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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2i, 1903.


 Less than three years ago, under General Emilio Aguinaldo, the Fih- plnos were fighting against the author 1ty of the United States government in the islands. By force of arms they sought to prove their ability for self government Now. they are fighting a battle of peace, with the same end in view, by showing which they propose to make at St Louis they hope to prove to America and the world that they have advanced far enough toward the standards set by white civilization to be permitted to govern themselves. Whether or not they will be able to demonstrate this claim, with any de- gree of practical success, it is not to be disputed that the exploitation of Filipino progress and standing that will be made on the forty-acre tract assigned to exclusive use of the Philip pines people and the auxiliary displays in the general exhibit places will con, vince the western world that the little brown men of the archipelago are very well along oi1 the road toward superior civilization.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
CRACKING A STEEL SAFE.
N1trOEIycerin Does the Work without
 Any Boring Whatever-Wonder- .s, fully Simple Operation .

''The work of cracking an old steel safe has become very simple" said an inspector of the post office department to Washington Star reporter You see," he continued, 'all the burglar has to, do is to pour nitroglycerin in the cracks of the safe, then throw some combustible material over it, set it afire and get out of the way. In a short time the explosion, occurs and the door drops out as readily as if it were made of pasteboard.
 This method of going into a safe is known to all the cracksmen, and it seldom occurs that we hear of case of burglarizing post office in the small towns that has not been accom- plished in that manner. The old method of boring into a safe in order to insert the explosive is no longer heard of I do not know how this practice can be stopped unless greater care is taken in watching the post of fees or modern safes are provided. It is impracticable to equip all the post offices with modern safes, so that I think the simple methods of the bur glars will be used for a long time to .corne '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
FOLLICULEs.
Observations on Some Common Hap penings i'm Everyday Life-Shots l'
 Fired to Hit or Miss. g,

I have known persons to give up their room in the Hotel of Happiness because the room lacked a southern exposure and one or two of the ultramodern con- veniences, says 5a writer for the New Orleans Times-Democr
 Why try to analyze a sunbeam or a woman's smile?
 The most of men are truly brave either the day before or the day after.
 There aye fellows who will not respect you until you have insulted them. It takes an insult to make them realize that you possess intelligence and dis crimination.
 Immediately after Mister Parvenu has managed to squeeze his prosper ous form into the sanctum of society, Mister Parvenu begins to believe that the door of that sanctum should ihence- forth remain dramatically closed.
 The weakness of strength is the strength of weakness.
 Considering the littleness of the ter ritory to be held, possession comes disproportionately hard. .-@
 Surely women are not to be blamed for playing with the hearts of men who wear those intimate articles on their sleeves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
A WONDER OF ELECTRICITY.
Wet COmmuter Finds a New Use fo Tncandescent Bulbs and Is
 Made Happy.

''I was caught in the deluge the other day, and in spite of raincoat and um-, brella arrived at my office thoroughly soaked from my knees down" said sad-i eyed suburbanite who was recounting the joys of country life, to the New York Sun reporter. ''I knew that to sit At my desk all day with wet feet and legs meant a severe cold or worse, and was in & wretched state.
 ''I sat with the cold, wet things mak-, ing me more and more miserable, when suddenly I had an idea In my office are a number of swinging incandescent lights suspended by the wires only. Loosening the surplus wire to give the lights more play and removing the light shades, I turned on the current and, resting my legs on chair, pushed light up each leg of my trousers to point be- tween the knee and ankle.
 "The heat from the lights was just the right quantity, and in about half minute my legs began to feel warm glow that was delightful, and the steam rose in miniature clouds.
 ''In half an hour both legs of my trousers were thoroughly dry Then pulled my wet socks over the bulbs, and they were dry in no time. The job was finished by, putting the lights in my shoes, and had dry shoes in lit- ] tie over an hour"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
CATTLE STEALING.
Ingenious RustIers a Source of In1-
 nsense Trouble to Cattlemen of eN West and Southwest.

One source of immense trouble to the cattlemen has been the calf thief, says Leslie's Monthly. Many large outfit has gone out of business on account of the hustler" Where COW herders have to ride the range for 50 or 75 miles they are likely to be forestalled in branding calf by some vigilant rustler whose little mountain ranch is near the usual grazing place of a bunch of cattle. Or very possibly the puncher for the big sc ranch has caught and branded the calf with it's proper mark; and when many months later he rides on yearling branded BOB he has no means of know ing that the owner of the latter brand has deftly touched up the 3C with running iron by the artistic addition of two strokes and an added letter I may be stated parenthetically in passing that more than one large outfit of to-day got it's start entirely from "rustled cat tie. Tn the more arid southwest rustling is not so common, because most of the water is pumped, and cattle get in the habit of coming home often to drink and can be watched more closely; but even there it is factor of no slight import ancH "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
A SCIENTISTS BELIEF.
Hindu Investigator Maintains That Metals Have Life as We'll as Ani-
 malls and Vegetables.

