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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
HOW BEASTS LEARN.

Elephants Are the Smartest Animals
 That the Circus Trainer Has.
 In intelligence, elephants lead the class of animals that are trained for circus and stage performances, an old time trainer declares. He says that they learn with remarkable readiness and seem to feel none of that aversion to their tricks that is so manifest in lions and others of the cat tribe. 1t has been stated that some elephants whose performances have included such tricks as walking on three legs, kneeling and Lowing their heads to the ground, have been seen pract1cing these movements of their own accord. The ayerage monkey is even more quick to learn than an elephant, but is consid- cred to have less general intelligence, for it's memory is not so good, and it has less of what may be called sta biltty Of character. Except as pony riders. monkeys have been almost all together abandoned by trainers, as no dependence can be placed on them. They learn trick in week and for get 1t as soon.
 This same fault is encountered in lut4lNlUtfdlS Ou JULIET species. lueTe are lions and tigers that show unusual adaptability, acquiring in a month a trick that others of their kind cannot learn in less than six months. But these bright" beasts are by no means always the most valuable. Their ver- saHity seems to lessen thoroughness. The pIodders are frequently the most useful members of troupe. Ordlnar- fly it takes lion that has been train- ed about six weks to learn simple trick. A bear requires about the same ]. length of time. Tigers and leopards are little slower, and the females are a trife less apt than the males. 1t seems surprising to hear that horse has less capacity for learning than the wild animals, but such is the opinion of a successful trainer. He calls at ]. tention to the fact that three or four years are required to teach a horse to rise and take a few steps creditably on it's hind legs, while a tiger can be made to perform the same feat in as many months. The position is prob ably less natural to the former than to the latter, but the horses comparative dullness is, according to this trainer, shown in various other ways.-Success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Famoua1American Artist Dead.

LONDON, July IS. - James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the celebrated Amer ican artist, is dead at his residence, "A Cheyne walk, . Chelsea, at the age of sixty-nine years. His death came un- expectedly, although for some time he had been seriously i'll. Obituary mo- tices recognize the distinguished and unique personality of Whistler, whose genius greatly dominated European art of the present generation. While ad- mitting that it is question for posteri- ty to decide his exact position as a painter, it Is generally conceded that he was one of the eminent artists of the axe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
ACCIDENTS
 WILL HAPPEN

rheumatism is relieved.-It is a remedy that ought to be in every family medicine chest.
 Expected to Die.-s1cheerfu1ly add my testimony of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil We use it for many things. Was run over by q team os horses and lumber wagon; did not expect would live; badly bloated; my friends bathed me nearly ali over with Eclectric Oil; bloat grad ually went down. We have more faith in Eclectric Oil than any other medicine, and always keep it in the house" Mrs. Wm. F. Babcock, Norvel1, Jackson Co.,, Mich
 Cured the Sprain.-Mr. chas. M. Bamann, wholesale jeweler, No. Pleasant Street, Rochester, N. Y., writes: ssIhave used your Eclec- tric Oil and can recommend it as the best general medicine l have ever tried. fell.off my bicycle and sprained my ankle badly. Eclectric Oil gave immediate relief and cured the sprain. If my testimonial is of any use to you, you can use my name. I shall always carry bot tie of Eclectric Oil in my bicycle Iool-bag as part of my equipment and will recommend # to my frs>ads. '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
BEAVERS TO BE HELD
Continuation of Investigation
 Since His Resignation.
MANY OF HIS PROMOTIONS CANCELLED
Present Whereabout Is Unknown, but Authorities Are Now Search ing For Him to Place Him
 Under Arrest.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-A bench warrant for the arrest of George w.. Beavers, the former chief of the divi- sion of salaries and allowances of the post office department has been issued and is the continuation of an investiga- ton that has been in progress at inter- vals since his sudden resignation from Slice last spring.
 A number of matters affecting his ad. ministration have been probed into, one of the first results of which was the cancellation of 3,O46 promotions that had been passed by him to take effect at post offices throughout the country during the present fiscal year.
 Subsequently other matters were talk en up by the investigat ting officials. The case on which the present action of the grand jury is based, it is said, is more recent development. The in- spectors have worked continuously on the investigation, and it is said that it was only within the past two or three days that the evidence finally was se- cured that furnished basis for action by the federal grand jury.
 The authorities are now searching for Mr. Beavers to place him under ar rest. His present whereabouts are unknown The postal officials were chagrined to learn of the publicity of the action of the grand jury in advance If the serving of the @hrrant They regarded the news as premature and declined to discuss the matter, on the ground that the time was not yet ripe to make a statement.
 Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow conferred with several of his assistants immediately after he learned that the action of the grand jury had become known. Subsequently he re- fused to answer all questions oR the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Poles for New Milford Power Go Being
 Brought Here

