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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
A TOO READY WITNESS

Pat was on the witness stand sorely against his will. He was more than an unwilling witness; he was sullenly cross and uncommunicatiye. Ills "dandher wus ris' when the brutally offensive lawyer on the other side had sought to belittle him as an honest wage earner.
 What's your business" was asked.
 I'm bod carrier" was the straight forward reply.
 ''It's an elevating business. isn't it?''
 Its as elevatin' as sindin' up the hangman's material; and ye'ye carried him some. believer"
 The examination was prosecuted more warily after this report, the law yer, however, ever on the alert for an opening through which to retrieve him. self. It offered when Pat incautiously or innocently replied to some question that ''it would be miracle if things were otherwise.
 "Ha? You say 'twould be miracle. Can you define miracle?'
 Not by rule O thum. never prac- ticed 'em"
 Like many another brow-beater who feels himself being worsted, the legal casuist lost control of himself at this reply and pitched head on.
 You are bod carrier, you say?''
 ''I swore it.''
 You swore to a miracle, too, sir.''
 Yer honor looks as if ye were goin' to swear at me-"
 ''Never mind me-
 "Och' sorrow on the heed I'd ever be givin' ye if ye weren't forcin' yerself on me-"
 Come. come No more of this quib- bling. You say you cannot define q miracle. Suppose q man fell from the fourth story of building on which you were working and escaped with out hurt; what what would you call that?''
 ''1'd call 1t lawyers story. yer hon. or.''
 Bother the story. Suppose you knew it yourself for a fact-that he fell not only once, but twice, and was not hurt?''
 "Thin I'd call it coincidence.o
 You would. eh? Then you would be rather clever for a man in your station. But that apart. Suppose you knew for yourself that that man actually fell that distance seven times in so many days in week and was never hurt. What would you call it then?"
 "Thin I'd call it Sabbath breaking on wan of the days: and. by jabbers. by that time, too. I'd call it n habit the man had. d."-Des Moines Leader
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
THE AFTERNOON NAP.

"He's getting entirely too big for his daytime nap," said an unwise mother recently. who announced in the hear ing of the child that little men ought to break themselves of such babyish heavy with sleep at the time, as it was the hour for the regular afternoon nap, to which he had been accustomed.
 It was surprise to learn that any mother would consider it a duty to plan the ''breaking up" of the little folks naptime. The majority of moth CTS find that their little ones outgrow the habit much earlier than is desira- ble, and it certainly is wise to encour- age the practice just as long as the restless youngsters show the least sign of becoming tired after their morn ing's play.
 The two or three hours during the day when the little ones can be per suaded to take a nap are enjoying that luxury are very refreshing portions Of the day to the average mother, and q wise mother will not break her little ones of taking daytime maps at all, but let them enjoy them just as long as they will, even until they are old enough to go to school, although they will probably object to the daytime maps some time before that period.
 Mothers seldom realize how many steps these little feet take during the day-these little feet that never seem to grow tired because their owners are. so very busy that they don't have time to think whether they are tired or noT. But notwithstanding this, they often need rest and many times when the little ones are called cross they are only tired, and good refreshing nap would set them all right again.
 But then if they have a nap durinS the day they will not want to go to bed early at night" some one may observe; but the daytime nap need never inter fere with the regular bedtime if the mother manages properly. Children are very much the creatures of habit. and if they are encouraged to take a1l afternoon nap at a regular time and then go to bed at a certain hour each night they will have little difficulty about ''wooing the drowsy god"
 Children who are allowed, or rather encouraged. to take q nap in the day time will not only sleep just as well at night. but will usually sleep much bet ter because of it. When they have be- come accustomed to it. and when for some special reason it is necessary to miss it, they become more tired than usual, their nerves are over-taxed, and it is sometimes quite trial of pat fence to get them quiet for the night.
 The little ones need plenty of sleep, and if well will not sleep longer than is good for them A little enforced quiet even when the afternoon nap has been outgrown, will benefit the restless child as well as the over-taxed mother-From the Newwark News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10

