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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
KILLING OFF MAINE oUILI-P1Gs

During the short time that bounty has been paid for the destruction of the 'sporcupine, so-called, an enormous number of these have been slaughtered in Washington county. Throughout the rural districts many of the boys and young men are making a business of hunting these animals and in the majority of places it is proving to be a most lucrative employment. One young man in the town of Wesley earn ed six dollars in one day last week in this way and many others have been nearay as successful. The town treas urer is complaining because of the amount of time which he is obliged to spend in counting toes and noses and settling for the same. If anything like the present rate is continued it is believed that in Wesley alone $500 will be required to pay the bounties for the present year. Probably the largest claim that has yet been made to any treasurer was made to the town treas urer of East Machias one day last week. A hunter who has passed sew eral days in the woods came to him with a load of the required evidence, which when being counted entitled the bearer to bounties to the amount of S25. As the bounty is but 25 cents, this means that he had killed one hun- dred, quill pigs, and as the law re- quires that the tip of the nose and the feet must be presented to the treasurer in order to collect the bounty the East Machias official was obliged to count out 400 feet and 100 noses of 800 piec- es in all. The most common method of killing the animals is with the rife, but in most cases traps are set for them and some hunters have adopted the pri- native method of hunting them with nothing but a club. Latter method has been practiced to quite an extent by Sydney Gray of Plantation No 4 and has proved both inexpensive and successful. MT Gray was in Machais recently and in speaking of the busi- ness said that he was frequently able to kill three or four porcupine daily without taking time from the regular work-Kennebec Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
THE MOTE IN YOUR OWN EYE.

Those who are urging Secretary Hay to file protest with the government of Russia against the ,barbarities prac- t1ced on the Jews of Kishinev should take notice of a debate in the Italian chamber of deputies on the 7th of May, regarding the lynching of two Italian citizens at Erwin, Miss, in July, 1901. The under secretary of foreign affairs, Sfgnor Baccelli, replied that notwith- standing the energetic measures taken by the diplomatic and consular agents of Italy. no conviction of the guilty parties had been obtained. He said that the United States congress had voted the sum of five thousand dollars for the next of kin of the victims, but that the Italian government would not accept blood money as a satisfaction, although it could not prevent the rela- tives of the victims from receiving it. tIe added that the late President Mo Kinley and President Roosevelt strongly condemned lynchings and that bills had been introduced in con gress for the trial by the federal courts of such offenses against foreign CTS, but that the bills had not been passed. Tn short, the matter stood just where it was in 1901, when the crimes were committed. Some statis- tical information was contributed, showing that besides Europeans, about 150 Americans are lynched every year. This fact might be taken as presump- tive evidence that we are not moved by prejudice against foreigners, and that we mete out equal injustice to all, but Signor Bacelli did not dwell upon that aspect of the case. He hoped that the American nation would real ize that lynching is custom which is not a credit to an advanced stage of civilization such as the United States has reached, and that this country would mend it's waYS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

The temporary success which the en- emies of the church in France are using in so shameless a manner is due to the failure of many Catholics in that coun- try to follow the advice of Leo XIII, says an exchange who strongly urged upon them to accept 1oyally the repub- lie Instead of following this wise counsel some Catholics blindly ad- hered to old political parties and dissi- pated their political strength by sup porting royalist and imperialist candi- dates. The secret society which now rules France with a rod of iron eager ly availed itself of this capital blunder. Disciplined like an army and utilizing every coign of advantage it marched against its opponents and scattered themfbefore it like chaff. The result is that minority of the nation is ruth lessly trampling upon the most sacred rights of the majority, who, if they had followed the advice of Leo XIII, would have been able to hold in check the moral Huns and Goths who are bent upon stripping France of every shred of Christian morality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

