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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-08
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
OVER A MOUNTAIN RANGE.
Aerial Tramway for the Transports ti0n of Tea i'm the Island
 of CeyIOn.

One of the most interesting aerial rope ways has recently been con- structed on the island of Ceylon, British India. for the transportation of tea, this up-to-date system dis pensing with the services of hundreds of men and beasts which were for merely maintained and employed in carrying the tea over the miles of mountainous country. The tramway, which runs in almost direct line, says the Philadelphia Record, is three miles long; the road which was fol lowed by the flesh and blood carriers was much greater distance.
 This three miles of tramway passes over several ridges. one of which has a considerable elevation. The tea leaves, in bags, are placed in the great carriers, which are in the form of a hanging cage, as the latter pass the driving terminal, by wire-rope transmissions from a turbine three quarters of a mile distant. The 1a- bor required to work the entire line need not exceed six men. ...
 The tramway has been in use for four months and has given the most satisfactory service The delivery of the tea is performed quite as reliably as heretofore and is done in much less time and much more cheaply.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
CANAL IMPROVE EMENTS
Electric Traction Engines Being In-
 stalled on German Waterways.
The Results of a Series Of Exclusive Tests for the Towing of Boats on the New Tetaow
 Canal.

It is perhaps one of the compensa- tions incident to government owner ship of railways, that it does not ex- cIude or prevent due consid era ton of other methods of transportation. Not withstanding the overshadowing inter est of Prussia in her state railways, there is, especially in imperial govern ment circles at Berlin, a keen and intelligent interest in all that rela tes to the improvement of internal water routes, for it is recognized that under existing conditions really cheap freights for raw materials and other coarse, heavy merchandise can only come from canal and river transporta- tion.
 In deference to the general demand for improvement in this direction, the government, early last year, formu- lated plan for the employment of electric traction engines for towing boats on the Teltow canal, new work now in process of construction, which will connect the Havel with the River Spree just south of Berlin. The canal is to be 2sA miles in length, with one lock, and passes for short dis tance through lake where tugs in- stead of towing engines will have to be used. It is to be completed some time during next year, and Is expect ed to have an annual traffic of about 1,500,000 tons. For obvious reasons, this new canal will offer an admira ble opportunity for the employment of the most improved method of towing, and accordingly bids were solicited for an electric installation to comply with certain prescribed conditions, the mo- tors being adapted to towing boats ranging from 175 to 500 tons,. loaded to 70 per cent. of their capacity, and to be worked with three-phase cur rent of 5000 volts and 50 periods.
 With characteristic forethought, the government placed at the disposal of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
MOVING BY INsTALLMENT.
EtranEe Way of Changing Quarters Revealed by New York
 Expressman.

He looked like truthful man, yet nobody would believe him when he said he did not know where the trunks were going, relates the New York Times.
 "It is very strange that you don't know," said the landlady. "You are the expressman. If you don't know, who does?"
 'The fellow that will finish the haul ing, probably" he returned, serenely.
 Aren't you going to do the whole job?" she asked.
 "No, only half of it. will take the things to our office and somebody else will take them the rest of the way. The boss at the desk will know the ad- dress. I don't know it. The moving is done on the installment plan to keep you folks here from finding out where the other people went. They were afraid to trust me with tn mum Der for fear you might worm it out of me, 90 they told it to nobody but the man. ager. Lots of people who move often make the trip in sections like that. Half the time when take a trunk away from a boarding-house I don't know where 1t will wind up. That is gener- ally done when there has been row and the folks who leave don't want to be followed. Been a little trouble here, l imagine" he added, tentatively
 "Yes," sighed the landlady, "a nt- tle"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
FISH COME wHEf
Curious Species Brought by a M York Naturalist to This Coun-
 try from Asia.

Otto Eggeling, a naturalist of New York, has finally succeeded in import ing from Asia, the first specimens of the curious fish known as the anabes ever brought to this country, says the Times.
 The special peculiarity of the ana bes, which inhabits the streams of interior India, is that it travels for miles on land in search of water when the streams are dried up.
 Lovers of aquariums have for years endeavored to secure specimens of this fish, but without success, as they al- ways died in transit, especially when In the vicinity of the Suez canal, ow- ing to the intense heat.
 MT. Eggeing conceived the idea of placing the fish in earthenware vessels, containing sufficient quantity of water-soaked earth, and two months ago he corresponded with friends in India, who secured several fine speci- mems and shipped them. The fish ar- rived last week, and when the earthen- ware pots were opened, the earth therein was found perfectly dry and the tsh were in g. lifeless state. Several hours after being placed in water, h ow- ever, they came to life, and are now as we'll as ever.
 These fish are beautifully marked, and when the light strikes them at cer- tain angles their whole bodies assume all the colors of the rainbow. They av- craze about two and one-half inches in length, and, unlike other fish, breathe through the lungs instead of the gills, thus enabling them to live on land.
 It is said that the anabes can be tanned as any domestic animal, and come when called to, eating food out or ones hand. These fish have what might be called "crawlers" on the low CT part of their bodies, thus enabling them to travel over land
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
A DTSAGREEABLE DISEASE.
One That Afnicts Many People In tn e Home as We'll as in Places
 of BmsineBs.

