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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
ENGLISH LORD IN AMERICA.
Fairfax, of Cameron, Makes HIS Home on His Estates in This
 Cnuufry

Lord Fairfax, of Cameron, is the only EnglisLman of title who makes his home in this country. He is the twelfth of line which, since the early part of the eighteenth century, has been more American than British. The sixth baron, who was born in 1892, inherited from his mother several estates, among them being huge tract of landli in Vir- ginia, says the Philadelphia Press.
 Like most Of his ancestors, he was a soldier, but, visiting his American es- tates about 1739, he was so taken with the beauty of the new world that he resolved to pass the remainder of his life upon his possessions here. He built op his estates two handsome houses and Lived in them in a state of baronial hospitality. His dress was plain and simple, his manners were modest and unaffected, but .his style of living was magnificent,
 Such was his generosity that he gave up his English estates to his brother Robert, and the surplus, a large one. of his income he divided among his poorer neighbors in Virginia. Best of all, he provided Thackeray with the inspiration for seThe Virginians.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
CARRY THEIR OWN DRUGS
Two-Thirtis of the Doctors Nowadays Are in the Habit of Supplying
 Their Medicines.

I
 Of late years there has been a marked decrease in the number of pre- scriptions sent to the druggists. Ten or fifteen years ago. said com pounder the other day. reports the Chicago Chronicle, it was the custom when doctor called upon a sick pa tient, to write out a prescription and have it filled at the drug store. Now adays two-thirds of the doctors carry their own medicines, no matter what school they belong to, and the pre- scription business has thus practically been taken away from the druggist. Modern invention. in the preparation of drugs and medicines is what has done it. Doctors are now enabled to carry a good-sized drug store right along with them in tablet form and the number of prescriptions is growing fewer each year. There is now not much necessity of the prescription clerk staying all night in the store. Druggists. are nowadays depending for their incomes on the soda-water coun- ter, proprietary articles, perfumes, toilet suundries, the public telephone booth, the investigator of the city di- rectory and the postage stamp buy yer."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The number of Buddhists in India increased from 7,5O0, ,0Oo in 1891 to 9,476.750 in 1901.
 Berkley, near San Francisco, town of 2000o inhabitants, which is the seat of the University of California, contains no public house and has no policemen.
 Mime. Loubet, wife of the French president, believes in coeducation. At a recent meeting of a society of French mothers she brought down upon her head severe criticism in ad- vocating American methods in train ing girls.
 The bequest of Prof. Jacobi, of Ber- lin, in the interest of coeduca tion, is said to be the first of it's kind ever made by man. He has bequeathed 10000 marks to the University of Der lin with the proviso that the university shall not come in possession of the money until at least two departments are open to women as regular stu dents.
 Rev. David I. Cheney, of Gloucester, N. J., is known as the 'hardtworking minister" He works during the week as a carpenter and on Sunday breaches the gospel. He went to Gloucester several years ago while president of the Methodist gatio1al confer ence and esta blished church. Later he left the conference and started an Independent church. A year ago he transferred his church to Camden, where he now conducts services.
 Jean Jussieu, French cynic, writing. in the Paris Revue, expresses grave doubts of the efficacy of American schools and universities. He ayers that the latter are governed by mere. endowment-seekers, men of shrewd address and of high social position, who can confidently and successfully approach millionaires with requests for additions to the great funds ac- cumulating under university control. These vast sums, M. Jussieu ayers, are wasted in the construction of great buildings, and the cause of education is not approximately advanced.
 There has been remarkable de- velopment in England of Nonconform- ity during the past hundred years compared with the relative propor- tiona1 growth of Anglicanism. A hun. dred years ago the sitting accommo- dation in the Free churches was 80O,- 900; to-day it is s,00e,O00. For every hundred adherents then they have now thousand. Insthe same period the sittings in the EstablishedyC Churchs havesincreased froms 4s0UO, 900 to-, ,OO0,- z OOo. For. every+1 % adhernts they have now 175 Tn other words, the Free kchurches shAve~gro ro1vnate enfold, Syhile. ethe- sta ate chureh3 has not. doubled
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
RAT VERSUS SNAKE.
Rodent That Objected to Formins n Portion of E Boa Constr1ctor's
 kDfnuex.