There is so much secrecy about the Investigation of the postoffice scandals and such an air of mystery maintained by the department officials that the newspapers and the public are justified in believing that the footing and mis- management is even worse than it really may be. It evidently Is the in tention of the postmaster general to suppress the news about the progress of the investigation as move to abate the public interest and moderate the consequences to the administration. There is a growing feeling that cor rupt department cannot thoroughly in vestigate itself, and that the whole thing will have to be investigated by the congress. And who is there who believes that a republican congress will honestly investigate a republican department when ever9Esa r1 an a hurt will be republican and histration hurt will be republican administra- ton? The only way to gek at the bot tom of these things is to elect demo- cratic congress. It is up to the peo- pie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
HEARD IN PASSING

The report that Governor Dockery eats pie with a knife was started, per haps, to strengthen his presidential can didacy in New England. Just so a man eats pie, they don't care down there what weapon he uses on it.-kan- sas City Journal.
 In this country it is not respectable for a mans wife and daughters to work, but the harder the old man works the more he is admired. They tell cheerful stories about the old man, his little children say Papa is too busy to die,' but that is about all he gets out of life in the way of distinc- tion.--Atchison Globe.
 With perhaps painful emenbrance of his contribution to the million and a half dollars New Haven spent to build the Derby and Air Line roads, long since absorbed at q bargain by the Consolidated. the writer of a communi- cation to the Leader wants to know If the state is to assume debts contracted by towns for aiding railroad extension why only towns of less than two mil lion grand lists should profit by the measure. Bridgeport Farmer.
 Bishop Williams of Connecticut, for years presiding bishop of the Episco- pal church in America, was never mar ried. He was talking one day with a young man about tax 8 western state was trying 10 impose on bachelors, the tax to be increased a certain per cent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

Nellie Was, a Lady, Nit" and Nell lie is still a lady, nit, any one with half an eye can see, even after reading her @ letters and interviews. What a cool, calm creature she is, to be sure. Distributing carnations while the crowd was distributing stones. And Nellie prayed in the meantime. Poor thing. What did her sick friend think of her for giving away all the carna- tions that were intended for her? Nellie had better wear an arnor plate next time instead of a velvet cape. Perhaps Nellie is the woman detective that is said to have run on the cars here to see how many fares the strike breakers failed to ring up, and also how many times on each trip that they imbibed of the drink that paralyzes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Primitive Travel.

In Madeira the common public con- veyance, or ''cab," is a basketlike af- fair on wooden runners, furnished with canopy or curtains, and drawn by oxen that make 8 record of mile and half, or at the most two miles, an hour. The wheeled vehicles on the island are so rare that they are brought out only on fete days as curi- osities. The reason for this scarcity of wheels is that the hills are too steep to make their use safe, and yet it is so hot that one quickly tires in walking. The thick white dust makes traveling on runners almost as smooth as through snow, but for a long jour- ney hammock is generally preferred. This is slung between poles which rest on the shoulders of muscular natives, who think nothing of carrying their burden for IS or 20 miles.---N. Y. Trib- une,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

The American Jersey Cattle club is preparing to install herd of Jersey cows at the Louisiana Purchase expo sition that will eclipse all previous Jersey exhibitions. New England, New York and eastern states have al ready shipped fifteen cows to Jersey vile, III, where they will be held until the opening of the fair. 1t is the in- tention to select the best forty Jersey cows in the world to take part in the dairy test
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

