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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
DRUIDESSES OF PARIS.
Am Order Composed of Women Who March by Moonlight and Sing
 In the Forest.

Paris has always been seat of all sorts of curious orders, sects and confraternities, and idolatry is prob- ably represented in the "City of Light" The newest in the line is the "Order of Druidesses," founded by number of ladies, who seem to pur- pose the revival of the old Celtic mys- teries and ceremonies to remarka- b1e extent. The movement originated with two Parisiannes who, when they are not wearing the long, flowing white robes of their order, dress in the most ravishing twentieth century manner. The Druidesses have also Druids, who accompany them to the forest of Fontainebleau, there to celebrate their rites. At the end of each month Druids, and especially Druidesses, march by moonlight, when there is moonlight through the forest, singing hymns to nature and addressing poetic invocations to the moon, the rocks, the streams and tue trees. On the last night of Decem- Der the Druidesses and their friends went to Fontainebleau forest, there to pluck the mistletoe, or, rather, to bring it down with golden bill-hooks. The sacred plant was carefully gath cred, all present singing hymns in it's prai
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
THE WOMAN FIDDLER.
she Can Do Much Better Han ding Household Articles Than Try.
 ing to Sell Books.

"Any woman who can talk at all, said school-teacher who, according to the New York Times, had tried book canvassing and given it up in despair, "can interest housekeeper in labor saving appliances. The woman who does her own housework will give att tention to anything that will save her a pain in the back or aching arms. But she will not talk to men about such things. When I lost my place as teach CT in public school, tried book ped- ding. Oh, the women I called upon would invite me in and talk to Tfie read- fly enough. That was the trouble. They would tell me their family his- tory and their troubles, and then lead me to the door with the sorrowful as- sertion that they never had any time to read, they were so busy. So I gave up books and took up little time and labor saving articles in the way of egg beaters, potato .parers, can openers and cheap little articles such as wom- en seldom see except at food shows. A stove litter is most salable article. I keep watch for anything new in this direction and then go the rounds. I have several regular customers, who bring me good commission on things that I buy for their dining-room and kitchen"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
MARcoN1 SENDS A MESSAGE.
Binding Flash Of BIufsh Light and Great Electric Sparks Signal
 Its Departure.

"All ready!" he cried to the e1ectri- eian, who stood in the power room watching the inventor through the long connecting hallway. A lever was pulled and dim hum filled the room. The indicator of the volt meter began to race past all sorts of figures on the face of the dial.
 "Now I'll send to Poldhu." He pressed the key, says Worlds Work. :
 There was blin6ing flash of bluish light, for with each movement of the key great sparks jumped two inches between the two silvered knobs of the induction coil. One knob of this coil is connected with the earth, forming the ground connection, the other with the wire leading to the aerial wires. Each spark means an oscillating inn pulse from the battery to the aerial wire, and from the wire the oscillations of ether occur which carry through space at the speed of 1s7,00O miles second. With the binding flash ac- companying each movement of the key occurs a report to be compared accu- rately with the noise attending the dis charge of a Krak-Jorgensen It was terrifying-the light, the noise, and in the midst of it all the inventor calmly pressing the key, making more noise, more light. Imagine company of in- fantry firing at will in & tunnel, and you can understand the sound that &C., companies sending message. Mar coni who stuffs cotton in his ears when sending, is now experimenting to dead en this sound. But somehow. to one impressed by the fact that here, in this very room, a message was being sent through the air across the gloomy stretch of 5000 miles of ocean, the noise and the light seemed fitting gave the proper touch of the superhu- man, of force, of intensity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

"If the relation of the woman vote to the total vote cast at the elections of the last few years be the test of the relative value put upon the franchise by both men and women, to the wo- men must be awarded the palm for faithful discharge of the highest func- tion of citizenship" says a writer in Pearson's Magazine. There are be- tween thirty and thirty-fve thousand more men than women voters in Col orado. Yet, so far as the figures can be had-and they have been obtained for all but the. last state election, which occurred November 6, 1902-the woman vote has attained a high aver age. Fifty-two per cent, 51, .49, AT and 43 per cent of the total vote cast has been by women's hands in accordance with the dictates of the conscientious and intelligent consideration of public questions nearly always given to such subjects by Colorado women"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
ARGUMENTS CLOSED.
Celebrated Merger Case Tn
 Judges Hands.
FINAL PLEAS BY GRIGGS AND WATSON
Former Holds Antitrust Act Is to Control Operation, Not Owner ship, of Corporations-ssWill
 Violation" Says the Latter.

