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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
Jones, Morgan & Co,
Mho Makes lhe beSt Hats in thR MOrldl
You we Probably

Noticed those long, loose, easy fitting Eng fish Overcoats made from fancy black and white, brown and green, tan and white and brown and red effects of cheviots and wills,
 They're ours. It's a case of US or the. tailors. $2O to B35.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
DOMESTIC SALE

A heavy brown Sheeting, from
 Gc, 4Ac Best Apron Gingham, 4ac Heavy twilled Toweling, from
 5c, sac Fruit of the Loom Muslin, from
 Sc, 6Ac Atlantic Mills brown Sheeting,
 from 7c, 51ac Heavy German dice Toweling,
 from 10c, 7c All linen glass Toweling, 5kc Cream Domet Flannel, 3Ac Heavy striped Ticking, from 10c, Sc Extra quality fancy German
 Ticking, from 16c, 121ac All wool Baby Flannel, from
 25c, 17c Full size Brown Sheets, from
 45c, 361kc Full size bleached Sheets, from
 5oc, 441Sc Full size b1eached Pillow Slips, 7hc Extra weight bleached, hem
 stitched Pillow Slips, He Turkish Towels, bleached or
 brown, Dc Extra large Turkish Towels,
 from 127ac, 9c Very fine Sanitary Diaper, from
 5oc piece, 35c
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
MBergin&S Sons IJNDERTAKERS.
 NOTICE.

TO the People of Waterbury and Sur
 rounding Country:
 Having received in the past twenty
 oars in our business a fattering pat yea yonage from our people, for which we are deeply grateful we will TddntIa make on ,n .a.ieas having everything the business pru penrunires-Hacks, Hearses and the largest and best selected stock of un- aomnatent ao men to do the work and to do o # right. Those are facts that we will live up to, and to be convinced of sea s our goods and prices and save money. ,,
 Rubber Tired Ambulance on call. Rubber Tired Hacks. Leave or tele- nbor,e orders. Night calls answered. Thomas F.. Bergin, 70 South Elm street: residence 1o2 Walnut street; District Office. 5 East Main street.
 Telephone at warerooms, corner Sco- will and South Main streets and al residence. 102 Walnut street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
KELLY SAYS

ssBe sure and try my cream pepper mint and molasses candy that won't stick to your teeth. My cream cara mels talk for themselyes.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
able Linen

Full width Turkey Red Damask,
 per yard, 21( Heavy Cream and bleached Ia
 ble Damask, 39c goods, %, 6S-inch heavy cream satin Da-
 mask, extra heavy and very
 fine, from 75c, Al GS-inch grass bleached Table
 Linen, rich designs, from 75c, 59t 72-inch extra fine Satin Damask,
 rich design, real Irish table
 Damask, from $1 yard, 75C 4 size bleached Damask Nap
 kins, value $1.39, 97o Good size bleached Napkins, 69t
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
The Miller &PeCk Go
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.
 ANNUAL SALE OF SILKS.

This every year event will begin Tuesday, January '. Everyone should attend it. You cannot afford to miss it. All the new weaves and colors are offered. Read the list, then come and see the goods.
 AT 29c. esse, value soc. AT 39c. Plain and changeable Taffetas, Surahs and Corded .Taffetas, value T5c.
 AT 43c. Fancy colored Wash Silks, 27-in wide, value 59c.
 AT 59c. 24-inch Black Satin Duchesse, value 75c. Colored Satin Duchesse. all silk, value $1. Colored Wash Taffetas, value 75c. Fancy Waist Silks, value $1. 36-inch all silk Satin Duchesse, value $1. 36-inch Black Silk. Lining Serge, value $1.
 AT e9c. Black .Peau de Soie, value $1.
 AT 39c Black Taffeta Silk, value 59c.
 AT 59c. 27-inch pure dye Black Taffeta, value $1.
 AT 79c. Black French Tahfeta, warranted, value $1.
 AT 9Sc Black French Taffeta, warranted, value SIPS. 7st9 AT $1.121a. Black French. Taffeta, warranted, value $1.50.
 AT 29c. Our regular $125 quality of Silk Vel vet i'll red, cerise, lemon, orange, tan.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
ROCKY POINT

