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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
SENATOR CLARK'S WIT.
How the Western Millionaire Got
 Bnc1x at n TonsoriaI Artist Who Had s.Nerve."

A story is going the rounds in Butte which quite aptly represents the busi- ness methods adhered to by United States Senator w. A. Clark. the multi millionaire miner, banker and manu- facturer.
 Upon his return from the east the senator visited barber shop for the purpose of having his hair trimmed. He inquired for certain barber whose ability had been recommended to the senator by his son, Charles w. N@
 Upon the completion of the job the senator inquired the amount of the bill, whereupon the tonsorial artist calmly replied: :. @
 Charley usually gives me five doI- lars" -s# ....
 The senator was taken by surprise, but, regaining bis wits, asked: "But what is the usual charge for such a service?'' .@. .-,.
 "Fifty cents," responded the barber.
 s'WeH," said Senator Clark, with a smile, according to the New York Times, Charley has a rich father and I have not" whereupon he handed the barber 50 cents and departed
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
MODERN CAVE JEWELLERS.
Comfortable Villas Carved Ont of Rock by Civilians at Kinver
 Edge, England

Although there is nothing inher- ently improbable in the circum- stance, it is not generally known that the race of troglodytes is not yet extinct. and that there are at least quite a number of cave dwellers in modern Britain. The inhabitants are by no means half saYages.
 At Kinver Edge, near Birmingham, are two rows of modern villas, formed mainly out of the 'simme- morial caves hollowed out of the hill," with stone-front projections. These dwellings are said to be liar more comfortable and luxurious than the less-original houses to be found in more pretentious neighbor- hoods. The rooms are spacious and rain-proof" and the people of Enville, "as the village formed by these houses is called, are. justly proud of their quaint homes, and speak with patriotic affection of Holy Austin rock, the stone from which their dwellings are hewn.''
 There are several remarkable cave dwellings in Knaresborough, in York shire, says the Detroit News-Trib- une, the proprietor of one of which has adorned the various levels of his hillside cave home with battlements and calls it Fort Montague.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Came,rns in War Time.

To France probably belongs tho credit of using the camera for war purposes in a most satisfactory man. ner at time when it was of the ut- most importance. When Paris was besieged communication with the out side world was had only by means of balloons and carrier pigeons. The dispatches sent by the carrier pigeons were photographed on small films, which could be attached to the feath- CTS of the birds, and in this way a single bird could carry thousands of words. Likewise the aeronapts who lowered over Paris used the camera for photographing the different posi- tions of the Prussians. These photo graphs were the first ever taken of an invading army from a balloon. Profiting by this experience, the French army and navy have increased Their carrier pigeon and balloon serv- ice. Several hundred officers in the French army are expert photogra- phers and every engineering corps carries with it complete photographic outfits.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Trnvelinr h srltnerlnnd.

One of the chief industries of Swit- zerland is the care of pleasure seek CTS. There are 1,271 hotels exclusively devoted to strangers, with 92,333 beds. Twenty of these hotels have more than 300 beds; 3s0 have between 50 and 100; $40 from 20 to 50. Lucerne has 4,675 beds, Interlachen 4,149, Geneva 8, ,439, Davos 2,s16, Rigi 2;o34, Zermatt 3,s5S, etc. Counting the smaller pen- s1u7s and more modest hotels, there are 1896 places for strangers in addi- tion to the 1,271 larger hotels, with ,s76 beds. The capital invested is over $11o,000,oo0. The hotels employ 27,oO0 persons. In 1889, the year of the latest report, there were 2,55o,0o0 arr rivals registered at these hotels, which corresponded to betweene 100000 and 4G0,Oo0 tourists. It is estimated that 34 per cent. were Germans, 20 per cent. Swiss, IF per cent. English, Il per cent. French and IS per cent. of various oth- CT nations.-London Mail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
AMERICAN SURGERY PRAISED.
High Tribute Paid Our Doctors and Medical Men by the Late Pro-
 lessor Virchov.

The late Prof. Virchosv, the eminent German physician and scientist, had. a high notion of American doctors and American medical scientists gen. erally, reports the Chicago Inter Ocean. When interviewed some time ago the professor said, in the course of the conversation, that several young medical students from the United States had passed through his hands whose attainments were certainly on a very high level and whose bright ness and alertness could not be ex- celle;A
 T have a great admiration of Amer ican surgery" he added. 'sThe men in America are as good as any we have here in Europe and in some depart ments they are better. Ido not think, though, that the American specialists are as good as the best men in London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna. but they are making big strides. No penurious spirit rules the United States. Every thing is on large, liberal scale, and the splendid university endowments there are bound to tell in the near future. The American laboratories are excellently equipped and the stu dents have enormous advantages over those who study at some of the i'm adequately equipped schools in EI1rc...s..v ..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Drain of Big Armamenlts.

