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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Nearly a Million Pensioners.


Congress has been running a race
with death and Congress has won. The
Civil War pensioners are now dying
at rapid rate and yet the pension
list is increasing. Thirty seven years
after the close of the war there are
more pensioners than ever before. The
number lacks only 674 of being a round
million. This was an increase of 1927
since 1899. The experts say it is the
high-water mark and that from now on
the increasing death rate will decrease
the pension list. This has been predict
ed each year for the past twenty years,
but each time Congress has rallied to
the rescue of the list and added more
names than death could take off.-Bal-
timOre Sun
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

Cuban finances are fast getting into
deplorable condition. 1t is said that
the treasury receipts averaged $4,000
a day during the American regime and
that they have now fallen to less than
$4,000 day. The assertion is also
made that "the Cuban authorities, in
complete disregard of responsibilities
imposed by the Plat amendment, are
neglecting the sanitary condition Of Ha-
vana and other Cities" and lit is not
unlikely that the President may soon
find it necessary 10 exercise his infiu-
ence with the Cuban government to in
augurate reform" Some of the dis
patches are even more dismal in their
pretended forebodings.
There is no .1ubt that Cuba is in
bad way financially. PROFESSIONALLY
the receipts have fallen off AS II other
matters it would be becoming in us to
suspend judgment. If the public rev
enues have fallen off, as stated, that is
reason enough for failing to maintain
the best sanitary conditions as well as
coming short Of the ideal in other re
spects. 1t will be well to bear in mind
that some people have all along taken a
pessimistic view of the ability of the
Cubans to govern themselves. 1t will
be well to bear in mind that in some
quarters there has been an evident pur-
pose to wreck the Cuban government,
if possible, and to make Cuba not n
part of the great American common
wealth, but a dependency arbitrarily
governed from Washington, much as ii
was governed during our military oc-
cupation.
Phe attempt utterly to discredit the
people of Cuba and to make them out
wholly incapable of self-government
means nothing less than this The IAN
nexation" advocated by these pessimists
means nothing less, because 1t is plain
that if the Cubans cannot govern them
selves as an independent people neither
can they as State of the American
Union.
Before we believe the worst that these
people would have us believe, before
convicting the Cubans of bad faith, cor
ruption and other crimes, we would do
well to fulfill our own obligations under
the Platt amendment. We would do
well to give the Cubans the chance we
promised to give them and see what
they will do when they have that fair
chance. If we are going to accuse the
Cubans we at least should go into court
with clean hands. There is something
in these despairing cries about Cuba
and the Cubans that sounds suspicious
ly like the voice of the sugar statesman
and patriot Chicago Chronicle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
KRUGER eLAMEs GENERALS.
Harsh Uphra iding for Leaders Sur
re~Ier N Rriffsk

Harsh Cphra iding for Leaders Sur
render TO British.
The Boer generals. Botha. lie Wet and
Delarey. accompanied by DR. Ss,yds and
Mcssrs. Gischer Vessels. Wolmarans
and Reitz and others. went to Utrecht,
Holland, the other day from The Hague
20 visit former President Kruger ard
consult with him on the South African
situation. The large crowds assembled
at the railroad st.tien and in the streets
warmly applauded the Beers. The spec
sators at the station sang the Roer ma
iional anthem.
The conference with Mr.. Kruger lasted
for three hours. According 10 some re-
ports it was rather stormy. AT the end
Of an hour and half the delegates with
drew, leaving Gems. Botha, De Wet and
Delarey with Mr.. Kruger. Little is
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Abandons Protection Ground.

The tin plate trust has openly aban-
doned the ground upon which protec-
ton for American industries has been
advocated. 1t asks from its worSmen
a concession In wages equal to the diff
ference between rates Of wages in this
country and in competing countries.
In making this request it admits it's in
ability TO prosecute protected indus
try without a substantial equality in
wages with competing countries. The
tin plate trust thus practically invites
the opponents Of trusts to try the effect
of a reduction of duties on articles made
by trusts.-San Francisco Bulletin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

and magpies. The gentleman VIII be
found of great use. shifting al Jobjec-
tionab,e characters with commendable
promptness. Not only will intruders
be smartly looked after. but tie gander
win make as much noise as possible
while performing his duty. thus giving
the poultry keeper and game rearer
warning when all is lot right"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
cucumhers and Nrelon..

