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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
OCEAN DERELICTS.

Perhaps it is the natural instinct to personify every craft that foats-par- hapS it is because they were once the domiciles of. living beings, that makes human interest in derelfcts universal They are the embodiment of pathos, the menace of tragedy. From the slavery of man they have gone forth to the freedom of the sea, which means, after all, that they are stumbling blindly on to that destruction which uI- timately awaits all things which are without the law Some, of them last but a day; others float for years. The average number afloat is usually about 20, but in 1873 an average of 35 a month was reported. Most derelicts are made off the coast of the United States in the Gulf stream, and they are prone to follow in the wake of the liners. Often they follow the ocean river around it's great circle, and many of them get into the Sargasso sea.
 ''The most notable derelict was the Fanny E. Wolston, a three-masted schooner, lumber-laden, which was abandoned October 15, 1891, and was last seen in 1891. She drifted at least 10000 miles, following the great circle in q zigzag way. In this she differed from the w. l.. White, a schooner which was abandoned off Delaware during the blizzard of 1888. The White was a fast traveler and started i'm mediately for Europe. At times she attained a speed of 8 miles day She foated first to the Grand Banks, and hid in the fogs that hang over that region. She stayed doggedly in the mist, floating around and around in comparatively small circle, looming up suddenly under the bow of liners, send ing cold terror to the hearts of fisher- men, colliding now and then with other vessels and making general nuisance of herself. After several months of this fun, she suddenly left one day and continued her journey to Europe, grounding at last on one of New Hebrides after a cruise. of 10 months and drift of 6,SOO miles
 s'Then there was the Fred B. Taylor, schooner cut in half off our coast by the steamship Trave. The people on the Trave waited to see the two parts sink, but, strangely enough, they re- mained afioat. They became separate derelicts. and each went on voyage of it's oyn. The stern stood high out of the water, and the wind blew it north, but the bow sinking low, was carried south by the cold shore current which runs from Labrador south to Hatteras between the coast and the Gulf stream. The bow was destroyed off North Caro- lima. The stern grounded on Wells beach "--Ainslee's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

Although the large card receptions given by the Roosevelts are over the social life in Washington is as replete with fashionable events as ever and there will be no lull until Ash We'd nesday ushers in the sack cloth and ashes which in polite society in the capital usually takes the form of small, early and perhaps more enjoy able functions, high teas and dinners. Mrs Roosevelt has held an afternoon reception at which, contrary to the former custom, she was assisted only by her daughter, and she will give an- other next week. Lady Pauncefote gave a most enjoyable musicale yes terday at which the guests were en- tertained by the popular English bari- tone. Wilfred Russell, and that was followed by dinner given by Mrs Letter and in the evening occurred the last of the bachelors coalitions. Yes- terday all society attended the we'd ding of Miss Hay and Payne Whitney and the president and Mrs Roosevelt were among the select number of guests invited to the house-the former having been invited to propose the toast to the bride.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

''The general situation, however, is satisfactory says Henry Clews in his weekly letter. If the country seems l disposed to take period for rest and reflection after it's recent activities, that may be regarded with satisfaction. General conditions are sound; credit is not overstrained, and there is vastly more prudence in regard to new and untried enterprises than was the case a year ago. Some rather severe les sons have been learned with advan- tage during that interval. As a result the present undertone of the stock market is distinctly stronger, and there is more confidence in the future. Easy money is a powerful aid to manipula- tiOn, and moderate rates seem likely until preparations for April settlements are in order. Further shipments of gold may be expected and the reduc- tion in the Bank of England rate sug- gests that London is confident of shift ing any European demand for gold upon New York. The foreign situation shows distinct improvement, London being more hopeful in consequence of progress in South Africa and Berlin showing a partial revival resulting from the safe passing of serious in- dustriaI crisis. A favorable feature in home affairs in the prospective aboli- tion of the internal revenue war taxes, which caused congestion of funds in the treasury, were becoming a serious menace to the money market and were the darkest cloud oyerhanging the business situation. This danger, 1t is hoped, will soon be removed. There fore, all things considered, the local situation is becoming more favorable to upward manipulation. It is not all together surprising that appearances indicate that a strong concerted effort is being made to lift the market out of it's recent rut. Consequently the mar ket hereafter will offer better oppor- tunities for quick trading, but I advise taking all moderate profits rather than holding out for very big ones.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
PARTICULARLY GALLANT.

