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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
HEARD Ia PASSING

It is stated that birdseye maple comes from q particular variety of hard maple trees and that the logs from these trees sell for from $50 to $50 per thousand feet, on the stump.
 The Austrian army has recently adopted q bicycle which can be quick ly transformed into an ambulance or movable stretcher. The contriyance would appear a most useful vehicle for American policemen.
 The president sent the nominations of 2611 postmasters to the senate during the last session of congress. Is there not something wrong with sys- tenn which necessitates the presidents s giving his time and attention to such a numerous and unimportant class of appointments?
 The scientific work of the depart ment of agriculture has resulted in opening up two new professions to young men of education in this coun- try. One, that of forestry, and the other, in which the demand far ex- ceeds the supply, that of soil physics. Special education is required for both professions.
 Carrie Nation is now advertising herself as a fair attraction in Mis- souri, Managers have received her printing, which bears a half-tone pie trre of the old lady, beneath which is this line: Americas Most Famous Woman Is there no way such a crazed woman can be restrained from holding herself up to public ridicule2 New Haven Union.
 Pension Commissioner Ware said re gently, after outlining an exceIIenR system of making promotions based on merit which he has put into opera tion in his bureau, "Of course, I can't tell whether I shall be permitted to go on with my plan. I have superior of ficers, you know, and the pressure for appointments on another basis may be too great to be resisted" MT Wares system is in entire accord with the spirit of civil service reform.
 A more unseemly spectacle is sell dom witnessed in American courts. For judge verbally to cudgel an ac- cused prisoner who has been found not guilty of a serious charge infringes the elementary dictates of judicial propriety. A presiding judge has no moral license to hound an acquitted prisoner as Recorder Golf did yester- day. The incident shows that, in spite of his great ability, Recorder Golf is wholly lacking in judicial (and judicious) qualities of temperament and that his frame of mind is altogeth- CT too incandescent and partial to make him an ideal man to sit in judg- ment.-Hartford Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

A democrat is an elector who votes the democratic ticket. All others are feeble limitations. An elector who votes for republicans, be it for mayor or president, is not consistent demo- crat. Majorities should rule in the democratic party. Of course, every elector is entitled to use the franchise as he thinks best That is his privf- lege. When he votes other than the party ticket he takes himself outside of the party.-New Haven Uuion.
 There are number of alleged demo- crats in the country and the above is a correct diagnosis of the question What is democrat?" Some of the men that are shouting democracy the loudest at present would have to take to the tall timber, we imagine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
IEDICAL ATTACK OF LIQUORS.

About a year ago, i'll the course of a Parliamentary discussion upon the law as to drinks, Socialist deputy, Dr Valiant, proposed that the Academy of Medicine should be requested to make out list of alcoholic drinks, such as liquors, aperitifs and the like, which contain essences dangerous to public health, with view to interdict the manufacture or sale of such. As the minister concerned did not accede to this request the Academy has at last sent into a Parliament report on it's own account. M. Laborde has publish ed the report in the name of the con- mission appointed by the Academy.
 The report states that the essences used are very poisonous. Synthetic essence of anisette contains a quantity of hydrocyanic acid. The inhalation of a little of this essence from an open bottle containing it causes grave sym cope and feeling of illness lasting for several days. Chartreuse is very pois- |onous and contains thirteen substances which can bring about serious effects. Vulnerary contains fifteen very poison ouS substances. The genuine yegeta-y Die essences are bad enough, but these are not used now and tie essences are all made with synthetic favorings Which are even more poisonous than the genuine vegetable essences. Gin (gentevre) contains a poison and bit ters are also very dangerous.
 NJ. Laborde proposes that the sale or the following should be absolutely forbidden except for medicinal use abslnthe and its compounds, bitters, vermouth, noyeau, chartreuse, gin and yulnerary. It is proposed that the au- thorities shall forbid the manufacture or sale of these drinks as containing substances harmful to public health.- From the Lancet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