Poles for New Milford Power Go Being Brought Here. + The poles for the New Milford Pow CT Go are being drawn from here daily and although the men can only cart four poles a day they are rushing the work as much as possible. The poles are 35 feet in length and vary in weight from 1000 to 1,5OO pounds.
 Charles Heminway and family of New York are spending the summer in town.
 Charles Williams and Louis Fenton of Waterbury visited friends in town last evening.
 Harry Dunn, who cut off the end of one of his fingers while at work ill Scovf1l's factory a short time ago, ex- poets to be able to use the finger again in a short time.
 The services in the different church es will be held tomorrow as usual. The new fruit and confectionery store in Mrs McLeery's block is being put in condition. MT Hawkins, a travelling painter, painted the signs on the windows and George Brown is do- ing the wiring.
 F. o. Bowers was in town yesterday. Mir Bowers says that he is in better health now than he has been for sev- eral months
 MT and Mrs. Chauncey Dayton are entertaining friends from out of town.
 Miss Annie Davis injured her hand while at work in the factory of the oakville company yesterday.
 Miss Lucy Galley, who has been spending few days in town, retufhed to her home in Waterbury yesterday.
 Henry Parsons visited friends in town last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
CAPE COD MONUMENT.
To Be Erected at Provincetown, Where the Pilgrim Fathers Made
 Their First Landing.

There is a persistent effort being made in New York and other cities by the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial associa- ton to raise fitting monument at Provincetown to the Mayf1ower pill grims.
 A fact not known or probably recog- nized by many people is that the pilgrim fathers first landed at Provincetown and not at Plymouth. There>they stayed for 30 days or more, and made the cele- brated compact in the cabin of the May flower.
 All history has been said to be large ly fiction at best. But we ought to be able at least to teach our children the truth about history that is so near tc us, says the Boston Globe. There is nothing to be gained by teaching false history in the schools.
 The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial as- sociation proposes to erect a monument upon the highest point in Provincetown to commemorate the first landing Of the pilgrim fathers upon Cape Cod soil and the adoption by them of the immortal compact of civil government in the cabin of the Mayf1ower. That compact was the forerunner of the declaration of independence. It is hoped to make the monument a beacon which, with the hill upon which it stands, will be from 250 to 300 feet high, and will serve as g landmark not only by night, but by day as wel1.C On clear day it ought to be visible at distance of about 30 miles it is said.
 It Is the ladies that are doing most to fix the true landmarks of our colonial and revolutionary history. They want their children to know the whole truth and nothing but the truth
 Among the donors to the Cape Cod monument is Mrs. Russell Sage, who gave 500. $ wsll cost many thousands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Funeral of Runaway Victim Took
 Place This Morning.

