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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
LADIES' AUXILIARY FAIR
Closed Successfully at City Hall on
 Saturday Night.


 The following awards were made at the closing of the fair of the Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H.. in City hall Sat urday night: $50, MT Egan, 98 Vol colt street; ton of coal. E. J. McGow- an, 153 East Main street; silk umbrel- Ia. Mamie Brennan. 147 Washington avenue; $10, Dan Shea, Sacred Heart drum corps: barrel of flour, E. J. Gil bert, Boston Butter house; pair of shoes, Kittie Cullen, S6 South street.; $5, Mary Mckee, $50 Baldwin street; toilet set, NJ. Monahan, 80 Pleasant street; parlor lamp, Kate Hanley, 46 High street; fancy rocker, Rhea Fenn, 154 Baldwin street; pair of blankets, J. M. Fudge; $1O, 531S, (blank). Miss Nora Ryan was the most successful lady canvasser. The bride doll was won by Thomas Burns, 292 Baldwin street. The gold mounted rosary beads were won by Kate Leen, 263 Baldwin; silver knife and spoon, T.. s. Doyle, Naugatuck: sofa pillow, May Peters, 51 Center street; silk umbrel- Ia, Allan Doran, Bridge street: half dozen handkerchiefs, Lizzie Sullivan, 360 Mill street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
Austria to Tight prunkenness.

purpose of combating drunkenness which is being prepared by the Aus trian government is the first measure of it's kind in the history of Austria. It is an outcome of the strong pressure of public opinion and the efforts of the temperance party. It provides for the imprisonment of persons found intoxi- cated in public place over certain number of times within six months and restricts the sale of bottled spirits, which, it is declared, leads to home drinking, to holders of special licenses. Only one such license is to be granted for every 800 intahitaDfS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
nulearaa Aaks a.ealatioh.

PHILIPPOPOLIS, Bulgaria, Oct 20.
 There was large meeting here yes terday under the auspices of the Mace donian committee. Resolutions were passed requesting Bulgaria to negoti- ate with the powers to secure their me- diation for the enforcement in Mace donia of the Berlin treaty. At Sofia an open air meeting convened by the Macedonian committee was attended by 10000 people. M. Michailowsky president of the local committee, de scribed Turkish misrule in Macedonia and was loudly cheered by the gather ing. The meeting passed one resolution approving the revolutionary movement and another condemning Turkish atro- cities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
A nuissianarx Convention.

CLEVELAND, O., Oct. 20. - The missionary forces of the Methodist Episcopal church, numbering POGO persons, will convene in this city at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Gray's armory for the first convention of it's kind ever held. The several interests of the church will have delegations and leaders present. Missionary work will be the principal topic of discus sion. Among the bishops who wfn be present and address the convention are Moore of China, Hartzeil of Africa, Vincent of Europe, AicCabe of South America and Thoburn of India. Home bishops who will speak are Foss and Fowler
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
Rugs.

Our line of Rugs is very large; we carry all the standard makes in all sizes and make a speciality of Carpet sizes.
 Here are some exceptionally low prices which we think will interest thrifty housewives.
 9x12 Body Brussels Rugs, were
 $27 50, this sale $22.5O 9x12 Administer Rugs. were $25.OO,
 this sale $21. .00 9x12 Brussels Rugs, were $16.95,
 for this sale $13.89 9x12 DouBle-face smyrna Rugs,
 value $15.O0. for this sale $9.95 s245 Administer Rugs, for this
 sale $19S 5Ox60 Double-face Smyrna Rugs,
 regular value $1.50, for this
 sale $1OO roc Wool smyrna Mats, for this
 sale soc
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
Kansas cfty,s horse show.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 20.-The eighth annual horse show. which will begin in Convention hall tonight and last during the entire week, promises to be the most successful in the history of the Kansas City Horse Show asso- citation. The entry list numbers more than 600, breaking all previous records, and the gSat variety of events in- cludes many features which will be new to horse show patrons of this city and vicinity.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
A. R. COWIRS.

