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The Republican journal., 1903-12-31

In addition to these chief prize winners,
the boys and girls whose names appear
next highest in each of the small tables,
Maine table is as follows:
The Republican journal., 1903-12-31

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The Republican journal., 1903-12-31
NOTICE..

/, the undersigned, having been member OF the
W. r. Curtis Co.. corporation or cOpartnership,
and having Withdrawn from the same, hereby give
fact. as / disclaim any personal liability OF any
Kind name or nature, BY reason OF my assocla-
ton with said w. F. Curtis. co and claim no
filrther profits or benefits which might accrue
from the same CHARLES BEAL.
FrankfOrt December 23, 19G3.-63
The Republican journal., 1903-12-31

We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to the members of Union harvest Grange
who so kindly helped us in our sad bereavement
They will not be forgotten but held IN grate'ui
remembrance by
MRS. SUMNER POLAND AND FAt.ILY.
Centre Montville.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
USING CRACKER CRUMBS.
Best Thing for Use in Preparing ScalIoped Dishes Containing
 Little Fat.

! f f
 All housekeepers who do their own cooking or direct it fully, realize the value of crumbs, but it is not every good cook knows when to use cracker crumbs and when bread crumbs. says the Ledger Monthly.
 It is set down as hard-and-fast rule by authorities that when bread crumbs are used in making scalloped dishes in which only small quantity of fat is used, the crust formed is too hard and dry, and hence cracker crumbs should be invariably used with dishes of this kind.
 The usual method of using bread crumbs is to- select and dry pieces of bread which have accumulated, but this is not always the best plan. If one has considerable use for bread crumbs in cooking, all of the pieces that are too dry for use and the crusts and pieces that are left after num- Der ofmeals, should be placed in some receptacle where they will be perfect ly clean. When wanted, place them in moderate heat for few moments, and when perfectly dry roll them fine. These fine crumbs should then be sift- ed through a gravy strainer. It is not good plan to accumulate any great quantity of crumbs unless they are to be liberally used, for, as all bread contains yeast, the crumbs will spoil quickly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
KING EDWARDS HEIGHT.
From This Extract It May, Be Drawn That His Majesty Is About
 Five-Foot-Sixe

Why people should make bets on matter about which they have no information, and then ask me to de- eide them without ascertaining whether I know any more than they do, is one of the mysteries of edi- torial life, says writer in London Truth. Heresis the latest example of this singular practice:
 ssSir: should esteem it favor If you will kindlya in your Truth columns or privately, what the height of King Edward VII. is, as two papers have already been written to, and they decidedly disagree, one, stat ing five fleet five and one-half inches. and the other five feet four inches, and shall, therefore, take your measurement as authentic, etc."
 One might have supposed that his previous expef Hence would have shaken this gentleman's confidence in editorial infallibility. Why did he not write to the lsing's tailor? have never had occasion to take his majesty's measure. But if my guess is to decide the knotty point, ] guess five feet seven inches. No doubt plenty of people will be ready to correct this off hand;S but I do not believe can be more than half an inch out either way. Certainly both the figures given above are nn. der the mark
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Wrecked .bx Spreading Rails.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 14.-The St. Paul passenger train on the Chicago, Bur- lington and Quincy road due in St. Louis at 5:55 P. n. and running fifty miles an hour to make up lost time was wrecked by spreading rails five miles northeast of Alton, H., killing the engineer, Frank Horn of Boards town, Ill, and injGring four trainmen. The locomotive was overturned, the baggage, mail and express cars and one coach were thrown on their sides, and the Pullman sleeper and remain- ing coach left the rails, but remained upright. No passengers were injured beyond minor bruises.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
PORTO RIcAN AFFAIRS.
Governor Hunts Annual Message to
 EnsuIar Legislature.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Jan. IA Governor Hunt personally delivered his message at the joint session of the leg islature at noon yesterday. He recon mended but little legislation and no radical changes, so as to better land more fullyttest the laws now in opera ton.
 The governor reported that the insu- lar telegraphs, which formerly resulted in deficits, are now yielding small rev enue, due largely'to extensions. Educa- ton is progressing. There are now 1,126 teachers and. 55,ooo pupils, and the government has already expended $192, 1896 on new schoolhouses, and more money will be invested in this manner.
 The treasury,is in excellent condition, as follows: On hand from the insular revenues, $37s,67o trust funds, $685. 635; due from the United States, $431,- l28.
 The governor advises no increase in direct taxation and recommends the granting to the United States of titles to the San Juan and Culebra naval sites.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
TAFT WILL REMAIN
President and Cabinet Con-
 sider Change Unwise.
FILIPINOs PROTESTS ARE HEEDED.
Present Governor of the Philippines Has the Confidence and Good wi1f of the Islanders and
 Cannot Be SpMred.