The president has taken final action on the case of General Jacob H. Smith who has received considerable notori- ety because of his alleged ''EIill and burn and make Samar a bowling will derness' order. It was proved at the court martial that General Smith did but that, incensed at the massacre of a portion of the Ninth infantry at Bal angiga, he did use such language in conversation with Major Waller before the latter started on his famous expe- dition to Samar. The president, af- ter dwelling on the honorable career of the general. deplores the intemper- ance of the language which he permit ted himself on this occasion and calls attention to the necessity for the great est caution on the part of q superior officer in conversation with his subord- mates. As penalty for the language used and the indiscretion exhibited thereby, the president orders that Gen eral Smith be immediately retired. The effect of the presidents order is to reduce the pay of General Smith from $500 to $4,125 per annum and to deprive him of certain allowances; this, of course, In addition to the dis grace of being retired as a punish ment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

The recent disaster in Johnstown once again recalls to mind the hard ships miners endure and the small pit tance they receive for wages. When we remember that the Johnstown dis aster has been frequently paralleled, says one writer, we can appreciate how just are the demands made by the miners who are now on strike Not one of them who goes to work in the morning can feel assured that he will emerge alive from the mine at night The deadly fire damp is ever ready to claim him as it's victim. The men who make millions out of his ilI-paid labor and that of his fellow miners are not always solicitous as to the best means of protecting him from the foe that is constantly on the watch for him. To this. neglect is due the terrible Johnstown disaster, as Is shown by the testimony of John Re tallick, a fire boss, who was in the 8uCA lAc 6AJIOStOn lDOk D1aGo. It is the same greed which is seeking to crush out the miners union. The men who expose their lives daily and hourly in the service of the coal trust have asked that in return for helping to make millions for the trust they should be paid wages which will pro- cure for themselves and families the common decencies of life. Their re- quest was contemptuously rejected. They then asked that the question of the justice of their demands should be submitted to arbitration. The coal barons insolently replied: ssThere is nothing to be arbftrated.' The terri ble disaster at Johnstown emphasizes the righteousness of the demands of the striking miners, who ought to have the moral and the material support of all who would not have labor the en- chained slave of soulless and con- scienceless trusts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
ST sWITHIN's DAY TALK.

X Boston authority who has been in- vestigating this matter as regards New England says that the official reports of the weather bureau for the past ten years have but little to encourage the believer in the St Swithin's day weather creed. Tn 1892 the 10th of July was wet, and there were 14 days of rain before August 24. The only other wet St Swithin's day was in 1896 and during the succeeding 40 days there were 20 days of rain. Here is the record for the years in the last decade when St Swithin's day was dry: 1901, 13 days of rain before August 24; 1900, 12 wet days; 1899, II wet days; 1898, IS wet days; 1897 14 wet days; 1895, 9 wet days; 1894, 13 wet days; 1893. 20 wet days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

After the exchange of numerous notes and verbal opinions between the state department and the Colombian legation, writes q Washington corre- spondent, the Colombian minister, Senor Concha, and Secretary Hay will meet to put in it's final form the treaty which Senor Concha will submit to his out the negotiations the Colombian minister has shown disposition to meet the views of the secretary of state in so far as possible and it is hoped that this treaty will receive the approval of the Colombian govern ment. It has been suggested that the United States establish military gov
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
ACCIDENTS
 WILL HAPPEN

rheumatism is relieved. Ut is a remedy that ought to be in every family medicine chest.
 Expected to Die.-"I cheerf11ly add my testimony of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil. We use it for many things. Was run over by team of horses and lumber wagon; did not expect would live; badly bloateds my friends bathed me nearly all over with Eclectric Oil; bloat grad ua1ly went down. We have more faith in Eclectric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep it in the house''--Mrs. Wm. F. Babcock, Norvell, Jackson Co.,, Mich
 Cured the Sprain.--Mr. Chas. M. Bamann, a wholesale jeweler, No. 9 Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. Y., writes: 'Ihave used your Eclec- trio Oil and can recommend it as the best general medicine I have ever tried. I fell off my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial is of any use to you, you can use my name. shall always carry a bot [ tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle tool-bag as part of my equipment, and will recommend 1t to my friends"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
If we could only see a little ways into the future, what a tot of distress

ing accidents we couldprevent. But our sight ends with the present instant. There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for us in an hour-we can't tell.--But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering, many a pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to it's soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
PISTOL AND LANTERN.