Particularly polite and gallant was the young man who was sauntering down Witherell street one day not long ago, when the sidewalks were cov- cred with slush and the ditches were flooded to the top of the curb. He wore pink earnation in his coat lapel; his trousers were definitely creased; j; his shoes had lately been polished, al- though the wealth of lush on the walks had dimmed their brilliancy. He was approaching a crossing. Just ahead of him young woman was wheeling a baby carriage in the same direction. The gutter was more than ankle deep with ice cold water. The young wo- man hesitated. To the rescue came the young man.
 "Can I assist you?'' he asked.
 Thank you, very much was the re- ply, so appreciative in it's tone that the young man boldly stepped into the wa tery ditch and ferried the lady across. Then he picked up the carriage and carried it over.
 There" he said, as he set it down. II guess l haven't wakened it.'' He said S'it' because he didn't know whether there was girl or boy un- der the shawl.
 "Oh, it isn't baby" volunteered the young lady. T was down marketing and this is such an easy way to get the groceries home, you "-De- troit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY s, 1902.

The great fire of last Sunday night has been the all absorbing topic all the week. Waterbury people could scarce ly do anything but talk about it, and the desolation it has brought to many business men and many families. In the hurry and rush which is character istic of Waterbury people, many of the latter have been overlooked by those who are distributing aid to the needy, and had it not been for assistance by private individuals they might have fared much worse than they did, The experience has been one that the peo- pie will not care to go through again in a hurry It has brought to the sur face the good and the bad qualities, and we are happy to say that very little of the latter has been noticeable. The glad hand has been extended to the sufferers right and left, and how could it be otherwise among neighbors when the proffer of assistance and many kind words came to us from afar The experience of the Democrat has been one that our corps of workers will always remember. It surely has been trying week, and if any adver- tiser or reader has been overlooked it is hoped that they will take into con sideration the amount of work that has been thrust upon us this week. We have endeavored to meet all demands, and think we succeeded fairly well at least, under the circumstances. The fire was a serious blow to the publish CTS and printers of the city. The Americans fine plant practically de stroyed; the up-to-date establishment of the Jackson Quick Print wiped out, and one or two smaller concerns burned to the ground, made double work for the rest of us. The whole lesson of the fire is one that will not be soon forgotten. It shows that at such time "one touch of nature makes the whole world kin" Water bury has work to do now, and it will be accomplished quickly and in such a manner that our friends everywhere will not be disappointed in the many kind things they have been saying about us. "Phoenix-like from the ashes" Waterbury is bound to rise
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
HEARD IN PASSING

The fishing schooner, "Amy Knight" immortalized by Kipling in his story, Captains Courageous" sank last week in Penobscot bay. Her crew had barely time to take to the dories and escape drowning.
 Scientists have found that the atom, long thought to be the basis of mat ter, is a compound of many smaller particles. Now Harvard professor has found that hydrogen, heretofore accepted without question as an ele- ment, is made up of three components.
 There ought not to be any question that the Filipinos are becoming civil ized. and in the true American fash ion, because they have already struck the questions of the tariff and the ratio between gold and silver. They have our best wishes in these, their tribula- tions.
 Before it adjourned the Pan-Ameri- can congress adopted resolutions look ing toward holding within a year at Rio Janeiro, a f1uvial conference to consider means for connecting the Amazon, Orinoco and La Plata river systems There is already a natural connection between two of the source streams of the Amazon. and Orinoco.
 A man has been sending copies of the American magazines to a friend in Europe. To save postage he has been in the habit of tearing off the ad- yertising pages. Now he has learned from the friend that if he wants to tear out anything it would be better to remove the reading matter and leave .'the most interesting part'' in This will be hard blow for the edi- tors.
 A recent surgical operation in France provided q man with whole new throat, Including vocal cords of rubber. They can produce but one tone, hence the mans voice cannot vary in pitch. With such an ar engagement, however, it was found that ordinary respiration set up vi bration of the cords, so that a branch metal tube had to be provided, which came out through the neck below the larynx Ordinarily he breathes through this, but when he wishes to speak he closes the end of it, thus turning on'' his voice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

The importance of small word was shown in a will case in New York last week, when one little word of three letters caused a loss to some persons of $S0,OO0. The will was that of woman, who was married second time, and it left her estate to her husband ''and his heirs,'' although two daughters have contested that it should read '.or his heirs.' In the latter case they would have the estate as his heirs, but the court has ruled that "and his heirs'' means that the estate must be shared with at least hundred cousins and other relatives
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08