There is no meaner disease of mind or body than that of fault finding or worry. It may have q medical name; if so, we don't know it, and if we did, it would do no good, as there is no cure for the pesky thing except death. Persons afflicted with it are sure to let you know they have it, and in less time than it takes to tell they have made you and every one they come in contact with miserable. The weather, that furnishes such a topic for so many, is their peach subject, and they thresh that over until it is threadbare. They find fault with everything. Their clerks can never please them and the1r customers call them ''crabbed old things" and finally go somewhere else. They believe every one "has it in for them," and they enjoy no peace of mind because always an- ticipating some evil thing that never happens. If they ever get to heaven they will find fault with everything there. The only time they really seem to enjoy fife IS when they are pouring their ills, real and ina aginary, into your ears, says Gold and Silver smith.
 The less people hear of the ills and aches of others the better they like it. Each one has enough of his own to bear without other persons bur- dens, and the little sunshine they have they don't want clouded over with these woes.
 People admire the pluck of the man who, when his body Is racked with pain, never lets sigh escape, or has complaint to offer at any of the quibbles of fortune, but in storm and sunshine, in prosperity and diversity, has always the cheerful and pleasant smile for all Such persons make the world better for having been in it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09

the competitors for preliminary ex- periments section of the Finow canal, which connects the Havel and the Oder rivers at Oderburg, some distance north of Berlin, and there during the summer of 1909 a series of tests were made which attracted great attention from engineers and traction experts throughout Europe. The system of Messrs. Siemens & Halske appears to have been similar in general design to that of Richard Lamb, which was tested several years ago on the Dela- ware and Raritan canal and later on the Erie canal in the United States. The motor-which was little more than a working model-weighed 1890 pounds, and with a continuous cur rent of 500 volts developed five horse power. The stretch chosen for the tests included curved channel, bridge crossings, and the usual difficulties that would be encountered in actu- al practice. It was found that round- ing a. curve the light motor was de- rallied. and the experiment showed that for actual service the motor should be large and heavy enough to have at least eight to ten horsepower. To enable the tow1ine to clear moored boats and other Instructions along the shore, the line was attached to the top of mast 15 to 20 feet high and To- cated centrally in the forward section of the boat.
 Another example of the several pro- posed installations is thus described: The locomotive is relatively light and has two pairs of wheels, which are set at convergent angle, so that both pairs run on the same rail, the balance of the machine being main tained by pair of trail wheels run ming along the adjacent railway. AL most the entire weight, however, is borne by the inclined wheels on the single rail, and the arrangement is such that the heavier the resistance load created by the boat, the tighter the grip of the wheels upon the rail-
 For an estimated annual traffic of 1,50o,000 tons, it is proposed to equip one shore of the canal, and the service will require 53 locom otives capable of towing one boat of 600 tons or two of 200 tons each, besides six tugs to tow the boats across the lake. Which ever of the various competing systems may be adopted, it is certain that the Teltow canal, when completed and equipped, will furnish a convenient object lesson of the latest and most improved application of electric trac- tion to canal naviga ton.
 FRANK H. MASON. l!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
Her Mistake.

"Yes, 1t is pretty good cigar" said Brown, as he held itup and looked at it critically. Jones bought it, and if be thinks he bought my silence with it he is mistaken, as the story Is too good to keep. Jones, as you know, consid- CTS he is old enough to. know better. ' I was walking with him this afternoon, and he could talk of nothing but his latest Suddenly he exclaimed:. "'By love! there she is now, across the street; isn't she peach?'
 of came his hat with flourish, ex- posing his bald pate to the cold wind, and an idiotic grin spread over his features.
 Much to my surprise, for she did not look like girl who would indulge in street Irritation, she waved her hand, hesitated moment, and then started to cross the street where we were.
 They can't resist me- said the beaming Jones. Excuse me, old man, see you later. Ia, ta!'
 ''Eat in hand, and grinning like q monkey, Jones approached the young lady, who suddenly stopped, looked startled for moment, and then gasped:
 "Goodnessl mistook you for my grandfather "-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
MUST SIT UPON RUGS.
If We Would Avoid the Danger TMat Is Said to LurIk In High
 Backed Chairs.

