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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
MISAPPLIED CHARITY
Returned Missionary Throws
 Light on India's Famine.
AMERICAN WHEAT NOT NEEDED.
Rapacity of Native Money Lenders Eauses the Starvation, Not short- age of CereaIs-British Governs
 ment DareS Not Interfere.


 OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. 1O.-Dr. Maud Allen, formerly of Portland, Or, medical missionary from India, who has just arrived on the steamer Delyo after an absence of seven years, says that it is foolish for the American peo- pie to send ships full of wheat for the succor of the famine sufferers, because there never is any real dearth of ce- reals in that empire. It is the rapaci- ty of the money lenders that starves the suffering natives at the same time that India is actually exporting wheat to other countries.
 'sThere is class of men there called banyas," said Dr. Allen, "who are the owners of the money and have no com junction about charging the highest price for the use of their money. Hun dreds may be starving around them, but they are unmoved. They get a corner on the products of the farm CTS there just as is done in America. If there is failure of crops in one province, the price of wheat of course goes up to a figure that makes it pro- hibitive to the people of the stricken district. The wages are so small that it is impossible for the natives to save anything, and they are always at the mercy of the banyas. The banyas control the farmers of the prosperous district, too, to such an extent that they can fix the price at which the product of the fields must be sold. The farmer is always in debt to these men.
 ''It is the want of money and not the want Of wheat that brings so much suffering. There have been two famines during my stay in India, but they have been confined to certain districts. The rest of India could sup ply these districts with wheat, for the warehouses are full, if the people had the money to buy it. We have often wondered why the American people did not know this condition existed. We have been amused at it ourselves. Of course the wheat is distributed, but where does a shipload of wheat go with a hundred thousand starving people?"
 'Why does not the government in- terfere when it sees thousands starv ing and dying of hunger?' Dr. Allen was asked.
 Because the government is afraid of another Indian mutiny. To inter fere with the banyas would mean an uprising that would cost thousands of English lives, for they are the all pow erful class. The government cannot force them to give away their wheat It tried awhile ago to clean out viii lage that was infected with the plague but riot occurred Immediately
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
aAr CRIPPLE CREEK. ,e

Hal Reid's attractive melodrama, ''At Cripple Creek" will be played to- morrow and Wednesday at Polfs, with matinees on both days. The play is said to be MT Reid's best work, and also the strongest and most inter esting portrayal of life in the Rockies that has been given to our stage since Bartley Campbelrs My Partner" It Is climatically handled, the motives are cleverly blended and the heart in- terest is enthra1ling The piece con tains many scenes of tenderest beauty, abounds with wholesome comedy, and 1t is replete with striking effects and novel situations. A carload of elab- crate and handsome scenery is car ried for this production and each of the four acts is staged in the most complete and careful manner, being the most complicated aLd heaviest ever provided for drama to be taken on tour. Prices are 9, 8 and 50 cents, and for the matinees 15 cents for chil- dren and 25 cents for adults. Seats are now on sale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
Theatrical
 Fraternal
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
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VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Patrons of the Jacques are being treated to an extraordinary novelty this week, Manager Poli having se- cured a series of vitagraph pictures of the Waterbury fire. When MT Poh was here last Monday and saw the havoc wrought he at once notified the vitagraph people in New York to send their operators here. These latter ar rived in time to set their machines at work on Tuesday, and they secured number of interesting views in and about the ruins. The collection of views is an extensive one and shows with graphic realism many incidents of which people have read in the pa pers, as we'll as splendid views of the ruins. The pictures will be shown every afternoon and evening during the week. In addition there will be seven big comedy acts shown, those who present them including Paul Barnes and company, Cushman. Hol- comb and Curtis, the Yankee Comedy Four, the four Miltons. the Todd Judge family. and others. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for the matinees, all ladies 10; evening prices for all, 10, 20 and 30 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
sTHE COLLEEN BAWN."
First Rehearsal Will Be Held rht

