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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12

Gold imports are exerting an import ant influence upon speculation, says Banker Henry Clews in his weekly letter. Thus, far about $17,000,O00 have arrived and engaged to come to this side and more is expected to fol- low Commercial conditions are dis couraging to imports. but favorable to exports; some of our products, such as cotton for instance, being taken freely atexceptionally high prices. This should create a favorable trade balance and continue to improve our credit abroad, which is already in much better posi- tion than year ago. The local mon- etary outlook is pomising. There is the possibility of furry between now and the new year arising from preparations for heavy dividend dis bursements, etc, but afterward the ten dency should be towards easier mon ey, unless stock speculation becomes too active. Funds withdrawn for crop purposes are already returning, and January should see rising averages for the surplus reserve. Our borrow ings aboad are much less than a year ago, and this improvement i'll the mon- ey situation should not be forgotten.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12

The sugar trust agents are now in Cuba and have been for the past two weeks, engaged in the purchase of all the cane sugar, ground and manufac- tured, not already owned by the trust, with the view of bringing this sugar into the United States, under the re- duced tariff, which will be only eighty per cent of the Dingley law rates. That sugar they are purchasing from the manufacturers and growers at the mar ket price. obtaining now, when it could be imported into this country only un- der the full hundred per cent rate of the Dingley law. In this way, the sugar trust, which controls only about two-thirds of the sugar production of Cuba, will be enabled to purchase one third of the sugar product of the is- land at a rate that will give it profit of twenty per cent more than if the bill should be passed at this time. That is said to be one reason for the post ponement of the passage of the Cuban reciprocity bill. This means about $2,000,o00 in the pockets of the sugar trust and gain to all of the senators who are in on the deal, and who are now engaged in buying sugar stock, which has been going up steadily since the postponement of the vote on the bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12

The friends of Senator Hanna, as well as the genial Marcus himself, may not be making any movement towards the presidency, but they are keeping him in the jlimelight, just the same. His trips into certain sections of the country now and then occur with such regularity that it begins to look as though there was method ill tho movement. Iris no wonder Pres ident Roosevelt is on the anxious seat while Senator Hanna remains before tlie public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12

A New York paper, in speaking of ex-President' Cleveland's determina- ton not to be candidate for the presi- dency, says that if he were put for ward by the democratic party. he would not carry a single doubtful state. The south is democratic. and the south repudiates him. The Brook lyn Eagle, MT Cleveland's organ, is au- thority for this statement. The men of Georgia, when they saw his letter to AIcKelway, ''did not regard it as a very serious matter" In Virginia 'ihis best friends have not looked upon him as available" And the people of the Blue Grass state say "he could not carry Kentucky" Now, any one put forward as pominee for president by the democrats party, if he fails to win states that are doubtful. is expected. as matter of course, to carry all the democratic states. But here is a man who cannot be counted on to carry states that are additionally democratic. yet is claimed by his personal admir- CTS to be the only man in the country that can lead the party to yictoryi And the Brooklyn Eagle, which makes this claim on behalf of Cleveland, furnishes the foregoing statements in contradic- ton which it received from is own special correspondents ila the southern
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12
The Jersey Pastor

who protested at people perpetually y putting penny.in the contrib ntion box was right in telling them: If you cannot give more than cent you had better keep it, as you need it more than God does'' It is poor economy to be stingy with God. It is false economy to lose your temper, patience and time trying to kindle, d fire with damp wood or charcoal. when you can get q big bag of BROWNS QUICKF1RE CHARCOAL from your grocer for F cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12
Motor ScOwI,

There is one great deterrent, says the London Court Journal, to motor cy- cling for women ever becoming fash ionabIe and that is that the strain up- on the nerves produces the motor scowl, which is distressing to contemplate and destroys the sweetness of the most mo. bile face
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12

Probably the most helpless human being on earth is an old bachelor try ing to make up his mind what to select for Christmas presents for his lady friends.-Hartford Post
 The Post editor undoubtedly knows whereof he speaks, but we didn't think his troubles would begin quite so soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12

 is one of the possible results of every purchase of cheap, unreliable TRUNKS or UMBRELLAS. We would like to have your attention to the large, best line of UMBRELLAS and TRUNKS we are offering. Once tried, you will come again. Why? Because we manufacture all our own goods and guarantee to keep in repair free of charge all Umbrellas purchased from us.
 Umbrellas recovered and repaired while you wait in the best manner at the lowest prices.
 153 Bank st. opp Waterbury Ma tional bank. formerly cor Bank and Grand. Telephone 119-2. Trunks repaired.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk MT.
 Telephone 119-2. Trunks and Bags repaired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12
SATURDAY., DECEMBER 12, 1903.