ROCKY POINT and Providence River Oysters opened and in shell received daily. Also Swordfsh, Halibut, Bluefsh, live and broiled Holsters Finnan Haddies, Seal lops and other fish in their season, in- cluding Long and Round Clans. at THE CITY FISH MARKET
 NEXT TO CASTLES.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10
Rural Delivery Boxes.

w. T.. Amin. in charge of the West
ern division of rural delivery, has re-
turned from Washington where he has
been for the past five weeks. the greater
portion Of the time engaged as chairman
of the commission to make recommen-
dations to tile postmaster general re-
garding the policy to be hereafter pur-
sued by the department as to rural mail
boxes.
The commission, after examining
various boxes presented. recommended
to the department that hereafter no
special boxes should be designated for
the use Of patrons. but that the depart
ment Should prescribe a standard of
size and shape. durability and material
of construction and permit the erection
by patrons of any box. wherever manu-
factnred. which conforms to the con-
ditions laid down. The commission
recommended that all square or oblong
boxes should be made of not less than
20 standard guage sheet iron or sheet
steel and galvanized and that circular.
Sehi-Ciich'h vi ip''iH o'NN' '' '
he made of less than - gunge steel.
That all boxes should not be less than
Is inches long and six inches deep and
that they should be inspected and passed
upon before sanction for their erection
should be given. The regulations EN-
bodying these suggestions go into effect
June 30 The committee had an amend-
ment drafted which was presented TO
the Jpstoflice committee of the senate
through the postmaster general and
which has become law, giving statu-
tory protection to rural mail boxes
erected under the designation and ap-
proy;il Of tie depatuent.-Denver he
publican.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10

have removed and abandoned it, it still
rears its head in forms more insnlent
mud more mischievons than any il ever
has assumed; for while we may he
patient with the caste spirit when it
survives as Il product of earlier ages of
tribal distipction. or feildal tradition or
distinguished ancestry or social culture.
|it becomes when we sea it, too often
See 1t 10 day, the mere incarnation OF
material possessions held in huge bulk
aud adruit association. then. | say. it
hecomes 4 menace alike 10 the right OF
~ cas,e of cnpita!iSts separated by prac-
ticaly nseparahle barriers From Il caste
.pf labOrers means social Anarchy and
Industrial war;
Il The suggestion made by ihr bishop
WAS distinctly given at the right time
ami in the right place, From his as
sociatious one might readily imagine
i&hat he, too. unless he exercised the
greatest wntchfulness and independence
would be imbued more ar less with the
BIli IL OI CISLt. llc Is Ill tt1lSliIlI TOUCH
and association with the rich. lie
meets many persons who have only
wo.ld!y aims and aspirations and who
care little for mankind in general
people who are soidid and selfish. Aud
yet there is every reason to belleve that
the bishop is stI! untaiuted by wealth
and lis environments, thnt he has vast
faith and confidence IN the people us II
whole, that he lis deeply interested in all
that pertains to their npbuiiding and
that he is democratic to the core.
He is always ready tn take IL hand III
helping the poor, in helping them to
help themselves he is ready 10 act as
arbitrator in the settlement of labor dis
pntes; he is leader in movements for
civic betterment and in IL multitude of
other ways he is constantly emphasizing
his claim To be called Il good American
citizen He Is stauuchly Hgninst class
aud caste in Il community where there
is too much of both for its own good -
Colorado Springs Telegraph.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10
Denver Live Stock Market.

DENVER, CoLo.. May 3.-Receipts
of live stock at the Denver Union Stock
Yards the past week were 1000 cattle.
100 hogs and sG0 sheep. The cattle
market was much demoralized the latter
part of tho week because OF the beef
combine scare; retail trade having
fallen off so considerable as to shut oil
the demand for fat stock and there was
a consequent decline on the eastern
market of fully 80 cents. The local
trade however took cattle at about
steady prices for the block, paving as
high as 6 cents for South Park hayted
steers and some fat cows sold as high ds
ST. 80 a cwt The feeder trade was not
very brisk as the season for marketing
rrassers will soon he on and then tie
corn question is still in bad way. y
few choice heavy feeders sold up TO 50
a cwt. freight paid 10 the river. bu,
most of the feeder sales were made
around the 1 cents mark. Taking IL all
in all the cattle trade for II few days VIII
be in IA somewhat unsettled condition.
yet Denver will be, practically speaking
in better shape than its competitors. IL
is a season however when tue grower
is getting the best Of the deal aud there
can be nothing that will disturb that
or the week Is receipts half were south
ern cattle going through To South Dako-
Ia ranges. they had been contacted
for some tune back
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10
Bret fiarte No Moro.