Tor every ten years of baehelorhood. Why, bishop said the young man, lat your age you would have to pay about $100 a year." Well" said the bishop, quietly, and in his old, time vernacular, its wuth it. .'-Exchange
 Parents should educate their chil- dren against the danger of betting strange dogs. Aside from the danger of being bitten there is always the possibility of contracting disease, as dogs are not the cleanest animals, and constantly come in contact with hlbh of all kinds. Recent investigation shows that typhoid, diphtheria and other conta agious diseases are carried about by dogs and cats Little ones are always eager to fondle animals, but there is positive danager and often death in the practice. In many cities official notice is sent to all school teachers to warn children against it. Hartford Telegram.
 Up in Waterbury an attempt has been made to have some more excite ment now that the strike has simmer ed down and there seems to be no hope of capturing the murderer of Policeman Mendelssohn. The other day a pupil in the Waterbury High school entered the class room without his coat. The weather was warm, and he probably had seen men going along the streets and transacting business in stores without a thought of being encumbered with coat. The instruct or told the offending boy to put on his coat or leave the room. The boy left. The shirt waist question is once more coming to the front. The Water bury High school authorities are deter mined that the boys must keep their coats on at their duties or get out Bridgeport Post.
 There is great difference between the Russian outrages and those com mented upon in the Italian parliament. It is not pretended that any of the Jews at Kishfnev are American c1tl- zens, or that any of them have de- cIared an intention to become such, whereas the persons lynched at Erwin, Miss, were subjects of the king or 1t- ally temporarily 'sojourning in the United States as they had right to do. It may be replied this is only legal difference, and that it does not estop us from protesting in the name of a common humanity against out rages in Armenia, Bulgaria, Roumanla and elsewhere. Perhaps 1t does not, but self-respect requires that when we % into the court of nations we should go with clean hands It tappears from the debate in, the Itaiian parliament Il that we not merely lynch foreigners, but that we deny them justice after wards, and refuse to change our laws in such way as to promise amendment in the future, although two presidents have successively recommended such change. While we hold this attitude towards other countries it is impossi- ble for us to command attention for any representation we may make to them regarding their internal admins tration of justice, Our position should be that of meekness and humility tow ard foreign nations until we can show ourselves capable of punishlng the murderers of their subjects within our territory. y.-INew York Evening Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
EARNEST PEOPLE ON EARTH.

Ex-Governor Bob Taylor said: "If were sculptor I would chisel from the marble my idea of hero. I would make it figure of an Irishman sacri- fcing his hopes and his life on the altar of his country, and I would carve on the pedestal the name Of Ennet
 If l were painter I would make the canvas eloquent with deeds of the bravest people who ever lived. whose proud spirit no power can break and whose loyalty and devotion no ty- rant can ever crush. And would write under the picture Ireland.
 If were a poet I would melt the world to tears with the pathos of my song. would touch the heart of h11- man1ty with the mournful tf1renody of Ireiand's wrongs and Erin's woes I would weave the shamrock and +ha rose into garlands of glory for tha emerald Isle, the land of mar+vrs ana memories, the cradle of heroes. fhe nursery Of liberty. "
 Tortured in dungeons and murder ed on seaffolds, robbed of the frl1its of their sweat and toll. scourged ana piundered by avarices of heartless power, driven like the leaves of a11- tumn before the deep winter winds. this sturdy race of Erin's sons and daughters have been scattered over inc face of the earth, homeless only in the land of their nativity, but princes and lords in every other land where merit has been the meas sure of manhood. s
 Where is the battlefield that has not been glori1ed by Irish courage and baptized with Irish blood? And where is the free country whose councils have not been strengthened by Irish brains, and whose wealth has not been in- creased by Irish brawn ?"-Selna, Ala, Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
NEBRASKA IN STORMS TRACK.
Many Fatalities and Great Damage
 by Floods.


 by Floods.
 OMAHA, Neb., May 27.--Eastern Ne braska was visited by another series of storms last night, several of which developed into true tornadoes. One wis., tied Hastings, near the scene of Sum- days heavy storms, and blew several buildings to splinters.
 Another struck Herman, twenty five miles north of Omaha, and the scene of a tornado five weeks ago, which killed a dozen people The home of D. R. Parish was demolished, and MT. Parish, his wife and a child were se- riously hurt.
 Omaha also experienced storm which blew several houses from their foundations and unroofed others in the southwest part of the city.
 Accompanying the severe wind in ev- cry instance was rain storm of unusu- al severity, and as a result several towns in eastern Nebraska are flooded, Springfield, Papillion and Plattsmouth reporting the worst conditions. The railroads have suffered washouts in a score of places, and several bridges have been carried away or badly dam- aged. The financial loss has been esti- mated at several hundred thousand dollars.
 At Davy, northwest of Lincoln, thir- teen persons were injured
 The storm in Lincoln did great dam age in that city, the loss on buildings being estimated at $1OO0O0. The storm moved northwest and split. The DOT ton that struck Davy was seen ap- preaching by the people of that town, most of whom were able to seek safety in cellars.
 Tn East Lincoln many dwellings were unroofed or destroyed.
 The flood was disastrous at Spring field, and six families barely escaped drowning. Seven dwellings were car ried away by the water. The. business portion Of the town was recently burn ed, and many new buildings were in course of construction. All were de molished by the wind. Other towns, including Raymond, Blair, Valparaiso, Beaver Crossing, Ashland and Fremont report damage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
GERMANY AT WORLDS FAIR.
A Reproduction of Old Castle Built by
 Frederick I of Prussia