A steer weighing two tons and meas uring eighteen feet four inches from the end of his nose to the tip of his tail, will be exhibited in the live stock department at, the worlds fair. This monster OK is the property of eight young men of Greentown, Ind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12
NECESSITIES.

We have nearly 175 Comfortables which you may have now at a right price to make room for Iron Beds and Mattresses and other goods. These are of the best materials, but the price will attract you.
 If you are thinking of an Iron Bed we can beat any price you can get in Waterbury. In Spring Beds we always lead and always will.
 CASH OR CREDIT. Boston Mattress Co.,, 26O East Main St
 I. HORTNBEIN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-12
TO. CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. ". Groves sig m aIlrf isA na cacl lQx. alu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
MAINE CATTLE SHIPMENTS
May Now Be Made Except to Few
Points.

Portland, Me, Feb. DIR. George
n. Bailey of this city. q State veter-
marian, has been spending n week in
Massachusetts,, has obtained Il conccs-
sion, as far as Maine cattle are con-
cerned SO that mich cows for dairy
purposes can be sent to Massachu-
sets under the same conditions that
existed before the outbreak of the foot
and mouth disease in other New Eng
land states. The only points excepted
are Brighton, Watertown and Somer-
vile.
Permits will be granted upon appli-
cation to DR.. Austin Peters, cattle
commissioner. for all cows that have
been tested for tuberculosis, by either
Of the veterinarians named in the re-
cent circular sent out by his depart
men, and permits will be granted based
upon such tests. A carload or any part
OF carload can now be sold, to be de-
livored IN any city or town, other than
those named, 50 that cows can be sold
from Maine to replenish such herds
as have been depleted by the epidemic.
Shipments of Maine cattle for i'm
mediate slaughter may be made TO the
three excepted places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
FIRE AT BRUNSWICK.
Episcopal Church Damaged Several
Hundred Dollars, Saturday.

brunswick, Me-, Feb. 1.-The funeral
IF Miss Kate r. Swift took place, Sat
irday morning. from st. Paul's Episco-
pal church, Rey. Edward d. Johnson,
he rector, officiating. After the SER
yice was over it was noticed that rug
:overing a register was smoking. 1t
vas removed before it caught fire and
nothing further was thought of the
matter.
About the middle of the afternoon,
nowever, an alarm called the depart
nent to the church, where 4 lively fire
was found to be in progress III the
basement and the church filled with
;mcke The department did excellent
work in handling the fire. and little
IamaSe was done the auditorium of
the church beyond that done by smoke
The pews practically escaped dam
age, but Il marble window over the al
tar was smoked considerably and it is
impossible 10 tell how badly 1t is dam
lged The window was the gift of Rev.
Melville Mclaughlin of Gardner,
Mass, q former rector of the church.
The fire LASTED about an hour and
caused loss of $780, exclusive of the
1amage done the window. There is
$4,000 insurance on the building and
$1,000 on the contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
FED THE DOCTOR.
How He Made Use of Food.

