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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
WHAT CONGRESS DID
Senate Discusses Militia and
 Statehood Bills.
HOLIDAY ADJOURNMENT DATE FIXED
House Passes Senate Measure For a Union Railway station at Wash ington to Cost $4,OOO,OOO; Also
 the Indian Allotment Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The sen ate yesterday discussed the bill to pro- mote the efficiency of the militia and also the omnibus statehood bill. After agreement to the concurrent resolution of the house for an adjournment from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5, MT. Proctor called up the militia bill. An amendment by MT. Pettus striking from the bill section A, having particular reference to the re- serve force of trained men, provoked some discussion, Mr. Pettus raising the point that the section if enacted into law would be an infringement of the constitutional authority of the states and put the control of the militia of the several states into the hands of the general government.
 After a brief executive session the senate adjourned.
 The house passed the senate bill for union railroad station in this city to cost $4,O0O,O00. The station is to be sit uated north of the present site of the Baltimore and Ohio depot at Delaware and Massachusetts avenues, and in front of it is to be a large plaza park. The Pennsylvania railroad by the terms of the bill is to remove it's tracks from the mall and reach the site of the pro- posed station through a tunnel to run between the capitol and Library build- ing. The government is to pay the Pennsylvania railroad S1,5O0,000 and the Baltimore and Ohio $5O0,O0O in ad- dition to providing for the plaza park. The house also passed an urgent defi- ciency bill which carried among other items an appropriation of $50O,OO0 for eradicating the foot and mouth disease in New England A bill was passed to provide for the allotment in severalty of the lands of the New York Indians. The bill provided that prior to the allot- lnent the claim of the Ogden Land com pany should be decided in the courts, and if found good it should be pur- chased for the benefit of the Indians for sum not exceeding S200,O00.
 The house Judiciary committee gave a hearing on the proposed amendment changing the date of the inauguration to the last Thursday in April. Repre- sentative Parker CN. J), who made an investigation of the whole subject for the committee, proposed an amendment to the pending resolutions fixing Dec. IS the date for the beginning and end Ing of congress and Jan. as inaugura- ton day. The committee took no final action.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
HeidelberG,s Asteroids.

It is an interesting fact that the old University of Heidelberg has within recent years taken the lead of all other centers of astronomical observation in the discovery of asteroids, or minor planets. Of the 36 new asteroids found in 1901, all but one were discovered at Heidel- berg. The photographic plate has entirely superseded the human eye in these discoveries. This fact is mainly due to the extreme faintness of the asteroids that are now being picked up. Dr. Bauschinger esti- mates that very few of these bodies brighter than the tenth magnitude remain to be discovered, but the number of fainter ones shows no -ss~ee of az2sHsSk au. Science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Infant Market in Hungary.

The orphanage at Temesvar, in Hungary, holds an infant market once a month, at which all the chil- dren at the orphanage will be on view, and at which persons desirous of adopting one or more of them can inspect them and take their choice. The first of these markets passed off very successfully. Thirty children were on view-boys and girls between the ages of one and ten years. Nineteen of them were adopt ed. five boys and IA girls. Most of them were adopted by fairly well-to- do people, and one foster mother went straight to a lawyers office and made her newly-adopted child heir ess to her fortune of S10o, ,00o.-Lon- don Mail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
THE GLENN TRIAL.
Generals Chaffee and Smith to Be
 Summoned.

Summoned.
 MANILA. Dec. 16.-The court mar tial which is to try Major Edwin B'. Glenn of the Fifth infantry has decid- ed to summon Generals Chaffee and Smith from the United States to testi- fly as to orders given during the con duct of the campaign on the island of Samar and to the character of the campaign waged there.
 The court martial was organized yes terday, and Major Glenn was ar raigned. The formal charge against the major is that he unlawfully and willfu1ly killed seven prisoners of war to the prejudice of good order and mili- tary discipline and in violation of the sixty-second article of war.
 Major Glenn first entered a special plea denying the Jurisdiction of the court on the ground that it lacked power to try prisoner charged with murder in times of peace. Judge Ad- vocate Godier denied that Major Glenn was charged with murder, and the court overruled the objection. Major Glenn then pleaded not guilty.
 The defense submitted request ask ing the court to summon four witnesses, including Generals Chaffee and Smith, from the United States. This request was granted. The prosecution then asked for an adjournment owing to the nonarrival of certain witnesses from Samar. This point was not decided.
 Captain w. c. Rogers of the Twenty seventh infantry is being tried before the Glenn court martial today Captain Rogers is charged with using disre- spectful language to General Davis nnd other officers. He applied for leave, which was denied It is alleged that the captain thereupon created scene in General Davis anteroom. :
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
NOW IT'S .PING POODLE. ]"
Amuse Tn ms elves on tho Train Going Home.