Cucumbers. squashes aud nelons pre-
fer rich soil and an abundance OF we'll
rotted manure. Old sawdUst, or rotten
wood mixed with manure. are said to
be servieeable. 1t viii be an advantage
t. allow cuc,:=-s.sers TO grog on stakes
or bushes tie same as peas. Tomatoes
nav also be fastened 10 stakes onA
OF the best plans IS 10 grow cucumters
along \ fence IL the location Is not TOO
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
ItI.nnLath nt W.

Does it not look like the administra-
tior wants to be able to say to the peo-
pie, "See, we have prosecuted the beef
trust" and to the beef trust. "See, we
have postponed the case till after the
elections, and if you put;up for the
campaign fund like good Republicans
we will drop the case when the cleo
tons are once safely ?"-Houston
Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Plea of the Beef Trust,

The beef trust practically acknowl-
edges the commission of all the iniqui-
ties charged against it by Attorney
General Knox, but it denies that the
law inhibits or restraints such rascali-
ties. 1t Is . plea of guilt as to the fact,
but denial of legal responsibility. The
trust hopes to escape through the open
meshes of loose interstate commerce
and antitrust legislation. If this result
shall be accomplished it will be sore
defeat for the administration and a
new demonstration of the inability of
the Republican party to cope with the
monster combinations which it has
nourished into malefcent existence
Philadelphia Record.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
They Cannot BE sincere.

1t is difficult to believe in the SINGER
ity OF such Republicans as Mr.. Bah
cock of Wisconsin, Mr.. Warnock of
Ohio and their like, and at the same
time to believe in their intelligence.
Mr.. Babcock introduced bill repeating
the tariff on certain trust-made goods.
This touched no part of the tariff ex-
cept conceded and crying abuses of it.
Yet the bill has been pigeonholed and
viii never emerge from that pigeon
hole unless a Democratic House is
elected. But Mr.. Babcock is laboring
zealously to elect another Republican
Congress, which (under the control and
tutelage of the trusts will retain in
violate the present Dingley schedules
of extortion.-Albany Argus.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Lust what the Trusts Want,

Much has been said of comforting on
the Federal Government the exclusive
right 10 regulate trusts. Having been
unfaithful over a comparatively few
things, the Federal Government is to be
made supreme over many things. This
is just what the trusts desire. Having
control of Congress, they desire to re
relieved of interference from the State
legislatures Such a measure would
cheaper their control of politics and
lessen the necessity of dire9ct and indi-
rect bribery Hence they regard it as
a great moral and economical idea
Louisville Courier-Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

one OF the best substances to use on
cabbages Is nitrate OF soda. teaspoon
ful around each plant, Just after each
rain. being worked into the soil with =
hoe. The cabbage plant seems to be
benefited by frequent cultivation. the
mere the soil Is stirred the more rapid
being its growth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

Celia-0h. we had a delightful time
AZ Ophelia's announcement party.
Delsa-What did you dos
Cella-She had Us submit sealed
gueSses as 10 the man she Is engaged
to: the girl who guessed right IS 10 be
maid 81 honor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

the food, which may be thrown in from
the outside of the coop, although the
chicks cannot get their feet in 1t. Fig
IRE shows the roosts, which are sim
ply heavy cleats nailed to the box, and
the roosting poles cured to them, as
shown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

top fodder will proba-
bly, be worth more
than usual. Farmers
know that when ty-
ing tops they often
get out OF order from
not being tied t!ghtlY
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

Captain Fay Syman, well known in
Chicago marine circles. committed -
eide On the shore Of Lake Michigan By
drinking carbolic acid Captain NymAn
had been in poor health for some thar
and recently underwent an operation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Iniunctions Nav Come Handx

nay (OAnC
The useful injunction having been en-
listed in behalf of the spectators, one
need not be surprised to hear of an ap-
plication for one to prevent a dealer
from selling 2 corner lot.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Making His own Political Coffin.