Buying and selling new and stylish trimmed and untrimmed Hats is what keeps us very busy just now.
 We hunt the market for the most desirable Millinery to be had and we have it.
 You will make DO mistake if you buy your Fall Hat at our store, as an in spection will show.
 This fall we sell all our hats to meet your wishes, as we have them at all prices to suit your money in hand.
 May Manten's Patterns for 1Oc; any style. Fashion sheets free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
SALE OF
 Carpets, Rugs, DTapeTiGs an q Upholstery Goods

For the introduction of the new fall lines of these goods we have declded on holding a genuine cut price sale for one week only. and in addition to the liberal reductions we will make, lay and line all Carpets bought during this sale free of charge
 For the benefit of those who are nnprepared to purchase we will hold selections made by them if deposit is placed, and lay the Carpets at any future time to their convenience. Such an opportunity as this is, right at the commencement of the season, should command the attention of every housekeeper in this section.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20

PestiIenee Strikes Colombian Camps.
 KINGSTON, Jamaica. Oct. 2O.-The steamer Orinoco, from Colon, Colom- bia, which has reached here, brings a report that yellow fever and smallpox have broken out among the forces Of the Colombian government at Colon and that there are ten deaths daily from these diseases among the sol CiiePa tbpFa
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
oregon stare Held Up.

NORTH YAMHILL, Ore. Oct. 20.-- The TilIamook stage was held up dur ing the night by three masked men five miles from here. The robbers secured $20O from the passengers and then escaped The country is heavily tim bered, and there is little probability of capturing the yobRers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
Duck Hunters Lost.

SALEM, Mass. Oct 20.--Duck hunt ing in a frail canoe probably has proved fatal sport for John E. Foster of Beverly and Frank w. Wilson of this city, both students. They left on their trip in Salem harbor Saturday, and later fragments of the canoe and Wilson's paddle were found in Beverly cnve
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
Splendid Cough Medicine.

We prepare a cough medicine that we are not afraid to put side by side with any. on the. market We call it Fitzpatrick's Syrup of White Pine and tar 9 cents a bottle. Fitzpat- rick's phar'macy, East Main, corner Wall TeleDhone 63-4
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20
Carpets,

Smiths Genuine Administer Car- pets in an extensive variety of choice designs and colors, reg ular price $125, for this sale
 $1.15 per yard Q0c per yard reduction and laid freeJ Wilton Velvet Carpets in a fine line of patterns; this is the most durable carpet manufactured, made to retail for SIPS, price for this sale $1.O0 per yard f25c per yard reduction and laid free) Best 1O-Wire Tapestry Brussels, all the new colors and patterns, a most satisfactory wearing car pet, regular price S9c, for this s~~eaIe 79c (10c per yard reduction and laid free) Extra Grade Brussels Carpet in all the new fall patterns, regular 75c quality, for this sale 67c
 (Afade, laid and lined free) Heavy Tapestry Brussels Carpets in a large variety of patterns, all new designs, value 69c, for this sale SIC
 Naid, made and lined free.l Genuine Art Kidderminster Car pets, high grade lngraln for which we are sole agents; this carpet gives excellent wear and is highly recommended, regular price S5c. for this sale 75c
 Naid, made and lined free) Best Two-Ply Extra Super All Wool Ingrains, the largest as sortment of patterns in the city to select from, regular price 75c, for this sale 63c
 Gaid, made and lined free.l Dundee Ingrain Carpets, a most durable fabric. choice designs in large and small effects, regular price 65c, for this sale 54c
 Qaid, made and lined free.) A lot of Ingrain Carpets, price was 35c per yard, for this sale 23c This number is not made free.)
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-20

The Law and Order league man should talk to people about the quail ity of their drinks. Phelan's tea is all
 right.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
TRIVIAL, YET POTENT.
The Tyranny OF tae Small and the
EclplesSncss of Mankind.

The Tyranny OF tae Small and the
EcIplesSncss of Mankind.
The Tyranny Of llt,laness" Is the
cruel dcspotism not OF one master. but
OF a multitude OF small ones. Witness
the ironclad sway which any sovereign
ruler OF the kitchen may WELD over n
helpless household. What happiness or
misery Is bestowed lightly by one who
turns toastcr or brcws pot Of cof-
fec!
We are oil slaves to milllncrs and
tailors. The milkman holds us helpless
in his clutches. The chore man orders
us about. The maid Of NIL work beck.
ons. and we follow. We bow and
scrapc before the naughty plumber.
We who would strike down mon
archs and measure swords with min
listers OF finance, what sorry figures
we cut in the community II sighted by
the laundrymcn! We scarce can hold
our own against n surly railway por-
ter, and it Is but by the courtesy Of
Master Boots that we emerge from
our hotel apartment. And who shall
stand before the overwhelming power
vested In an offended waiter7 We
conductor and motorman choose to ig-
more us.
The man who rules the Stock Ex-
change cannot rest 1T night because an
infants voice banishcs dreams. He Is
victim to the insect world. Who
will abolish the tyranny Of flies and Of
moSQuitocs2
Behold the tyranny Of horses, dogs
and cats, to which the great ma jority
Of mortals submit without murmur.
What master is as exacting as tight
shoe or torturing collar? A parrot
or pet canary can sadly try mems
souls! Yes, "things are in the saddle
and ride mankind"
Who will do justice to the tyranny
Of the dcpravcd inanimate taskmasters?
A diamond necklace changes the his
tory OF empires. A courtier's cloak
may pave the way to royal favor. A
glove, handkerchief, n glass slipper,
what things to conjurc with! Slaves
Of the lamp! Slaves Of the ring!
All, the supremacy Of trivial things,
that one rcal tyranny to which we all
bow down! Is there no hope thnt we
may some day throw of the heavy
yoke2 Well Is it for us to mediate
upon this vital problem which touches
ench so closely. And MS we mediate
we may grow wise enough to break
some Of the multitudnous shackels
that hold Us spiritlcss and helpless in
the power OF the arch tyrant, Little
Things. ."-Caroline Ticknor In Brandur
Magazine.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
At Sea on Land.