First Rehearsal Will Be Held This
 Evening at St Patrick's Hall
 The books for the drama, Colleen Bawn," which is to be presented in City hall on St Patrick's night, were given to the cast of characters yester- day and the first real work in prepar- ation for the drama will begin this evening at St Patrick's hall Some day this week the names of the young ladies and gentlemen who are to take the various parts will be given to the public and then it will be seen that the selection of the various characters has been good one. The drama will be not only staged with all due regard for scenery, but 1t will be costumed correctly and tastefully. There will be nothing left undone to make the performance a worthy one and if you have never seen really good Irish drama, here will be your chance Tickets are now in the hands of the members of the Catholic Women's as- sociation, under whose auspices the play is being given. and from the last report 1t looks as if the old City hall would be tested to its fullest capacity
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10

tom, 1amous pr1ma donna coming over on American conquest bent. The whole of Manhattan is eager to bid her welcome.
 Among others the military. We hear the familiar bars of the old song, "Capt. links, of the Horse Marines" and in walk, arm in arm, three merry gentlemen in scarlet uniform. While waiting for Mime. Trentoni to appear these young gallants kill time as best they may. They match coins. they at- titudinize. and finally they indulge in wager of rather questionable taste. One of them is hard up and put to it to retrieve his fortunes. He makes bet with Capt. links that the latter will not be able to arrive at love-1naking with the fair prima donna in the next seven days. Capt. links not given to taking dare, wagers that he will, and gives his I. O. U. for $1,000 10 his com panion. Which, as it very properly should, later causes the captain sew eral miserable hours
 Presently the above characters ac- commodatingly leave the stage to make way for a private interview be- tween MT. Policeman and a customs house officer in civilians clothes. The latter remarks to the former that Mime. Trentoni is said to have brought over with her a very extensive ward robe, and that they must both be on the alert. Furthermore, if anyone at- tempts to bribe the policeman, this officer is to give two long whistles and the customs official will come at once to the scene.
 They leave the stage, and in comes the crowd of reporters with huge bouquet, which is to be presented to the prima donna ''with the compli- ments of representatives of the press of New York" A mischievous boy, ob- serving the bouquet, counts on some fun and announces: "Yere comes Mime. Trentoni. Make wayi"
 The reporters, with a bound, reach the gangplank just in time to see fe- male of generous amplitude descend. The spokesman at once makes his com plimentary remarks and with a four ish presents the offering. The female, much fiustered, accepts it coyly and with difficulty manages to grasp it, one arm and hand being employed in holding small lapdog. After the lady has grshirolv given thanks to tha kind gentlemen. they discover they have been imposed upon, have pre- sented their precious bouquet to Mime. Trentonis elderly companion.
 Soon the prima donna presents her. self, as pretty as woman could be, in the little pancake of hat that she wears, and at once, according to ad- vice received from Col Mapleson, her manager, makes herself agreeable to the gentlemen of the press She tells them that she hopes they will like her. and they respond with ardor and as one man: 70. yes''
 When the military gentlemen come.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10

elapsed between the nrst and second acts. In that time Mime. Trentoni and Capt. links have made great strides in their acquaintance, and we soon find ourselves treated to some interesting love-making. The lady accepts the gen. tleman with little of coy hesitation. but they get small time for philander- ing, as hotel parlor is a bad place for that sort of thing. All through the play, just as the captain and his lady Love are about to em brace, in will rush her mana ger, or her companion, or his whilom friends, or be1Iboy with ice water. All of which, of course, adds to the general hilarity.
 But the villain enteres. The whilom friends conspire to ruin Capt. Jinks, chances with Mime. Trentoni. They tell her foster-father of the bet and show Jinks' I. o. U. Of course the fos. ter-father and the girl are very indig- nant and break off with the captain.
 The third act shows us the prima donna on her return to the hotel after her very triumphant first night" Dressed ;n gala attire, her room full 10 overfiowing with howery trophies, she moves about dejecte6,. heartbroIen. She refuses to go to the supper given in her honor, to which Gen. Grant has already arrived. All she asks is to be left alone. At last they leave her. She goes about and idly looks at the floral emblems, until her interest is aroused by finding in each one she handles note from Capt. links. inn ploring, demanding, that she allow him to explain. Of course she does, and of course she forgives him. The curtain goes down on the happy pair arm-in-arm, going out to join the dis tinguished people in the banquet room. THE AsTROLOGER.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
Captain Jin1<s as Played By Ethel Barrymore
It Is Bright, Clean Enjoyable Comedy, With
 Many Laugh In It.