Ii begins to look as if Mr.. Roosevelt
is rapidly driving into his final political
resting place the fatal number Of nails
and that in 1904 he viii be compelled
to look for a comfortable position on
the political shelf. Unless the Presi-
dents restless strenuosity and insuffer-
able egotism mellow down into a con-
sentative policy that viii enable his
party TO wage war along the old lines
If is more than probable that Senator
Hanna VIII be the nominee Of the ma
tional Republican convention.-Burte
Miner
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

An OAa 0Ah0SE On (e@ANs
Keep an old gander." says a writer
IN a gardening paper. IL you would
protect young chicks from their enc
niles IN the shape OF dogs cats. Crows
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

Two sidewheel passenger steamers,
with carrying capacity Of 400 persons
each, are TO be built az Detroit for the
lake trade.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
Binder for Corn Fodder.

1t is coming time when Southern
farmers are getting ready to top their
corn for fodder. AS corn has been so
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

Temptation always has an eye out
for the young man with bis hands IN
his pockets.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
TRUSTS Helpinr the sociaIists.

Trusts Helping the Socialists.
One of the bad habits into which
some of the managers of trusts have
fallen in is that of speaking contemptu-
ously of the public. An anthracite coal
road president recently said: 1T is none
of the public's business, when asked
why the coal operators would not con-
sent to arbitrate. But it is the public's
business. nevertheless. and in the end
the public viii have its rights. Yet that
speech of seven words will do more for
the advancement of socialism than
could be accomplished by thousand
lectures delivered by the ablest advo-
Gates of that doctrine. The masses are
beginning to suspect there is something
wrong with prosperity that increases
the cost of living four times as much as
it raises wages.-Washingto Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

the Republican tariff remains in force.
We do not believe that the abolition of
the tariff VIII abolish the trusts. But
when we take SSyay from the truss all
the peculiar be,edts of legislation
which they enjo, and put them in
competition with the trusts of other
lands we take iway from them the
power to monoIolize and extortion.-
Richmond Times.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
As Insolent as Boss Tweed.

Mr.. Babc0ck. chairman OF the Repub-
lican CongzsaAsS2al Committee, an
swers the charge raat the American
manufacturers are selling goods in Eu-
rope cheaper than in the United States
BIZ saying. well. what II they areS"
In 1870. when William n Tweed and
his associates were accused Of plumber
ing thar city treasury OK New York that
worthy rSolied with the jeer. What
are they going 10 do about it, Mr.
Babcock's insolent taunt is IN the spirit
Of Tweed s.--St- Louis Post Dispatch
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02
FROM FRlGID LANDS.
GLOBE GlRDLER De WlNDT ON
HOME STRETCH.

Passes Through Chicago on His Way
from Paris TO New York-He Tells
of Hard Journey, bat Does Not
Care to Repeat 1t.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-09-02

Ar. RoosevelE's idea II regulating
trusts amounts 70 nothing 20 long as
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
SOM ERS.

Mrs. William Blanchard and little
daughter, Rosaline, are visiting at J. c..
Lees.
Mrs. Charles Billings of Springfield has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kibbe.
Mrs. Mabel Niles of New York is
spending few days with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Russell.
Walter Sears and Leon Cooley of Stat
fordville, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archer Cooley over the Sabbath.
The condition of Mrs. Gone Pease, who
is "a years of age, is somewhat improved
and hopes are entertained that she may
get up again.
Somers grange will give an entertain
ment in the Town hall Thursday evening,
May %, at s o'clock. The program will
consist of music, two dramatic scenes and
the farce Jumbs jun. Admission Is
cents.
About 80 relatives and friends of Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Avery, gave them gent
inc surprise Thursday evening, May g.,
at their home on Main street. Refresh
ments were served and All enjoyable even
ing spent by all.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
WALES,