bunern Of Runaway Victim Took
 Place This Morning. /The lawn fete held on Thomas Glancy's lawn on Maple Street last night by the St Cecilia T. A. B. society was a grand success. The large lawn was surrouonded by a cloth fence and within the enclosure were the booths prettily and tastefully decorated. There was an immense crowd in at tendance and a nice snug sum was realized. An orchestra consisting of Miss Kittfe Splain, Max Herman and Miss Ethel Adamson rendered delight ful music.
 The Sacred Heart and the Nauga- tuck fire department baseball teams are playing on Hitchkiss field this af- fernoon.
 R. H. Page of Union City will spend Sunday with relatives in New Haven.
 At the meeting of the board of war den and burgesses to be held next Tuesday evening the Fourth of July celebration committee, composed of Messrs Stringer, Hard and Parker, will submit their report.
 The St Francis T. A. B. baseball team will play the Ansonia T. A. B. team in this borough next Saturday.
 Miss Mary Bennett of Rubber ave- nue is in New York attending the fu- neral of her father.
 The funeral of Mrs Andrew phas, who lost her life in a runaway acc1- dent Thursday, took place this morn ing at 10 o'clock from St Francis's church. The interment was in St James's cemetery.
 Cornelius, the nine-months-old son of Cornelius Casey of Aetna street, died yesterday morning. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Interment was in St James's cemetery.
 A special meeting of Liberty lodge, o. D. S. G., is called for this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
AT CIUDAD BOLgV AR.
Armistice Between Gomez
 and Rebels Terminated.
LIEUTENANT CULVER TAKES ACTION
Foreign Women and Children, Many of Them Germans, Take Refuge on Board American Steamers.
 Provisions Already Scarce.

on Board American Steamers.
 Provisions Already Scarce.
 SOLEDAD, Venezuela, July 1S.--An armistice that had been arranged be- tween General Gomez and the revolu- tionary forces at Ciudad Bolivar com manded by General Rolapdo has been terminated.
 Lieutenant Commander A. E. Culver, commanding the United States gum boat Bancroft, which, with the French cruiser Jouffroy, has just arrived off this port, has visited Ciudad Bolivar.
 Notwithstanding that the armistice has terminated, no engagement be- tween the government forces and the rebels has taken place. General Go meg has completed the investment of Ciudad Bolivar, and none can now leave the city.
 Lieutenant Commander Culver after a long conference with the command ing officer of the Venezuelan squadron decided to take under his protection all the river steamers belonging to the American Orinoco Steamship company. which were recently seized by the rev olutionists at Ciudad Bolivar. He also requested the women and children of the American and other foreign colo nies at Ciudad Bolivar to take refuge on the steamers in order to escape the dangers of the siege, the smelling of the town and a possible battle.
 In accordance with Lieutenant Com mander Culver's invitation many wo- men and children, number of whom were of German nationality, embarked early on the American steamers, which, flying the American flag and escorted by the Bancroft, left in the direction of San Felix, probably on the way to the island of Trinidad.
 Meat, milk and other provisions are already scarce in the besieged town. The British consul paid S15o for COW. The swift current running in the Ori- noco river, as the result of heavy rains, prevents direct communication between Soledad and Ciudad Bolivar. The rev olutionists have also destroyed the means of transport between the two towns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
WATERVILLE TALK

J. c. McGregor of Faber avenue started on his vacation to-day. He will spend it at Lake ChampIain.
 The Wateryille baseball team drove to Woodbury to-day to play the crack team of that place.
 John Jackson has returned to work after long illness.
 Miss Julia Leanig is slowly recover ing.
 James G. Couch left to-day for his home in South Manchester.
 James J. Lynch left to-day for his home in Salisbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Wireless to Catch smugglers.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, July IS. A wireless telegraph station will be established here at once by the United States government. Stations will also be established at Forts Casey and Flagler and on several of the islands. It is thought that the wireless stations will greatly assist the customs officials in experimenting smuggling craft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Philadelphia Has s15O, ,OOO Fire.

PHILADELPHIA,J July 1S.-The con- tents of the Merchants Warehousing company's two story corrugated iron building at Front and Berks streets, this city, were destroyed by fire. The place was filled with hemp, four, malt, hay, straw and other miscellaneous goods. The loss is estimated at $150,- OOO Five loaded cars were also de- stroyed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Italian Villa Yn the Forest. e,

