpipers were seen; wood thrushes, vi
reos-white-eyed, red-eyed and yellow
throated; chewinks, indigo birds and nu-
merous other members of the finch family.
At 1 o'clock the rendezvous at Glen Echo
junction was reached, notes compared.
lunches eaten, and the party reinforced
by twenty. Here the meeting was again
divided, and, under the leadership of Prof
Cooke, Mr.. Oberholser and DR.. T S Pal
mer, spent the afternoon on the low ground
between the towpath and the river. from
Glen Echo to Cabin John. That this Is a
favorable place for warblers is proved by
the fact that eighteen species of this family
were found. the less common being the
hooded, Wilson's. the Connecticut and the
worm-eating.
When the party met for the home-com-
ing and again compared notes il was found
that eightysiX different species of birds
had been listed.
The third of these field meetings will be
held next Saturday, May L. the party taxi
ing the car at New York avenue and 18th
street at S:15, $50 or s:45 a. m. for Grant
road. Those desiring to go for the after
noon will take the car at the same place
at 12:45 or l pm. joining the morning
party at Cleveland Park station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-13
APPEAL TO SENIOR PALMA.
Nicely and Rathbone Ask Help From
Cuba's President

A special to the New York Tribune from
Havana yesterday says:
Friends of Rathbone and Neoly. convicted
here of post office frauds, have appealed to
President-elect Palma for his aid in the
effort being made to secure their pardon.
They ask Senior Palma to recommend their
liberation to President Roosevelt. Their
only reason for requesting this from the
President Of Cuba Is his oft-repeated dec
laration of gratitude to the Americans
which they evidently believe would be best
proved by intervening in behalf Of the con-
Victed men. 1t is safe to say. however
that Senior Palma will not comply with
knowledge of the case. but his present
status is that of any other Cuban citizen,
and would hardly warrant his interference
After he has assumed the presidency he
will probably investigate closely into the
cases of the American officials convicted
OF some of them Rathbone and Nicely might
be among these. Politics will play no part
in the decision. although he probably will
extend executive cemency in some cases
because OF his desire to prove his goodwill
toward Americans Nicely is in jail and
Rathbone out on bail. The latter and his
friends charge Gen. Wood with persecution,
supreme court has reached q decision on
the appeal of these cases adverse to the ap-
peiiants, but nothing has yet been made
public.
Havana is filed with political Micawbers
and ofhce-seekers. Hotel corridors and
morning with politicians discussing the sit
uation and guessing about appointments.
but Gen. Palma has had little time today
to talk with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-13
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Memorial Services at Western High
School-General Items.

Memorial services, under the direction of
the alumni. the students and the faculty of
the Western High School. were held yester-
day afternoon at that school, in tribute to
Miss Helen b. Offiey, once vice principal Of
the institution. who died about a year ago.
Addresses Were made by Mr.. ]. Holdsworth
Gordon and DIR. Francis r. Lane director
OF the Washington High Schools, both Of
whom spoke enthusiastically of the deceased.
DR.. Anton Gloetzner played several piano
selections and Mr.. Charles Rabod rendered
-Four Serious Songs"
Policeman Henry yerr of the seventh pre-
cinct police station, while fishing in the
Potomac river at the Three Sisters yester-
day, snagged his left thumb with a large
fishing hook. The hook penetrated so far
that a surgeon at the Georgetown Univer
sity Hospital was called upon to extract it.
Lieut.. H. j. Mckinney, 9TH Cavalry, u. s.
A, stationed in Cuba, is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Craig. who reside on o street.
Mr.. James s. Raeburn of Georgetown has
moved to his summer home at Falls
Church, Va.
Mr.. Rafael A. Casilear has sold to Mr.
w. K Vanderbilt, jr.. of New York stock
farm on the outskirts of Newport, II. l.
Mr. Charles Harper and son of 1897 p
street left Sunday for a fishing trip down
the Potomac He expects to be absent
twenty days
For the purpose of exhibiting the rapid
development of the Sunday school of St.
Johns Episcopal Church at Bethesda
special service will be held next Sunday
afternoon at o. clock. Rev. DIR. Childs. the
rector, presiding Bishop Satterlee is ex-
pected to be present and participate I'm the
exercises. The quartet OF Christ's Church,
Georgetown, will assist the regular choir
of the Bethesda church on that occasion.
Mr.. John Duffie will be special soloist.