The persistence of Senator Cullom says an exchange, who has the moral support of the junior senator from H. linois, in his intention to drag to light the reciprocity treaties negotiated by Commissioner Kasson and which were supposed to be safely buried in the committee on foreign relations, is caus- ing no little annoyance to the leaders of his party. As chairman of the com- mittee Senator Cullom has power to report the treaties, and Senator Mason has spent his holiday recess in prepar- ing a brilliant, oratorical digest on the subject of reciprocity, but there is no harmony among the republicans on the subject and the members of Cullom's party are deploring his persistence i'll course which they regard as bound to reveal that fact to the country. Senator Culloms attitude is that these treaties should be thoroughly dis cussed, their objectionable features em- II A6CGSSdI slAu lhelI lASS should be either amended or disposed of so as to make room for others, anl this is precisely what the high protec- tion wing objects to. So long as the present treaties remain with the sen ate committee the plea can be made that the senate is considering the suD- ject and the way is blocked to all sinl- liar legislation. By this means the re- publicans had hoped to hoodwink the advocates of reciprocity without for feiting the support of the trusts, whose interests would suffer from any rec1p rocal treaty worthy of the same Sen ator Cullom refuses to see the logic of this argument and his colleagues are at loss to attribute his density to a guileness which is .childlike and bland or to wiley attempt to curry favor with the advocates of tariff re- duction in the west
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FOR. SALE.

No 20 Washington street, tie rent of which is $645.50 per year; $5,000 will take it. Look at the beautiful place op Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all Improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood; that place on Waterville street is one of the finest in the city; make me an offer. The place on Belleview avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 ID. HI. TTERNEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
ARE YOU A LOVER

Of art? If so, call around to the new and up-to-date store of Dalton x Co, and examine their stock of fine goods. A visit to this store will be sure to repay you, as they have many pretty articles at very small cost. Cut flowers and floral pieces. Prichard building, corner Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10

Albert W swalm, United States consul at Montivideo, writes to the state department that he gave to a firm at Malta the addresses of a number of concerns in the United States that manufactured syrup the Malta firm desired to buy. Not one of these con cerns ever replied to the letter asking for prices. A little ordinary business courtesy might go a long ways toward building up our foreign trade.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Brass Moulders.
 Ladies' Aid society.
 Hibernian Rifles drill
 Court Shields, +. of A. Fifth division, A. O. H. Democratic association. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H. Plumbers and Steam Filters Connecticut lodge, Int 0. o. F. Winona council, IT 0. U. A. NJ Waterbury Progressive Bremen. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. 0. U. w Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George A. Won Humboldt lodge. N. E. o. F Townsend lodge, I. o. o. F., schoo meeting.
 Friendly league, dressnaking, pen. manship, art and needle work,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
AT I T sHEEHAN,s.

Finch's Sherwood and Old Crow whisky, $ years old, $3.OU per gallon, T5c per quart; pure Rye and Bourbon Whiskies, $2.OO per gallon, 5Oc per quart; Rum, Gin and Cider Brandy, S2.OO per gallon, 5Uc per quart; import ed Wines, $2.T5 per gallon, TUG per quart; California Wines, 75c and $l.UU per gallon, 25c per quart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
YOUR BEST GIRT

Do you remember how very much disappointed she was when the snow did not last for that sleigh ride you promised her? Don't keep her wait ing for ride. Our teams are the best in town. We have careful drivers if you want one. Loucks Stables, 46 Spring street. Phone 6O5-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
"A HAPPY NEW yEAR~

To everyone. The old year is gone Let us learn lessons from it. Don't Duy old shop-Worn goods when you can get new, stylish clothing for the same price. Cleaning and pressing done on short notice. John Eccles, 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10

The men who will look after the Carnegie institute of learning at Washington have been named. Con- necticut gets no representative on the board, although we have in our borders a university that is far reaching in it's diffusion of learning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10

The resolution presented by Editor Clark of the Courant at yesterday s constitutional convention session seems to be one of the simplest yet introduced and at the same time it seems as if it might give an equal representation. If it is adopted Waterbury will be enti- tied to five representatives.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-family houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at $1,000 less than can he built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley-Upham Go, builders, 4S South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
RIGHT HERO IN TOWN.

Y0u will find ono of the best con ducted Turkish and Russian baths in the state, handsomely furnished and experienced attendance; one of the tux uries of life; for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies hours 9 q. m. to 5 p. m., Wed- nesdays; gentlemen all other hours. l.. w. Hirsche1, Franklin court, Center st..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
WE CAN SATISFY ALL

That although we have never claimed
 to sell cheaper than anybody in the business, We can and do sell grade
 of goods that is not cheap, but at as low a price as the lowest for the same grade of goods. Call and be convinced. Market, corner North Main and Grove streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
HAVE YOU SIXTIES :?