each with a floral gift, she is more re- served, a trife surprised, but also equal to this occasion. She sends two of them off to exercise her dogs, and to the third, Capt. Jinks, she shows that she considers their welcome to her somewhat informal, not 10 say impudent. Capt. links, impressed with her dignity, manner and beauty, apol- ogizes for his and his friends indis- cretion, and asks that he be allowed to make amends. In the conversation that follows the captain proves him. self so manly andsdeferential Mme. Trentoni is modified and grants him permission to call on her that after noon at her hotel. The customs off cials rudely break in on their tete-a- tete, and the prima donna becomes concerned for the safety of her many boxes. Capt. links assures her he will be delighted to look after them for her, and Mme Trentoni, companion and dog enter a carriage and disappear from sight. The prima donna, sitting in the carriage, surrounded by flowers, makes a very pretty picture, smiling and lowing to the captain, and calling out: ssThis afternoon at four.''
 But at four the doughty captain is otherwise engaged. As he was about to place a bill in the hand of the de- ceitful policeman with a whisper in re- gard to letting Mime Trentoni's boxes slip through, two low whistles sound ed, and the curtain went down on links struggling in the hands of the customs house confederates.
 Two weeks are supposed to have
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10

A APT. LINKS takes us back MIW> to the days of 30 years MT FW ago. the days of the Grecian W&SA SSsssgy bend-worse even than our WSSIs1 modern kangaroo walk
 to the chignon, and to the hustle of decided prominence and length. The costumes, which to us seem perfectly ridiculous, are one of the amusing features of this laughter moving play; each new character ap- bearing on the stage provoking. by dress and gait, and manner, the audi ence to rrepressible mirth.
 But Miss Barrym ore, who is so de- liciously pretty and girlish, notwith- standing her .outlandish clothes, con- tinues a wonderfully charming piece of femininity. In the last act, in which she wears a white gown that pillows all about her, she is picture one will not soon forget.
 The curtain rises disclosing wharf in New York and the gangplank of a ship just in from England. II isa rainy October day. An Irish policeman, a mighty good representative of the class, walks about on his beat; sharp faced newsboy is on the ground; re- porter, in light trousers and peculiar ly cut long coat and with peculiarly formed hat tilted on the back of his head, nervously paces to and fro with umbrella raised. Over all there is an air of expectancy. Presently, other reporters join the first one. and an ex. cited consultation ensues. The au. dienee discovers that all are lying in wait for the appearance of Mime. Tren.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
Glaciers Passing Away.

According to Prof. Forel. who has made a special study of the Alpine glaciers during the past 25 years. the day of the glacier is gone. They are de- feriora ting slowly, but with steady per- sistence, and diminution becomes more marked from year to year. There is only one exception to this rule-th.t t of Bowler, in the valley of Entremont, which since 1892 has shown continuous growth The famous glaciers of the Rhone have shrunk 755 meters since 1874, or an average of 29 meters year. Many have so changed during the past few years that old tourists after few seasons of absence have failed to rec ognize them. Some hotels once stand ing in the immediate proximity of glaciers are now at a considerable dis lance from them-to the serious loss of the proprietors.-Pa Mall Gazette.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
DELLA FOX.

The appearance of dainty Della Fox at Poli's on Thursday evening is an- other of the pleasing theatrical events of the season, and the audience will undoubtedly be large. It Is several seasons now since Miss Fox played here. but on the occasion of her last engagement she left most favorable impression in 'fThe Little Trooper" On this occasion she will present Lit tie Mam'selle." musical comedy writ ten expressly to exploit her peculiar abilities, and it has made a capital success. Sale of seats Wednesday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
ceor@fa Town Fire swert

ELBERTON, Ga, Feb. 10.-A fire here has destroyed nearly all of tile business section of this place. dcing damage which is estimated at S1O0,O0O. The city has no fire protection, and the bucket brigades formed by citizens were of ro avail in temperature of 20 degrees and high wind.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
storm In western New York.

BUFFALO, Feb. 10. = Chautauqua county has again been the storm center of western New York. Reports receiv- ed indicate that the blizzard was the worst of J week of remarkable storms. 1t took train from 4:30 Saturday aft ernoon until 3:30 Sunday afternoon to cover the sixty-eight miles between Jamesto@n and Buffalo over the Buff falo and Southwestern railroad.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Naturalists' club. Company A drill.