Sometimes Il is the doctor himself
who finds it wise to quit the medicines
and cure himself by food.
In looking around for concen-
trated palatable prepared food / got
hold of Grape Nuts and Immediately
began using it four times day. OK
clusively for breakfast with milk: for
luncheon and dinner as dessert. and
cup on retiring" says q physician OF
Mt. Zion. III.
Il had had nervous dyspepsia for
oter year. Ny normal weight is 40
pounds but l had been steadily losing
fiesh until a month ago ] only weighed
L. pounds. l concluded it was time to
throw 'plysic to the dogs in my case.
TSenty-four hours after starting the
Grape Nuts regime the fulncss and
distress after eating had ceased. The
heartburn. water-b rasii, palpitaticil ct
the heart and other symptoms that had
reminded me for over a year that had
Il stomach soon disappeared and
can now eat a square meal and feel
good afterwards.
II weighed yesterday and was. sur
prised to find that | had gained IS
pounds in 4 month, and the end is not
Vet.
"Tlle nervous symptoms have entire.
Il disappear ~ ;irld ! am stronger ..an
/ have been for two years. thank YOU
for placing Grape-Nuts at the disposal
of those suffering With nervous dys-
pepsia" Name given by Postum Co,
Battle Greek, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
AN UGLY TEMPER.
Nine Ycar-Old Boy Shoots Uncle for
Refusing Resuest.

Fed Bank, n. j.. Feb. 1.-Bccause
Robert Retaway Of Red Hi, near this
place. refused to allow his 9-year-old
nephew, Lewis HarGett, Jr., to go out
to play friday afternoon, the boy
empticd Il load OF buckshot into Ret
away's shoulder.
Mrs. Hargett, RetGways sister, had
left the house but a short time, when
the boy insisted upon going out of doors
to play, accompanying his request with
q demand upon his uncle to open the
door.
This Retaway refused to do. Young
Hargett :lew into a violent rage, and.
running upstairs. got his fathers
breech loading shotgun.
"Oren that door. If you don't. III
shoot you dead" he said Retaway
had no idea that the lad would shoot.
and began to laugh. Raising the
weapon. Uargett aimed the heavy gun
as steadily as his strength would per-
nit, and pulled the trigger. The full
charge entered Retaway's left side and
penetrated his lungs.
y physician removed many OF the
shot from Retaway's wound. but he is
in n critical condition. No legal action
will be taken against young Hargett
unless his uncle dies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
VERDICT FOR $500
For Injuries Through Horse Being
Frightened by Automobile.


Portland Me, Feb. LA verdict Of 5000
preme court, Saturday evening. in the
first damage suit against an automobilist
to be tried in the Maine courts.
Mrs. Laura II. Lombard, wife of DR..
Lombard of South Portland, was the
plaintiff. and the defendant was Flavel
A. Chaplin of this city. Mrs. Lombard. a
young woman whose strikingly pretty APP
pe2rance IN riding habit Is familiar to
residents of the two cities was thrown
from carriage III Longfellow square,
April - last year.
Her mother was riding with her in Il
box buggy. Their horse took fright at
Mr.. ClIaplin's automobile. which turned
ahead of them. Mr.. Chaplifs defence
WAS that be exercised reasonable care and
did what he could to avert the accident.
1t was further alleged in defence that
Mrs. I.ombard's horse was naturally ner-
vous. a saddle horse that had not been
broken to harness. and that she was
driving without breechirg strap. there
by being guilty of contributory ncg!i-
gcnce. s
The suit was prosecuted by Judge
Enoch Foster and Frank II. Haskell. The
defending attorney was Col. Wefliam e.
Eaton.= The jury was out an hour The
ing argument Judge Foster told the jury
he did not expect a verdict for the full
amount for the plaintiff had fully re-
covered from her injuries. but he simply
wanted her TO be remunerated for the ac
tual suffering and injuries sustained.
The Maine Automobile Club, which has
a membership of about 100 members here.
backed the defendant in the suit and will
assist in lighting II IN the upper court.
Col Eaton filed exceptions. Saturday
night Exceptions have been filed in the
four damage suits tried, this term, in
three of which verdicts for the plaintln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
FUEL QUESTION
Considered by Bangor Citizens
in Mass Meeting.
Resolutions to Legislature and Con-
gress Ask Laws to Control
All Corporations or Individuals Sup.
plying Life's Necessities.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 1.--Under the au-
spices of the ministers conference,
mass meeting of the people of Bangor
was conducted, tonight in City hall 70
consider the fuel question. There We're
20e0 III attendance and intense interest
was shown in every detail of the exer-
cises. Five ministers, representing diff
ferent denominations, spoke, and reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted to be
forwarded to Congress and the State
Legislature. recommending the passage
of laws controlling the dealings OF all
corporations or individuals supplying
the necessities of life. The enforce
ment of the liquor law was urged, but
no acton was taken, expressing the
mind of the meeting on this important
question. Existing conditions in BAN
gor were deplored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
DIVORCES AT PORTLAND.
Long List of DEGREES Signed by
Judge Peabody, Saturday.