A recent novelty in invention is a combination revolver and dark lan- tern Its distinguishing feature lies in the small incandescent lamp situ- ated in reflector tube placed immed- lately below the revolver barrel. A battery in the handle of the revolver may be electrically connected with the lamp by a slight pressure of the trigger Thus should q man suspect a burglar in the house he can use his revolver as dark lantern to find his man and insure good aim before firing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

The German army has been recently experimenting with acetylene for mili- tary signals and has found that mix ture of acetylene and oxygen gives q light three times as intense as calcium light and so brilliant that it may be seen for five miles in ordinary sunlight and about fifteen miles at night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Hanover Park

Has been greatly improved this sea- son. The grounds are well adapted for excursions of all kinds, having alll kinds of amusement features, includ4 ing Merry-Go-R Round. Boats, Switch-' back Railway, Naptha Launch, Sum~ mer Theater. Baseball Grounds, Ex- cellent Restaurant. Special attention given to Sunday schools. For para ticuiars address. 4
 MANAGER HANOVER PARK. Meriden. Conn., /
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18
Peoples Market
 2l Phoenix Avenue. s. BOIL, Proprietor.

Broilers, Spring Lamb, Fowls Squabs. Beachnut Bacon and Dried Beef, choice cuts of Steak, etc, etc, Green Peas, Wax and Green Beanss Squash, Beets, Cucumbers, Caulifiowers Fresh Eggs and Gilt Edge Butter. |
 VEGETABLES. Green Corn, Cauliflower
 Tomatoes,
 Squash,
 Lettuce. Watermelons on ice Bacon and Drief Beef in glass jarss very delicious.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

Women Farmers in Germany.
 Almost a quarter of the women of Germany earn their living by their own labor, mostly in fArm work Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

s,ss s sra ss,Ss,s uMns H Directory of H 8 RELIABLE SPECIALISTS s | IN WATERBURY p apss1
 ARCHITECTS E. BENEDICT,
 43 East Main st. LEONARD ASHEIM. Room 25. Lewis building, Bank st FRENZY & JACKSON,
 43 East Main street.
 ELECTRICIANS GEORGE M. CHAPMAN x co.
 43 East Main st.
 DOCTORS H. J. DE YER. M. D.
 14S North Main st. ..uym...szsssg8 DIR R. c. JONES, Veterinary Surgeon, MSas2 Res. 25 Johnson. Tel TEACHERS OF MUSIC BRZEZINSKI,
 Citizens Bank building.
 DENTISTS ;. W. MAHONY,
 43 East Main street. FUNERAL DIRECTORS J. H. GRAY & co.
 235 North Main street. Funeral Undertakers. Telephone day
 or night.
 SIGN ARTISTS ED OCKELS,
 II Spring g. Up-to-date sign work.
 LADIES TAILORS FRANK DE FEO. formerly with Reid & Hughes, 70 Bank st. Telephone.
 CUSTOM TAILOR H. CLINE, Prichard building, corner Bank and Grand sts. TONSORIAL ARTISTS GEORGE KLEEBER.
 151 Bank st., upstairs
 BIRDS FRANK GRABER, 164 South Main st. Talking parrots arrive July l. CARRIAGE MAKERS MANN & DERRY,
 Is Brown st. BICYCLES AND REPAIRING JOHN YOUMANS,
 251 South Main st. BRICA-BRAC AND FURNITURE JOHN l.. SAKE,
 2S7 Bank st.
 CASH BUYERS WILLIAM POSSNER,
 3O3 Bank st. prices paid for Cast off Cloth ing. Send postal; will call. HALF PRICE TAILOR JOHN MOSEL,
 24 Abbott ave. ItepdlIluS, tledHluS dIu pEeSSiuS kd- dies and gents garments.
 RESTAURANTS BROS,
 13S South Main street.
 hORSESHOERS W. NJ. DOYLE,
 D Jefferson street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-18