"A remarkable discovery" A. Sarath humar Ghosh asserts in Pearson's, in his article on Life in Metals, "that has recently been made will mark a new era in the progress of science, for it, sweeps away many pet theory we have hitherto fondly cherished. From time immemoria1 scientists have vain ly asked: What Is the quintessence of life? What is the fundamental differ snce between that which is living and that which Is not? By what final test shall we determine that a certain ob- ject is animate and another mani mater
 "A suggestion is now made, which, to say the least of it. is astounding and revolutionary. In book recently pub lished distinguished Hindu scien- tist-Jagadis Chunder Bose, professor of science in the Calcutta University maintains that the true test of life in an object is it's capacity to respond to external stimulus; in other words, It's irritability, it's sensitiveness. And according to this test he proves con clusiyely that no essential difference exists between animals and metals; in fine, that bar of iron is as irritable and sensitive as the human body! More than that; he proves that bar of metal can be killed-that is, deprived of it's sensitiveness forever-just as the human body can be killed. He sven shows how our present mistake has arisen; we have called objects non- living that are merely dead-that is, which once were sensitive but are so no longer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21

Despondency is gradually disappear- ing in Wall street and a more confident tone Is taking its place, says Banker Clews. This is because heavy forced liquidation is over, and unfavorable developments have been so thoroughly discounted that bear operations are be- coming less profitable and Increasingly dangerous as evidences multiply that values are down as low, if not lower. than intrinsic conditions warrant. Some or our very best securities are now selling on a 5 to 555 per cent basis, and their market value has sh1l1nlx fully one-third' or more within few short months, while their dividend ca pacity, be 1t noted, remains unimpaired. Even if dividends on the best stocks were reduced from 6 to 5 or from to 4 per cent, which Is not atsall likely, the declines would still be greater than security reductions could justify, sim ply because recent prices represent emergency or panic sales. Undoubted- ly the strong have, been protecting themselves at the expense of the weak, hence the late decline has been not only abnormally rapid but abnormally steep, and it naturally follows that as soon as the crisis is passed a recovery to the normal will be in order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
MARvEIs OF FRUIT BREEDING.
How Orchard and Garden Hybrids Are Created-WOrE That Requires
 Plenty of Patience.

''The method of crossing two fruits, Es described by MT. Marcus Woodward In Pearson's, "is simplicity itself. The horticulturist merely takes the pollen from the flower of one specimen and dusts it into the stigma of the flower of another specimen. The result is hybrid, for better or for worse.
 Of course the experiment is not made quite at haphazard without 9 certain knowledge of Natures myste- rious ways and laws of production. There is story of man who thought he would produce some marvellous new eruit or flower he dared not think which, by collecting the pollen of his garden flowers, and dusting it upon the flowers of his apple tree! But there Is 3 limit even to fruit-breeding. Five Years-possibly ten years-must pass before there can be any certainty. Then one spring, at last the seedlings them selves bear fruit.
 "The fruit slowly ripens, and is brought to judgment. There is an ex- citing moment when it is tasted Many points are taken into consideration. Is the flavor good? Is the fruit 8 good color? Does the flesh separate freely | from the stone? Is it as juicy as it should be?
 "A great work of selection now be- 1 gins. Only the finest are allowed to survive" M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
HEARD IN PASSING

The trusts and corporations may have "done up" Mayor Low in New York city, but when they try to work the same game on President Roosevelt they will run up against different kind of proposition.-New London Day.
 ''Is this the part of the fowl YOU like, Tommy" asked his frugal uncle, passing him plate containing small portion of the breast. Yes. that's the kind, Uncle Jube," responded Tommy, passing 1t back. Give me some please. Chicago Tribune.
 It is said that the Yale defeat at the hands of Princeton last Saturday gives cheer and courage to Harvard in an ticipation of next Saturdays game. 1t might be added that the unmercifuI walloping that little Dartmouth admin istered to Harvard last Saturday gives comfort and strength to Yale, in view of next Saturdays game.-New Haven Palladium.
 A Union county farmer, who has found farm hands difficult to secure. has formulated this set of rules. which should prove a winning card: Wages will be $6 day. Breakfast will be served in bed. Working hours will be from 10 a. m. to D. m. All heavy work Is to be done by the boss. Cigars furnished free. Any hand working the entire season can have the farm. ~" Shenandoah Sentinel.
 But has not Prof Bassett told the truth? That is the question, and it is one which his epithet-fnging critics do not face and evidently do not dare face. North Carolina and the south can banish this courageous and clear sighted teacher and save Trinity col 1ege to the work of culffvating darkness rather than light. but it cannot banish inc great and unacceptable truth lie has uttered. Springfield Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
S Reward '1