 Opinions of the German emperor are swinging around very rapidly. When he ascended the throne there was the outspoken comment that he was crazy. But he has been the shrewdest, and at the same time the kingliest, of European monarchs. When all the world was against the Sultan of Turkey the German emper- or took the trouble to be friendly with him. As a result there is the Bagdad- -Bosphorus railway controlled by Germany, a concession that Eng land would have fought for. The matter of a private yacht has in- creased the good will between his country and America.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
A TEST.

rYes," said the grizzled bachelor, The is married. I don't remember her name. and it doesn't matter much, but she's got such temper that when he comes home little later than com mon he softly opens the door and filings his hat inside. If it does not come flying out in three minutes he goes in; if it does, he slips off down town and stays all night. It costs him some thing extra for hats, but saves consid- erab1e wear and tear of his feelings. Oh, yes, he's married. Philadelphia North American,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

Much interest attaches to the pro- posed visit of Miss Alice Roosevelt to England where she will witness the coronation of King Edward. She will go as the guest of Ambassador and Mrs Whitelaw Reid. but, it is now ex- pected, will also be accompanied by her uncle and aunt, Commander and Mrs Cowles. Of course Miss Roose- yelt goes abroad in an entirely private
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
MIR WHEELER GOT RID OF HIS
 RHETTNT ATTSM

During the. winter of 1898 was so lame in my joints, in fact all over my body, that I could hardly hobble around, when I bought bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the first application began to get well, and was cured and have worked stea- diff all the year.-R. Wheeler, North wood, N. Y. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
RED HOT sTIIET.

There is a great difference In the auaiitJ cf coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell notn- ing but the good kinds. Lehigh or Lackawanna Is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller X Co, 11 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
IT DOES NOT COST

Any more to have good team than an inulHerent one. If you are out for business or pleasure we can suit you equally we'll. If you have a team of your own and wish it properly cared Tor, we can satisfy you, no matter how particular you may be. Louck's sta- Dies, 46 Spring st; phone 605-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
NOT BURNED oIT

nave escaped the fire and am pre- pared to meet the wants of my cus- toners and the public with suits at snort notice. Call and see my samples. All new and stylish goods, made to measure and made to fit," at reasona- pie prices. Repairing done John Ec- cles, practical tailor, 65 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
A NEW INVESTMENT

That every home should have. The Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and tenpin outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; $15 to $27. complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E. H. Towle. g Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGES

II you have improved or unimproved real estate that you would trade for other Waterbury property, or for a Iarm, you will do we'll to let Abbott e Parker. 21 East Main street, take 1t III hand. If you wish to buy for cash they can show you some of the best cash bargains in the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
A GREAT DIFFERENCE

Exists in the quality of the beef, mutton, lamb, etc, that you buy. When you buy what you suppose. to be a prime roast and in cooking it shrinks almost oO per cent then you don't knoW Where you are at. We guaran- tee satisfaction to all of our customers. Sanderson's market, cor No Main and Grove sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
ARE YnT A LOVER

Of art? If so, call around to the new and up-to-date store of Dalton & Go, 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
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
OUR 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., 1902-02-08
Grfux. to Succeed shira..

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Feb. S. Ex-Attorney General Griggs, according to politicians here, is slated to succeed Justice Shiras of the United States su- preme court, whose intended resigna- tion has been announced
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
COMMENCING THIS EVENING

LA1Lo AL G<N1ANo We will close out our stock of bottled goods at prices that will startle the closest buyer Already we sell our goods 25 per cent lower than any house in the city. To-day we make another cut of 9 per cent, making our goods half the original price. J. J. Sheehan, 223 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
4 FINE TNvESTAENT.

We have four new three-faniily houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at $1,000 less than can be built today. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley Upham Go, builders. IS South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
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 a speciality. City Steam laundry, 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
GREAT CoATs GAInRE.

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 Slo. Are you wearing our dollar gloves?. B. c. Ikilduff & Go. 54 Bank
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
WHEN YoT 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 106. Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours. Pinney's livery, 25-33 Scovill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

I have large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.00 to ROC. Plush robes in many styles, S2.OO to S1S.OO. Fur robes from the cheapest to the best. Gloves for driving. workinga1en, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, GS-TO Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
A. F. WEBSTER

Druggist, will have headquarters in
 the Apothecaries' Hall wholesale de- partment on Center street, and is ready TO prepare prescriptions and sell all patent medicines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
Paderevski at vassar.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Feb. S. Paderewski gave piano recital here last night before 300 vassar students. Special trains brought many from oth- CT places. The audience was extreme ly enthusiastic.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
IF YOU LOOK

Over the entire city, you'll find no bet ter cough remedy than our White Pine Tar. A large bottle for 25 cents. fitzpatrick's pharmacy, East Main and Wall streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
IF YOU INTEND.