Naturalists' club.
 Company A drill.
 Concordia rehearsal. Patrick Sarsfield club. Nutmeg lodge, P. of A. Arbutus camp. w. of W. Central Labor union Painters and Decorators. Magnolia lodge, K. of P. Mantow council, I. O. H. Hellmann Advance corps. Waterbury Debating club. Townsend lodge, I. O. O. E. Waterbury Medical society. Waterbury council, c. B. L. Waterbury conclave, I. o. H. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Continental lodge, E. and A. NJ. Lady Trumbull council, D. of L. Abraham Lincoln camp. s. of V. Court Cecilia NJ. Qulgley, l. O. F. Waterbury tent, No 36, K. o. T. NJ. Friendly league. physical culture. violin, English, arithme- tics
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
Poisoned by Canned Tomato.s.

HOWARD CITY, Mich, Feb. 10.- The two children Of Harvey May, aged four and two years, have been poisoned by eating canned tomatoes. There is no hope for their recovery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10

Also Requires Greater Ability. "Do you think women should pro- pose 2''
 No; the sport of making men pro- pose is much more exciting and en- 3oya ble. Chicago Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
Our New Grocery Department.

Everything in this department marked cheaper than you can get it elsewhere. Best quality granulated sugar 41ac a pound with an equal amount of other groceries. Washburn Crosby's Gold Medal flour, SAYS a bbl. Tomatoes, ID. can, IIc, worth I5c Condensed milk, oc, worth I2Hc Sardines 5c a box. Prunes good and fresh, lbs for 25c,
 worth roc ID. Butter, Litchfeld County Creamery, 2o4 a lb
 worth 25c Lard, oc ID, Crockers, ali kinds, 2 to 5c cheaper than else where. Coffee, I2Ac, from Ioc Coffee, I0c, from 2oc
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
A ton of finest goods on sale.

Coffee, 32c from 4oc Shredded Wheat Biscuit, roc package Potatoes, Sr.ooa bushel. All kinds of groceries, at prices UNHEARD of be-
 fore.
 Canned fish, meats, vegetables and fruits, bottled pickes and preserves, smoked and salted meats, dried fruits, all kind of package goods.
 Goods delivered FREE anyw here in the city and immediate vicinity.
 We have secured the services of MT. c. L. Barnard who has had charge of the Deiicatessen Department of the Woodruff Grocery Co. and WEDNESDAY we shall be able to offer you his productions, which second to none in the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
Hosiery and Underwear.

Two cases Ladies' Plain and Open-work Fast Black Hose, 5c, worth 1oc.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
own Confectionery.

Three cases Mems Heavy Scotch Wool Und Two cases Mems Heavy Camers Hair a Scotch Wool 28c, worth soc.
 Three cases Ladies Heavy Jersey Ribbed ierwear, I5c, worth 25c.
 Two cases Children's Vests, crochet trimm roc, worth Ioc.
 Babies Wool Hand Knit Bootees, roc a p worth 25c
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-10
LACES.

One thousand yards Torchon Lace, 21ac yd, usual price 5c.
 One thousand yards wide Ori- ental Lace, SC a yd, usual price I5c.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-07-29

Eight phones were burnt out
yesterday during the thunder
storm.
Editor and Mrs. W. l. Robert
son, with Miss Kate Cloud went
to Kansas City yesterday morning
to attend the state press associa
ton meeting.-North Missourian
Pat Tolan was in town yester-
day and reports to the Express
that oil has been struck one mile
from his clam. Good luck tc
YOU Pat is the wish of the Express
The Phonix Grocery Store re
cived a coat of paint yesterday
and /. D. Stone appears to be 6
very happy man, so much so tina
he invited the publisher to a cigar
Miss Amy ellis of Sherman
Tex. arrived yesterday on a visi
to her sitser Mrs. W. W. Horne
Miss Ellis brought little Mis-
Lois Horne back with her,
Two men named foster and Co
lett we're tried yesterday befor
Commissioner Payne for forcibl
crossing the toll bridge withoI
paying toll. Foster plead gull
10 disturbing the peace aud vi
: fined $40 and costs. Collects ca
went before a jury which brougI
in a vertict of guilty. with fine
s25 and costs.
a Josie, an Indian was arrests
e lrst Friday at Lawton charged wi
e numbering his wife, All Dish ]
: zion June 10. He will have his tr'
Tuesday. Josie left his wife (
/ another squaw, but she died
then returned and A <. Dish ga
fused TO make up. He was sc
with her late in the afterno'
and two hours later she was fou
much mistreated. Later she d
His arrest followed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-07-29
CITY NEWS