The leading animal dealer of Wash ington, D. C., has for some time past been in the habit of feeding his boa constructors, bull snakes and black snakes on white rats, rabbits and guinea pigs-anima1s that multiply so rapidly that this is the only means he has of disposing of those he can not sell. As rule these animals are very cowardly and no match for the reptiles, but occasionally a rat will prove almost a match for his tor mentors and make things so inter esting that for a time it will appear doubtful whether the snakes will make meal off the rat or whether the rat will make hash meat of the reptiles.
 It is only on very rare occasions that such thing occurs, the general run of albino rats being cowardly and weak in the extreme. One day late Iy the dealer in question, in feeding his ophidians, gave the black snakes guinea pig and white rat as their share of the rations and they lost no time ill falling to with a relish. The gninea pig was disposed of in short order, but the rat did not pro- pose to be downed so easily. He pitched into the snakes with such vigor, says the Washington Post, that the dealer was obliged to remove him from the cage before he killed one of the reptiles, as he was evidently bent on doing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
BEST OF DRUMS MADE HERE
American Manufacturers Furnish a Superior Article for the
 Worlds Armies.

Americans being the greatest drummers in the world, it is entirely consistent that they should be the best drummakers. Both in Chicago and St. Louis there are large fac tories, but in these all kinds of drums are made, most of which are of the cheap variety and low in price. There are only three fac tories in the United States which make the kind of instruments manu- factured in this city, says the Chi cago Chronicle. These drums are distinct from the others in that they have a sharpness in tone required only in orchestra and band work. The drums that are used in corps and in military work must have a tone which is dul1er and the drum must not be so sensitive to the touch
 Drum-making is curious industry and as complicated as it is curious, for the drum has many parts. A drum of the best construction has PAS pieces, not including sticks, hooks and belts. All materials must be of the best quality, for the things from which drum is constructed are what give it it's tone. and as the drum is subjected to rough usage it must be strong enough to stand the strain
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
MEDICINE FOR 4oo.ooo 900.
Ginseng h the PanaceA for Many of the HIS of the chinese
 Nation.

Physicians in the western world have not high opinion of the me- dieinal qualities of ginseng. The Chinese, on the other hand, believe that this root is 8 heaven given blessing specially designed as a pana- cea for many Of the physical ills that aff1ict mankind. The Coreans share the same belief, but most of the rest of the world has little use for ginseng, except to sell it to the Chinese, says the New York Sun.
 Is ginseng, after all, a humbug as far as it's medicinal virtues are con cerned? At least one Chinese has said so. Dr. Chung King-u, of the Imperial Medical college, of Tientsin, who is versed in western medicine, asserted four years ago that in all his experience Ae had failed to ob- serve any definite results that could properly be ascribed directly to the influence of ginseng. He said that it's use among his fellow-countrymen was entirely empirical, and it's eff cacy depended upon the imagination.
 There may be two sides to this question. Ginseng has preserved it's reputation for centuries among many millions of people as 9 tonic and otherwise, as among the greatest of medicines. Could it keep this repute for ages among fully one-fourth of the people of the world if it did not possess at least some of the vir- tues attributed to it? If sso, the use of ginseng is the greatest illustra- tion of the efficacy of faith-cure on record.
 At any rate, there is a great de- mand for the root in China. The market for a good article is practi- cally unlimited. Consul Johnson wrote from Annoy awhile ago that he believed $2O,0oO,00O of the roots might be sold annually in China Perhaps this is an exaggeration. Minister Allen, writing from Seoul, in May, on the ginseng crop of Corea last year, said that about fifth of the crop had been burned by the exporters after they had bought it. packed and all ready for market, be- cause the supply exceeded the de- mand and they did not propose to break prices by sending more of the commodity to the Chinese than they wanted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Tips piscouraged china.

The tipping system is not encour- aged in China. An execution recent ly took place outside the gates of TaiYuan-Fu. The decapitated corpse belonged in life to a telegraph mes senger. On the occasion of a great festival he asked for tips from some leading merchants who habitually used the telegraph office. The gov ernor of the province heard of it and took prompt steps to suppress the nuisance-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
GTicYc, BiSSct & Holland
 58 ard 40 Bank St. Telephone 222.
Handkerchiefs for Xmas.