Mr.. Bedell of Brimfeld will do some
repairing at the Methodist parsonage.
F. Hitchcock and family of Brimfield
spent Sunday with Mrs. Hitchcock's par
ents.
E. @. Switzer and family spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Randlett at North
Ashford.
Those interested in Decoration day are
requested to meet at the Baptist vestry
Friday evening, to make arrangements
for same.
The topic next Sunday evening at the
Methodist church is practical consecra-
tton." The meeting will be led by Miss
Della Dimmick.
Mrs. Nellie Waldridge, who has been
at East Lake, Florida, for her health the
past winter, returned home last Friday
much improved.
Thomas King Is on the sick list, and Is
being cared for at the home of Ira Nelson.
His brother, Mortimer King, of Nova
Scotia, who has been spending few days
with him, left last Wednesday for Jack
sonville, where he will superintend a.
sugar plantation.
The sremains of Mrs. Warrington of
Danielsonville, a former resident, were
brought here last week The funeral SER
vices was held In the Baptist church last
Thursday, Rev. E. B. Doland officiating.
The burial was in the new cemetery. She
leaves besides her husband ten children
to mourn her loss.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
ASHFORD.
"Qstfnr6

DR.. Frank B. Converse was in Hartford
last Monday.
A social and bean supper will be held
at g. E. s. Amidon's May 18th. Fee, 1Oc.
T. M. Lyon has sold his place and
stock of goods to H. G. Barlow, who will
soon take possession.
Miss Abbie Chism, at the present time
OF Warrenville, spent Sunday with her
sister, Miss Julia Cbism.
R. B. Tiff, Will Stewart and little
daughter drove to Baltic last Saturday
Mr.. Tiff returning Sunday.
The time for meeting has been changed
from 1.3O p. M, to 2 and the Sunday
school will hereafter be at 100.
Rev. G. L. Chamberlin preached last
Sunday. He expects his wife will soon
be here, she being detained in Lynn,
Mass, because of their children being i'll
with the measles.
IL. E. Coombs of the Hartford Theo-
logical seminary supplied the pulpit of
the Congregational church laet Sunday
A student from the same seminary is ex-
pected to preach next Sunday.
Rev. James B. Cornell, former pastor
here, has been guest of S. B. Tiff.
Monday evening Mr.. Cornell gave
lecture in the Baptist church on "The
Land of the Thistle and the Heather, I"
which he delivered in an able manner.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
COVENTRY.
South Coventry.
osa has n nav horco

Royal Rose has new horse
Miss Mary Fl. Green spent Sunday in
Baltic.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Tillinghast have a
daughter, born Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Armstrong have
been visiting in New London.
Mrs. w. G. Latimer entertained the
Ladies' Whist club on Friday.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ding
man of South street last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wildwood are the
parents of boy, born Saturday.
A party from Rockville gave a dance
in A. o. U. w. hall on Saturday evening
A Mr.. Clock from New London has
purchased the, Hartman farm and has
taken possession.
East Central Pomona grange will meet
here with Wangumbaug grange in A. O.
U. W. on Wednesday, May 81.
The band gave concert and dance on
Friday evening. Prof. II. G. Wheeler
furnished music for dancing, J. F. Young
prompter. Ice cream was served.
On Wednesday evening of last week
the Ladies' Aid society held reception
and tea at the M. E. parsonage in honor
of the new pastor, s. F. Maine, and fam
lily. There were large number present
and all had very pleasant time.
The bridge over the G. V. railroad be-
tween this village and Willimantic was
on fire S turday evening, and some teams
came over it while it was burning and
some came home by the new road, but
help arrived in time TO save the bridge
before 1t became unsafe.
Addison Kingsbury is making improve
ments by having walks built by the road
side around the land on which his manu.
featuring plant stands, he having pur-
chased the two small buildings near his
shop which belonged to Mrs. Lydia Ma
son and all land connected with them.
Quite number of ladies in this place
have received letters on the endless chain
plan, engineered by firm in Wilkesbarre,
Pa, advertising gold fountain pens and
promising large weekly payments to all
who purchased pen and then wrote ten
copies of these letters a week. The Hart
ford Post states that the government has
denied the firm the further use of the
mails, as there are said to be 40, 900 let
tiers, supposed to contain over 300, COO,
accumulated at the post Office at Wilkes
barre and have been ordered returned to
the senders. The decision of the depart
ment declares by inference that all chain
letter advertisements are fraudulent. ut
should have the effect of putting stop
to this nuisance" says the Post.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
Born,

South Coventry, 10th, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Wildwood.
South Coventry, 18th, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. David Tillinghast.
Stafford Springs, 10Th, son to Mr..
and Mrs. W. H Smith.
Stafford Springs, 9th, daughter TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Converse.
Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. s. F. Pease.
Stafford, 9Th, son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Angelo Serafin.
Stafford Springs, 18th, a son to Mr..
and Mrs. James Bolieau.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
NOTICE..

