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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
old Marriage certiacat e,s.


 Theorists are to be found all over the world who advocate that no man or woman shall be allowed to marry who has not ! certificate of freedom from transmissible disease. Not even the most extreme, however, would go 50 far as Prussian off cial n the town of Rappin. one of whose duties isst to inspect butchers meat and another to place the offl- cial seal on marriage certificates. The Berlin Lokalanzeiger states that on one occasion he used the wrong stamp and instead of sealing the nuptial contract he certified that the happy pair we're free from trichin- osis. The absurd mistake was not discovered until some days had elapsed, with the result that the high court of Berlin has had to be set in motion to rectify the error.-N. Y.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
THE TURKISH POST OFFICE.
An Institution That Regards with Suspicion Anything If e
 Foreign Nature.

The Turk suspects everybody and everything, and no private act, no se- clusion is safe from his intrusion. Every telegram sent from the public offices is at once reported to the au- thorities. No one can safely send let ter by the Turkish post unless he is willing to have it opened and read, and take the chances of having it confis- cated if the censor finds any thing that can be twisted into an insult to Mo- hammedanism, says Outing. As a re- suit of this condition and the ina ability of foreigners residing in Turkey to communicate with any certainty with their friends, some of the great Euro pean nations have established post of fees of their own in Turkish cities, in which they employ only Europeans, use their own stamps, and watch their mail bags until they pass beyond tlle prying eyes of the Turks. In Salonica there are no fewer than five post of fces-British, Austrian, French, Ser vian and Turkish; in Constantinople, six. If one wishes to be sure of his mail, he must inquire at four of them at least; and if he really wants to have his letters reach their destination, lie must send them through some post of- fee other than Turkish.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
The BibIe and Iaw.

A certain well-known lawyer, whose wife is almost an invalid, is telling a story which illustrates the oftenpoint- ed if unconscious, wit of the darky.
 On one occasion, it seems, his wife was suffering intensely from nervous headache, and, thinking, perhaps, his voice might soothe her to sleep, asked him to read aloud to her, which he did as the colored maid went back and forth about the room setting things in order for the night.
 Presently the maid quietly withdrew to the kitchen below, where the old cook, Aunt Phyllis, wasmalSing ready to lock up and depart.
 MT. Alex sho' is a good man. said the maid, beginning. "He settin' lip dar readin' de Bible to Miss Alice, an she sick"
 ''Go on, ehile,'' answered Aunt Phyllis" ''don' yo' know MT. Alex ain readin' no Bible. He's lawyer.''N. I. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1902.

change. almost as ludicrous as 1t is serious, has taken place in the house the past week and the chances of ade- auate antitrust legislation are now nil. No sooner had Representative Jenkins been appointed chairman of the judiciary committee than there de yeloped on his part all intense Jeal- ousy of Representative Littleneld' whose antitrust bill had gained him considerable prominence. This Jeal- ousy was encouraged by the "consery- ative'' members of the committee ana meantime the .conseryatiye" repubh- can senators acquainted MT Jenkins with the fact that no drastic remedy for trust evils would be tolerated by them. Now, MT Jenkins has appoint ed a subcommittee to draft a trust bill which shall meet the approval of the senate, and which means that it shall be as intellectual ill accomplish ing it's pretended purpose as is the ia nous Sherman law. Tn this connec- ton it may be said that the prospect of a deadlock in the senate. as a result of Senator Quay's fight for the admis- sion of the territories. is hailed with joy by many republican senators who see therein "a prospect of defeating all trust legislation because of Hack of time"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
Tyventy-Tsvo Pl,Ila | delp.lfas.