A London dispatch OF the 9Th inst
says:
f. Bret lIarte. the famous American
author and poet. died suddenly last
night at the lied House. Camberley,
near Adershot, from hemorrhage,
caused by an affection of the throat.
Mr.. Ilarte had been suffering from
swelIed tonsils since December last but
did not consider the attack to lie serious.
\ week ago he went to visit friends at
Cranberry and was present at lunch ms
usual Yesterday. lie suddenly became
i'll in the afternoon. went to bed and
died in few hours. His end was
peaceful.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10
Admiral Sampson Passes. Away.

WAsHINGroN. May 6.-lsear Admiral
William L. Sampson, retired. died at
his home in this city at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon. The immediate cause of the
death was n severe cerebral liemorrhage.
He had been in a semi-conscious state
for several days. AT the bedside when
the admiral breathed his last were,
Mrs Sampson. Mrs. Cl,ierius, the adj
miral's married daughter. Admiral
Simpsons two Young sons. lIa!ph and
Harold Sampson. DR.. Dixon, the attend
ing physician and nurses and attend
ants,
The death of Admiral SIMPSON re-
moves from life's activities a notable
figure who PLACED a conspicuous part in
the late Spanish American war
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10

First sweep before yomr own door or
your neighaors will Ike sweeping for you.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10

The custom house authorities levied
duty ON Santos Dumont's airship. Sup
pose the inventor had come in by the
air route.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10
The Price of Meat.

. Eyer, one knows that the price OF
meat is higher than it was IL few months
ago. There has been great deal OF
talk in tile papers recently about beef
trust. and the general impression pre-
walls that the prices paid to retailers are
higher than they ought to be. and that
the fault hes with the heads of the
great combine, who have been robbing
the public for the benefit of their own
pocxe,imoks.
The Chicago Record Herald has
recently completed very careful in
vestlgation into cattle and feed com
di,ions in nine western states. Canada
and Mexico. The results of these in
vestisations the Record Herald sum
marizes as follows:
drought areas have been compara-
tive!y small, the drought period snort,
and the present conditions of tile grass.
fair to excellent. No permanent de-
strnctive drought has existed.
Feed was high during the fall and
win,er,'and this led 10 the throwing on
the market of many thin cattle, but no
sufficient quantity nor so inferior in
quality as to Justify the recent sharp
price advances.
The cattle shortage has been greatly
exaggerated. and in steers does not
exceed over 200 900. as compared with
the last stock census. that 10000 GEO
steers are now on the ranges.
"IIogs and sheep are in excellent con-
dition. and tile supply apparently is
ample for ordinary demands.
combinations of the railways with
the big packing firms have existed to
the injury OF the competitive stock
.aiser and packer.
Prices to cattle SELLERS have been
regulated by either a one-man market
as in 81. Paul or by mutual agreement
meetings of packers representatives, as
in Sioux City.
NO incorporated beef trust IL alleged
hut n distinct public opinion exists that
all buying and selling of cattle is regu-
lated by six big packing firms, without
regard to natural conditions.
THAT excessive storage facilities and
railway rebates have enabled the big
packers to monopolizs and manipulate
the live stock and dressed beef markets
and incidentally poultry and eggs.
.rhat the conditions now existing in
tile live stock and dressed beef markets
are similar to those discovered by the
United States senate in 1880.
THAT the investigation of the inter
state commerce commission in JANUARY
of this wear sustains the charges now
made MS to a community of interest be-
tween packers and RAILWAYS.
THAT the cattle supply condition OF
Nsxico il fair. but that the American
tariff and severe inspectjon laws rjreyeut
that country's product commission in
this market.
..Tbat there is "A cattle shortage in
caua1a due larp.ly 10 export trade. and
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The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10

according to Secretary Roots report
to Congress the bed of the qnartermast-
er on the transport Hancock" lnclud-
ing mattress. pillows. curtains, comfort
and valance. cost the government Ssh.
This does not Indicate Spartan simple
itv in the surroundings of cur army
officers embarking for the front.
The Meeker herald., 1902-05-10
Archbishop Corri%an Dead.