We have a most complete line Of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods spe- cialty, and car loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. F J. Bolan. 90 to 94 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
AN EXCELLENT BARGAfN

That nice, three family house, T2 Burton street, rentable for ten per cent on $4,20O, is offered at $3,S00 By Abbott < Parker, agents, 21 East Main street. They have similar bargain also on Summer street, and others ;n large variety in different sections of the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
OrR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material. baked in sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

have a large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.O0 to $500. Plush robes in many styles, S2.00 to $1S.00. Fur robes from the cheapest to the best Gloves for driving workingmeri, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, 6S-70 Grand street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
AS WE ADyERTISH

We do. We give you quality and save you money. These are few specialties for to-day: 100 lambs, hindquar Eers, Ge; ffoos-ce.,,a ,'tnrs. Sc; pork Joins, 9c; fine Litchfield county cream cry butter, 20c. No equal for the money. Castles market, corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
HARMONY CIGARS.

This is a cigar that will interest you if you are a smoker. It is a long, clear filler and a Connecticut broad leaf wrapper. The kind your wife will let you smoke in the house and it only costs SC straight. Cannon & Webster, druggists, 105 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
A NEW AMUSEMENT

That every home should have The Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and telipin outfits. They are perfect ill action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; $15 to $27, complete. The Vicsor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E.. II. Towle. B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

We clean and dye in the most thor ough manner dresses. shawls, feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons, and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing q speciality. City Steam laundry, 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
REID HOT STuFF.

There is a great difference in the quality e coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer a2d has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell noth- ing but the good kinds. Lehigh or Lackawanna is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller SS Go, II South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
GREAT COATS GALORE.

We want to show you the newest things in overcoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at $10, SIP and $15. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? B. G. Kilduff SS Co, 54 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10

MILLINERY THAT IS STYLISH.
 That is the kind you are sure to get when you patronize the well known and up-to-date milliners, Kennaugh & Newell at 57 South Main street. A lot of trimmed hats at low prices al ways ready for customers who cannot wait
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
WHEN YOH WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de- scriptinn, runabout, surrey, wagon cite, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 1O6 Our prices are always right Hacks for all purposes at all hours. Pinney's livery, 26-39 Scovill street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
THE OLD RELIABLE MARKET

Has full supply of native turkeys, roasting chickens, broilers, fowl, ducks, sQuabs and geese, grouse and Guinea hens, celery, cranberries, let tuce, parsley, sweet potatoes, turnips, spinach. $. Bohl, 90 South Main eff
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.

We have the very popular burlap and tapestries, in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble in price. We do all kinds of .n- terior and exterior decorating at req sonable prices. Let us estimate your work. A. F. Taylor S Go, 146 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
IT MAKES No DIFFERENCE

What the prescription or what doc tor writes 1t, bring lit here and 1t will be put together right. Drugs right, medicines right. prices right. Ebbs, the druggist coruer Broadway and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
FRESH CUT FLOWERS

At this season of the year seem to be prettier and smell sweeter than at any other time. ". NJ. Cottle of the West Side Hill greenhouse has every variety His store is at 127 Bank street, and his telephone call is 1922.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
IF YOu INTEND

To purchase horse this spring, it will pay you well to select one of the many good ones at Frank E. Benham's, as they will be much higher later. He received twenty-two high class horses Friday. January 10.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
JAPOL TABLETS

A cough medicine in tablet form Pleasant to take and stops that tickly feeling in the throat. 1Oc and 25c. The H. ". Lake Drug Go, 21 South Main street, sell it, both wholesale and retail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
GO UP THE HILL.

You will find brand new, well equipped drug store, with bright, fresh stock. where you can get cour- teous treatment and your moneys worth Try us. Phone 121-4. l.. H. French & Co, 298 North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
THE STAR CoNFECTIoNERY %

We manufacture our. own candies fresh every day. A full line of choc- plates, bon bons, molasses candy, pea nut brittle and many other kinds. Our prices are very popular. Call and try our sweets, at Exchange place l. c. Henderson, proprietor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-10
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT Articles in furnishing your house Is the range. Some ranges are construct ed different from others. We carry the Crawford. See it. Benson Furni- ,ure Go, I38-I9O South Main street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-12-20

sion Of the Republicans Of Illinois, and
upon this subject the Eagle desires to
say a word to It's readers.
Both william Lorimcr and DIR. jamie.
son. two of the five recognized leaders
of the Republican party in this county
have declared positively and in unequiv.
ocal terms. any desire to attempt the
passage of legislation in the interest
of any corporation in the next Legis.
lature. This declaration came proper.
ly in reply to direct and absolutely TN.
supported accusations 1eveled against
the local leaders of the Republican
party.
Among the reasonable requests said
to have been made by the Republican
leaders of Cook County on the Legisla-
tive Republican caucus is that Hon. A.
J. Kettering be appointed to the Office
of Secretary of the Senate.
This demand seems fair and reason.
able. Once before Cook County had Il
chance to be represented In this most
important office, but was defeated in
the crucial hour. No such considera.
tons as those which produced that
result now prevail, and vital considera.
tons In Chicago demand that a Chi.
cago man shall handle the bills Of the
upper house In the next session of the
Legislature of Illinois.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-12-20
BRENTAHO IS THE MAN.