A Reproduction of Old Castle Built by
 Frederick of Prussia.
 The plaAs TOT the Gernlan national paylllon at the worlds 1alr, St Lotus, nave been completed and submitted to tue director or works, Isaac 5. Taylor, tor approval. 1t has been the endeavor ot the German government to keep tue architecture 0t the building in har- mony with tue exposition buildings Ill the immediate vicinity. The pavilion will be a fairly accurate reproduction of the central portion of the royal cas- tie at Charlottenburg, near Berlin. This old castle occupies a conspicuous place in the history Of German archi- lecture. It was built about the end of the seventeenth century for and under the direction of Frederick I, first king of Prussia. The castle was designed by Andreas Schlueter, the greatest German architect of that period.
 The architecture of the Charlotten- facade is in two stories, crowned by an enormous stilted dome: The facade of the first floor is in rustic stone. The second floor is ornamented with en- gagged Corinthian columns. In the CCuLeC OL LH6 ldCdOS IS d. pfOJeClluS Day crowned by a beautiful classic pedi- naent.
 The drum of the dome, which is also surrounded by a Corinthian engaged colonnade, is higher than one of the stories of the building. The curve of the dome is broken by six bulls eye windows and is crowned by towering lantern surmounted by a sculptured figure.
 In the pavilion the ground floor will be used for reading, writing, office and reception purposes. The second floor has been set aside for purposes of rep resentation. It will embrace an actual reproduction of the state rooms of the castle of Charlottenburg. These rooms will be fitted up with precious old fur niture, goeblins and silver ornaments, the products of by-gone days. Tn a separate building, but connected with it, will be a restaurant and a ''kneip- stube," combination of smoking room, drinking room restaurant and fraternal society lodge room. This subsidiary building will harmonize completely with the architecture of the main structure and will be connected with it by an alley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
His Real Estate.

Blossom--Why on earth are you going to marry that old relic?
 Flossie-I love the ground he walks on.
 'fYes, but isn't there any pIeasans ter way you can get hold of it?"-~ Baltimore American. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27. 1908.

The roasting that Governor Penny packer and the Quay machine is get ting from the republican and demo- cratic newspapers alike proves to the Pennsylvania bosses that it is impossi- ble to muzzle the independent press by any libel law their ingenuity can in4 vent or their partisan malice execute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Couldn't Do Worse.

"Yeung man, said the stern father, "do you think yeu are in 3 position to support my daughter in the style to which she has been accustomed2"
 'Sure thing" replied the knowing youth. Why, anly last week she re- fused to accompany me to the theater because she had nothing to Wear, ,''--- Chicago EsilY News, !
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Caught the Wrong One.

Mrs. Henpeck-The idea! Here's an account of a man who trod on a rusty tack on the bedroom floor and gotlock- jaw.
 MT. Henpeck--Well, if that isn't the irony of fate! I'll bet his wife trod all around it dozens of times.--Phiiadel- phia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27

Jonathan Hutchinson, who has made a special study of leprosy, has come to the conclusion that it is brought about exclusively by the contamination, by leprous hands, of thefood thatis eaten by other members of the family of which the leper forms part.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
Tn AwraiR Ahnae.

Don't succeed in life, says an old proverb, if you would avoid fhjust abuse. The loafer has plenty of time to devote to the industrious man, and does not hesitate to lie about him. sAtchison Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
CAESAR AND THE TELEPHONE.