We will give a $500 Silk Umbrella as reward if anyone can show Us a nicer and stronger umbrella than ours of our own make for the little pr1ce We sell for the holiday trade. Remem- Der our guarantee all umbrellas pur- chased from us, We will keep in repair free. We have the largest and hand somest variety in gold. silver and pearl handles and they are made up with the best Lyons silk. 8 paragon ribs, close roll. warranted for best wear. Initials engraved free. Select now. We can and We will save you money if you buy direct from the manufac- tory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
THE BEST REMEDY FOR GROUP.


 Trom the Atchison, Kan. Daily Globe,
 This is the season when the woman who knows the best remedies for croup is. in demand in every neighbor- hood. One of the most terrible things in the world is to be awakened i'll the middle of the night by whoop from one of the children. The croup reme- dies are almost as sure to be lost, i'll case of croup. as a revolver is sure to be lost in case of burglars. There used to be an old-fashioned remedy for group, known as hive syrup and tolu but somp modern mothers say that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is bet ter and does not cost so much. 1t causes the patient to "throw up the Dhlegm'' quicker, and gives relief in q shorter time. Give this remedy as soon as the croupy cough appears and it will prevent the attack. It never fails and is pleasant to take For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
BY THE WAY

have YOU seen our largest line of Trunks and Bags. Dress Suit Cases? 1t will be to your advaptage to look over our line and prices before byying elsewhere. Umbrellas recovered and repaired while you wait in best man. ner. Remember the place, 153 Bank street opposite Waterbury National bank. formerly corner Bank and Grand streets.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr.
 Telephone 119-2. Trunks and Bags repaired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Thanksgiving Is Coming

and everyone is preparing for it. We have prepared for it and wonder if you have. If you haven't prepared for it yet, do so now. Come up and look at our fine stock of Imported and Domestic Woolens.
 Overcoats made from $1S.0O up.
 Suits made from $15.00 up.
 Pants made from $500 up.
 Our motto-a perfect fit and first class workmanship. Cleaning, pressing, dyeing and re- pairing done at the lowest possible prices. z-. Send postal and we will send up for your clothes and deliver them made just like new
 Ladies' work speciality. Ladies' Suits made to order and strictly tailored. fa
 Ladies' Suits. Skirts, Jackets and Capes made over to look like new at the lowest prices.
 Our work the best advertisement
 A perfect fit and first class work manship at
 130 WEST MAIN STREET.
 Branch office. POP Bank street (over Prices printing office).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Have Many Meanings.

There are words in the Chinese lan- guage which have as many as 40 different meanings. ;T.~> ,-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Ono Better.

She-We should all be generous with the milk of human kindness.
 He-I never did like that phrase; what's the matter with the cream ?-> Detroit Free Press. tfs &.i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
All Want to Command.

willing to be privates.-Washing Ua.) Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Before ana After.

Before marriage a man is willing to admit that he is unworthy of his wife, but after marriage he acts as though he had sacrificed himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
M MaffreSSeS. t

We make a speciality of Mattresses of every kind and quality and of such materials as hair, cotton, wool, fibre and excelsior and in any com mbination demanded by the trade. We beat the state on Feather Pillows and we make Fine. Pillows of other materials as well. We have fine line of Spring Beds and Comfortables and all other accessories of ease and contentment in sleeping You make the mistake of your life if you don't examine our stock before buying anything.
 Boston Mattress Co.,, 25O East Main St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
RfHfCuTR

Ridicule is most impatiently endured from ones own family. It is because they echo ones innermost convictions? IN. T. Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
To CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tab lets All druggists refund tho money if it fails to cure F. ". Groves sig nature is on each box. 11et
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21

Women Workers in Massa ch u setts.
 One-half of all the women in Massa- chusetts who are able to work are Wage-earners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Houe and HustIe.

While living on hope it is we'll to hus- tie for meal ticket. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Regard for Appearance..

Keep yourself we'll groomed, remem- bering that persons usually accept Us at our own valuation.-Philadeip Bull letin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Tn Rank Hire

Coal dust moistened with salted water will be found useful in banking up fire which is to be kept in the night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
To Clean Mirrors.

Mirrors are best washed with warm water to which little turpentine has been added.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Hest Cultivated.

