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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
SHAN BULLOCK.

Shan F. Bullock, author of "Irish Pastorals," ..The Barrys" and other stories of Irish life, has no sympathy with the Celtic revival proceeulngs in literature. He prefers the living C~it, who may be found in the fields, to his dead and visionary counterpart. Present day Ireland is full of poetry if people would only find it." says he, and straightway he shows that he himself knows how, and under not very favorable conditions at that.
 He was born thirty-six years ago in Crom, County Fermanagh, Ireland, where his father was steward to the Earl of Erne. When thirteen he won scholarship in the Farra school, but three or four years later failed in his examinations for Trinity college. After few years management of his fath- ers' farm he moved to London and entered the Home Civil Service, where he is at present employed in the war office. MT Bullock has also dipped into Journalism, and it was the atten- ton attracted by satirie newspaper sketch, dealing with party differences in Ulster, which led him to amplify it into the leading story of what be- came hlS nrst book, Ihe Awkward Squads Encouraged by it's success he wrote By Thrasna Rlver,' fol lowed in turn by Ring O. Rushes,' ; ''The Charmer," and his two latest books, which have won him a place in the hearts of many book lovers in this eountry-"The Barrys' and Irish Pastorals.' Tn the near future he hopes to write story of his school days, and one concerning his civil ser vice experiences.
 In the summer MT Bullock does none but official work, spending all his lels- ure time in the open air. storing up energy for his hard literary work 1 throughout the winter evenings, for he is not very robust in health. He de- lights in open air everywhere-even In literature. All the summer he plays cricket, taking part in Authors matches with Conan Doyle and J. M. Barrie. Once upon time he was an enthusiastic football player, and he has trophies as 3 swimmer. At pres- ent. as he expresses it, he is "a cy- elist who wants an automobile" ."-Me- Clure's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
HEARD IN PASSING

Newport ought to be a fine place 10 spread tue slnsle tax propasaGua' lne ASLUrs, NaAue1D1lls aud olAers are moy4ng there to escape the New 1ofA taxes.
 A beneficial order that insured its members agalnst ceIibacy, and paid starrIng fund to those wno emoafheu on the matrimonial sea, mas been re- strained in Michigan as violating the anti-lottery laws.
 The baking of unleavened bread for the Jewish Passover has begun al- ready throughout the country, three months in advance of the feast, This is done because there are comparative ly few bakers to supply the great de- mand for it.
 Estranda Palma, president of Cuba, says that his country owes all it is and all it expects to be to the American government. If his com- patriots will show an appreciation of this they may disprove the proverbial 1 ingratitude of republics. A young woman of New Jersey has been furnishing the weather forecasts of that state for two months. It is not recorded that the fair sex insures fair weather, nor on the other hand, that the temperature has been any more variable than usual.
 Transatlantic travel is already be- ginning to boom on account of the cor onation. Most of the London hotels have all rooms booked, and are refus- ing to let rooms for coronation week only, as the accommodations are being paid for months in advance. Minister Wu says that foot binding is going out of fashion in China, just as waist binding is among Caucasians. He does not tell how he knows of the decline of the corset, but his simile, ill view of the millions spent to-day in advertising straight front and others, does not augur well for an immediate change in the vicious art of waist com presSion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
BOLDTRAIN ROBBER1
Express Messenger Covered
 With Winchesters.
ONE SAFE OPENED; ANOTHER TAKEN.
Scene of the Daring Theft Near BranchviIIe, s. c., the Site of 2 Successful HoIdup I've
 Years Ago.

BRANCHVILLE, S. O., Jany 2S.-A carefully planned and audacious ex- press robbery took place about o'clock. last evening on the Southern railroad when the passenger train from Charles ton reached nearly the exact site of the successful robbery of two years ago, five miles from Rranchviile.
 Seven or eight men were riding on the platform between the engine and baggage ear, concealed by the dark ness. None was masked. At the fifty-hve mile board two men crnwled over the tender and covered the engineer, John Reynolds, with Winchesters. They fired two shots, one ball passing through Reynolds cap. Fireman Cobb escaped by jumping off. Conductor Black, who ran out, was covered and ordered back. By order of these men 3 brakeman un- coupled the express ear, mail and bag gage cars, which were taken to Eff ty-eight station, leaving the rest of the cars on the main line. Here several shots were fired into the express car, and one man climbed up, covered Ex- press Messenger Hall with Winches- ter and compelled him to open the door. Three men entered the car and stripped the local safe. After threatening Hall with instant death If he did not open the through safe and finding he knew nothing of the combination, the safe was rolled out on the platform. Then the engineer was ordered to return with the three cars to the train, and he obeyed, bringing the train without fur ther incident to Branchville.
 Nothing was seen of the men or the safe on passing Fifty-eight station. There was only small amount of booty in the local safe, and no one here knows the contents of the through safe. No mail or baggage was touched, and no passengers were molested. The rob- bers took their pistols from the only employees who were armed, and resist ance was out of the question.
 The leader is supposed to be Barton Warren. Warren was arrested, charged with having single handed robbed the Southern express car just below Branehyille in the fall of 1899. The case resulted In mistrial. Bail was furnished. A few days before the next session of the court, five months ago, he killed Thomas Watson, his former friend, but one of the principal wit nesses against him.
 Warren has been at large since, and some say that he has been seen in Branehville at night several times since, though $500 reward had been of fered for his capture. Since the killing, it is said, there has been another at tempt before this daring performance to rob the express train between Branchville and Orangeburg.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