A clergyman who had neglected all
knowledge of nautical affairs was
asked to deliver IN address before an
audience Of sailors.
He was discoursing- on the stormy
passages of life. Thinking he could
make his remarks more pertinent to his
hearers by metaphorically using SEQ
expressions, he said:
Now, friends, you know that when
you are Mt sea In a storm the thing you
do is anchor"
A half concealed smoker spread over
NE room, and the clergyman knew
that he had made n mistake.
After the services one Of his listeners
came to him and said. "Mr. -, have
you ever been at scar
The minister replied:
'No, unless 1t was while was deliv-
ering that address. New York Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
Hnd His noubts.

~ suppose" said tic visitor who
was being shown through the newspa-
per Office, that the red faced, rough
looking Individual who Is loungng on
the desk over there Is the person who
writes the woman's pager
NO." answers the guide. THAT de-
partment Is written by lady"
"And that slender. consumptive ap-
pcaring man over there - doesn't he
write the guides to bealth?"
why, no. A practicing physician
does that"
"But surely that prize6ghter who
Is smoking a cob pipe is the society
editorT
"Wrong again. The society page is
handled by young woman of great
gentility."
And that-look here, young fellow!
Don't you try to fool me. l guess 1
know about newspapers. have read
all about how they are edited in the
funny papers. I don't believe this is a
newspaper office at all."-Baltimore
American.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
WORKING FOR VOTES
CAMPAIGN THIS FAIL is UNUSUALLY
VIGOROUS.

Causcss That Are Responsible For
/ Polisical Activity New Congress
si9nE1 Districts - Tom JOhnson's
USsaue Idea.
NJ In many years. except In q presi-
6ent5Di campaign, has there been SO
groat gehesal interest aroused in
Ipoiftscal battle MS that which now
claims the attention Of the public.
There arc several reasons that have
served to excite the general interest.
One OF these Is the redistrictIng Of the
several states, caused by the appor-
tionment Of representatives under the
twelfth census. which adds twenty
itSeSmembers to the lower house of
congress-. Thus in several Of the dis
eriets peculiar conditions have arisen.
Tile refusal of Speaker Henderson,
who Tor twenty years has represented
Iowa In the national legislature, to nc
cept renomination has caused wide
spread comment.
Tho filling Of the scat formerly held
by Secretary Of the Navy Moody and
the addition of new congressman are
exciting unusual political activity In
Ai dssa achusetts. while in Wisconsin,
0Iinnesota, Washington. Missouri, ILL
nois and New York the various con-
testa. will be ut fever heat until the
votes are cast.
But all these pale into lnsigniflcance
oes3de Tom Jolnson's campaign for
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
PUTTING CP THE Mo TENT.

small runabout, In which sat Man
aGcr Wagner. Next came the ten huge
wagons. and in the rear was tallyho
carrying tho bandsmcn. Johnson tried
to get automobiles for the entire circus,
but no factOry would agree to build
them Within six months.
AS soon rs the caravan reaches the
town in which 1t Is scheduled to show
the men rush work on putting up the
big f9hf 1t Is done as systematically,
deftlSfnd quickly as Ia any big circus
in thF country. All the latest machin-
cry huscd, even to the electric wiring.
Af3cr dinner at p. m. the band pa-
radcs tile town, not to gather the
crowds for that gathers itself, but to
make some noise" as johnson puts
It. When the concert Is over, the big
show begins, With johnson arc all the
rtate candidates, who travel by train.
Local candidates are also invited to
speak. Tho show Is scheduled to keep
on until the night Of Nov. 8.
TIP entire expense Is borne by Mr..
Joh1s6n. The outfit cost $12D. 600. and
its cost per day Is about $2.5oO. But
Iascr Tom Is rich and can afford It.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17