The man from Philadelphia who was sending a registered letter from the New York post office recently was astonished when the man at the window pushed iy back to him. and told him to write .Pa." on the en- yelope. There are g PhiIadelphias in this country" he said, land some of them are places of importance. \ woman from Phil adelphia. Ky, was much of tended the other day when I asked her if she intended letter fer the Pennsylvania Philadelphia. We have a great deal of trouble in this way with Philadelphia (Pa.) persons. But there are others. Brooklynites are almost as bad. There are as many BroolSlyns in the United States as there are Philadelphias. but very few persons who live in the borough across the bridge know it."-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15

E z
 All things considered, says Banker Henry Clews, the situation is one that induces caution. The policy of the market leaders appears to be to hold the situation we'll in hand and force a steady but thorough liquidation. As yet there are no indications of i, a change in this policy. Very likely strong buyers have been accumulat- ing securities, and when the pinch comes it may be found that the effect has been largely anticipated. Mar ginal buying ought to be more safe af- ter the new year than now. It is quite possible that with the close of the current year we may see renewed l Improvement. or a reaction from the downward course of the market dur ing the last three months. The spec ulative situation is certainly much strengthened by recent liquidation as we'll as by the enforced rest for re- cuperation. and easier and more abun-
 
 increased activity. A good invest ment demand for desirable, railroad se- curities is in sight, and as there is a scarcity of such firm prices may be expected in this quarter. As we re- marked at first. however, for the next two weeks at least the money market will be the controlling element. The Venezuelan incident caused some un- easiness. but there is evidently a clear understanding between Great Britain, Germany and the United States which ought to prevent serious consequences. although it is apparent that an awk- ward situation may easily he created by Castro's tactics.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
ENGLISH AT FOREIGN HOTELS.
Words Put Together in Fashion That Is Something Fearful and
 Wonderful to Contemplate.

Many gems of the curious English of foreign hotel keepers have been given to the public. Among the best, says Stray Stories, is the tale of fhe host of well-known establish nlent in Greece, who was wont to greet his guests in an effusive man. mer with: What you prefare-a bif- tek or chick-hen?''
 Their astonishment at the mastery of the language was frequently deepened when, upon their return to the hotel few hours later, they found nothing prepared. 1t was his only English sentence, and he did not understand a word of it.
 This, however, is not quite equal to the placard in the possession Of a naval officer just returned from Egypt. He procured it at cafe chantant in Alexandria. It was print ed in several languages, and this is the English part: Every of the con summations of the coldness, one piastre besides: Every of the claim to be addressed directly of the direc- tion. During of the repetitions the price of consummations to be the same that in every the others cof- fee.v
 With the aid of the parallel pas sages in other languages the mean ing is found as follows: s'AlI iced drinks one piastre extra. All com plaints should be made at the office. Notwithstanding the performance the prices will be the same as those of other cafes.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
cepsus Taking in India.

Some quaint census stories are told by Mir. Francis, who has pulp lished the official account of the re- cent enumeration of the people of Madras. One man wrote himself down as ssilliterate,' which in census language means unable to either read or write. A third, finding census number on the village temple, emu merated the idol inside. The de- scription gravely ran: Name, Go- nesha; religion, Hindu; sex, male; civil condition, married; age, about 200 years; means of subsistence, of ferings from villagers" Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15

more often than any other New Haven Register.
 With the football season only re- gently over, this story of George Wood- ruff, an old Yale player, of the stren- uous methods of boxing an end, practfced in his day, is as timely as amusing. It was in 1886, and the game was played with ten men only, says MT Woodruff, because Victor Harding had been delegated to keep Yale's unrivaIled end "Kid" Wallace out of the game This he did by tack ling him at the beginning of the game and keeping up continuous tackle un- til it's close The ball was frequently put in play with these two ends wrestling on the ground some forty yards away.-New Britain Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
HEARD III PAssIEG

The Pittsburg Dispatch. Ind, has sent out letter to the members of the fifty-seventii congress, asking, among other. questions, who are favored for the democratic and republican nomi- nees for 1904 The paper has now printed IS of the replies received. They are unanimous in predicting Roose- velts repomination, but, naturally, there is much doubt as to the demo.
 cratic candidate. Cleveland. Hill, Hearst and German are the men sug-
 gested. Germans name being given
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
The United States Burial League Opens an Office
 ;n This City.