MIDDLETOWN, N. r., July 1s.-E. H. Hartman will erect in the wilder ness at Arden, in this county, an Ital- ian villa to be one of the finest resi- dences in the state. The work of con- struction is to begin as soon as MT. Hartman returns from Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18

ing accidents we could prevent. But our sight ends with the present instant. There may be broken limbs and bruised bodies in store for us in an hour-we can't tell.--But we can be prepared.
 A bottle of Dr. Thomas Ec- lectric Oil in the house at the right time has saved many an hour of suffering. many a pre- cious life.
 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is monarch over pain. Cuts, burns, bites yield to it's soothing influence sore throat, croup, collie, catarrh, asthma and frost bite are promptly cured, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Benjamin Franklin Dropped Dead,

LITTLE FALLS, N. Y, July 1s.- Benjamin Franklin, aged forty-six, business manager of the Ilion State league baseball team, dropped dead of apoplexy just as the game was about to begin here. He was formerly postmas- ter and was prominent as politician.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Sentenced For rtrsne Forests.

GLENs FALLS, N. Y., July 1s.-Sam Pasco of Thurman was sentenced to Dannemora prison for a term not ex- ceeding four years ard Harry Wood, aged nineteen, who was indicted with him, to the Elmira reformatery. Both were convicted of setting fires to the Adirondack forests in May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
New York Yacht Blocks Trains.

SYDNEY, N. s. July 1S.-The steam yacht Haida, from New York via HaH- fax, N. s., blocked the draw for sev- eral hours at Grand Narrows railroad bridge, and before she was released all the traffic on the railroad had been brought to a standstill A locomotive was used to extricate the yacht
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Enultsh as She Is Spoke.

"Think Of it! For three days and three nights that quartette sat about a table. shufaing, dealing, and cashing in jack pots, and when the game was finally broken up every man had exactly the amount he had begun with
 Humph odd the way they came out rg~n. ian,t It ?''N. '. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Another victim of Tetanus.

PHTLADELPHIA,J July 18-Thomas German, aged twelve years, has died here, B victim of tetanus. the result of an Injury received on the Fourth of July. This makes the eighth victim from lockjaW in this city since Inda- nandemoe day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Blew Haa Head on With Riae

COLUMBIA oIpY, Ind. July 1s.- Joseph Clark. president of the school board ana formerly treasurer of Whit ley county, blew off his head with q rAfe III health and financial srouble were sha clause,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
Live Stock MaYke&.

CATTLE-Market steady; choice, 95.25@ $40; prime, S4 9095.10; good, $4.60Q4. .sS; veal calves, SSbo66.75.
 5S ednas 9ess slesS RTns RaaTy Royass Rhoaysss $48s95.go: light YoFkeTs se.1e9s. .25: pigs, ss Sp9S,s4 gli rcNNghs Ng s4@s Ma,s ,x..,-.. ..-.. n ness e55hsga S5ssg h saseIfs 4ss ssass sa and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
KOREA WANTS WiJU OPEN.
Japan Afraid That Russia Will Get s
 FoOthoId On YaIu.

Japan Afraid That Russia Will Get
 FoothoId on YaIu.
 WASHINGTON, July IS. - The roundabout method adopted by the Ko- rean government to secure the opening of Wiju to foreign trade probably is necessary because of the existence of some treaty stipulations between China and Korea signed since the Chino-Ja- pan war which require the consent of China before such step is taken.
 For many years most of the traffic be- tween Korea and China has been by way of Wiju. The latter place is big Korean mart on the Yalu river nearly opposite Tatungkao, on the right bank of the Yalu, and the locality to be opened to international trade in Man churia as result of the strong repre- sentations which have been made to Russia by the United States for the open door in China.
 Recent dispatches have shown that Russia has made claims to extensive timber concessions in Korea on the banks of the Yalu and that both Korea and Japan are ,apprehensive that through the medium of these claims A@ooSAo W11A opldIu q StAO1E ACoSAoAo A4A Korea. Japan is believed to be at the bottom of this latest Korean move, with the Hermit Kingdom an anxious and willing ally.
 Minister Conger Recalled to Picking.
 PEKING, July IS. United States Minister Conger has been recalled from Newchwang, whither he went to in- vestigate the situation there, on ac- count of urgent business connected with the American commercial treaty with China. The announcement that Russia has assured the United States that Mukden and Tartungkao will be made open ports is accepted here as meaningless unless the United States has secured Russia's positive command to Prince Ching to sign the American commercial treaty, after which China would have no power over these ports. While the opening of the two ports eliminates the United States from any active quarreLthough America is clear ly the guardian of China's tntegrity-it contributes nothing to the solution of Japan's difficulties and promises no so lution regarding Russ:a's encroachment in Korea or her evacuation of Manchu- ria. On the contrary, the Japanese re- gard Russia's promise to America with apprehension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Stock auotationn,