WASHINGTON Jan. 14.--After ma lure consideration it has been decided by the president that'Judge Taft shall remain in the Philippines as civil gov ernor. The. decision was reached only after the president had discussed the Philippine question. thoroughly with Secretary Root and the other members of his cabinet and with Vice Gov ernor Luke B. Wright, who has been h this country for two months.
 For several weeks it has been regard. ed as settled that Governor Taft would return to this country, perhaps in few months, to become a justice of the United States supreme court. Presi- dent Roosevelt indicated to Governor Taft in letter dispatched to the Phil. ippines more than a'month ago that he could have the appointment to the su- preme bench if he desixed it. It was the presidents purpose to name Gen eral Wright as civil governor of the Philippines.
 As soon as it was learned in.the Phil ippines that Governor Taft was likely to leave the islands cabled protests be- gan to pour in on the president from prominent Filipinos. On Monday the president was in receipt of cablegram from some of the most important inter- esta in the Philippines urging the re. tention of Governor Taft as civil gov. ernOr.
 The protests received in no manner reflected on Vice Governor Wright, for whom the people of Manila and of the islands generally have the highest re- gard, but it was pointed out to the president that Governor Taft was ideal ly equipped for the position of gov ernor and that any change at this time would be disastrous to the best inter- ests of the archipelago. It was main tained that Governor Taft's relinquish- ment of his post would retard the de- velopment of the islands fully five years.
 Yesterday, in response to the presi- dents letter offering to him the su- preme justiceship, cablegram was re- ceived from him suggesting, with sim cere appreciation of the tender made to him by the president, that it might be better for him in view of all the cir cumstances to remain where he is. After this it was announced unofficial ly, but entirely authoritatively, that Governor Taft would remain indefinite ly as civil governor of the Philippines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Society In Manila.

Manila is a big army post socially, and very gay. The army officers are agreeable and every one seems to enjoy life here. It has been an in teresting experience to come in con tact with a set of people who are so evidently persuaded that they be- long to a superior caste by the sim pie fact that they wear shoulder straps. It has also been entertaining to discover that all tho rest of the world belongs to another inferior class called civilians, or, as one Of ficer put it. they are only cits.'' Os course cit is not exactly a pariah but he is sometimes made to feel that he docs not exist socially except on sufferance.-Outloo
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
FOUR CLUBs,HoLD OFF.
May Refuse to Ratify. Base Ball Peace
 Pact

z
 CINCINNATI, O., Jan. IA. When the conferrees of the National and Ameri- can Baseball leagues adjourned here last Saturday night nothing was heard but declarations. of, peace. The Nation al conferrees were as confident as the American, although the former did not have plenipotentiary power. President Robison of St. Louis said that the call for meeting of the National league here next Monday was simply to say, Amen" and then all rejoiced over the proclamation of peace. The spell was unbroken until midnight, ht,gwhen John T. Brush at Indianapolis was heard from regarding the dissatisfaction of the New York club. On Sunday there were Monday from the Bostons club, and later from the Philadelphia club, the two latter net being regarded as seri- ous.
 August Hermann, president of the Cincinnati National club. says if the National league at its meeting next Monday does not ratify the peace pact with the American league he will get out of the National league
 If New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston should refuse to enter into agreement there may be split in the National league, which will result in the owners desiring peace with the American league on the basis agreed upon, joining handsswith the American league and completely severing all con nection with the branch of the National league represented by the cbjecting faction. The plan suggested by Presi- dent Johnson of a ten club circuit might be carried out.
 Notwithstanding the adverse reports that are current, Hermann and Robi- son say they are still confident that the National league next Monday will ratify the agreement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Animal Food.