polfiund Ireh 1-Jud,ro Peabody of
a.. 49,. ~ =;
wy euii CIV WIZ s'S'e'' 'ee' VI vi
Norcc saturday aftelnon III the 1olloW-
ing cases, previously heard by him:
Hattie NJ We Percy r Nichols. Red
nev 7. W Mary !, i, Minis Ida NJ. VS.
Renwood Brewer Alice NJ VS. Frank
p. MeNernov. Lillian u. VS.. GeorreW.
Move JsIl, N ys Jnhn w Flint Der.
tbo 7, We yiI,iar, W Dapcou T,,,a Z,
VS. Walter G. Norris Addie e. KS. John
T. Herrc Milton n We Ion Strout lii
liam n ys Eurene peck sarah e
We uerhart ~ Vel, Donia, q We En-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
IN THE SENATE.
The Bill for General Staff Corps in
Army Passed.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The Senate,
Saturday. passed the bill creating a
general staff corps in the army. The
bill was passed without discussion, on
motion of Cockrell of Missouri. the
leading Democratic member of the
COMMITTEES OIL military affairs. Berry
of Arkansas, however. entered q motion
TO reconsider and gave notice that he
would ask the Senate to act upon it at
some future time. No concern is felt
by the friends of the bill over Berry S
motion.
The prompt passage of the measure,
today, was Very gratifying to sena tors
generally, who nave been disposed TO
accept the view of Secretary Root that
the creation Of a general staff was the
most important thing that could be
done now for the regular army. War
department officials, also, have had the
matter very much at heart and express
great pleasure at the enactment of the
bill.
Under the terms Of the measure the
commanding general of the army be-
comes the chief of staff, and as such
is clothed with important duties. The
law W III iiOl DtCOiiiI OPtIatlNc uutI
Aug. Is. just week after the retire
nent Of Lieut.. Gen. Miles, who will
not. therefore, be affected by its pro-
visions.
The Senate added, as an amend
rieiit, to the staff corps bill the meas
ure providing for the retirement. with
increased rank, of officers who served
in the civil war; The amendment is
in the words Of the retirement bin as
it was recently reported by the Senate
committee on military affairs. = i9ni
Quay favorably reported his amend
rneut to the agricultural appropriation
bill elnbodying the statehood bill. On
Beveridgee calling attention to the rule
requiring that the reports of commit
tees lie over for day the report went
over. Similar action was taken upon
the same amendment to the sundry
civil bin.
The Rawlins resolution. calling on the
secretary of war for information re-
garding courtmartials in the Philip
pines was laid before the Senate, but it
again went over.
"A House bill was passed appropriate
;ltc $3.50 for the improvement and care
Of Confederate mound in Oakwood
Continued on page 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
THE SULTAN WINS.
Defeats Pretender's Forces and
Captures Blu Hamara.
The Decisive Battle Was Fought at
Daybreak Last Thursday.
Sultan's Army Was Commanded by
War Minister FL Menebhi.