this The car Is novel, inosmuch rs
the place of the usual basket work Is
taken by bamboo crossbars and net
ting. The framework, which Is forty
five feet long, is in three parts, for con-
ven!ence In transit. The driving row-
or Is furnished by Simms petrol
motor Of thirty-fve horsepower. The
gas bag is seventy-fivc feet in length.
Mr.. Spencer Is about thirty five years
old and possessed Of wonderful cool
ness and resource. Before his recent
extraordinary fight he had already
won fame as IN aeronaut. In 1893 lie
ascenGed 2T,50O feet above London in
n balloon. This was the highest ascent
ever made. He was accompanied by
DR.. Berson. The two kept alive by
breathing oxygen from tubes.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
FLAG LANGUAGE. L

The black nnG Is sign Of piracy.
To strike the flag" is to lower the
colors In submission.
Dipping tho flag Is lowering It slight
ly and hoisting 1t again to salute a yes-
sci or fort.
The yellow flag shows a vessel to be
In quarantine or Is a sign Of q conta-
gious disease.
A flag Of truce" Is white flag dis
played to On enemy to indicate q desire
for parley or consultation.
The red flag In our service Is n mark
OF danger and shows n vessel to be re.
ceiving or discharging her powder.
A flag at half mast means mourning.
Fishing and other vessels return with
the flag at half mast to announce the
loss or death Of some Of their crew.
Flags are used as the symbol Of rank
and command, the officers using them
being called lag officers" Such flags
are square to distinguish them from
other banners.
The white flag is a sign Of peace.
After battle parties from both sides
often so out to the field to rescue the
wounded or bury the dead under the
protection Of the white flag.
II the president Of the United States
goes aboard, the American flag Is car
ried In the bow Of his barge or hoIsted
at the mast Of the vessel on board of
which he is.-New Education.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17

by n committee Of three, and now
Charles +. Murphy, after being duly
elected, Is hailed and acknowledged
chief Of the Tammany braves.
Charles Francis Murphy was born
In New York city forty-four years ago
and was one Of family Of eight. His
father was poor man, but managed
to give bis son common school cdu-
cation. After leaving school the fu-
ture leader of great political organ
lZation worked In John Roach's ship
yard. He was athletic and handy with
his fists, and In couple Of years he
was the acknowledged boss of the boys
In the shIpyard.
md naturally drifted into politics. In
this he was SO successful that ten
years ago Richard Croker made him
leader of the Eighteenth district, where
he had always lived. In fact, he never
lived anywhere else. He has now sue
ceeded Croker.
There Is nothing about Charlie MUIR
phys manner or bearing to distinguish
him In crowd. He always dresses
In black, his scarfs are modest, and he
wears few jewels. He Is smooth shaved,
and derby is his usual headgear.
Croker during the many years Of his
leadership In Tammany never took
drink. Hes smoked almost constantly
or, II not smoking, chcwed on a black
cigar. SO does Murphy. The new
leader Is not a teetotaler. like Croker,
but he drinks little. He almost never
takes drink In crowd. Mr.. Murphy
was married only recently. He Ia re-
2qtsdte be worth about $26o,o goo. ..
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17

VOM JOHNSON IN HIS AUTO.
the control Of Ohio. Mr.. johnson is en-.
tirely original. and his methods Of
rcaehing fhc voter arc the most unique
and unusual ever attempted for like
purpose. His campaign partakes Of all
the features Of circus-the tent, seats,
wagons. bands of music, horses, etc.
Mr. johnson has two tents, with n
seating capacity of G,O00 people each.
He takes but one with him, the other
being held in reserve. He carries his
parnPhernalia-tents, boards for seats
and 500 settees for the ladies-in ten
huge circus wagons, each twenty feet
high pnd big in proportion.
c. j. Wagner Of New York, IN old
stswnsn. the manager. Under him
nfe boss canyasman, boss seat man
md boss animal man-all experienced
men. and each has a big force in his
department. All arc uniformed in kha-
I'll. A,bIg band of forty pieces travels
with the show.
Tho caravan started from Cleveland.
at itS head in his big red automobile
The People rode Mayor Tom. as he
is called in Cleveland. With him were
his son Loften, who acted as chauffeur,
and bis valet. Tyler. Next in line was
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
THE PLAY WAS STOPPED.
: ut It wns Not by the Orders of ths
French President.