The democrats of the house greatly disappointed the republicans by hold ing a perfectly harlnonious party eau GUS, the action of which was confined to the adoption of the resolution re- ported by the committee appointed at the December caucus. It would have been simply playing into the hands of the republicans for the democrats in caucus to have attempted to make q party platform. It will be more than two years before the next democratic national convention will be held, and it will be the duty of the delegates to that convention to formulate the plat form upon which the party will stand in the next national campaign. The congressional campaign is much near CT, and the first duty of democrats Is to see that a democrat is returned from every district now represented by a democrat and from enough districts now represented by republicans to give the democrats control of the next house-a task that is likely to be made easier by the Roosevelt administration and the republican majority in con gresS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28


 The approaching visit of Prince Henry of Prussia is still the chief topic of interest in diplomatic and SO, cial circles at Washington. In fact, more than ever so for the reason that an apparent misunderstanding has arisen between tho president and the German officials who have charge of the princes itinefass. According to the program cable6 from Berlin the president was expected to come to New York to welcome the prince and accompany him to Shooters Island, where the kaiser's yacht will be launched, The president, however, is said to object to this plan, as he be- lieves that it would be a violation of his dignity to go to meet the prince. The president believes that the prince should first come to Washington and pay his respects to the chief executive and then return to Shooters Island, where MT Roosevelt would accompany
 him to witness the launching, As 9 result of the above Misunderstanding
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

Apropos of the beet sugar question there is story going the rounds in in- ner circles of a stormy cabinet meet ing at which the president is alleged to have told his secretary of agrieul- ture that he was "sick and tired" of having his expressions on the subject thrown in his face" MT Wilson, it is told, expressed regret at having given utteranee to his views and as- sured Mir Roosevelt that nothing more would be heard from him on the sub ject. He has persistently refused to appear before the ways and means committee. although it is well known that he is adverse to any reciprocal treaty which will lower the duty on beet sugar. Of course the above incl dent has given rise to renewed gossip in regard to cabinet changes, but no change in the agricultural portfolio is contemplated at this time.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
THE sTEvEpoREs STORY.


 "one night we had baby blizzard, and it was h-l of q days piece of work we had ahead of us, and we wanted that feller sure.
 "Nuthin's doin'. Not q sign of Dan. The vessel was tied up in the dock the old Bandmaran, you remember her, used to run to Liverpool-with as fine deck load of ice as ever you see. It was like liftin' an asphalt pavement to get at them hatehes. I had lem hust- lin that mornin'. After a while along comes truck driver, and he says to the boys that he had something to show lem. I left one of my men in charge and walked the length of the wharf with him to where he had his wagon in the street a little to one side of the shed
 'The driver was tellin' me that when he come to pull out, hayin' left his truck there all night, the wheel struck an obstruction and stuck fast. He poked around and found n man under heath frozen fast ill a big mess of ice, and then he let out his hitler. We got down an pried h mout, and stood him up. It was Dan, frozen so solid that one arm stuck out like scarecrow. We took him in by the stove and thawed him, out by the red-hot fire, and, I tell you, after we'd poured a couple of good drinks of whisLey into him that man turned to with his hand truck and worked full time.
 He'd gone on one of his reg'lar sprees and he lay down and slept that awful night under the wagon as com fortable as you and me in our beds.',- Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for February.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
Important Railway Deciaion.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 2s.-The New Jersey court of errors and appeals has decided that the North Jersey Street Railway company has not an interest in the soil of the streets of Newark through which it's cars run that is as- sessable locally as real estate. This de- cision reverses the decision of the su- preme court rendered some time ago, the opinion of that court having been written by Justice Van Syckel. The case decided yesterday was a test, and its outcome has been watched with much interest, as had the supreme court bee2 sustained many millions of dollars would have been added to the tax ratables of the municipalities of fhn CfafQ
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

The governors of each state in the Union have been asked to serve on a national committee to bring about a change in the date of the presidential inauguration. So far a large number have answered, all of them in favor of the proposed change and most of them designating the 30th of April as their choice. Historically, this date is more appropriate than the 4th of March, be cause the first president was inaugu- rated on the last day of April. Mete- orologically, those who know Washing ton weather at both seasons favor only the later date.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