According to contemporary, an old Scotsman--and he must now be
 very old dsindeed-who was addicted to parsimony, was found by 8 visitor to be manifestly suffering from want of food. He was strongly urged to take some animal food, ,sand promised that he would; but presently thought bet ter of it, and thus delivered his final verdict: "Weel," he said, I'm will- ing to try a turnip or paybees an onion, but I'm blest if I'll eat straw"
 The decision showed which way the wind blew with him. .-London Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Treaty Ratification Recommended.

HAVANA, Jan. 14.-Domingo Men, dez Capote, president of the senate and member of the foreign relations committee, has completed his report on the reciprocity treaty. He says that his report recommends the ratification of the treaty in toto and without amend ment. The report will be submitted inn mediately to the full committee, which is expected to report to the senate this week. Senor Capote believes there will lrot be much discussion of the matter, either by the committee or by the sen ate.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Fatal Benzine Explosion.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 14.-Sidney Knight, son of Thomas Knight, pro- prietor of japanning factory in this city, was instantly killed by an explo- sion of benzine fumes which wrecked the building. John Mundrick, a work man in the factory, was fatally in jured. The explosion was caused by the premature heating of an oven in which some articles coated with a ja- banning mixture of which benzine is a part had been hung up to dry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
uonora D,vided .t oakIand.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14.-Favor- ites and,outsiders divided the fhonors at Oakland. The surprise of the afternoon occurred in the last race when El Ori- ente, 15 to l shot, with Donnelly up, led all the way and won from Sir Hampton, the first choice. The fifth race resulted in close finish, the Major, who was the favorite getting up in time to win by short nose from the well played Jockey Club.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
p1annine Another Pole search.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Jan. 14.--It is be. lieved here that Lieutenant Robert IL. Peary has decided to make another at, tempt to reach the north pole. Captain Samuel Bartlett of Brigus, N. F., Lieu. tenant Peary's ice navigator, is in St, Johns arranging to charter one of the largest sealing steamers for a voyage north next summer. Lieutenant Pea ry's steamer Windward is said to be inadequate for the large outfit to be taken on the proposed trip.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

4 4-C0r South Main ana Gran0 at2s
 6--Scovill Manufacturing Co (F x 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sta.
 7-Exchange Place.
 l2--Rogers x Bro. (P).
 13-C0r East Main aldf Niagara stu. 14-Cor, East Main and Wolcott sts. 16-Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16--Cor East Main and Cherry stA 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kfngsbury st1s 23-Burton street engine house 24- Waterbury Manufacturing Go. (Fl4 26-Cor North Main and North sta 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sta 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts.
 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pho Gt 29-Cor Ludlow and N. WillOwsatG. B1-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 82-Cor Riverside and Bank sta.
 34-Cor West Main and WatertoMn r0 35-C Conn R. x L. Go car house. CPL 6-Waterbury Brass Go. (P).
 87-Cor Cedar and Meadow ets
 Be-C Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main ana Clay af1.
 iS-New England Watch Gu. (PD.
 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. (Pk Waterbury Buckle Co. R).
 47--Cor s. Main ana Washington. 6tasF 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 62-Cor Franklin and Union sts. < 06--WAlfuy NAAGh M NNssSs&8N<t b4-Cor Clay and Mill sts. x 56-Cors Liberty and River sts.
 67--No hose house.
 bS--Cor Baldwin and Etoae efs.
 61-Cor Doolittle alley and Duhlin IF 72-Cor West Main and Willow sh1. 73-North Willowst.
 74--Cor Johnson and WatervilIe stG~ i4l-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162- Cor East Main and Welton ats 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (P). 213-Shoe Hardware Go. (PS- 214-Watb'y Clock % mv't factsy. (rE 216-Cor North Main and Grove sta. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward etn. 261--Junction Cooke and N. Main sta. 272-Grove. bet. Central & Holmes ava a11-S.. N. E. Teephone Go sbd'g Rl 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 813-Randelph x Gloves (Pl. 814-Plume x Atwood. (Pl. 315-American Ring Go. (P). 316--Conn R. & l.. power house. (E}s SlS-Holmes, Booth 6 Haydens. (FA B2l--No 4 hose house
 323-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter st 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Washs gsn ave. S71.-City Lumber and Goal Go. (PA 412-Tracy Bros. Pl.
 432-Cor Liberty and South Main st1s 451--Steele & Johnson Mfg Go. (PA 5S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sta.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
webb-Meyer Syndicate settlement