 This Handkerchief department of ours offers unusual attractions to the seeker after Christmas gifts. Here you may choose from an immense stock of showy. in fact, elegant handkerchiefs, at prices ranging from 5c to $4.9S each, and whether it be the cheapest or the highest price you choose. you can de- pend upon it that the quality is. never poor.
 WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS ALL LINEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 Hemstitched, E, A, 7a-inch
 hems, 10c, 1275c and 25c each EXTRA FINE SHEER LINEN HANDKERCHIEF EFS-Hemstitch- ed, 25c and 49c each EMBROIDERED AND SCAL- LoPED EDGE HANDKER- CHIEFS, 10c and 127kc each ALL LINEN HANDKERCHIEFs Lace edge. 121ac each LINEN HANDKERCHIEF lace edge, embroidered edge or hemstitched embroidered, 25c each LINEN HANDKERCHIEFs-Hem stitched embroidered, or lace edge, 50c, 75c and $1 each EXTRA FINE LINEN HAND KERCHIEFS-Lac embroidered or hemstitched embroidered,
 $1 up to $4.98 each
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17

WOMEN'S INITIAL HANDKER- CHIEFS-A1l linen, at
 1Oc, 121ac and 25c each WOMEN'S SILK INITIAL HAND KERCHIEFS, 25c each FANCY BOXES FOR HAND KERCHIEFS-Dai lace and embroidered styles, # doz to box, 75c, 79c, 89c to $1.50 3 box CHILDREN's HANDKERCHIEFS. Hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs,
 5c each coLoRED BORDER HANDKER- CHIEFS. 5c each CHILDREN's FANCY BOXES FOR HANDKERCHIEFS, at
 15c, 25c and 39c a box MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS. MEMS LINEN INITIAL HAND KERCHIEFS-A1 linen, ? for 2oc ALL LINEN-Fine quality. a very pretty embroidered initial. 2oc EXTRA FINE QUALITY OF LINEN-Hand drawn hem and embroidered initial, 50c each PLAIN LINEN HANDKER- CHIEFS-From 10c to soc each An especially good bargain is our 121sc Mems All Linen laundered Handkerchiefs in A, 1a and T. inch hems; it's a regular 17c quail ity, of which we took the entire lot in the hands of one of the leading handkerchief houses; we will sell them while they last at
 121ac each
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
GneVe, BiSSef G Holland.

Dec 20-Workingmen's Social club, smoker. ...1.s Dec 2O-Matinee by pupils of Ger trude Macdonnell.
 Dec 31-Banner Glee club concert and dance. Naugatuck. Jan High school students mock trial <.
 Jan 2-Volunteer Fire Dept ball.
 Jan 2-North End Athletic club so- ciable. E ..r Jan 11-Simonsville s. c. fair
 Jan S-Prof McCormick's opening reception. " Jan 14-star S. C., sociable and dance. N
 Jan 16-scovill Aid association, en- tertainment and sociable.
 Jan 21-st Thomas Cadets concert and promenade.
 Jan 23-st Mary's T. A. society 9th anniversary.
 Jan -Bartenders' local 254, con cert and ball.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
she Had Home. of Him

Husband (yituperatively)-I was an idiot when I married you, Mary.
 Wife (quietly)-Yes, Tom; know you were. But what could I do? You seemed my only chance, and I thought then that you might improve a little with time Washington Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Honor to a Poor Jap.

When Admiral Rogers was in Jap- anese waters lately he entertained with distinguished honor Hirai Suke- kichi, poor fisherman, who was of considerable service to Commodore Perry on the Iatter's historic visit, which opened Japan to the world. sHirai is now 90 years old, and on his visit to Admiral Rogers swas accom- spanied by his son, grandson and gEsat=gEandson x Sun. ~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
THEATRICAL
  FRATERNAL
.sTHE LIMITED MAIL. {.
g9SS9 s x x .ss

Inner B. Vance's realistic melo- drama, ssThe Limited Mail" which has been having such fine success at Polls, will have it's closing performance this evening. This stirring play, which is no stranger to local audiences, is as fhrillingly sensational as ever, and is put on with the same painstaking care as to details. Prices are 9, 35 and ;50 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Baskets.