: ut II Wns Not by the Orders of ths
French rresiIent.
NJ. Sardou, the FRESH playwright,
once profited by a joke that General
Ladmirault, who was Mt the time gov
error Of Paris, played OH NJ. Thiers.
sardou had written "Rabagas," aud
tho play had been given It's dress re-
hearsal "in camera" 1t was dlspleas-
Ing to Thiers, and he undertook to stop
its public performance.
As General Ladmirault was dressing
for dinner, about In the evening, an
officer entered his dressing room anil
rendered q dispatch, which, he said,
had come direct from Versailles.
The officer went out, and the general,
continuing his toilet. said to himself
that lie was certain that that dispatch
was the interdlction of "Rabagas,"
and, having a friendly feeling for the
author, the general left the dispatch
unopened when lie left the room.
The next morning came messenger
oosthaste from Versailles, 'Rabagas'
was performed last night"
without doubt" negligently replied
the general.
''But the dispatchT
"WLat dispatchT
'From NJ. Thiers, interdicting tile
performance"
Goodness meT' replied the general.
II left it unopened OH the table. Sec.
there 1t is. the seal unbroken. Still.
that makes little difference. Every
thing passed of well. They nearly
hissed the play or the stage, and 1t
will be the same ut every performance.
Tell M. Theirs that he has no cause
for alarm"
"Rabagas" was withdrawn, but not
by the orders Of NJ. Theirs.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
SPENCER'S AlRSHIP.
How the Kew English Machine Diff
fcrs From Sautos-Dumont's

fcrs From Soutos-Dumonts.
Stanley Spencer, the English aero
naut. who recently ns.onished the
world by his wonderful flight OF thirty
miles over London In his nlrship, has
put NJ. Santos-Dumont completely I'm
the shade.
The newest dirigib.e balloon invent.
ed by the Spencer brothers Is much
Hike that Of NJ. Santos Dumcat. The
Hsain point OF difference lies I'm the
wooden screw, which is fixed In front
OF the body OF the machine and pulls
OF sucks 1t forward through the air in
stead OF propclling it from the rear, rs
In the Brazilian's nirship. Tie frame
work is entirely of bamboos, lashed
and bolted to one another, and, with
the exception, OF course, of the motor
and steering board, there is practically
no metal on the whole machine.
The result of this Is shown by the
scales. Tic total weight, with every
thing fixed, is under 800 pounds. the
frame accounting for 125 pounds OF
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
Didn't Want Too Much.

A Lone Star State man tells the fol.
lowing story Of negro baptizing in
Texas:
An old negro preacher did the hon.
ors, and the candidate for baptism was
coal black negro woman. The preach.
er led his victim far out into the stream.
where she could be thoroughly i'm
mersed, and Mt the auspicious moment
he cried in loud voice:
BE stiddy. sister, be stiddy, and
you'll cum up whitah den snowp'
"Oh, parson," she exclaimed, "dat's
askin too much; cream coleuh'll
do!'-New York Times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
Lishtnins's Amnity For oak.

Electricity In the clouds, like It's COM
panion lower down, loves to seek the
earth. the great reservoir of NIL cleo
tricity. and It finds the most available
way to do SO. choosing always the best
conductor, conspicuous among which
are the much maligned lightning rod,
the high trees or the elevated steeple. 1t
has its choice Of trees us we'll rs other
things and will leap over half m acre
of trees to find an oak, for which 1t ap-
pears to have special attraction. and
1t will pass high point to find build
ing that has metal about It.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-10-17
Morse and tho Telegraph Operator

M0rNc ana thc TcICBrnpn operator
Immediately after the successful
completion Of the first transatlantic
cable and the consequent celebrations,
in which Of course Cyrus w. Field
bore prominent part, Professor Morse
had occasion to send a telegram from
a small town in Ohio to his home in
New York. He wrote out his message,
presented 1t to the operator. who rnp-
idly checked It OF with his pencil and
curtly demanded a dollar.
"But," said the venerable inventor,
"I never pay for messages" and, see
ing IN inquiring look in the operators 8
eyes, added, II am, in fact, the father
Of the telegraph"
'Then," said the operator, firmly con-
vinced that he was being imposed up
on, "why don't you sign your own
name, Cyrus w. Field?"
Professor Morse when telling the
story used to sny that he was too hu-
inflated to answer.
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On nm Equal Footing.

"Yes." boosted an Englishman I'm the
.wcst: have Tudor blood In my veins
from my mothers side of the family
and intugenct blood from my fa-
ia lint soY. sald citizen. .My
blood little mixed too. My grand
fathef3vassa dorsey tenderfoct an my
Era drhpthef q Digger fndiun squaw.
We're both knif breeds. strangcr.
tshaksr--w Washington TimeA ,a.r...s