O. L. Atkinson went out to the
Ohoctaw Country yesterday.
NC. A. Lovett, of Rush Springs,
spent Sunday in the city.
NJ. T. Stokes went to Lawton
yesterday and Will remain a few
days.
j. B. Kelsey went to Rush
Springs yesterday to serve notices
upon the cattle men.
T. G. Chambers a well known Ok
lahoma City attorney passed
through the city yesterday,
The Baptist Young people will
give a social at the home of Mrs.
DIR. S. o. Mars tonight, all are
invited.
/. p. Hale, manager of the
Standard Guaranty and Trust Co.
returned yesterday from a busi-
ness trip to Lawton.
James NJ. Chamberlain who
took an overdose oJ morphine
Saturday night, was very low yes
terday and not expected to live.
II + OwsIey came up from
Bowie Sunday night on visit to
his brother of the firm of Haltom
& Owsley.
Miss Zula Black returned yester
day to Bowie, Texas, after a two
weeks visit to hea sister Mrs.
suddith.
G.. E. Mckinley, who has for
some time held responsible posi-
ton with the Mississippi Store,
will leave IN a few days for Man
gum, Okla, where he will enter
the dry goods business with his
father.
Cochran Bros. cold W. II. Alters
hotel and wagon yard at Ninnekah,
|. T., yesterday to Mr.. Edward
stapleton will take possession
about August 18Th.
Mrs. A. Jones. formerly of
this city but now living at Shaw
noe, Okla, was visiting her many
friend in this city on Friday and
Saturday. She returned to Shaw
nee Sunday.
Editor Il d Mitts of the Minco
Minstrel was pleasant caller at
,he Express Office yesterday 1t
was Mr.. MItts first visit to chick
asha and he was agreeably sur
prised to see the fine city on the
washita.
Chairman Hefley, OF the Chick
asaw townsiie appraising com
mission, left yesterday afternoon
for Marietta. The sale of vacant
lots will begin at Marietta on Aug
Ith. From there the commission
will probably go to MARROW.
A flash Of lightning came into
the Western Union Office yestel
day afternoon burning ou'
several wires and causing one o
the operators to make a hyinl
leap for the door. The flash cam'
over the the wire to oklahomi
City.
A wagon load of watermelon
most of which weighed more thai
40 pounds each, was brought int
> Chickasha yesterday by Mr.. Ote
from his claim nine miles west 0
the city. The melons found !
rapid sale and Mr.. otey vii
bring another load today.
Several os the young socIet
men of the city will have dane
= tonight at the Dacey building 0
Ohickasha avenue. The Chlcka
sha band will furnish the mus
and professor Fox has prepare
an excellent program for II
occasion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-07-29
Born yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Collar a 12 pound by,

Born yesterday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Collar - pound by,
Claude Sigmon arrived In
Chickasha Saturday night from
Bowie, Texas. Mr.. sigmon has
taken charge of the sigmon Fur
niture Co.'s store in this city.
He is young man, but has had
years of experience in the furni-
ture business. He will be a well
come addition to the business and
social circles of Chickasha.
In the police court yesterday
morning Judge Grigsby heard the
charges against the men slated
for "high-Iifing" a man. The
/ case was dismissed for lack of
evidence.
A Rock Island news agent
named Henderson was fined for
assault upon c. H. Z. Denton, the
Jeweler. Henderson is now in
the federal Jail avail g trial upon
a charge of assault with intent tC
kill. The case will be tried this
morning.
G. l.. Osborne sold his bakery
and confectionery yesterday eve
ming to R. @. Quigley. Mr.
, Osborne has been veIy successfu
- during his short busines career il
: our city and we hope that he vii
i continue to live in Chickashs
= Mr.. Quigley is one Of the bes
known men in Chickasha, havin
d been here over seven years, thre
Ii of which he was employed by th
Ia Chickasha Milling Co. as solieito
al and salesman, where he prove
,r that he is an honest, energeti'
!. and competent business maj
= Success to You R. Q.