Flushed with victory, Colonel Julius Caesar left the scene of the battle and hurried to the nearest telephone booth. Hello, central,'' he said. "Giye me Rome''
 "A little louder, please said central. Give me Romev'
 Stand closer to the phone, put your lips against the receiver and speak in firm tone ordered central.
 Think I am going to climb into this fhing?" asked Caesar. You connect me with Rome or there'll be another magazine article provided for around here, with you as the central illustra- tion." Here's your party" was the only reply.
 "Hello!'' yelled Ceasar; lis this Rome 2'
 'sYes.''
 Gimme the palace"
 The connection was made.
 '.Hello! Is this the palace5
 Yes xs
 "Who is this?v
 'sHoratio Claudius, the messenger" Hello, Ratius. Know who this is ?' No, sir"
 Guess
 T can't guess. Who is it?'
 Don't you know my voice?
 NO. Whose is it?'
 stAh, can't you guess who it is?'' Tell me who you are and what you want, please"
 "Well, that's joke on you.'',
 "Who is speaking, anyway?"
 Why, this is Caesar.
 ''Sneezer?' No! Caesar!''
 "Wheezer? I don't know any Wheezers.' = T said Caesar!''
 ''Geezer? Who in the wor-''
 Caesar! Caesar! Daggum you! Can't you hear thunder? Julius Caesar! Me! It! The whole thing! Got 1t now? Understand who's yelp- ing to your"
 "Yes, sire"
 'sThat sounds more like it. Pretty state of affairs when have to identify myself every time I want to issue an order! Nice state of things, must say! Now, listen-''
 "Yes. sire" s'We've just won afgreat battle--'' Great rabtle?'' ''No. Confound your muckle-headed
  "Oh, battle. Thought you said--"
 '.Neyer mind what you thought. Pm doing the thinking or this community just now. We've just won great bat l tie, and I want you to put bulletin on the walls of the city where every body can see it.'' NYes, sire" Better write it down now, So you'll an y1n rn 4 x-0 l ready?
 "Yes. sire.' 'Well. say .veni, vidi. vici!"
 "Yes,. sire; I have it: tReany, Bidy, Bicy.''
 '"No, no! sveni. vidi, vici.''
 ''Sheeny, shiddy-" Great heavens! Were YOU never to | school? yeni. vi7i Vici!'
 ''Oh. Weeny Widy. Wicy. I'll go and tell Mrs Calprlrnia-'' Here! Wait! You 11avn't got 1t. at l all. I said veni, Vidi-" 'I have it now. Clean eve. cried I--''
 Now. by the shade of Mars. this is 1 too much! Out upon thee. dog! Would that my fist could reach thee. even as my voice doth! Back to the woodsv
 'tTal1 it me once again, and I--''
 ''T'n tell you to- Hera central broke in. asking:
 "Did yon get your party?' Then did tho royal rage of the late ]. Ceasar manifest itself. and the tele- l phone b,lil1ine was scattered over the plain. while the central girls fled shriekirg for home and mother. . -@-S
 And thus it was that the loyal popu- l lace of Rome must needs wait until fhe slow feet of messenger brought them tiding of the glorious victory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
The Barlow Bros. Go
 63-65 GRAND STREET.
NOTICE.

Having purchased the cafe of M. J. Colloty, 327 Bank street, shall be pleased to see all my friends and the public generally, where they will find all the popular brands of cigars and choice wines, liquors, ales, lager, etc, and a hearty welcome.
 CAL. O,BRIEN. Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-27
There Is No Room

in our Trunk department; it is literal ly packed with the choice line we car ry. If you afs in need If a TRUNK pr DRESS SUIT CASE or HAND BAG, perhaps our stock will furnish the very kind desired, especially since we are offering such bargains on account of our removal. Don't wait too late-will save you money this time. DON'T BE DECEIVED by any peddlers or out siders. Come direct to our old estab- lished and reliable Umbrella store. We make all our own Umbrellas from 4fc up. Take notice-will move to 153- 155 Bank street where Jones, Morgan & Go are now soon as they vacate the premises. Yet at the old stand at low prices, 179 Bank, corner Grand street. Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr.
 Trunks and Bags repaired.