When a dude turns woman's head it is usually in the other direction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
To Cure HiccOughs

Hiccough can be stopped at once by eating lump of sugar saturated with vinegar. js. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
The Color Red.
The Dn6R

Red can be distinguished at greater distance than any other color
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Cork. Ireland.

Cork has the best dressed and most prosperous looking population in Ire- land
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
The Longest Animal.

The longest animal in existence is the rorqual whale, which often measures 100 feet in length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21

France is believed to be the best cul- tivated country in Europe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Robs Himself.

A man robs himself if he does not m ake the best of his time.-Chicago Daily News
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Under the Union Jack

There are nearly 270 different religions in the United Kingdom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Use n Fork.

If fork be used in blending water and flour for thickening purposes, as for gravy, the mixture will not lump.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
THOMAS FENTON. PROp'R.
PENMANSHIP l! PROF HoILgY

Teaches every pnpil tn write me fapid. business hand, in ai course af 1a private lessons and no fAiiureR AIS kinds Of pen work executed In khs Eisheas degree of art
 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21

FRESH SALMON, zoe Ib.
 Long Island Scallops, Green Smells Native Pickerel, Harb< / Blues, Perch Pike. Finnan Haddie Kippered Her. rings, Smoked Sturse seon, Maine and Long Island Clans; Native Spring Chicken. 20c ID; Native Fowl, 16c m This week at
 FULTON FISH MARKET.
 262 Cherry street Phone 21a-A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Good Values FALL AND WINTER SHIRTS

As heavier shirts winter aund  onedollar Majestic Shirts erviceable qualities, suitable for work or oneffty includes the G old Newport Shirts The styles
  = Soft Bosom shirts 0 these
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-28
HOUSE COMMITTEE HEARD CON-
 TENDING DELEGATIONS.
Dale, Geneva and Henry Counties are Affected and Citizens Will Fight It Out in Mont
 gomery.

The Wiregrass section of Alabama is aroused over twin propositions before the Alabama Legislature. One is to create Liberty County the other is to estab- fish a court house at Newton, Dale Coun- ty.
 The Counties and County Boundaries Committee of the House of Representa- tives. for over three hours yesterday afternoon listened to the details of the two issues which have stirred the Wire grass region for the past eighteen months. The members of the Committee heard fully argued the proposition to build branch court house and the merits and demerits of the proposition to carve a new County out of Dale, Henry and Geneva Counties.
 The Committee had before 1t two bills embodying the Wiregrass issues. Repre- sentative Espy of Henry, who is Chair man. of the Committee on Counties and County Boundaries, introduced yesterday in the House a bill creating the new County to be known as Liberty" The Senate bill of Senator Acree providing for a branch court of Dale County at Newton which had passed the upper body and after one reading in the House was before the Committee for its action. The two bills were considered at the same meeting as the measures are closely re- lated to each other.
 It is generally understood that if the new County proposition goes through the Newton court house proposition will fall, and if the court house bill is passed the new County measure will not survive.
 Interest in. the proceedings of the Com mittee was intensified by the fact that contending delegations from the Wire grass section were present It was gen orally understood that a delegation from Ozark opposed to the branch court had formed a coalition with the new county advocates agreeing to help them if the new County adherents would fight the branch court house proposition. The Ozark delegation, 1t was authoritativeIy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-28
GOLD FIELDS OF CLAY
COMPANY FORMED TO DEVELOP
 PROPERTIES.
Will Invest $75.Oo0 in Cyanide Mill and Immense Profits are Assured-Boston Men
 Behind Enterprise.

Anniston, Jan. 27.-(SpeciaD c. weeden, President of the Hercules Iron and Supply Company of this city and owner of several valuable gold properties in Clay County. has just returned from Boston where he organized a large stock company to develop the Clay County fields. He left today for Idaho, Clay County. where he has holdings.
 MT. Weeden's visit to the gold fields will be fruitful of good results. He is look ing over the ground with a view of put ting in a cyanide mill and changing the process of mining so as to obtain the greatest results. MT. Weeden says the dirt now being mined at the Idaho assays from $2.50 to $4 Ca ton and that with the pro posed new mining process there will be a profit of g a ton on the $2.50 ore, and a wonderfully good profit on the higher grades, of which there Is an inexhaust- ible supply. The company expects to ex- pend $750O0 in the erection of a cyanide mill. There Is already a stamp mill on the property.
 MT. Weeden is enthusiastic over the richness of the Alabama gold fields and predicts a great revival of gold mining in this district. He has had hundreds Of assays made of the gold bearing dirt and the lowest yet found runs $2.50 to the ton, a large portion of it assaying from $20 to $40 a ton.