We have put on sale an entire new line of Work baskets, Sewing baskets. Office baskets, etc, ranging from 25c upwards. They come in all the best combinations and as far as value goes, far excell anything we have ever shown or seen in this vicinity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
COMING EVENTS

Dec 17-C -Chrysanfhemum concert, beuedteGrace Baptist church.
 Dec Empire s. c. soeiable. Dec 18-American band promenade concert.
 Dec 18-Wide Awake Social club, promenade and dance.
 Dee 19-zClock Shop Brass MouIders'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Lathers' union.
 Ivy temple, R. s.
 Court D. R. Crosby. Winona lodge, D. of R. steuben lodge, D. o. H. Court Harmony, A. O. F. Eureka chapter, R. A. M. Toantick tribe, I. O. R. NJ. Mattatuck lodge. N. B. o. P. Court Fruitful Vine, A. o. F. Court R. F. Phelan. F. of A. Excelsior council, o. U. A. NJ. Waterbury Company, No 20, D. R. K P
 '. M. c. A.. mechanical drawing class, advanced.
 Friendly league, Penny Prevalent bank for members, cookery, dressmak- ing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Gaacferg in Montana.

But few people are aware that there are in Montana some of the finest gla- ciers in the world.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
PIcCnLo,s MIDGETs.

As was predicted would be the case, Piccolo's Midgets have made sensa- tion, and the desire to see them in their highly attractive act at the Jacques is very great. Wholly apart from the fact that they are the very smallest little men ever seen in Wa terbury, they are great as an attrac- ton because of the act they introduce, which combines comedy, acrobatics. heavy weight lifting, wrestling and other fascinating features. If they did nothing but pose on the stage it would be interesting to see them. but presenting such an act as they have it is positively fascinating to watch Them. For the benefit of persons who may wish to spare from their Christmas shopping only so much time as may be necessary to see them it is announced that their time to go on at the matinee is about 3:45 and at night about 9:45 There is splendid bill. foo. in addition. which is contributed by the Worlds Trio. Deltorelli and GIfssando Murphy and Slater. George E. Austin, MT and Mrs Neil Litchfield. Miss Agnes Miles and Charles and Fannie Van. Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
About Toys

It is almost useless to try to say any, thing we have So many. There are dolls of every description; Kid dolls. Jointed dolls, Sleeping dolls, French dolls, Worsted dolls. Rubber dolls, Crying baby's. Dolls that clap etc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
lAMERICAN BAND PROMENADE.

Tomorrow evening the American band will give another popular prom, enade at City hall. The entire pand will. be in attendance and will render a special program of dance music m c1uding the old favorites and number of catchy new two-steps and waltzes. Dancing will begin at S:l5 come early.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
70 Gents.

Then we have musical mechanical Toys, Pianos. Rolling Chimes, Bell Ringing Animals, Locom otives, Real Steam Engines, Steel Iron and Wood en Trains, Boats, Building Blocks, Banks, Tool Boxes, Noah's Arks, Drums, Guns, Tea Sets, Wash Sets, Kitchen Dishes, Stoves, Doll Houses, Stables, Toy Horses, in fact almost anything required to make a boy or girl the "happiest" person that ever was on December 25th.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Dolls Furniture

Of all kinds Here is an opportun- for all the little mothers to return ish their dolls households. Curing this Holiday sale we shall ssl large ex- tension table with extra lea etc. at the rediculous price of
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Books.
25C Each.

We have one of the most varied as sortments of Gift books, Birthday books. illuminated Hymns etc; that has ever been shown in N aterbury.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
Horse Meat Lakes a prnn.

Berlin, Nov. 20.-Quotations here
for fat 600 pound horses for slaugh-
tering have fallen from $3.50 and $40
TO $25. and for fair 10 middling and
lean from $25 to slS.75 and $50. in con.
sequence OF the exposure OF the large
quantities of horse meat sold as beef
or used for making sausages. Horse
flesh has long been a regular article
OF food, but municipal ordinances in
most cities require that II shall be sold
as such. The extraordinary high prices
Of meat however. have caused exten.
sive evasions OF the law and a great
Increase in the sale of horse meat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
OKANK huMAN BLOOD
Horrible Story Told by Survivors Of
Wicked Steamer.