The financial and physical drain which impoyerishing Italy and reduc- ing Austria to industrial paralysis has only failed to have the same results in Germany because that nation was bet ter able to sustain the tax upon it's re- sources. Europe, freed from the ex- pense of maintaining millions of idlers, and with its vast armies engaged in productive work, would be more for midable rival to the American invaders than with all it's bristling guns and flashing bayonets. - Pittsburg Dis patch
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Diam ond History.

E.. Diamonds are said to have been first found in the state of Bahia in 1891, ip the range of mountains known as Ser Ia do Sincora; but not until 1S24-when Jose Pereira do Prado, who was travel. ing from that region to Bahia City and camped for the night on the bank of the Mocuge, small tributary to the Paraguacu river, and there by accident found quantity of diamonds-was an impetus given to mining for the precious tones.-Minine Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

.s This is the season of the year when the careful and prudent housewife re- plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is certain to be needed before the winter is over, and results are much more prompt and satisfactory when it is kept at hand and given as soon as the cold is con tracted and before it has become set tied in the system. Tn almost every instance a severe cold may be warded off by taking this remedy freely as soon as the first indication of the cold appears There is no danger in giv- ing it to children for it contains no harmful substance. It is pleasant to take-both adults and children like it. Buy it and you will get the best. It always cures. For sale by all drug gists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Ashanti Thrurca

At an auction room in LcnGon re- gently were offered for, sale two an- cient Ashanti coronation thrones, nice ly upholstered in human skin. These are said to have been recently brought from West Africa by military officer, who certainly secured, whether by hook or by crook, most valuable prize These thrones are emblems of Ashanti royalty and without them the successors of N'Kawanta, and O'Finsu cannot be crowned. So the purchaser incurred certain responsibility in their safe custody and might we'll be- come the victim of one of those amaz- ing intrigues whic2. novelists have woven round the sfo!cn sacred stones of the east.-N. '. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Was He So Nnive1

There is a woman in Harlem who lies awake wondering whether the man from whom she buys her fruit is creature of extreme simplicity or Machiaveilian duplicity. He is, like most fruit dealers, a son of Italy, and though his eyes are linn pid and beautiful, she is not sure that they are as transparent as they seem. Her doubts arose the other morning. Until then he had been out of the scheme of her life, save as means to desired end.S The end that par ticular morning happened to be peaches.
 "Are they .wormy?'" she asked.
 "Oh, mo-" he said, blandly and mild- 1y; "did you want them with worms ?''
 And even her husband has not been able to decide whether the man was simply naive or subtly ironical. N. Y- Herald
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
T-0!kh c,s Elleaa.

FaithfulneSs is inc eApiaEation of many successful career Opportnn- ity, ability and the friendly assistance that may be given all tend 10 further one's efforts, but the persistent. un- daunted faithfulness to, la Dor in hand. in the very face of opposition and hindrance and obstacles, is that which conquers. The character that is devel- oped by devotion to duty, in life's smallest undertakings, is being equip ped for glorious achievements. There in is found the secret of success Presbyterian.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
The Girls and the Bat,tIe.

once upon time large class of girl graduates from leading college took part in the commencement ex- ercises, and each member of the class prepared and read an essay which made some more or less direct. refer ence to the great battle of life- upon which she was about to enter.
 Soon after that event every member of the class was married.
 Moral-Some girls write truer than they know.--N. Y. Herald
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

To improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion, try a few doses of Chamberain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. MT J. H. Seitz of De- troit, Mich, says: s"They restored my appetite when impaired, relieved me of bloated feeling and caused a pleasant and satisfactory movement of the bowels. There are people in this community who need just such a medicine For sale by all druggists Every box warranted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
where woman Follows.

1t has been given to the women of our race to set the fashion in most things-the fashionable dog, the fash ionable novel, the fashionable scent, the fashionable theater, the fashion able rose; all of these are prescribed each season by the ladies but in games and politics it is man who sternly takes the lead. And well for the nation that it is so.-London Field and Kennel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
vast Unoccupied Territory.

Less than ten per cent. of Mani toba's land has been taken up. The neighboring territory of Assiniboia has nearly 6O,ooo,ooo acres, mostly suit able for wheat propa gation; Alberta, near the Rockies, is 5o0x30O miles in extent, and Saskatchewan is another empire in area.-N. Y. World.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Not That Variety.

Sally Gay-Mercy sakes Miss Lin ger Long engaged to Jack Whoop- Ter? Why, she told me only yester- day that she wouldn't marry the best man on earth!
 Dolly swift-she isn't goiHg to- 3magt Set.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
An Experienced Hand.