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Arthur L.. Meyer, who was associated with Dr. W. Seward Webb in the so called Webb-Meyer syndicate which collapsed last spring, has announced that he has settled with his creditors. on basis ranging from 40 to 70 cents on the dol lar and that only two obligations re- main to be adjusted. MT. Meyer states that pr. Webb will not be associated with him upon the resumption of busi- DpSS
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
SPORTING NEWS OF THE. WORLD
style in the Antipodes and match be- tween him and Jenkins would un- oubtedly be a financial success.


 Dan Mcleod says he is ready to wrestle Tom Jenkins1again.s The But- falo athlete declares he will take on his recent adversary as, soon as he fu1- fills several engagements Whlchthe mas contracted. Regarding his future plans Mcleod has this to.say: My engage ments on the mat will keep me busy for at least two months. have agreed to tackle Prof M. J. Dwyer, George Bothner, Jim Parr and Ed Atherton. My meeting with Bothner will be held in New York the latter part of next month. Previous to this bout l Will go against Atherton and Parr. My contest with .Dwyer will be decided at either Scranton or Worcester As to John Fleming, 1The Butcher Boy l Will meet him and agree to throw him four times in one hour at any style he likes.
 Jimmy Kelly. the trainer and man. ager of Andrew Tokell the English bantam ffstic, champion, who Is now n this country, says that during his re- cent visit to England he talked with George Hackenschmidt, the Russian wrestler. He is certainly wonder,
 said Kelly yesterday, land when he comes here he will make big hit He told me that he wouldsvisit New York some time next month. He is the best developed athlete in the world, in my opinion. Although not clever wrest- Ter, he keeps on winning just the same. He defeats his men by sheer strength. Any time he secures hammer lock on you you've either got to go down or suffer a broken arm. The women wrestlers in London are all the rage"
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
our Propositions Rejected,

SANTO DOMINGO, Jam 14.-The Dominican government has informed United States Minister Powell that it cannot accept any of the propositions submitted by him looking to a settle ment of the several matters now pend ing between the two governments.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
worthless soldiers sent Home.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14.--The transport Logan has arrived here from the Philippines, bringing 1,164 dis charged soldiers. One-half of the sol diers on board were dishonorably dis charged, and most of the others were weeded out of the service as undesir- able. Tn spite of the records of the men perfect discipline was maintained during the entire trip.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Day For Supreme Court.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 14.-The Wash ington correspondent of the Cleveland Leader telegraphs to that paper as fol- lows: "The place on the supreme court bench that was rendered to and de- clined by Governor w. H. Taft of the Philippines has been offered to William R. Day of Canton, O., and it is under stood that MT. Day will accept the ap- pointmentv
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
wanter Relax Rncea.

ITHACA, N. Y., Jan. 14.-The winter meets for Cornelrs relay team have been announced by Manager Trimmer. On Feb. IA Cornell meets Princeton at Boston and on March z Georgetown at Washington. Each team will consist of four men.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
rotal Runavvny Accident.