While the Republican party manag-
ers are just at present engaged i'm a
very legitimate discussion over the re-
spective merits of Messrs. Harlan and
Stewart. the great majority of that
party. believing that neither one is the
very ideal of its banncr-bearcr in u
municipal battle. have the idea that
gagged In the struggle will he the par
tvs choice.
Some. even of the party leaders. have
gone to the extent of saying that a
dark horse" may enter the race. and
come under the wire n winner.
But the dark horse" remark is an
old political stock" phrase.
There is no dark horse" in this
fight.
This is the information which The
Eagle receives from the very best
sources.
In the days when Harrison was be.
lieved to be the champion Of the
streets and the Democracy (since, Of
course. both have borne testimony
against HIM there was but one man
whose name was mentioned In munich
pal politics. who was really feared by
Carter II. Harrison. and against whom
he was unwilling to run even before
he. Harrison (as Mayor, was really
discovered.
Theodore Brentano was that man.
The facts concerning Judge Bren.
tano's strength as a Mayoralty candi.
date were set forth In previous edi.
tons of The Eagle. 1t Is not neces-
sary to repent them here beyond stat
ing that all the probabilities point to
the selection Of Judge BrentanO Qf
that gentleman shall consent to nc.
cept the nomination. as the true knight
of the Republican party to maintain
Its honor in the lists next spring.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-12-20
NO SA1RAPS THERE.

At the banquet given by the leaders
OF the United Democracy" there were
no "satraps," where the final political
doom Of Carter Harrison as Il politi.
clan was written.
The City Hall payroll brigade was
not represented.
No refuse from the dregs Of the
City Hall payroll could purchase a
place In that banquet hall. Men who
refused to be bound by the cogent ar.
gument Of political pelf were there. and
their names were hOnOred.
The Independent Democracy Of Chi.
cagO was there. More than that, the
United Democracy was there. because
In the ranks Of those who stood up to
the toast Of the Democratic party Of
Cook County were many men who have
In the past stood by Harrison rs the
representative Of regular Democracy.
The United Democracy was there.
and that Is the war cry which. "bOrne
on the breezes' wing" next spring will
mean the downfall Of Harrisonism ana
insratitude in the party's politics.
There We're no public crib knee.
benders ut the McGillen banquet. No
man who prefers the payroll to public
conscience. That Is why the day Of
Harrisonism has so closely approached
Its nightfnll.
Darkness will fall on It next springs
election day. and the "satraps" will
thereafter find themselves CROPPING
blindly on the outside.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-12-20
JACKSON DAY BANQUET.

On Jan. 3, 1908, the real Democracy
of Chicago ana Of Cook County will for
the first time In some years honor the
memory Of one Of the greatest heroes
of American Democracy and American
independence.
That hero was Andrew Jackson, who
In the famous battle of New Orleans
overthrow the forces of Britain. among
them being the trained veteran mercen.
aries OF the peninsular war.
/ Jackson Won with independent citi-
Zen soldiers, and It Is thus that DemOc.
racy has ever won its battles.
At the Jackson Day banquet the
backbone Of Cook County and Chicago
Democracy will be present, and 1t will
renew Its allegiance to the old princl,
pies.
1t will declare against an autocracy
of ofiicialdom, and will show that the
people and not the job-holders are the
rulers and the molders of the destinies
of the Democratic party here as else
where.
The decision to hold the meeting and
celebration under the auspices of the
United Democracy Is good one, and
cannot offend any friend of the party
or of its real principles.
1t cannot be reasonably opposed or
antagonlzed by any alleged" friend of
the party, WHO Is NOT AN OFFICE
SEEKER AND HOLDS HIMSELF
TO BE GREATER THAN HIS
PARTY.
Therefore all good and thorough
Democrats WILL we believe, rejoice
over the fact that this time Jackson
Day is to be celebrated by united
Democracy, Il Democracy which stands
to-day for the same principle maintain
ed by Jackson ut New Orleans; prin
clple that Is ever dear to the heart of
a true American DemOcrat-opposition
TO tyranny, treachery and oppression.