Have you ever played ping poodleoo'' ii you are a commuter and don't know anything about the game you are behind the times. Most of the suburbanites are now indulging in
 ping poodle" with as much enthusi. asm as they formerly displayed over their games of whist or pitch, reports a Chicago exchange.
 Ping poodle'' is simply an clabora. ton of that venerable child's game, known as ''spots. 7 A square is made with any given number of spots in it. Then these spots are made into smaller squares by means of pencil marks. The man who has to fill out the last square loses the game.
 On the suburban trains each spot usually counts for five cents, and the loser must pay the winner the sum of the spots. If there are GA spots III square, the man who makes the last pencil mark must produce $3.2o.
 The other day a number of railroad men were playing ping poodle when suburbanite who lives at the farth- est station on the loal division ap. peared. When the game had been ex- plalned to him he insisted upon play lng l2s instead of GA spots. It was an hour before the game was finished, and then the newcomer found that he owed his opponent just S6.4o. But the veteran ''ping poodler' had passed his own station during the excitement of the game, and as he was unable to catch an incoming train, he was obliged to spend the night with his victim, who after IoGch persuasion finally agreed rot to pay his loss.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
FUNERAL DELAYED.
Arrangements For Last Rites to Mrs
 Grant Await Sons Arrival.

Grant Await Sons Arrival.
 WASHINGTON, Dec 16.-The ar engagements for the funeral of Mrs Ju- lia Dent Grant, the widow of the for mer president, will not be made until Brigadier General Fred D. Grant, one of her sons, arrives from the west It is expected that he will reach here Thursday.
 Adjutant General Corbin has tele- graphed to him to proceed to Wash ington, waiying the usual strict re quirements that army officers before leaving their posts must have their re quests for leave of absence approved officially
 The president will take no action on the death of Mrs. Grant beyond the sending of a handsome floral piece from the White House conservatories, conveying an expression of his grief and that of Mrs. Roosevelt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
e,eo.ea Vith Proposed rrea,,

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 16.-The text of the Bond-Hay treaty, which pro- vides for limited reciprocity between the United States and Newfoundland, has been published here. It gives gen. eral satisfaction and is warmly com mended by the business community. That it will make for substantial bet terment of trade with the United States and prove in case it is ratified by the American senate beneficial to both countries is generally believed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
civ1I service Reformer Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-Colonel John W. Ella, delegate to the recent Ma Gonal Civil Service Reform league con- vention and president of the Civil Sery- ice Reform league of Chicago, is dead in hospital here. Mrs. Ella, who had been summoned from her home in Chi cago when her husbands condition be- came critical arrived here and was with MT. Ella when he died.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Not a FuII MeaI.

-of course you're seeking fame, 2 they said to the literary man.
 Yes, he replied with unexpected wisdom. but only as an entree. I'm wise enough to know that there's nor full meal in it, although it is palat t- able as 8 side dish. 2" Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Another Eruption Feared.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Dec. 16. -Premonitory symptoms of another volcanic eruption have been expert enced here. The Soufriere has been disturbed, and there are peculiar cleo tricaI discharges and detonations from that volcano. The agitation is appar- ently increasing, and extraordinary heat prevails.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Three Postonlces Hurnea.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 16.- The postof1ices at Coleman, Kestler and Dowdy, Ga, have been destroyed by fire. Only stamps were lost at Cole man, but all the money and stamps on hand were burned at Kestler and Dow dy
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
or America,