Control Operation, Not Owner
 ship, of Corporations-''Will
 Violation" Says the Latter.
 ST. LOUIS, March 21.--Arguments in defense of the Northern Securities company, on trial here before the Unit ed States circuit court for the district of Minnesota, have closed, and the case is placed finally in the hands of the four judges. During the three days of argument the attorneys for the defend ants have occupied nine hours, and the government has taken five hours for presentation of arguments.
 c. W. Bunn of St. Paul, counsel for the Northern Pacific Railroad compa- ny, opened yesterdays session, and ex- Attorney General Griggs closed the case for the Northern Securities com- pany. The last hour of the session was occupied by Special Counsel T. D. Watson of Pittsburg who closed the case for the government. He was talk ing when court adjourned for the day and concluded this morning. Attorney c. W. Bum endeavored to show that prior to this case there never had been a suggestion that a consolidation of railway interests was a violation of the antitrust act of July 2, 1890.
 In concluding for the defendants ex- Attorney General Griggs asserted that the purpose of the antitrust act was to control the operation of individuals engaged in commerce and not to con- trol the ownership of corporations so engaged. He asserted that a man or men can buy all the property he or they have the capital to purchase and that the law cannot limit the amount of that purchase and that the antitrust act does not specifically say such pur- chase is violation of it's provisions.
 When Attorney General Griggs had concluded, Attorney T. D. Watson be- gan the close for the government. He asserted that it was his purpose to demonstrate that the merging of rail- road interests by the Northern Secur1- ties company was most Willful viola ton of the antitrust act. Isn't it the law of competition he said, that diff ferent roads traversing the same terri tory will make different rates, carry different kinds of commodities, run diff ferent kinds of trains and in a hundred different ways seek to better their own interests over those of their rivals But here the defendants have merged the interests of all the roads in a certain territory, and yet they try to show that it is not done to the disadvantage of competition and that it will benefit interstate and foreign commerce"
 Mr. Watson then cited decisions of the United States supreme court at length to show that various phases of the merger were in apparent violation of the Sherman antitrust act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
HEARD IN PASSING

Any base ball player will tell you that it is easier to do penance during Lent than it is to win pennants later ill the season.-Chicago 1nter-Ocean. A Cuban senator declares that Cuban reciprocity will only benefit the trusts. If he can demonstrate it Cuban reef procity is assured.-Richmond Times Dispatch.
 Judge Parker's boom is in danger of getting out of breath before it reaches the last lap. The papers are printing pictures of the members of the judges family. This is an extremely ad- vanced stage of the presidential vege- tation, and there is liability to many frosts between now and the summer of 19O4.-New Haven Union.
 Striped bass are being found in large numbers about the mouth of the Con- necticut river. The bass is fine fish and Is far superior to the black bass. He is said to be very gamey and puts up fight equal to that made by any trout. He is attracted by squid and 8 trolling line, and in fact, if hungry enough, will snap at almost any old thing.-Bridgeport Post. .. Dividend day for the Standard Oil Co should bring a grain of comfort to Connecticut, considering that dividends to the amount of about $1,5O0,00O, on this stock are annually received by holders of shares in and about Green wich. 1t is a satisfaction to know that at least a part of the money which goes from the state to the Standard Oil Go finds it's way back.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 The Massachusetts house of repre- sentatives voted, on Thursday, S7 to 65, to. substitute for the adverse report Of the committee on public lighting the bill permitting cities and towns. in the establishment of municipal lighting plants. to acquire existing plants at the reasonable cost of duplication. During the debate it was asserted that the Massachusetts gas and electric light commission is "with the corpora tions, heart and soul" The commits sioners, it appears. do not favor muni- cipal wnership.-Hartford Times.
 The habit of hunging on corners and vantage points on the most frequented streets @as grown steadily for years. There is scarcely a well travelled street in the city which does not offer Illus trations. It is particularly the custom on Sundays, and at no time of day more conspicuous than when people are returning from church. It is then that the corner lounger makes himself tFe most obnoxious and takes the greatest liberties. He trusts to long immunity and to the absence of policemen for safety and protection, however obnox fous his conduct may make him to assersby.-Philadelph Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Nei1son-yanderhi1t Wedding.

NEWPORT, k. l., March 21.-Formal announcement of the date of the we'd ding of Miss Cathleen Nelson, daugh- ter of Mrs. Frederick Nelson, to Regi- nald Vanderbilt has been made and the selection is Wednesday. April 15, in this city. In all probability the event will be solemnized in St. Joseph's Cath olic church, at which Mrs. Nelson has been an attendant for many years. No details of the wedding arrangements are made known but it is understood that the guests invited to the church will not be many in number. The bridal couple will go to Europe until the early summer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Diamonds by Mail.