There are stars in the heavens whose distance is so far from the earth that their light has not yet reached us. But
 when the light does come it will be all
 the more welcome after it's long jour
 ney It is just so with the United
 States Burial league. It's light is q
 long time coming, but now that it is
 here it will be all the more appreci- ated Other parts of the country have
 been blessed with this form of insur-
 ance for twenty years and it's coming to Waterbury puts a stop forever to
 the terrible calamity of death and pow erty visiting the home at one and the same time. This does not interfere
 with any other form of insurance that you may carry. The United States
 Burial league simply gives you a clear
 guarantee of one hundred dollar fu-
 neral, including hacks and all, on the payment of 90 cents year for children andN an average price of $1.50 for
 adults. Is there q single family ill this city who can afford to be without this
 protection? Not one! Death comes to the doors of nine hundred people every year ill this city! Who can tell where l it will call next? Is it not a tremend- ous relief 10 always feel that you can 1 command the services of an under | taker who is under a contract signed and sealed with a responsible company whose business it is tG see that your burial is assured. with no trouble to you whatever. and all this for ninety cents a year to an average price of S1. 50 1 for all adults. without regard to creed, | race or nationality? We are proud to l be the agents of this company. because
 wherever it is known it is looked unon 1 as 2 true work of philanthropy. We l have been in the undertaking business I in this city for twenty years and we 1 know we'll what hardship it is to l have such a debt hanging over the av-
 craze family. If OUT agents do not
 reach you in time call at our office and i we will give you all particulars.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15

There is evident in republican cir cles in Washington belligerent ele- ment which would be glad to see war precipitated with any nation which the United States could safely count on yanquishing, says Washington correspondent. The opponents of this sentiment talk loudly about the dras- tic measures which should be taken in regard to Cuba and Colombia. Cuba should be cowed into accepting the Platt amendment in all it's details and should Ee given to understand that any further evidence of reluctance would be followed by the landing of United States troops on Cuban soil and the entry of United States gunboats into Havana harbor, say these bellicose ad- yisors of the president. Colombia should be treated to the same 'tcourse of sprouts" If she does not prompt ly accept the proposals of Secretary Hay as remuneration for the zone of land through which the canal will pass, she should be held lip and made to do it at the muzzles of American guns. These same advisors gently but none the less effectually insinuate that, with the glory of a few martial victories behind him, MT Roosevelt would become the idol of the America people and nothing could stay his sway. Meanwhile, whatever, MT Roosevelt may himself think of these suggestions it is evident that he is making every effort towards ''prepar- edness for war; and the general tend ency of his administration is bellicose.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
Pumpkins and Muskra fs.

Frank Berry, an old-time angler If Bohemian procliyities, states that he was at one time acting the genial boniface" over hostelry in western New York village. A drain from the cellar under the hotel connected with a miniature lake some 200 yards dis tant. About 300 pounds of winter squashes were stored in the cellar, and while the winter was yet young the, thrifty cook conceived the idea of mall- ing a squash pie, but upon sampling the succulent vegetables it was found that each member of the collection had been punctured from it's neither surface, and the contents as cleanly removed as meat from the shin-bone in care of the family dog. This disclosure served as the incentives to setting g trap for the mysterious burglars, with the result that several muskvats were caught dur ing the next few days, and new rec ord3of gastronomic achievements estab- lished for the rat-tailed family of fur growers.-Forest and Stream.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
Not Well Post e a.

Just how much the average Eng lishman knows about, this country was illustrated in Washington a day or two ago. James Blackie, 3 trav- eler from London, asked the clerk in his hotel how far it was to Mich igan, as he wished to call on friend there. The clerk inquired to what part of Michigan Mr. Blackie wished to go. The traveller did not know ex- actly, but said: II can easily find ous in what part of the city he lives when I get there" What city?' in- quired the clerk. Why, the city of Michigan, of course,' said the intel- liCent Briton.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
Srxedfah Cnurtesx.