To purchase horse this spring, 1t will pay you we'll 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., 1902-02-08

THE STAR CoNFECTIONERY co.
 We manufacture our own candies fresh every day. A full line of choc- plates. bon bons. molasscs 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., 1902-02-08
A TOOTH BRUSH.

Is an article that you must have. We have them to fit everybody-hard, me dium and soft bristles- -children's too call and see them. Prices 5c to 40c. Ebbs, the druggist, corner East Main and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
TAKING PICTuRES2 ?

Plates, films, papers, developers fresh and complete stock of camera supplies at Lakes drug store, 21 South Nam street. Also, cameras $1 and up ward
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

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., 1902-02-08

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- sure Co, i8S-I90 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
THIS Is IT.

"Good morning, Mrs McGinniss" Well, 1 declare, Mrs Moriarty, is this yourself" "Begorra, it Is, and may ask you what brings you down towu so early this morning, Mrs McGin- miss" Faith, and I will tell you, Mrs Moriarty. Fenton is giving 20 pounds of granulated sugar this week for $1.00 and he sells the best English Breakfast Tea in the city, so l am go- ing to give him the order and he will send it home for me, do you mind." "Besorra,' says Mrs Moriarty, you are wise, and, bedad, I will follow suit myself" Such are the wise ideas of our customers and when they try our grades of different kinds of Teas and Coffees they are all satisfied.
 Fenton's Ceylon Teas are fine and a cup of our Combination Coffee for 25c will make you smile all day.
 20 lbs Granulated Sugar for SLIGO this week.
 Thomas FentOf1
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
FOR. SALE.

EOE SAAEs
 No 20 Washington street, tie rent Of which is $f45.50 per year; $5000 will take 1t. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street, also High street. A place witE ali improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge. wood: that place on Waterville streed is one of the finest in the city; make me an offer The place on BelleEiew avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Call at
 ID. II. TIER NEY. Real Estate, Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

e A S TT 0 R E lears the Ihs Kind You Have A!ways Bought 'ssa'''' ss ANAz<zx
Arizona republican., 1902-08-02
NOTICE TO REPUBLICANS OF
 MARICOPA COINTY

A meeting of the republican county central committee for this (Maricopa} county is hereby called to meet in Phoenix. at O'Neill hall, on Saturday, Au%ust the 2nd, 190., at 70 o'clock a. m.
 Iee principal business to be transact eG is to provide for the calling of the republican county convention tor con ventionsl, for the selection of delegates to the territorial convention, and the nomination of candidates for the vari- ous county offices ;other business ap- propriate for it's consideration can be presented. JOSEPH H. KIBBEY, Chairman republican central commit
 tee, Maricopa county.
 Phoenix. July 26th, 1902
Arizona republican., 1902-08-02

Proposals for building materials, mo- tors, pipe supplies, etc, U. S. Indian school. Phoenix, Arizona, July Is, 1902. Sealed proposals endorsed Proposals for building materials, etc.," and ad- dressed to the undersigned at Phoenix. Arizona, will be received at this school
 until o'clock D. m. of Tuesday, Au-
 gust 26, 1902, for furnishing and deliv-
 ering at the school as required during
 the fiscal year ending June 30, 1903,
 about 1000 feet of lumber, 50, 900 brick
 40 barrels lime, 90 barrels cement, 600 electric lamps, electric motors az
 Sregating Is horse power, 200 feet iron pipe, with elbows, supply valves, etc; ;
 800 feet sewer pipe, with elbows,
 traps, etc., full list and de-
 scription Of same being obtain
 able at the school. Bidders will please state specifically the price of each ar
 ticle to be offered under contract. All articles so offered will be subject to a rigid inspection. The right is reserved
 to reject any or all bids or any part of any bid ii deemed for the best inter- ests of the service. Each bid must be | accompanied by a certified check or
 draft upon some L. s. depository or solvent national bank, made payable ] to tIlS OIueT Ol tlle cOllllillSSlOner O1 lIl- | dian affairs. for at least per cent of
 the amount of the proposal, which check or draft will be forfeited to the i United States in ease any bidder re- | Ceiving an award shall fail to execute promptly q satisfactory contract in ac- 1 Cordance with his bid; otherwise to be returned to the bidder. Bids accom- | panied by cash in lieu of certified check will not be considered. For further in- | formation apply to
 CHAS. w. GOODMAN. Supt.