North America is credited with 20 xo1canoes, Central America with 35. of tIese are upon islands.-Geo-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Costly Freight Wreck.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal, Dec. 16.- Tn freight train wreck on the Coast line near here fifteen cars were piled in a ditch. The damage is estimated at $1OO,00O None of the train crew was injured.
 EJINE Al R=J hNEn
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Kentucky Liquor Warehouse Carries the largest and most complete stock of Standard Bottle Goods
 IN THE CITY And Prices are Lower than
 the Lowest.
The above house is sole agent
 for the famous @- LEWIS "66" WHISKEY

Too much cannot be said for this popular brand of Whiskey. It is recognized by connoisseurs to be the BEST Whiskey in the world, and the proprietor Mir. Sheehan in strength of above statement will refund all money paid for Lewis "66" when same is |not as represented and in every way satisfactory.
 Following is a partial list of standard bottled goods which we carry.
 per bottle Lewis "66" Rye $L.00 Hunters Baltimore Rye LOO Old Crow (Kirk's Bottl!ng) LOO Dewars & Sons (Scotch) LOO Jno. Jamesons & Sons (Irish) LOO Coates Plymouth Gin LOO Sir Robert Burnett's Gin LOO John Dekypurs Gin LOO Wilson Whiskey, That's All LOO D. J. sSf1eef1an,
 223 South Main Street,
 Opposite Grand)
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-16
Presidcnt HfIrs Son Dismissed.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 16.- Walter J. Hill, youngest son of J. J. Hill and employed as clerk in the office of his father, was discharged because of in attention to duty. The young man, like other sons of J. J. Hill, was employed to work as other clerks, but the holiday attractions made him late for work, and, according to instructions from his father, he was discharged by the su- perintendent. It is believed he will be reinstated after the holidays
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Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
THE PRESIDENT AT ST. LOUIS.
The Chief Executive and Twenty Governors of States to Assemble
 at the Worlds Fair Oct. 1.

Worlds Fair, St. Louis. Sept. s. The arrangement of President Roose- velt's trip to St. Louis, on the occa- sion of the allotment of sites for state buildings, provides for his arrival in the city on October 1. He will visit the Worlds fair grounds to attend the ceremonies in the afternoon of the 1st and will remain over night in the city, leaving on the 2d. Thirty two states and territories will be represented, probably twenty of them by their governors and Worlds fair commissions, the others by their com missions. Several of the governors will be accompanied by their staffs. A vast assemblage of the people of many states is expected on this occa- sion, as the 24 railway systems which have their terminals here have an nounced excursion rates from every direction. An attractive programme of ceremonies is being formulated, and the three days will be given up to the entertainment of visitors and a general jollificatiOn.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
The First Child Born On the Lou- islana Purchase Worlds Fair
 Site Christened.
SHE WILL GARRY THE HISTORIC NAME,
The Christening Perforr.s u,,.,,
 ceremony, Priests of Three lshes Assisting, With Director or Works Taylor and Miss Flor. e"ce hayward as Sponsors,

"ollo Fair Grounds, St. Louis, oePt. 1.-The christeninp of T.onisi.n. :. o'Leary, the first child horn on +ho sue ol the Louisiana Purchase exno- si'ion' took place at two o'clock Sat uroay afternoon, in the rotunda the entrance,of the Administration build ing, on the fair grounds.
 Priests of Three Parishes ss;.
 Lawrence and Mary OLearv. the parents of the baby, are Catholics lhelr home is tent on the Washinp- ton university portion of the fair grounds Tn the grading camp of the southern Paving &5 Construction Co 1nls portion of the fair grounds is in All Salnts' parish, of which Rev. Father J. s. Long is rector. The For est park portion of the site is in St. James parish, of which Rev. Father E. A. Casey is rector. Father Casey administered the rite of bantisn Father Long assisting. Rev. Father T. oLeary, rector of Notre Dame church at Wellston, a neighbboring parish, was also in attendance. The sponsors were Drector-of-Worl1s isaac 5. Taylor, and Miss Florence hayward, a young St. Louis lady of soclal and literary distinction, who has shown a lively interest in fair work from it's inception Dr. Simon McNearney, of De Hodiamont, who attended Mrs. OLeary, was present, as was also Mrs. H. G. Lawrence. wife or the chef de cuisine of the Southern Paving x Construction Co.'S camp. who nursed Mrs. O'Leary and the baby. Two Dominican sisters. of the teaching order in charge of St. James parochial school, dressed the table which served as a baptismal font for the ceremony. The sisters were hab- ited entirely in white.
 Several of the directors of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. were also in attendance No special Invitations were issued to anybody beside, nevertheless there was quite large number of spectators present at the ceremony.
 MT. P. w. Schneider, president, and MT. John H. Brod, secretary of the Southern Paving &5 Construction Co.,, were present at the christening. They gave a spread at the dining room of the camp after the event.
 Miss Hayward sent to little Louisi- ana complete outfit to be worn at the christening.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
NOT USED TO SMOKING.
Fh1ent Follows Doctors Directions to the Letter, But Does Not
 Get We'll