NEW YORK, March 21.-AIore than $5OO,OOO worth of diamonds which had been sent by the postoff1ce authorities in registered packages to the apprais- ers' stores wer4 yesterday afternoon taken by the customs officers and de- posted in the vaults of down town safe deposit company for safety. The handling of such large amounts of precious stones through the mails is a new thing. About month ago the Diamond Dealers association of this city got ruling from the treasury de- pertinent permitting them to import diamonds by registered mail. The ~dia- mond importers had objected to the regular parcels post on account of the opening of the packages in transit for the purpose of examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

Those having the horticultural enJ or the St Louis worlds fair in charge will plant collection of varieties oi strawberries this spring. These will be confined to the new varieties. A part of these will be varieties that have been produced by careful system oi breeding for the purpose of obtaining varieties possessing certain character. istics. It is also expected to have a collection of the newer varieties of grapes in bearing, especially those that have been produced by crossing. These also will be planted the present spring so that they will be in bearing in 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Outside of the stock market tha

"Outside of the stock market the sit uation continues generally satisfac- tory" says Banker Henry Clews in his weekly letter, "the only exception being the prospect of further labor troubles, which are already increasing the cost of production to a point that is check ing new enterprise. Railroad earnings continue large and the iron trade boom shows no signs of cessation. The phenomenal demand for iron is one of the wonders of the age, and is to be at tributed to it's introduction into many new fields of usefulness, as well as the enormous consumption for structural purposes in buildings, railroads, etc. The demand on the latter account is sure to continue for some time to come, and both Germany and England are being urgently called upon to satisfy our requirements, notwithstanding the tariff The immediate future of the market is, as already stated, exceed ingly uncertain. Natural conditions should favor some improvement as soon as the stringency incidental to April 1 is passed, but the serious con- tingencies referred to above, especially the danger of awkward complications arising from the Southern Union Pa cific quarrel, emphasize the necessity for caution in speculative operations. Although, in some respects, the market is in much better shape than for sew eral months, we should advise taking profits on all sharp rallies, at least un- til the differences between Messrs Keene and Hartman are adjusted. The interests represented by these gen. tlemen may, however, settle the dis pute when least expected, hence the high degree of uncertainty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
The czar of Russia is being watche

The czar of Russia is being watched
 give the people of his domain more lib critics. One writer says the czar admits that he has been driven to these meas ures by the disorder and discontent which prevails throughout the empire. He phrases his reasons so as to seem to throw the blame of these troubles upon outside and alien influences. It will not do to admit that Holy Rus sia" is not a perfect country, with a perfect church and an all but perfect government. 1t is only those wicked outsiders who are making the trouble by spreading doctrines foreign to Rus sian life." But that is formula mere ly; the czar knows better. It is just in Holy Russia, and under the shadow of it's perfect church, that the most terrible doctrines of social destruction have been originated, systematized and carried to their conclusion, as in the murder of his own grandfather, and in the attempts on his fathers life and his own. Michael Bakunin, the founder of anarchism, and Prince Kra- potkin, it's fnesty intellectual repre- sentative, are Russians. The nihilists of Russia were the first active anar- chist party, and to this day the only effective party with those principles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Kinr Edward Holds Court,

LONDON, March 21. - The second court of the season was held at Buck ingham palace last night. The throne room was brilliantly decorated. The receiving party included the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the royal family. The king and queen remained seated throughout the ceremony except when receiving the members of the diplomatic corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
@ ,A- g3 eT-5 x--s KG- L -Aa.~ naars tbe /, The Kind You Have Always RLUght os SM<s\T ZtzxEAIex
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-Scovill Manufacturing Go P)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts-
 7-Exchange Place. 12-Rogers S Bro P.)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road. 15-Cor Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Ikingsbury sts 23-BurtOn street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go (P) 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect 'sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sts. 29-7Cor Ludlow. and N Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor w. Main and Watertown rd. 35-Conn By < L't'g Go, car h'se (P) Waterbury Brass Go P)
 37--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go (Pl 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. (P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. (P)
 0Oi p' ddlA dliu VdsLhilSlOH SlS. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. o2-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-W Waterbury Clock Go, case fac.P) 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No 5 hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sts 12-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. l42-Wolcott st. beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 212-The Platt Bros Go. (P) 213-Hammond Buckle Go. (P) 2If-W Waterbury Clock Co.m'y't fac Pl 2l6-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 2o1-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 212-Grove. bet Central & Holmes avs. 31l-s. N. E. Telephone Go building (P) 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph x Gloves P) 31A-Plume ts Atwood (P) 315-American Ring Go. (P) 316-Electric Light Station P) 31S-Holmes. Booth X Haydens (Po 321-No 4 Hose House. 323-Cor Washington ave & Porter sts. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts 325-Cor Simons st x Washington ave. 371-City Lumber ts Coal Go. (P) 4J2-Tracy Bros P) 432-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts. 451--Steele & Johnson Mfg, Go. Pl 5S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 (P) Private.
 \ SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 ii. Two strokes. fire out, recall.
 Ill Three strokes, P m, p. m.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes quick will indicate q general alarm and will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Many Senators See the President.