Money on call steady at 8 per cent. Prime mercantile paper. 53A@6 per cent. Exchanges, $261, 1894, ,7o9; balances, $n. .539,-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-18

SOLD By AL D DRUGGISTS.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-08
BENSON HAS A VERY TOUGH ELEMENT

The Benson Press has started cru sade against the tough element of that city, and here is the way 1t goes after them:
 The lewd and vile element that in- fests all communities. some to great CT extent than others, have been try ing to override law and order in the peaceful and quiet town of Benson. but that they will meet with signal fail ure goes without saying.
 Because the Benson Press has not advertised their shortcomings to the world, the vicious element that have imposed themselves upon the town, have taken 1t for granted that the towns paper is afraid to assert the rights of the respectable people of the commonwealth. but the point has been reached when there must be stop.
 Benson always has been a decent town, and it will remain so. The off scum of the universe cannot come here
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-08

and operate nefarious practices The soon the undesirable element finds cut this fact, the better for them. Ben son has existed without lawIessne s since it was first placed upon the map, and at this late day we do not propose to allow the dregs of humanity to come here and run the town to their own sweet will, to rob and plunder the public. and to commit questionable practices. Twice the lawless intrud- CTS have petitioned and with prayer have endeavored to prevail upon Sher- if Del Lewis to remove from office Deputy Sheriff W. J Baldwin, because that gentleman has fulfilled his obli- gated oath, to maintain law and order. Twice has Deputy Sheriff Baldwin re ceived intimidating letters from the pimps, that he must leave town, or he would be in danger of his life.
 Mir Baldwin is still deputy sheriff and he is still in town No one but
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-08

the cowardly assassin would ever make such a request of the sheriff. or write such threatening letter, with out affixing his signature.
 Mir A. V. Lewis, the sheriff of Co., chise county, knows the duties of his his office too well. and is too good an officer, to be himself fooled by the de graded bulldozers that have appealed to him to remove from office a gentle man who is fulfilling his sworn duty.
 Mir Baldwin is conscientious. and very ambitious officer; sometimes. perhaps slightly oyerstepping descre- ton. However. he is in office by the graces of the respectable element of Benson, and he will be backed by that element to the finish. We repeat; Benson shall remain a respectable town, and the respectable people of the town will stand by any officer that has the courage to rid the community of the undesirable element.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-05-08
SHERIFF PARKS
 CATCHES CRAIG
WANTED AT PEARcE FOR STEAL.
 ING HORSES FROM DAN DREW.

Was Caught in Graham County and
 Brought to Tombstone, Where He
 Was Turned Over to Sheriff Lewis.
 Sheriff Parks last Tuesday delivered P. L. Craig to Sheriff Lewis in Tomb stone. He is wanted in this county for stealing horses at Pearce
 The horses were stolen from Dan Drew some time ago, and a diligent search has been made for Craig. He succeeded in evading the officers until spotted by Sheriff Parks in Graham county.
 The Graham sheriff had good de- scription of the alleged horse thief, and when he caught sight of him, waited few days before making the arrest. The actions of Craig con vinced him that he was the man var. ed in Cochise county.
 Sherif Parks said yesterday that Craig made only slight resistance when placed under arrest. He claims that a mistake has been made, and that he never stole any horses from Dan Drew or anybody else in this county.
 The evidence against Craig is said to be strong. and the district attorney believes that he will certainly be able to secure conviction.
 For several months previous to the time Drew lost his horses. there were a number stolen from ranchers and prospectors around Pearce. The stealing is now laid at the door ol Craig and one or two confederates whom the officers expect to catch be fore long.