SOLD sv ALL DRUGGISTS
The courier., 1902-09-27
T He COURIER

many different people receive US. For
instance, the people of the low down
class and the worst sinners, really
treat US better than people of the bet
ter classes or even those engaged in
church work. Not long ago girl came
running to our hall. saying a woman
was dying on Eighth street, and that
she wanted some of us to come and
pray for her. We went of course.
While we were there her physician
came. He seemed very indignant at
finding us there. but since she had
sent for us, We concluded that we had
a perfect right to stay. We did pray
for her. prayed that she would be re-
stored to health. She was, and is well
end happy today.
Very often We give away half of
our own dinner, if some one else is
hungry. and very often we do not have
enough to eat. For three months last
winter 1 was i'll, for lack of proper
food. The coal men donate us fuel from
time to time, but at present we are
in rather straitened circumstances. A
great many people come to us for
clothes, and We always try to help
them, as much as we can. Many per-
sons are of the opinion that all the
members of the army are paid salaries.
They are not-they all work, and what
The courier., 1902-09-27

they do i'm the line of charitable work
is purely voluntary. The rich people
take very little interest in US. One
would think they did. but they do not
One of our number was selling War
Crys In a saloon one night. gentle
man, i'm there who was drinking, asked
II the meeting was over. He was told
no. and he came to the meeting in the
hall and then and there was converted.
He came the next night, and so on.
and has been a Christian ever since.
OF course the work is hard, and "a con-
tinual struggle. but we go on trusting,
hoping and praying. We do a great
deal of good. and there is room for
much more to be DONE
As the visitor left her. she wished.
way down in her heart, she could be
as happy as that woman was. just for
once.
x 4 X
May-What "A crush there was at
the wedding,
Belle-But it's nothing to the crush
there was at her acceptance of him.
He is an athlete. you know.
4 X K
In one of the Philadelphia colleges. a
professor of chemistry asked student.
the other day:
Now. suppose you were called to a
The courier., 1902-09-27

patient who had swallowed a heavy
dose of oxalic acid. what would you
administer"
II would administer the sacrament
replied the student who by the way. IL
said to be studying for the ministry.
and takes chemistry because IL Is OBJ
igatory.-Argonaut.
The courier., 1902-09-27
Mo Me Mrm5ies
do amy &ood?

This question has doubtless occurred
untiring group of uniformed men and
women who conduct evangelistic re-
ligious services upon the streets of
Lincoln.
The answer is that the salvation
army is doing a great deal of good in
this city. Very few people. however.
know 1t, so quietly do the members do
their work. When one joins the SAL
walton army and becomes a soldier of
the cross. he or she sacrifices a great
deal. The members give up the fool
ish things of life. gaiety, dress and
other small nothings. They often
abandon little luxuries, sometimes even
home and friends. They concentrate
their minds on higher and better
things, and they consecrate them
selves to God. 1t is He, they say, that
mas called them to live for others, to
promised reward, an eternal and an
everlasting life.
A courier representative talked to
the wife of a captain of the salvation
army the other day. The rooms they
lived in were not the most comfortable
that could be found, and the furniture
not the best, but peace and happiness,
the genuine happiness, that all the
money on earth can not buy, were ev-
erywhere apparent. A little golden
haired girl played around the room
and a rosy-cheeked baby laughed and
prattled. The visitor envled them all
the scene was such a pretty glimpse
Of simple home life, so free from affec-
tation or make believe.
1--WE do not have very much to live
on" said the little woman, 'still we
are rather contented. We trust in
God, and know that He will take care
Of us. My husband is the captain, and
uenses are paid, which is never very
much. The rent of the hall usually
amounts to $40, the light "a and the
fuel about IS. The largest donation In
money that we have ever received from
any one person was 81, and our street
The largest collection We ever had was
during fair week, when we took in
$3.50. The good results We obtain do,
after all, in the end compensate for
our trouble. We go on the streets
every night, unless the weather is too
stormy, and then we hold meetings in
the hall. We have four meetings on
Sunday. At one of our recent meet
ings a young man came to the altar,
and made a public declaration of his
resolve to lead a better life. 1t
seems that his home was in the east.
He had done something wrong and
left home, eventually drifting to this
city. He was sinner, and would not
return to his aged father and mother,
who were waiting for him to come
back and be forgiven. We obtained
work for him, saw that he saved
enough money to purchase suit of
clothes and to return home. Then we
started him, still praying that he
would continue to be a Christian. He
reached home safely, is working. and is
leading a good life.
But don't you dislike to go out ev-
cry night? Don't you grow tired OF
it?' she was asked.
mo, love to CO." she said, with en-
thusiasm. II have bought all the
children's clothing with my commits
sion for selling the War Cry, our pa
per. 1 receive a small sum for every
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
How Wars Begin.