Tangier, Feb. 1.-The Sultan's troops
have utterly routed the forces of the
Moorish pretender and captured Blt
Hamara himself. A special courier
who arrived. today, after making Il
record journey froz Fee brought this
news. He reports that at daybreak,
last Thursday, the army of the Sultan
commanded by the war minister, I'll
Menebhi. attacked the pretender's po-
sition and inflicted a complete defeat
on his following, at the same time cap
turing Blu Hamara.
Another runner who has reached here
from Fee confirms the news of the defeat
of the rebels, but says that the report OF
the capture of the pretender is Incorrect
He adds that it is uncertain whether Bu
Ilamara's body was among the greaf
number slain. The Sultans victory was
absolute. almost the entire following of
the pretender being either slain or cap
tured. His camp, provisions and amTau-
milton were taken and the artillery which
was lost by the Sultan's army in the bat
tie of Dec. %, was recapturcd.
Even il Blu IIamara escaped, it is hope
less for him to seek to retrieve his de-
feat, as his claim to be n saint is explcd-
ed. The details regarding the battle are
meagre. but it is known that the pretend
ers camp was surprised and rushed at
dawn.
There are great rejoicings here at the
Sultan's victory
London, Feb. a dispatch from
Tangier to the Morning Leader men.
tons u circumstantil report current
in that city that Bu Hamara was
brought to Fee in u cage and exposed
to public derision. The dispatch adds
that it is impossible to ascertain the
truth and attributes the Sultan's vic
tory more to his bribery of the tribes
than to military tactics. The bribed
rebels suddenly abandoned the pre-
tenders standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The pressure is
low throughout the country except in
the south Atlantic and east Gulf states.
Rain. has fallen quite generally from
eastern Texas, northeastward into
southern New England. There will be
rain, Monday night in the middle At
lautic states. On Tuesday, the weather
will be generally fair. On the New
England and middle Atlantic coasts
variable winds will become east and
fresh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
Banks Cannot Do Sunday Business.

Boston. Feb. 1.-The Italian banks
and steamship offices of this city which
act as clearing houses for Italians all
over New England and which have
hitherto been allowed to conduct their
exchange business on Sundays, were
closed. today. by order Of the police
authorities. The closing was q part
of the movemcnt to enforce q general
observance OF The Sunday laWs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
EDWIN J. PAsK
The Weli-known Bath Liveryman,
Died, Sunday.

Bath, Me, Feb. 1.--tSpeciaD. Edwin J.
Pask. one of the best-known liverymen in
the State. died suddenly, this afternoon,
at his home on Front street after long
Illness with a complication of diseases.
aged 80 years lie was the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs John w. Pask and had been
who was formerly Miss Maud H. Amson
of Edgecomb. survives him. The funeral
services will be held from his late home.
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb. Forecast for Bos
ton and vicinity: Generally cloudy,
probably occasional light showers,
Monday and Tuesday; warmer, Mon
day. colder, Tuesday night, fresh
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
FIRE AT PENNINGTON.
Sawnill Destroyed--Loss, $4,000; No
Insurance.. -

Pennington. Me, Feb. Lone of the
four saw mills supplying stock for the
novelty factory of Russell Pros. & Estes
Co. burned. today. Ten men were en-
ploycd. The loss was $4,000. with no in
surauce. ~t
The company was undecided about re-
building as the capacity of the other
mills may he increased to supply the
necessary stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02

Enos c. Chamoerlin. for more than 20
Years a citizen Of Bridgton. died there.
Saturday. at the age of Is. He had beer,
railroad conductor He was past grand
representative OF the Sovereign Grand
lodge of odd Follows, and was also a
Free Mason. Mr.. Chamberlin was a ma
tive of Woodstock. Me-. and was first
corsin Of e.s-tfov Sidney Periiam. y
widow and :. brother DR. Austin Cham
berlin of Washington, d. c.. survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02

Tsy an order granted by Judge Lcven-
tritt in the supreme court of New York
the will OF a. y. Stewart has again been
are to be submitted Monday. for the cx-
animation of the lawyers and handwrltins
experts retained in an effort to prove that
;nd d new line Of heirs admitted 10 4
share in the estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
Baseball Notes.

The management OF the Tufts College
baseball team has Just announced that
the services of Fred Tcnney of the Boston
Nationals. have been secured to coach the
Varsity material Tenney will have as
an assistant Albert +. Chaplin. q former
captain of Tufts. and at present at iar-
Yard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02
cLoUDY-FAIR, TUESDAY.

Washington, Feb. Forecast: New
England, partly cloudy, Monday; Tues
day fair. fresh east to northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-02

Levi y. Hutchins of Phppsburg. died
suddenly. Saturday. OF. old age and gen
eral breaking down of his physical sys-
tern, aged So years The funeral service
will lie Monday afternoon at his late res
idence