A Maccles6eld man was in a very bad way of health. After much anxious thought he determined to consult doctor, relates Lon don Tit-Bits.
 The latter, after a most minute exam nation, pronounced the patient to be suf- :erlng from a severe form of dyspepsia, and prescribed for him accordingly He was very. particular in giving full directions as to diet
 A light breakfast-cup of cocoa, dried toast, and other simple fare; plain dinner chop, no potatoes, glass of caret; and only one cigar per day. He was most care ful to impress the fact upon the patient s mind that the one cigar should never be ex- ceeded.
 The patient went away and returned in 3 week worse than ever. The doctor was nonplussed.
 Upon inquiries he found that the man had most faithfully carried out all his in- structions to the letter.
 T know what it is," replied the man of medicine. You've had more than one cigar day. It's the smoking that's done it."
 "Yes; I know that, doctor. It is the smoking; but I've only had one cigar at time, and that was quite enough, for never smoked in my life until you told me to!"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

eight months from suppressed men, struation, and it effected my entire system until became weak and debil- 1tated, and at times felt that I had a hundred aches in as many places. I only used the Compound for a few weeks, but it wrought a change in me which l felt from the very beginning. 1 have been very regular since, have no pains, and find that my entire body is as ii. it was renewed. I gladly recom- mend Lydia E. Pinlxham's Vege- table Compound to everybody. .''- MISS ELIZABETH CANE, 69 w. Division St., Fond du Lac, Wis.-s5oo0 forfeit # doove teStimoniai is not genuine.
 At such time the greatest aid to nature is Lydia E. Pinlzham's Vegetable Compound. It prepares the young system for the coming change, and is the surest reliance for woman's ills of every nature.
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all young women who are ill to write her for free advice. Ad- dress Lynn, Mass.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
THE PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT.
Gov. Taft Intends that the IsIahds Will Make n Good Show at the
 St. Louis Exposition.

New York, Sept. S.-Gov. Taft or the Philippine islands, has appointea Dr. Wm. T. Wilson, of Philadelphia, special commissioner to represent the Philippine government in the prepara' ton of the extensive exhibit whlcn Gov. Taft intends shall be made at the St. Louis exposition of 19o4. The government of the Philippines VIII participate in the exposition on d large scale, in order to adequately demonstrate the natural resources oi the islands and present to the Worlo evidence of the promised importance of these new possessions.
 Dr. Wilson is in New York consult ing with President Francis, or the eA, position. on the character and scope of the exhibit, which will occupy 4o acres. The appropriation for 1t al ready made exceeds $5O0,OOo.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
THE "CALLn WAS A PRAISE. u
Story Related by WeII-Known Nin ister to Illustrate the GuiIelesx-
 ness of Preachers

Rev. Dr. Minot J. Savage tells the follow ing story, of which he claims not to see the point, to illustrate the guilelessness of mem bers ot hls profession, says the New York Tribune. clergyman and a prosperous layman were one day discussing the various aspects of the minister's occupation. Final ly the layman said, little bit scornfully:
 The trouble with you parsons is that you are not practical"
 But 1 insist that that is exactly what we are,D replied the clergyman, warmly.
 No, you're not, said the layman, firmly.
 Well, how do you make that out?" in quired the indignant parson.
 Well, I'll tell you. You had an offer to go to Boston a salary of 1000 didn' you" Yes"
 And you're getting s3,ooo here?"
 Well, what of that?" Nothing except you said you had call, didn't you?"
 Yes"
 Well, that wasn't call at all. It was raise"
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
When the Day Went to sIeep.