Archbishop Corrigan. head of the
greatest and most popnlons Roman
Catholic diocese in this country, who
has been i'll with pneumonia for some
weeks, died in New York last Monday
night. aged 81 years.
His demise was sudden and nnex-
wcted. his condition throughout the
dav having been fairly favorable. al
though his physicians We're disappointed
over his failure to regain strength and
spirits after his pneumonia symptoms
mad disappeared.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
The Cost to Date.

Orators of the Democratic persuasion
have placed the cost of the Philippine
war at 100000, 900. According to Of.
fetal figures furnished to Congress with
the several years given separately, this
is wild statement.
Secretary Root has made answer t. the
Senate resolution of April Eth, calling
for information as to the cost OF the war
with the Philippines. Reports show the
cost OF the war with outstanding obliga-
lions up to date is $40, 326, $50.
Secretary Root concludes with the fol.
lowing explanations Attention is call.
ed to the fact that large quantities of
valuable property, the cost of which Is
included in the foregoing statement, still
remain on hand 10 the Philippine Islands
for use. 1t should also be observed that
a large part Of the expense during the
past year should not properly be treated
as occasioned by military operations In
the Philippines. for the reason that 1t
consists of the pay aud maintenance of
troops whom we should have had TO pay
a d maintain, whether they were in the
Philippines or not, ia order 10 keep up
the minimum number of regular soldiers
required 10y law as a safeguard against
future contingencies. The minimum at
which the regular army is required to be
maintained, by the act of Feb. 2, 1901, is
80 ,657 men, and the maximum is 100000
We have now less than 10000 in excess
of the minimum number. The cost of
that excess only is properly to be treated
AS oceasioned by operations in the Phil.
ippnes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
Vermont Republicans.

The Republican canvass for the nomi-
nation of candidate for governor OF the
Green Mountain state eliminated 10 the
selection of Mccullough. The canvass
has been far more spirited than any Yer
mont has seen in many years. There
we're three candidates, all millonaires,
Mccullough, Proctor and Clement. The
last made his campaign one for high H.
cense with local option, Proctor stood Cd
an unequivocal prohibition platform,
while Mccullough avoided the liquor
issue as much as possible, taking the
ground virtually that 1t was a question
for the legislature to settle and promis-
ing to abide by its action. Mccullough
had long lead In the delegates but did
not have majority of the convention.
Clement was next, having carried most
Of the larger places, while Proctor was
third. After the convention had ballot
ed twice Proctor withdrew and turned
his strength to Mccullough, thus giving
hin majority of the delegates and
securing his nomination. The supporters
Of Clement threatened bolt before the
convention, and they put their threat
into execution, though on what ground
they can justify or even excuse their
action is difficult to see. They will pro-
baby think better OF it..
A plank was adopted In favor of sub
hitting the temperance law to the people,
as follows: "Resolved, that the Repub-
lican party OF Vermont adheres to its
long cherished belief that unrestricted
tariff Ia intoxicating LIQUORS Is a public
evil and the material modification of the
existing law on that subject should be
made only after thorough discussion and
mature elaboration by the people, and
we request the state legislature at its
next session to make provision for ascer-
tanning the will Of the people by direct
vote upon the acceptance or rejection of
license and local option law regulating
the sale of Intoxicating liquors and
further providing that upon popular vote
in favor of such law being duly ascer-
tanned, the same shall become a statute
law of the state In force"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