A contemporary which is devoted to the discussion of hygienic subjects makes a somewhat alarming sugges- tion. It maintains that high straight backed chairs are responsible for a. great many of the ills to which woman are prone.
 Neuralgia, backache, headaches, de- pression, and so on may be directly traced to troubles engendered inter- nally by the pastures we are compelled to continually assume on these chairs.
 The suggestion is put forth, there fore, that we should lie about on soft rugs on the floor, adapting these, as fancy dictated, to our own ideas of comfort.
 This eastern seraglio kind of ar rangement would give us our much needed rest, as we'll as suppleness of form, we are assured, but how would it fit in with out fashions, our mode of entertaining, and our general house. hold arrangements?
 The spectacle of the average matron Hopping a bout with number of smart ly-attired guests on the drawing room floor does not present itself to the minds eye in other than grotesquely comical form.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09


 over some letters tntrusted to him by northern men for friends on the other side. adding, T thought this would be a good opportunity to deliver the mail before it gets too old"
 <tYes, general" was the reply; eft would have been very old indeed if you had kept it until you brought 1t into Vicksburg yourself"
 'So you think, then" said Sherman, ''that am very slow mail route?'
 Well, yes, rather, when you travel by regular approaches, parallels and zigzags."
 "Yes; that is a slow way, but it is a sure way, and I was determined to de- liver these letters sooner or later"
 With the failure of the direct assault Grant began a siege of Vicksburg. He estimated the enemy's force greater than his own, which he put down at 43,Oo0. The Federal navy controlled the river and during the assault of the 22d had bombarded the west front of the Confederate works. Having line fifteen miles long to guard, he could spare no troops to protect his rear against Johnston, but heavy re-enforce- ments were sent for this purpose, and he formed second line facing east ward. Then the fate of Vicksburg was doomed, for the besiegers reached from the river bluffs above the city to the bluffs below. ....-,..
 The Confederate line of defense was shorter than Grants by several miles. When fully established, the opposing lines were about 600 yards apart.
 GEORGE l.. KILMBR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
RICH

Itching Piles is one of the most persistent plaques that the world has ever known. Men and women, old and young, rich and poor suffer alike, and for ages it was generally believed that there was no cure for the exasperating malady. Now and then preparations have ap- peared that would relieve the itchiness temporarily, but that was all. There seemed to be absolutely no real cure.
 That is all changed now, however. Doan's Ointment will cure Piles, whether itch- ing, protruding or bleeding. It is also a safe and absolutely sure cure for eczema and all other itching diseases of the skin. Doan's Ointment is a pleasant, harmless and abso- lutely sure remedy for all itch ing diseases of the skin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
FANCY DRESS DETAILS.
Sew Fabric" and Designs That WiIl Figure in the Costumes for
 Warm Weather.

The black materials are more varied than of yore; there are some tempting transparent fancy grenadines, singu- larly cheap, which make up very well over white, as fashion dictates, reports the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Black evening dresses are likely to be as much in demand as ever, especi- ally those that have the upper part covered with minute paillettes, very small at the waist and increasing in size as they descend. A beautiful tulle skirt thus treated met a trimming at the foot composed of inch-wide satin ribbon and lace insertion.
 Many of the new serges are trimm ed at each seam, but have no Things, and drop fringes, gimps, and ornaments aP- pear on most gowns. A favorite form of gimp has graduated "rondels" filled in, in the center with crossing stitches.
 A charming white tulle dress lightly dotted with spangles, has fringe of pink roses on the hem, and black net dress closely covered with silver span gles, lined with white, bears applica- tions of white roses with excellent ef- feet.
 The short sac-bolero, cape coat, or coat cape--call it what you will, its bol- ero-like character clings to it still is quite the feature of the modistic hour as an outer covering.
 Dainty little lace caps are being in- troduced in London and Paris, for house wear, They are very popular because of their becoming and soft ening effect.
 The white lawn tucked skirt com pleted with the white lawn collar, and the cravat of plaid or of spotted soft silk, are worn with the tailor-made dress.
 A cape suitable for matron was carried out in ivory-corded silk, with cream lace applique. and softened with accordion-plaited frills of chiffon.
 For ordinary wear the putty-colored faced cloths, with lace appliques or embroidery, will be much in vogue for coats; such garments as these are generally cut la Chinoise.
 A very lovely gown seen lately was of ivory panne, embroidered with gold paillettes and green roses of pink m ous- seline de soie with green chenille foli- age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
ARTISTS INTERESTED.
Americans Heartily Support the Plan for n Perman ent SaIoG
 in Paris.