Once upon a time, from behind the cur tam of darkness, came smiling day, and, wrapped in the gray dawn, took it's bath In the sparkling dew. Then it's morning garment was changed to a cloth of gold, new made by the sun.
 The day wore on. Through the hours it went wearing a smile of satisfaction, untii the donning of the more somber evening dress, after which it was wrapped in the mantle of the night.
 " Moral-Even the day has its close-N. Y. Herald.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

It Worked Well,-"Did you ever try to kill off the mosquitoes with oil" You bet we did," replied the old farmer. "W.e; just flooded the marsh with it last, year.
 How did it wGrk doh it settled eaae tdnl the ed es5' match in it. This year we're takin' our, chances with the mosquitoes, not wishin' to have our fire insurance policy cancelled: But there ain't no sort Q doubt that it does the business, if you're tholough."- Chicago Post.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
An Urgent Necessity

They were on pleasure trip Suddenly a thoughtful member of the party paused and said:
 Surely something is wrong. I feel that something is amiss. O yes! It has been al- most two hours since we had MT. Coe Dakk take group of us."
 And immediately the matter was attend, ed to.-Los Angeles Herald
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
HOME VISITORS EXCURSIONS
 Uio thn
IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTI

To points in Ohio and Indiana One fare for the round trip plus S2 .O0. Tickets on sale September 2d, 9th, 18th and 23d, good to re- turn within 30 days from date of sale Ex- cSellent opportunity to visit the old folks at nome. Call on or address nearest Iron Mountain Agent for particulars. H. C.. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. Agt., St. Louis
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

Edward Goodley," the Sunday school su- perintendent announced, "has passed the best examination in Bible study. As a re- ward I will give him for prize any book he may name. Now, Edward, what shall it be-" s'Why," said Edward, promptly, "Td ike to have Capt. Firetooth, of the Bloody Avengers or Flash O Lightning's Feud.' "- Catholic Standard.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

Courtesy Due-"Why in the world is Brokeman laughing so uproarously at that old story Cashum told him just now? I've heard Brakeman tell it himself dozen times, years and years ago." Probably you have, but Brokeman just borrowed a five from Cashum "-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
Her ExpertneSSSL

"Is your typewriter an expert?' Well, rather. Why, she has the office Tn turmoil more than half the time"
 How Is that an indication of an expert typewritist?"
 "Oh, l didn't say she was an expert tvpe writist. She's an expert flirt. ."-Chicaeo Post.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

'It's terribble to be sleepy so much O de time," said Meandering Mike. "Why don't you go to sleep?" rejoined PloddinS Pete. 'You might as we'll" Oats where you 're to sleep. 1 might dream was workin'."- Washington Star
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

While lovely woman is supposed to go al- most any length in her beauty doctoring. not many of them can make the decision to talk less because wrinkles are caused by too much talking. lwaukee Sentinel.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
Alloy of Vanity.

"Men have died for love and worms have eaten them," but the love that drives re- Jected suitor to sef-slaughter has large admlxture of the base alloy of vanity.--N. Y. World.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12
ID YOUNG LADIES,
From the Treasurer of the Young Peoples Christian Tem- perance Association, Elizabeth Caine, Fond du Lac, Wis.

DEAR MRS. PINKIIAM II want to tell you and all the young ladies of the country, how grateful am to you for all the benefits I have received from using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. 1 suffered for
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

To Cure n Cold in One Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago-Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y. Feb. F, 1900.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

Selfishness is the most contemptible char acterlstlc of human nature, yet it is the most common.-N. Y. Herald
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

A joke that requires an explanation i no joke.-Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

Wise Is the prophet who doesn't bet or his prediction Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

An empty pocket is not always caused by an open hand.-N. Y. Herald.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

The lazer a man is the more he intendl to do to-morrow-Chioago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-09-12

The mule always has a kick coming.