DANBURY, Conn, Jan. 14.-Frank E. Burnham, superintendent of the forming department of the D. F. Loewe t& Co's hat factory, was thrown from sleigh in runaway accident on Lake avenue and instantly killed. He was sixty-siX years old.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Reau1ta at Nev orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IA. Shrine and LEtrenne were the only winning favorites Tn the handicap Erne crossed the track in front of Major Tenny, shut ting him off, and,was disqualified, third place being given Major Tenny. Weath- CT clear; track slow and lumpy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
pr. Lorenz Tn London.

LONDON, Jan. 14.--Dr Lorenz the Austrian surgeon who recently visited the United States, gave the first demon stratioa of his method here today. He says he hopes to revisit America next autumn
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
A Good TaIker.

"Ciuquefoil is considered a pretty good talker. isn't he ?"
 ''So people say. have only heard him speak once myself.
 And how did lie impress your"
 Why, when lie first got up. he re- marked that he had nothing to say, and he said it for just 45 Ininutss. .'--- N " Herald
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
How It Tntned Qua

Miss de Style--iIe bet her kiss Yale would win.
 Miss Gunbustn-And how did is come out?
 \ tic
 .'It that so?'
 '.ars, was at the wedding. ."-N. S. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
scnntor Perkins Reelected.

SACRAMENTO, Call Ian. h. United States Senator George c. Per kins has been elected to succeed him. self by the legislature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
BALL PLAYER A SUICIDE.
Pitcher Mercer of the Detroits Dead
 In San Francisco.

Pitcher Mercer of the Detroits Dead In San Francisco.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14.- Winnie b. Mercer, a pitcher of the Detroit American league baseball team, regis tered at the Occidental hotel here, and was later found asphyxiated in : his room. Mercer registered under the name of George Murray and gave his residence as Philadelphia.
 Mercer's identity was established by papers found among his effects, one of which read, 'sTell MT. Van Horn of the Langham hotel that Winnie Mercer has taken his life.'
 The deceased left letters one ad- dressed to his mother and another to a young lady of Washington, expressing regret over his deed and bidding them fond farewells. He left a statement of his financial accounts addressed to Tip O'Neill and advised his friends to avoid games of chance and women.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Remar1sabIe ce1ebraTion.

Twelve couples recently celebrated their golden wedding together at Novi vinodo in Croatia. Fifty years ago "A couples were married at the same time and in the case of half of these both husband and wife are still living.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14

Bobby Carruthers put twenty-two players out of the game last year and led all umpires as q banisher.
 The base ball rivalry in Milwaukee this year will be confined to the dia- mond, as Managers Cantillion and Duffy have been friends for a score of years. They do not proposesthat base ball shall create a breach between them.
 President Pulliam considers Tom Lynch the right kind of 8 man for um- pire and he has asked the veteran to omciate in the National league again.
 Word comes from Cleveland that La joie, the great ball player, will surely recover from his dangerous sickness and will be able to get out of bed in- side of the next ten days.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Experience
 Teaches

shat Norka Cooked Oats is best for the wcrRer-- 1t "stands byn longer than meat; best for the homebody-it does not tax the digestion or tire the taste; best for the children-it is all nutzi.
 ment: no waste. c-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14

Jews May Hold Lands. Permission to acquire land has just been granted to the Jews in Russia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14

Huge SmokeStack. The spokestaclS of the ocean steam CT Cedic is so large that trolley cars could pass through it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
COOKED OATS

and then sealed up in waxed paper so Shat they
 to you pure and fresh. On sale to-day, ;n full poun packages, at all the grocers. NoRKA FOOD COMPANY, Lsd., Ratsle Greek, MIch
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-14
Wisdom Suggests

Norka Cooked Oats for breakfast, dinner, sup per, the best food to work on, the best food to rest on, the only cooked, ready-to-serve oats,f the richest of all foods because Norka is lighter than anything else and more nutritious than ! anything else. <
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-29
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