Mamma" she said, what preacher do you think I ought to have marry Cecil and me? I feel as though Mr. Goodman is so young, and, not be- ing married himself, he could hard- ly''-
 "Oh, pshaw! Have Dr. Easleigh. I've had him for four of mine, and he always gave thorough satisfac- stion."- Chicago Record Herald
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Indigestion A m eric as National
 Disease .3p

solution instead juices digestion This the condition heartburn headache bad breath, risings and Caarrh of the Stomach.
 Catarrh the Stomach is to remove indigestion and the cause d
 
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 containing relieve because of their alkaline effect put their continued destroys ecory gastric glands
 
 eprecng o B digestive asslaye properties strengthens them all KODOL the membranes lining the stem glands the natural juices digestion KODOL dgess what eat enables the all of the wholesome food that be eaten health strength tissue KODOL condition digestive exee with regular iy and harmony. strength stomach headache sHpaon debility ns and caah of the stomach indigestion This discovery digestion they exist ahety stomach happily combined pleasant and paatable form with the greatest known properties Koo Dyspepsia only indigestion dyspepsia but this famous remedy all om
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
He Meant Well.

Mrs. Fortyodd-A man is as old as he feels, but woman is as old as she looks.
 Mir. Oldbeau-R Really, madam, that doesn't apply to your case. I'm sure.- Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

It is evident that the Central Labor union does not intend to let drop the claims of that organization or of labor organizations of Waterbury against Phil Daly of New Haven. The mat ter was thoroughly gone over at Mon day nights meeting and the general feeling appears to be that if such a thing is possible a settlement should be enforced. The case, as claimed by union men in Waterbury conversant with the matter, is that MT Daily was treasurer of the former Trades council of Waterbury. This council voted to disband and divide all moneys in its possession pro rata among the unions in good standing then affiliated At that time. it is stated. MT Da1y had in his possession the sum of S15.45, which, to the best of their knowledge, he still retains. A short time after the disbanding of the Trades council representatives of practically all of the unions composing that body got to- gether and re-organized under the name of the Central Labor union. This body took charge of all the property or the former organization, assuming 1t had a right to do so. being composed or representative of the same unions at the outset, and also assumed and paid all obligations of the Trades council. Mir Daly's attention has been called to the matter at different times, and it is said he admits having money in his hands belonging to the former Trades council. but denies owing any thing to the Central Labor union. If this is the view he takes of the matter he must certainly admit that he does owe the money to the unions compos- ing the council at the time of disband- ing, and graceful way to let himself down easily would be to settle with them and stop further wrangling. Members of the Central Labor union state that the amount involved is not sufficient to cause so much discussion. but they believe that a man who is making his living out of labor organi- zations should ever be ready to ac- count for any funds entrusted 10 his care
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Glaciers fin Montana,

But few people are aware that there are in Montana scmc of the finest glaciers in the world, '~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
A Natural ConcIusion

.Judge-I see that Willie Swellton has given up automobiling..
 Fudge-When will the funeral take place ?-National Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

It is stated that 90 per cent of the employees of the cigar trust are females and the great majority minors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The labor union is protest against injustice and greed. Let it not fall into these evils when dealing with others
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

Telegraph rates in the United States average double those in Europe. This is caused by public ownership to quite an extent in the latter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The Brewers union will hold their regular monthly meeting at He'll uann's hall this evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

Size of Hawaii. The land area of Hawaii is 4,00o, o,00O acres. .'.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
IN THE FIELD
 Or LABOR
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There will be meeting of the Eco. homie league tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Indigestion is Americas National

Indigestion is Americas National disease. It is responsible for more sickness in America than all other causes combined. It is but one step from indigestion to dyspepsia and another to Catarrh of the Stomach. Indigestion is the all absorbing cause of Catarrh of the Stomach.
 Repeated attacks of indigestion inflames the mucous membranes lin- ing the stomach and exposes the nerves of the stomach, thus causing tba elaf,dc tn secrete a poisonous
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

ach troubles by cleansing, purlty- ing, sweetening and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
 Nature is willing that perfect di- gestiorl should be maintained, and a grateful stomach sweetly responds with growing appetite to the strength ening effect of Kodol upon the digest i've organs.
 Bottles only. $1.oo Size holding 2H times
 the trial size, which sells for soc.
 PREPARED BY
 2. c. DcwITT & CO.,, CHICAGO
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The cotton spinners of England be- lieve in high dues. They have a mem- bership of S2.OO0. average SIP per week wages and pay A cents of this fin dues. They have a defense fund of $2.0O0.OO0.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The injustice" of limiting the num- Der of apprentices by trades s-unions is receiving some hard knocks these days, and principally from those who never performed days manual labor. If they would turn their attention to the proper restriction of immigration and secure the passage of just laws in this line many of the restrictions regarding apprentices could and would be re- moved.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