When train. leaves platform or steamboat pier in Sweden, all the parting passengers and bow to them, compliment returned by the trav- elers. If you address the poorest person in the street you must lift your hat. A gentleman passing a lady on the stairs of hotel must do the, same. To enter the shop or a bank with one's hat on is terrible breach of good manners. If you en- ter or leave coffee room you must bow to all the occupants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15
A Erenkish Tree.

At Shillfried. near Matzen. holiday resort much patronized by the yien- sn ese, there is tree which has the most singular characteristic of growing hori- zontally over the ledge of deep hol- low. The tree is about ten years old and two years since, as the result of a landslip. it fell into its present posi- ton. with it's branches upward and downward, and so has grown ever since, Towering and leafing just as if the position were natural.-Londop Mail.
 TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. D. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-15

strensth of the Saxon. An average Britisher is as strong as two Hindus
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
To Throw out Soldier Vote.

The democrats in Leavneworth
county are relying upon the uncon-
stitutionality of the law giving the
soldiers at the soldiers home the
right to vote, for their success. With
that vote counted, the republicans
carried the county; with it thrown
out, the democrats won. The law
will be attacked in two ways. The
democratic county candidates will
tackle it in the supreme court and
the democratic nominee for the leg
>islature in the country district will
file a contest in the legislature
against Hollenbeck, the republican.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
ON IT'S OWN MERITS.
$50 Down. without the
Makers Praise.

A young man who spent his summer vaca-
zion on a Maine farm says that new IN
stances of the thrift and shrewdness of his
landlady are constantly thrusting them
selves upon his attention, relates Youths
Companion.
One day a wagon load of unexpected rela-
tives descended on the farm, and the mis-
tress was, as she afterward frankly said,
'put to it" to provide enough food for din
ner. She brought forward among other
things an apple pie, which seemed to the
boarder far inferior to the pies she usually
made. But when she served it she spoke of
her reputation as piemaker.
''They do say at the sociables that no.
body's pies quite come up to mine" she re-
marked, with beaming smile; "and apple
pies are what you might call my speciality.
I've often been asked for the receipt, but I
tell 'em it's knack and judgment does it,
not rule"
The pie disappeared and then, when her
guests were not as hungry as they had been,
she brought forth a second pie, flaky of
crust and luscious to the taste.
''Why, Aunt Mary" said the youngest
of the party, boy of II, 81 think this pies
ever so much better than the other, and
you haven't said word about it"
His aunt looked at him without so much
as a twinkle in her eyes.
''This one will go down without praising,
I reckon she said, gravely.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
"MINIEG KING" IN TROUBLE.
Letson Balliett Sentenced to Fine and Inn
prtsonment for Defrauding Small In
vestors In Deserted Mine.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. s.-Judge
Munger, of the United States district
court, refused to grant Letson Bal
lett, known as the thinning king" a
new trial and sentenced him to paw
fine of $1,000 and to spend one year
in the county Jail. Balliett was con-
victed this spring of using the United
States mails for fraudulent purposes.
In 1900 he purchased what is known
as the white Swan" mine in Baker,
Ore, which had been deserted by the
original owners, and Immediately be-
gan to exploit the same through the
newspaper advertisers and sold stock
on the monthly payment plan. 1t
was shown on the witness stand at
the time of the trial that over $780,
600 was received by Balliett from
small investors from all over the
United States. 1t was also shown
that not dollar was expended upon
the mine, although representations
were made to the contrary in his adj
vertising matter. The case had been
tried twice and has cost the govern
ment fully $50,0OO.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
NJ. E. Funds Apportioned.