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town OF
Union are hereby notified that have received
a rate bill and warrant to levy and collect a
town tax of twenty-five mills on The dollar, on
list OF 1901, also a military and poll tax. Said
taxes are due May 1st, 1902 and for the purpose
of receiving the same l will be at the Town Hall,
Union, Monday, May 5, from until p. M, and
at Union Post Office. Friday, May 30, from 10 a.
m. until p. m. After June list interest at per
cent and legal fees will be charged.
f. L. | PHAM, Collect or.
Union Conn, April 1st. 1909
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15

The constitutional convention is to
close its labors this week. So far every
effort to pass plan of representation has
failed. At general conference of dele
gates yesterday the Holcomb plan was
endorsed, and will be presented to the
convention to-day. The Holcomb plan
provides that each town of less than
5000 population shall be entitled to one
representative, towns of 5000 and under
$4,000 two, and one for each $4,000 over
$4,000 The senate to be composed of
not less than thirty-six members and not
more than forty-four.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15

To cure cold in one day take Laxative
Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists
refund the money If 1t fails to cure E.
W. Groves signature is on each box. Csc.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
WAYLAND PRESTON. ..AUCTIONEI

F. WAYLAND PRESTON. ..AUCTIONEER.
4 UCTION of Farm and Building Lots
IA on Wednesday afternoon, May 2st, at Viii
lage HILL Wilmington, Conn snug little home
for some one at a price within the reach of 80
per cent. Of the adult population of the United
States
Farm known as the Simeon Horton place,
consis ing of fifty ac' es of land, more or less.
House of six or eight rooms, good Barns and
Outbuildings, sll in good repair. The moving
well watered Nice Chestnut Sprout Lot of
about fifteen years growth. Good Fruit. lot
of Manure on the place ready for the land. This
property will be shown by a near DeighbOr. Mr.
Samu Bartlett, to all who are interested. The
aboI property will be sold promptly between
one and two o'clock p. m.
BUILDING LOTS will be sold between and
p. M, and are located on Westford avenue,
Stafford Springs adjoining the property of Wal
lace Morse, on a fine elevation overlooking the
borough, and just out of reach of the borough
taxes.
Easy terms. Sale rain or shine.
A. E. GARY.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
A T a Court of Probate holden at Ash
"A ford. within and for the district Of Ashford,

on The I'D DAY OF ApT1I, A. D. IyU2.
Present, DAVIS A. BAKER, Judge.
On motion of Theodore M. Lyon, administrator
on the estate of Vilura yon, late OF Ashford,
within said district, deceased.
This Court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
given of this order by advertising the same
three weeks in a Stafford newspaper having a
circulation in said district, and by posting a
copy thereof on the public sign post in said town
of Ashford, nearest the place where the de-
ceased last dwelt. Certified from Record,
5-3 DAVIS A. BAKER, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15
DISTRICT OF TOLLAND, IS. Pro

bate Court, May 9th, 1902.
Estate Of Mary Ann Landers Ladd. late of
TOlland, in said district, deceased.
Upon the application of Frank IT, NeWcOmb.
praying that letters of administration may be
granted on said estate. as by said application
on file fully appears, it is
ordered That said application be heard and de-
termined at the Probate Office in Holland, in said
district. on the 23d day OF May, A. d. 1902,
e 0cdo fo IN lh9 nc ana thai notice be
the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub
fishing the same once in some newspaper hav-
Ing circulation in said district, and by posting
town of Toland, in said district.
MARCUS B FISK, Acting Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1902-05-15

Health authorities all over the country
report that, despite the advance of medi-
cal methods, cancer is on the increase.