Ex-Senator Faulkner of West Vir- glnia, when asked what he thought of the political outlook, said: T think that it will not be very much longer before the pendulum will swing back and bring with it return of the democracy to power. This will depend to q large degree on the conduct of the party in congress. If, in their opposi- ton to the republicans, they adopt Q course too radical to suit the solid business interests, they will not be en- trusted with the reins of the govern ment. After all, the people who have the say in determining party suprema- ey are those who control the finances of the country. The democrats have a golden opportunity, but to gain tine support of this class they must be conservative"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

there Is also a question as to the date of the launching. After consultation with Mir Downey, of the firm thar IS building the yacht, it was announced from the White House that the vessel would be launched on the 25th, but the advice comes from Berlin that the launching will take place on the 24th. It is to be hoped that the arrange ments may be perfected without any serious difficulty, but, as a diplomat re- gently remarked, ''these royal visits are fraught with danger"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2s, 1902.

The latest argument against the use of eleomargarine or other butter sub- stitutes that has been presented to the house agricultural committee, is that 1t is fatal to matrimony in the agricul- tural districts of the country where the women outnumber the men. The use of artificial foodstuffs is said to work havoc with the arts of house keeping, and butter-making is said to be already one of the lost arts on ac- count of the usurpation of oleomar- garine. The argument is novel even if it is not conclusive.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
.some time ago my daughter eaughr

"Some time ago my daughter caught q severe cold. She complained of pains in her chest and had bad cough. I gave her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy according to directions and in two days she was well and able to go to school. have used this rem edy in my family for the past seven years and have never known it to fall. ]" says James Prendergast, merchant, Annato Bay, Jamaica. West India Islands. The pains in the chest indl- cated an approaching attack of pneu- monia, which In this instance was un- doubtedIy warded off by Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It counteracts any tendency of a cold toward plleu- monia. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
Bold Jail Delivery.

FORT SMITH, Ark, Jan. 2s.-The prisoners in the county jail here at- tempted to escape. One man, Jesse Jones, a negro charged with forgery, is dead, and Jailer N. D. Knapton Is i1,- jured. Harry Folsom, Samuel Biain and Andy Rogers, all charged with grand larceny, succeeded in getting away. Bloodhounds are on their trail. and it is expected they will be captured soon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

Would you not like to buy 3 neat three family house of 14 rooms on either Burton or Summer streets at $3,S00 (former price, $4,200 to $4,500). or F room three family house on Summer street for $3,30O or some oth- CT of the bargains in various loca' tions offered by Abbott & Parker, 2l East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
ARE YOu A LOVER

Of art? If so. call around to the new and up-to-date store of Dalton < Co, and examine their stock of fine goods. A visit to this store will be sure to repay you, as they have many pretty articles at very small cost. Gut flewers and floral pieces. Pfichard building, corner Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
OF EVERY DEsCRIPpIoN.

We clean and dye in the most thor ough manner dresses. shawls, feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons, and wearing np- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing a speciality. City Steam laundry, 43 Jefferson street. phone 1853.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
spRINGTIME IS COMING

So take time by the forelock and call and see my spring samples which have just arrived. Have an early choice; it costs you nothing and why not be exclusive in your dress and not feel that the 'sether fellow thinks you are wearing his suit because it is of the same material. All garments made to measure and made to fit." John Eecles, practical tailor, No 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
A NEW AMUSEMENT

Thai every home should have. Ths Rurrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and telpin outfits. They are perfect in acFiou and will furnish hours of enjoyment S15 to $27, complete. The Victor Talk. ing Machines will interest you also. E. H. Tewle. B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
cHAPPED HANDS AND FACE.

Webster's Lotion will cure chapped hands and face in two or three appli- cations, and is not greasy or sticky. You can wear gloves at once after us- ing. It costs twenty-five cents per bottle and is sold only by Cannon & Webster, prescription druggists, 105 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
COMMENCING THIS EVENING

We will close out our stock of bottled goods at prices that will startle the closest buyer. Already we sell our goods 25 per cent lower than any mouse in the city. To-day we make anotnet cut of p per cent, making our goons half the original price. J. J. sheehah' 22S South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
IT DOES NOT COST

Any more to have good team than an indifferent one. If you are out for business or pleasure we can suit you equally well. If you have a team of your own and wish it properly cared for, we can satisfy you, no matter how particular you may be. Louck's sta- bles, 46 Spring st; phone 605-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
HAVE YOII SIXTIES?

We have a most complete line of skates of every description. the NiIis- low and Union Hardware goods q spe- cialty, and ear loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. F. J. Bolan, 90 to 94 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
THEY ARE REATTTTFrff.