Philadelphia. Nov. s.-The general
committee of church extension of the
Methodist Episcopal church, in ses-
sion here, apportioned the church
building fund among the 125 confer
ences. Some of the apportionments
made were: Colorado, $4,000; Ari-
IONA mission, $500: Arkansas, $3.50;
Austin, $3.50; Black Hills, $500; Blue
Ridge, $675; California, $4,000; Cali
fornia German, 1915; central German,
$1,000; central Illinois, $4,000; central
Missouri, $500; central Swedish,
$500; Columbia River, $4,000.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
A Conductor Assaults a Passenger.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. 81. 81. Rob
inette, notorman in the employ of
the ST. Joseph Electric Railway COM
pany, was fatally wounded last night
on board Chicago Great Western
railway train in a fight with Conduct
or J. Potter. Robinette boarded the
train for Savannah, IA miles distant,
and presented ticket, the time limit
of which was expired. Robinette was
slugged with some heavy instrument,
fell against redhot stove and was
frightfully disfgured. His skull is
crushed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
A Surprised Physician.
A dying patient RECEIVERS through the i
terposition of humble German.

A dying patient RECEIVERS through the in
terposition of humble German.
Chicago, Nov. Is.
Some weeks ago DR.. C., very reput.
able and wfdely-known physician, living on
c. Street, was called to attend very
complicated case of Rheumatism. Upon
arriving at the house he found man about
forty years of age, lying in a Frustrated and
serious condition, with his whole. frame
dangerously affected with the painful dis
ease. He prescribed for the patient, but
the man continued to grow worse, and on
Sunday evening he was found to be in a
very alarming condition. The knees and ell
bows and larger joints were greatly in
damed, and could not be moved. 1t was
only with extreme difficulty that the pa
tient could be turned in bed, with the aid
of three or four persons. fhe weight of
the clothing was so painful that means had
to be adopted to keep it from the patient s
body.
The doctor saw that his assistance would
be of no avail, and left the house, the mem
bers of the family following him to the
door, weeping. Almost Immediately the
grief stricken ones were addressed by an
humble German. He had heard of the
despair of the family, and now asked them
to try his remedy, and accordingly brought
forth bottle of st. Jacobs Oil. The poor
wife applied this remedy. The first appli-
cation eased the patient very much; after
few. hours they used it again, and, won
der of wonders, the pain vanished entirely!
Every subsequent application improved the
patient. and in two days he was well and
out. When the doctor called few days
after, he was indeed surprised.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
ouartermaster Generals Report

Washington, Nov. s.-The annual
report of Gen. M. I. Ludington, quar-
termaster general, is a review of the
work done by his department during
the year. The most interesting fea
ture is what he has to say regarding
the transports, in view of the desire
in some quarters to dispose of them.
He says that the ships are fitted up
in the best possible shape for the
transportation of troops and that it
would be a wise policy to retain
many of them.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
He Was Disloyal to Spain.

Madrid, Nov. S.-The trial of Sabine
Arana, leader of the autonomist par
ty in the Basque provinces, charged
with having sent a congratulatory
cablegram to President Roosevelt last
spring on the granting of Cuban in
dependence, began at Bilboa Friday.
The public prosecutor took the
ground that Senior Arana's telegram
to the president infringed the integ-
rity and dignity of Spain and he
demanded that a sentence of eight
years Imprisonment be imposed on
the prisoner.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
The Lesson Costly.

One result of the famine in an
thracite coal will be great increase
In the amount of bituminous coal
used next year, but it does not fol-
low that the public will get the bene-
fit of the difference in cost. From
New York comes the report that the
dealers are arranging a fixed price
for soft coal for next year, which
will be far in advance of the nomi-
nal figures. The people are getting
some useful elementary lessons in
political economy, but it cannot be
said the instruction comes cheap.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
He Lost.

A Quaker city gossip tells this story of q
young man who apologized for being late
at a dinner party:
lawfully glad to see you, Mr. Blank"
said the hostess. $50 good of you to come:
where is your brother?S,
"I am commissioned to tender his re-
grets. You see, we are so busy just now
that it was impossible for both of us to get
away, and so we tossed up to see which of
US should come" said the young man.
Glow nice! Such an original idea! And
you won."
"No," said the young man, absently; 81
lost" -Pittsburg Bulletin.