Waiting Is Not All. All things come to those who wait-s, and kustle.-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

All machinists and toolmakers, pat tern makers. etc, will do well to avail themselves of the open meeting and entertainment which will be held this evening under the auspices of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers in Pythian hall, corner Bank and Center streets. There is splendid program arranged and the committee feel as- sured that everyone who attends will have a first class nights enjoyment The principal speaker of the evening will be Isaac Cowen. of Cleveland. O., general organizer for the A. S. E. in the United States and Canada. Mir Cowan is very eloquent speaker and wiil have lots of items to interest the machinists and toolmakers of this city. John Daly, president of the Buffers and Polishers' union. will also address the meeting. There will be several entertaining features. both vo- cal and instrumental. etc. The A. s. E. gives a cordial invitation to all the craft Admission free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The total number of employees who were involved ard were thrown out of employment from strikes in the past twenty years was 6,105,694. lin the 1O3, GOO establishments in which strikes were ordered by labor leaders the strik- CTS gained their demands in 54,000 or over D per cent, they succeeded partly in 13 per cent of the balance and failed entirely in 33 per cent of the cases
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

Regular meeting of Typographical union, No 329, at Buffers and Polish CTS hall this evening at s o'clock. There should be large attendance as the annual election of officers will take place at this time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The recently organized Walters un- ion in New Haven now numbers S1 members and is in a prosperous condi- ton. The Hackmen's union in that city, which is also comparatively young one, is proving very beneficial to those engaged in that line of busi- ness.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

William Coffey, one of the English trade uniOnists sent to this country to observe American conditions, expressed surprise that here. when every man has a vote. then should be no members of congress elected expressly to represent the wage workers. To hear the talk of the candidates prior to election one would think that the burning desire of one and all for election was for that very purpose.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

promises to be of lively interest, as five candidates are to be initiated. The committee sent to the Waterbury Phar- maceutical association meeting of Fri day afternoon will read their report, and smoker and social hour will be enjoyed after the business meeting.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

A strike for longer hours is some thing a little out of the ordinary, but such was the case with the New Lon don ship carpenters last week. About 40 carpenters employed by the East ern Shipbuilding Co had their hours reduced from 10 to 91s, with half an hours pay deducted. They refused to work unless they received full pay, and after being out foIs couple of days were put back to work on the full 10 hours
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

When union men are purchasing books for their children for Christmas they will do good turn to organized labor by refusing to purchase any not bearing the union imprint. A certain publishing house is one of the most unfair firms in the book trade and make speciality of chil- dren's Christmas publications. The Typographical, Pressmen's and Book binders unions of Chicago have had strike on there for long time and are waging hot. fight against them, the latest move of which was the re- fusaI of the Chicago Teamsters' union to handle any material bearing their name. Only one dealer in Water bury handles these goods and he re- fused to discontinue their purchase when approached by representative of the Waterbury Typographical un- ion and of unions in other cities where he conducts stores.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

At the meeting of the Buffers and POlishers' union Thursday evening six candidates were initiated and 15 ap- plfcati0ns received. The sum of S25 was voted to those out on strike at Holmes & Edwards Bridgeport, and more wih be sent if needed. The mat ter of union men refused employment at the Novelty works was taken up and committee appointed to look in to the matter. The committee wait cd on the manager of the factory Fri day, but were refused recognition. Doubtless this will not end the matter.
 The Retail Drug Clerks association. at their last regular meeting, formu- lated an agreement to be presented to the proprietors of the city. The agree ments were sent out Thursday morn ing and already four have signed and sent to the secretary. On Tuesday evening, December 16, the clerks will hold a regular meeting at Carpenters' hall. South Main street. This meeting
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

William Potter, who was expelled from the Schenectady Painters un- ion for serving in the National Guard in time of strike and who secured an injunction against Frank O. Sheffer president of that union, compelling him to re-instate him last week, is now. a member of that organization again, but has charges against him for working for a wage below the scale, and will probably be expelled again.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13

The arD1tratl0n agreement EDeIWeeH the Newspaper Publishers association and the International Typographical union. which has been in force since May 1, 1901, will receive it's first test in Boston shortly. The new scale of the union calls for $25.40 for 42 hours work as against $23.10 under the old. This the publishers are not willing to grant. The arbitration board has been called to meet about December 15. It consists of President Lynch of the I. T. U.. and Commissioner Driscoll of the N. P. A., with 9 third man to be selected by them if found necessary. Tn the meantime work progresses as usual in the offices, and both sides are bound to abide by the decision of the commission. A de- cided advance over the strike method.