London. Nov Pa correspondent
at Wellington. New Zealand. cables
that the eight survivors Of the steamer
Elingamite who were rescued on a raft
by the British steamer Penguin admit
that while their minds were unhinged
by hunger some of them prolonged life
by drinking the blood Of their com
panions. This was mostly done by
mutual consent of two parties. incl
sions beins made in their skins and
each sucking the blood OF the other
simultaneously. Those Of the casta.
ways refusing to do this were tap
ped whilst they were asleep. and It
is alleged that the stewardess died of
exhaustion through loss Of blood taken
by this process.
The correspondent adds that the
story Of the survivors has caused a
feeling Of horror in Wellington. their
action being regarded as inexcusable
as the raft was only four and a half
days afoat.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER ~. Is
TWO eios FOR BOXING CONTEST
Corbett and Mecovern Have Hard
linn ceI.-AIr, pl,-n IL. ILL.

corbett and Mecovern Have Hard
Time Selecting Place for Flqht.
Cincinnati Nov. 2O.-Bids for the
25-round glove contest between Young
Corbett. Of Denver. and Terry Nc
Govern. OF Brooklyn. were opened here
yesterday by c. r Lambertson. who
was authorized to represent both
sides. as neither McGovern or Cor
bett was on hand. The only clubs
TO bid on the contest were the Penn
Art Club. OF Philadelphia. and the
Hayes Valley Athletic Club. of San
Francisco. Neither club offered a
guarantee for the match The bids
were wired 10 Sam Harris, manager
OF Terry McCovern. and Young Cor
bett In the east, and they decided not
TO accept either bid for the present.
as the required forfeit OF $4,000 did
not accompany the same. The boxers
have agreed 20 leave the bids open one
week longer to give the competing
clubs time to post the necessary for
felt. as required by the articles OF
agreement for tho match
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
"THE GREAT cHAFFge."
Major General and Minister WI Meet
for the First Time.

Chicago. Nov. 20-Two men whose
fame is linked with the empire Of
China met yesterday in the United
States. The one was General Adna
X. Chaffee. who led the Americans in
the International army that marched
against Chinas capital; the other was
WI Ting Fang. the retiring Chinese
minister at Washington.
General Chafee and his party were
standing on the rear platform Of their
special car, which was about TO leave
the Union Station. when Minister WI
and his suite arrived. The American
soldier was pointed out to Minister
WI. who stepped across the platform
and bowed profoundly, General Chat.
fee returning the salute. The general
Is great man" remarked Minister
WI Il admire his exceedingly. am
glad TO have seen him. SO that was
ChaGoe--the great Chaffee"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
GAMBLING DEN HELD UP
Masked Bandits Occurred st94s From
Playere and Owners.


MINES polls. Nov 20-in a fashion
reminiscent of the James-YouRger
gang. two bandits held up a gaming
den ct Columbia Heights last night
and secured 1898 from the score of
players and proprietors. meanwhile
seriously wounding Harvard Howard.
the coiored porter. Each robber used
n dark colored handkerchief to shield
the lower part Of his face. There are
two entrances to the place. and the
bandits appearing simultaneously at
either door and ordered the inmates
TO hold up their hands.
The score of players and attendants
were then aligned on one side of the
room, and while the badit leader kept
them covered with his revolver his
assistant rihed pockets and tills. The
manager was the first to searched.
Then s165 was extracted from his
pockets. Ingram Flick, treasurer of
the resort. yielded Sl56s. Half do
zen patrons of the place were relieved
Of sums ranging from SO to $40.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
Selected Site for Jamestown Fair.

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 20.-President
Fitzhugh Lee and the directors OF the
jamestown Exposition Company yes
terday selected the site for the expo
sition to be held in 1907. commemorate
Ing the ter-centenary OF the first per
manent Anglo-Saxon settlement In this
country, which was made at James
town in 1907. The site chosen is on
Hampton Roads. directly opposite For
tress Monroe. The tract contains $50
acres. with a long stretch OF water
front.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
Mrs. Molineux's pIvoree plea-

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Nov. 2O.-Mrs.
Blanche Molineux brands as false the
story that she quarreled with her hus-
band. Roland B. Molineux, in the
death house at Sing Sing. She said
yesterday: Il have a more far reach.
ing and surprising cause for seeking
my divorce, but do not care to state
what 1t is. 1t win astonish the CON-
munity when it becomes known, but
perhaps it may not be necessary to
offer it as plea when my suit comes
up"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-22
cleveIand,s huntIna Trln ouer-

Norfolk. Va, Nov. 2O.-Ex- President
Grover Cleveland and party returned
to Norfolk yesterday afternoon from
the preserve Of Backbay Cunning Club.
where they had been ducking as the
guests OF Joseph Seelinger. of this
city. president OF the club. Mr.. Cleve-
lands return was unexpected. as he
intended to remain at the marshes for
a few more days. A large hamper of
game was forwarded to Mrs. Cleve-
land, at Princeton. by the ex-president
MT. Cleveland for New York.