In case this question was submitted to
the people the issue would not be fair
one. The rum Trust" would move
heaven and earth to defeat prohibition in
Maine. Rivers of rum would be poured
out and thousands of dollars would be
expended to do ii. Rum and dollars
would come freely from other States to
overthrow prohibition in its citadel. 1t
would be no fair test between prohibit
ion and license In Maine. The friends
of Names law of fifty years. standing
would be obliged to fight against tremen-
dous odds. Not only the free.rum in.
fiuence in Maine and money contributed
by enemies of prohibition in Maine, but
the distilleries, breweries and wholesale
establishments of other states would
doubtless contribute liquid arguments
and the sinews of war in abundance. and
get every man to the polls they could
possibly get there to carry the day
against prohibition. The foes of prohlb-
tion include men who have violated law
persistently and continuously for many
years and they would scruple at nothing
to bring about the darling object of their
hearts, the privilege of manufacturing
and selling intoxicating liquors without
let or hndrance in this State. 1t is by
no means certain that prohibition would
win in the contest. 1t would, If full
vote could be polled and everything be
fair and honorable, but the floating vote,
the large foreign element in the Cities
the 'awless element and the purchasable
vote would be against it on the start
There would be hard and fast organiZ-
alton against it, and unless the friends of
prohibition should meet the issue with
organization all over the State, conduct
vigorous campaign and put out large
amount OF money to get voters home and
to the polls, it is extremely doubtful
about the result.
We do not believe the people of Maine
in favor of the present law are willing
TO give up the advantage they have I'M
less there is much greater demand for
the referendum than is now apparent,
and thus give up the battle to our i'm
placable, INSCRIPTIONS foes, who demand
the destruction of prohibition.
The lines are sharply drawn between
the two leading political parties in Maine,
as appears more clearly by comparison
of the planks adopted al their State con-
ventions, viz:
Republican,: Every provision upon
our statute books for the promotion of
temperance was put there by the Repub-
lican party which has always stood for
sobriety and thrift among the people of
our State. We favor the continuance of
all such statutes, and demand their faith.
full and impartial enforcement by the Of
ficers OF the law
Democratic: awe are opposed TO the
presen, prohibtory law which has al
wavs been a source of political black
mail, bribery and corruption, and we de-
mand the resubmission of the whole
question to the people. And we respect
fully enquire why the Republican party
with its platform, is once more asking
somebody's permission TO enforce this
law, when they now have, and for years
have had, entire control in this State?"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
Sons of Veterans.

The 10Th annual epcampment Of the
Maine Division. Sons of Veterans, closed.
its annual session al Bar Harbor Thurs
day evening the 10 h instant after very
successful session. Officers were elected
as follows: Commander. J. Warren
Phinney Of Westbrook; senior vice d.
vision commander, Arthur L. Oren. Rock
land; junior vice division commander, A.
F. Bunker, Bar Harbor division council,
F. L. Beals of Auburn. V. W. Miller OF
Bath, c. F. Payne OF Bar Harbor; dele
gates at large 10 national eneampment,
6. W. Gragg Of Bath; alternate, F. W.
Mccain Of Sanford delegates, A. l.
Den of Rockland, and W. H. Nelson of
Lewiston alternates, Z. L. Stevens of
Warren and q. f. Ludwig of Waldoboro.
The officers were Installed By Past
Commander Soule Of Portland.
The Ladies Aid Society, which has held
its encampmeDt here Jointly with the
Sons of Veterans, elected the following
officers:
President, Mrs. Estelle Ransted Of
Waterville; vice president, Mrs. f. 2.
Smith of Portland division council, Mrs.
Ada NJ. Hodgkins of Warren; Miss Linuie
B. Chatto and Mrs. Mary Pratt Of Free
port; chaplain, Miss Martha Morgan of
Portland mastering officer, Mrs. Mary
Pratt, Freeport; inspectors, Miss Amelia
Bowker and W. L. BoWker of Water
vile; delegate to national convention,
Mrs. Luida Rsmey of Waterville; alter
nate, Miss Bowker; treasurer, Mrs.
Estelle Ray of Waite vile; chief of staff,
Mrs. Mary Estey Of Wateryille; Judge
advocate, C. E. Merrill Of Auburn;
district delegates, Miss Martha Morgan
Of Portland, and MISS May Thompson Of
Waterville.
The Maine Division, Sons Of Veterans,
accepted an invitation extended BY the
Auburn Camp 10 hold The next annual
encampment in that city.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

Portland Press 1t is said that two
thirds of the House are ready to adopt
the canal bill Just passed by the Senate,
and that a majority of the House confer
ees are willing TO agree to the Senate
measure. II this be so before Congress
sdjourns bill will become law under
which the President can begin the con-
struetion Of the canal, for even II he
should fail to get a good title to the
French property, that would not stop
proceedings for he could then select the
Nicaragua route. But there is probably
no serious question that the French COM
pany can and will convey their prop
erty at satisfactory price and with
sound title. Senator Morgan has practi-
cally surrendered and will not oppose
any longer the Senate bill, prefering a
canal by the Panama route to no canal
at all which he thinks to be the alterna-
tive. Hepburn, ON the other hand, is OBJ.
durate. and will fight the Senate bill TO
the end, though he practically comedies
defeat 10 advance.