Many Senators See the President.
 WASHINGTON, March 21.-Nearly a quorum of the senate was at the White House yesterday. Many of the senators called merely to pay their re- spects to the president before leaving the city, while some of them wished to discuss appointments to office. Details of the approaching western trip were discussed with few senators from the sections of the country through which the president will journey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
West Virginia Mine on Fire.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, March 21.-- The Nova Scotia, one of the largest mines owned by the Ganley Mountain Coal company, is on fire, and its de- struction is threatened. The entire mountain is smoking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1903.

The Waterbury situation has driven Editor Knox of the Woodbury Report CT into quoting scripture. Post.
 IT he quotes nothing worse than that he is all right. Here in Waterbury what has been said by editors and oth- CTS off and on wouldn't look well even in "quotes.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
---"--'7--=t--I Slow Young Man.

Ernie-There goes that handsome young yachtsman. Is he as bashful as they say?
 Mabel-Yes, indeed. Why, he is too bashful to even ''hug the shore."-- N. Y. Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

"A POOK EAIOaI in a storm is a cheap Umbrella. It's foolish to carry one when you can get one of strongest frame of our make and guarantee for hard service. Um- brellas from 35c up.
 TAKE NOTICE.
 This is your last opportunity to buy the best Trunks, Bags, Dress Suit Cases at half their cost on account of being forced to vacate the premises. It will pay you to call and see us this time. Umbrellas Recovered and Re paired with the best Gloria Silk from '65c up.
 179 Bank, corner Grand street. Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr. Trunks and Bags repaired at reason
 able prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
Earth Tremorw Nm Auwty3a.

VIENNA, March 21.-yiolent earth quakes are reported from the Simmer ing district and the Muerz valley in Styria.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21

TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.
 Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the cause F. W. Groves signature on box; 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-21
SIGNALS.

1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 ii Two strokes. fire out, recall. Ill Three strokes, 12 m, p. m. 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-02-19

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums. reduces In
dammston. alays pain, cures wind collie 2oc abotte
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-02-19
|BAER'S CLOSING Speech.
In Closing Argument Against De-
mands Of The Miners.
LARGE CROWD TO HEAR HIM.


Philadelphia, Feb. 16-With the ex-
pectation of hearing George L. Baer of
the Reading company male the closing
argument against the demands of the
miners, a large crowd was in the Uni
ted States circuit court room.
Mr. Baer said, in part:
SIN general, no one denies the right
of men to organize for any lawful pur-
pose, but the right to organize and the
power of the organization when organ
lied must still be governed and con-
trolled by the general law of the land
under which our individual and prop
erty rights are protected. We concede
to organized labor the same rights that
we claim for organized capital. Both
must keep within the law. There can
not be one law for citizens and COR
porations and another for labor and
organizations
1.-The lawlessncss in the coal regions
was the direct result of mistaken
theories as to the rights of mine own
- IL VIII AiOb w " SetN bhO AOoeOAo
have not encouraged violence and
crime. 1t is true, no doubt, that they
did not advise. They may have at
times counseled against it, and ex-
pressed regrets for it; nevertheless,
they are legally and morally RESPONSE
bic for the situation they created and
from which this violence and crime
necessarily resulted.
1.-THE leaders intended to enforce
demands by the threatened destruction
of the mines. They thought the opera
tors would yield rather than see the
ruin of the mines. The operators did
not yield. Every attempt to supply
men to work the pumps was met by
mobs, picl1ets and all the devices that
labor organizations commonly use to
prevent men from working. With the
cessation of mining for five months
and the destruction for the time being
of number of collieries, the public is
now suffering for want of an adequate
supply of fuel.
Many GOOD men nave found 1ault
with us for not making an agreement
with the United Mine Workers of
America. Our chief objection to this
organization was that it was foreign
organization, interested in rival and
competitive business. We could never
see the wisdom of permitting the BIZ
luminous miners to inject themselves
into the anthracite mining situation.
1.-The United Mine Workers have
created a monster monopoly. They
shut up the anthracite mines for more
than five months. They taxed the BIZ
luminous miners and all laborers over
whom organized labor had control to
support the strike"