We have the very popular burlap and tapestries, in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble In price. We do all kinds of :n- terior and exterior decorating at req, sonable prices. Let us estimate your work. A. F. Taylor < Co. 146 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
A GREAT DIFFERENc

Exists in the quality of the beef. mutton, lamb, etc, that you buy. When you buy what you suppose to be a prime roast and in cooking it shrinks almost 50 per cent then you don't know where you are at. We guaran- tee satisfaction to all of our customers. Sanderson's market, cor No Main and Grove StS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
OUR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material, baked in a sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co. 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
RED HOT STuRT.

There is q great difference in the quality sf coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell notn- ing but the good kinds. Lehigh ol Laekawanna is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller & Go, Il South Main street,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

] have a large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from S1,00 to Ss 0G. Plush robes in many styles, S200 to S1S.0O. Fur robes from the cheapest to the best. Gloves for driving, Workingsnen, motormen. 25e up. James Dick, 6S-70 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
IF YnII INTEND

To purchase horse this spring, 1t will pay you well to select one of the many good ones at Frank E. Benhams, as they will be much higher later. He received tWenty-two high class horses Friday, January 10.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-fanlily houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at $1.000 less than gan he built to-day, Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. Seq ley-upham Co. builders, IS South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

ONE or THE MOST IMPORTANT Articles in furnishing your house is the range, Some ranges are construct. ed different from others. We carry the Crawford. See it. Benson Furni. ture Co, i8S-I90 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
FOR SALE.

wbic,, Js sesn eln 5o toa ,,er % year: s5ooo viii take it. Look at the beautiful place eD Pleasant street, also High street. A place with all Improvements; one real nice up.to-date place on Ward, Ridge wood; that place on Waterville strceI Is one of the finest in the city: make me an offer. The place on BellevieW avenue will be closed out for less than cost. Lots Of houses and lets every where. Cal. at
 D. H. TTFRNEY, Real Estate. Insurance and Bond Office
 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
THE STAR CONFECTIONERY cO

We manufacture our own candies fresh every day. A full line of choc- plates, bon bons, molasses candy, pea- nut brittle and many other kinds. Our prices are very popular. Call and try cur sweets, at 2 Exchange place. l. G. Henderson. proprietor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

APPETITE. HEALTH AND yIGOR Obtained by using '.Malt-Nutrine, the greatest Of tonics. Prescribed by the medical profession. Have just re- ceived another shipment. Price 25c bottle. Ebbs the druggist, corner Broadway and Cherry street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
WHEN YAE WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de scriptinn, q runabout, surrey, wagon cite, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 106. Our prices are always right Hacks for all purposes at all hours, Pinney's livery, 25-3S Scovill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
GREAT CoATs GALORE

We Waut to show you the newest things in oyercoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at $10, SIP and S15. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? D. c. Kildutf & Co, 54 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
FRESH CUT FLOWERS

At this season of the year seem to be prettier and smell sweeter than at any other time. W. M. Cottle of the West Side Hill greenhouse has every variety. His store is at 127 Bank street. and his. telephore cali IS 12o-o
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
MILLINERY THAT IS STYLISH.

That is the kind you are sure to get when you patroniZe the well known and up-to-date milliners, Kennaugh & Newell, at 57 South Main street. A lot of trimmed hats at low prices al- ways ready for customers who cannot wait.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
THE OLD RELIABLE MARKET

Has a full supply of native turkeys, roasting chickens, broilers, fowl, ducks, squads and geese, grouse and Guinea hens, celery, cranber ies, let tuee, parsley, sweet potatoes, turnips, spinach. s. Bohl, 90 South Main street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28
New YOrk&China TeaC0
 1s1 SOUTH MAIN ST. A Good Conversation
THIS IS. IT.

"Good morning, Mrs McGinHiss.Y Well, 1 declare, Mrs Moriarty, is this yeurselfT' 'Begerra, it Is, and may l ask you what brings you down town so early this morning, Mrs McGin- niss!p Faith, and I will tell you, Mrs Moriarty. Fenton is giving 20 pounds of granulated sugar this week for $1.00 and he sells the best English Breakfast Tea in the city, so I am go- ing to give him the order and he will send it home for me, do you mind" "Begorra,H says Mrs Moriarty, 'you are wise, and bedad, 1 will follow suit myself" Such are the wise ideas of our customers and when they try our grades of different kinds of Teas and Coffees they are all satisfied.
 Fenton's Ceylon Teas are fine and cup of our Combination Coffee for 25c will make you smile all day.
 20 lbs Granulated Sugar for $l.00 this week.
 Thomas Fer1fOf1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-28

GENUINE PORTO REGAIN CIGARS.
 These cigars are made without a binder, but of the finest stock. Have the flavor of high priced cigars. Lake, the druggist, sells them for 5 cents each, 50 a hundred.