Papa. how do nations get into war
with each other?' asked Tommy Sea-
Sonby.
Sometimes one, way, sometimes an
other" said the father. Nov, there are
Germany and Spain; they came near
getting into war because Spanish
mob took down the German flag"
mo, my dear" put in Mrs. Seasonby;
that wasn't the reason"
FBut. my darling" said Mr.. s.. don't
you suppose know? You are mis-
taken. That was the reason"
"No. dearie, you are mistaken. 1t
was because the Germans
Mrs. Seasonby. say it was be-
cause
"Peleg, you know better. You are
only trying to-
Madam. | don't understand that
your opinion was asked in this matter
anyway"
well, | don't want my boy instruct
ed by an old ignoramus."
'See here, you impudent"-
put down your cane. you old brute
Don't you dare bristle up to me or I'll
send this rolling pin at your head, you
old
Never mind" interrupted Tommy;
II think know how wars begin."--
London Answers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
4 Celebrated Goat

On April %, 1872. there died at Mile
End celebrated goat. She had been
twice round the world. somewhat of q
feat in those days, once on the discOv-
cry ship Dolphin. under Captain VA
lis, and once Oh the EndeavOur, under
Captain Cook. She WAS admitted to
the privileges of an in-pcnsioncr OF
Greenwich hospital by warrant of the
lords of the admiralty. but before she
could avail herself Of the honor she
died. DR.. IOhuSon wrote IL couplet
which the distinguished animal for
some time wore. pound her neck.-Lon-
don Opinion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

When Or. Johnson was resident Of
Grub street. he made the acquaintance
Of a poet named Samuel. BQyse, whose
poem on the Deity and other works
had earned him high praise. Royse
could not so abrQad. to. seek work be-
cause his clothes, We're ~ pawn, so he
lay abed with his arms thrust through
two hOles in the inscctive blanket,
which was the only covering, writing
and starving. Johnson raised enough
money to get his clothes for him, but
two days later BOyse was in bed again,
eating stew Of beef and mushrooms
purchased by the repawning Of his suit.
II might us well eat while | may" he
said. for must some day starve,
whether will or not"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Perhaps the most valuable frame
ever made for picture is that which
incloscs "The Virgin and Child" in the
cathedral of Milan. Its size is by
6 feet and Is Of massive hammered
gold, with an inner molding of lapis
lazuli. The corners have hearts de-
signed in large pearls, and precious
stones are inlaid around 1t. 1t is said
to have been the gift of a rich nun
merry, and its estimated value is 25000.
One OF the pictures in the Vatican at
Rome is incloscd in frame studded
with jewels, so that the value of the
frame nearly equals that Of the pic
ture. Many continental churches have
pictures with similar frames of great
value,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Material Bridge
Hotel Property,

with the. buildings and improvements
comp ising the. Hotel AppIedore and The
Pavilion, and the unfinished ilotei; and
also the store. stables, shops, tenement
houses, etc, andalso the personally men
toned below, which said DEGREES viii: be
exhibited on the dav of sale.
There will By, excepted out Of and not
sold with the. above real estate, the ing
field, Wbee!eg Il Parsons tracts and any
;esidenee lots and villa sites, with streets
and al e,s for the Quiet thereof, which
may have been laid out on said real
estate, and sold conformably, with the
deed OF trust executed on the st day of
June, 1891, by the Glasgow Investment
Co., to S. fl. Letcher, Trustee.
There will also be sold, ali the personal
property on the premises which may be
subject to the operation of the said deed
of trust, embracing hotel furniture, china.
cooking Utensils, linen, bar furniture,
vehicles, etc.
Terms of Sale:
One-fourth cash, and the balance in
three equal installments payable in one,
two, and three years respectively, for
which the purchaser shall execute notes,
bearing interest from day of sale, to be
secured by deed OF trust, upon the
property, cOnveyancing and stamps. to, De
at the cost of the purchaser.
GEORGE +. SIPE,
GREENLEE u, LJsTCHER,
Commissioners.
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