American and French artists in Paris are much interested in g. midwinter salon to be established at Antibes. Ground has already been donated for the purpose, and permanent palace is to be erected. The salon is especially designed to attract winter dwellers on the Rivie Riviera, thus bringing artists and amateurs together on a more satis- factory footing than even in the big salons of Paris. A number of promi- nent American artists have already given their allegiance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
obeyinx Instructions.

There was a new housemaid at the Gordons, and Mrs Gordon had very carefully instructed her on the way in which she was to behave.
 "You must address me as madam, for the most part" she said, land sometimes 'ma'am;' and when speak ing to the master you must say sir ''
 Two days later some visitors called. MT. Gordon was in the garden, and on being told visitors had arrived he came to the kitchen to wash his hands. Un- fortunately he slipped, and when Mary and cried:
 "Of if you. please madam for the most part and sometimes ma am, the sir has fell in the sink "-N. r. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
Hens Laying for Church.

Western women are certainly ingen- ious as we'll as enterprising. The Kan sas City Journal says: '"The women members have hit upon novel plan to raise money for the support of rural church in southern Missouri. They de- vote to this purpose all the eggs their hens lay on Sunday. There is, of course, no way to prevent the hens from working seven days week if they want to, but these women don't intend any longer to be particeps criminis Tn appropriating to their use eggs laid in dissertation of the Sa abbath."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
6 POOR
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In proof of it we tell whaa those who have used it say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, of No Ie8 Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn. says: ssTo any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, I can with confidence recommend Doan's Ointment. I was for a long time bothered with persistent irritation on my body, and none of the many preparations and ointments I used did me any good until I procured Doan's Ointment at a Drug Store and applied it. It was so soothing and healing, and acted so. promptly that I felt relief from the first, and improved steadily. It is the best remedy for IT, ritation of the skin there is on the market.
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lakes drug store and ask what his customers report.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
svveetbread 4n spimach ca.e..

Boil the spinach in usual way and when tender chop very fine; season with salt and pepper and add a little melted butter or hot cream, but do not make it too moist. Have some large rounds of bread nicely toasted, place on a hot dish and arrange a wall of spinach around the edge of the toast rounds. Fill center of theso with creamed sweetbread and serve yery hot.--Washington Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
Heroic Deeds . AtVickSburg
A FORTETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STORY
May 1922, 1863

gagged with the enemy, there were no reserves to draw upon to follow up the successes gained by the daring few. A division was ordered to re-enforce Mo Clernand and follow up the success of Lawler and Landrum, but did not reach the scene until nightfall. By that time the Confederates had rallied to the danger point, and this attack was also repulsed.
 Grants assault May 19 cost hlm about 1000 men and that of the 221 fered most, and the loss of the Twenty second Iowa was the heaviest of any regiment in the army. Of the 10000 men present for duty all but 5000 were engaged. The assaulted line actually covered but two and one-half miles and was held in the morning by two Confederate brigades. Throughout the day the entire force of defenders did not exceed 18,OO0 men, but the nature of the ground was 50 diff1cult that the works could only be approached for assault at three points-that is, along the roads indicated leading to the forts. These points stood out like sali- ents in advance of the main line and protected the intervals between. The forts assa1led and the breastworks alongside would not hold over 4,O00 men. The Confederate loss in repuls- ing the attacks of Sherman and Nc Emerson was less than 150 killed and wounded. Two days after the assault truce was had for two hours to care. for the helplessly wounded and bury the dead between the lines. Officers on both sides strolled out from the trenches to look the ground over. The Confederate engineer was especially interested in the batteries in front of Sherman and while standing on the parapet of the fort which resisted him was approached by an orderly in blue, who said that General Sherman wished to see him. The engineer, S. H. Lock ett, related the story in the Century War Series. He says that Sherman in- troduced himself and wished to turn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
Just POp's Way.

Teacher-Now, Mary, suppose your father agreed to work for $2 per day and at the end of the first week or six days he brought home $10. Would that be right?
 Mary-No, ma'am, and nom always tells him it ain't right.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-09
How Autoa Turn Corn era.

The facility with which an automo- bile turns corner depends upon the fact that it's motor-driven axle is in two pieces, connected with bevel wheels and a pinion. Tn turning, the pinion is loosened on it's stud, which permits the two wheels, each Of which is solid on it's axle, to revolve at diff ferent speeds.-Scientific American.