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erful men, who are to battle so hercely
TINS night ut TAD Pole are free niggcrS,
ana neither has ever been whipped. l
mean, III rough and tumble bovine and
nun dog hSht. They also belonged to the
same fraternity, that is to the Bull Frog
ana Tad lole clan who were sworn enc
mes to the Elktoh and Iron iillites.
but the cause OF to-hlghtS hattl" be-
| tween 'heSe great DUNES was us nave
already Sald. Tor tn" undivided love Of Il
pretty mulatto VINO had dismissed them
DOth ON the preceding sunday night at
Masters gate. saying while pointing her
niger i'll lad iole, 20 10 the corner on
SATURDAY night ana then tn" best man
may com" ior III" sunday mglt. ana |
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MN l" ch'irch.
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hatnhtS are slowly hut surely approach
lll% "arh "ther ut tn" old TAD Pole. They
are accommodating their face to the end,
lhai lhrN may meet just i'll front of
hcl' Johh store door.
over IN the orient, far back of DiXics
ana VIII happy homes, the moon is
llItlng her luminous face above the way
i'% trees; Il broad. white track is CLINT
H- on til" SIumh"rin& fields; II few large
't"iS al" "nShrning themselves in the
pulp!" wonder Of the sky: the breath of
tn" Hover" Is Oh the silent glory Of th"
m-it. ard tn" world all about Us is
strangely beautiful. strangely sweet, for
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for haiti" fierce ut Tad Pole.
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-03-14
The Old Tad Pole
In War II Times.
By J. POLK RACINE.

no doubt eXclaim. But just the same
that is its proper name, and others will
wonder, why the old scribe selected this
God-forsakcn place as scene for
story, while he might have gone little
way up to the historic Bull Frog" or a
little below to Chesapeake City, whcr"
he might gather lots of dates and run
out real live narrative.
But dear reader, | have the data which
go to make up this narrative. and UNI
written history gave me the scene. and
am going to stick right close up to old
Tad Pole, without any regard whatever
to Chesapeake City below. or Bull Frog
above.
The Tad Pole is known by many us
'Knight's Corner" and is situated ON
the highway leading from Elkton to
Pivot Bridge. and about two miles this
side of the latter The road to Chcsa-
peakc City. turns short to the right at
this point. and the now insignificant Tad
Pole, scarcely ever has single thought
left with her to cheer her in her lonely
condition, save when Postmaster William
]. Smith passes that way, then kind
thought for Aud Lank Sine is dropped
by the way-side. And methinks that the
old Republican warehouse. even stops his
horse and stands upright in his vehicle
and gazes long and ycarningly athwart
the broad fields to the halcyon home of
his boyhood.
|AIother, dear mother. the years have
been long,
Since | have slept to your lullaby song
Sing then. and unto my soul it shall
seem,
Manhood's years have been but IL dream.
Clasped to your heart in Il loving en-
brace.
With your dear lashrS just sweeping my
face.
Never. hereafter, to wake or to weep
Rock me TO sleep mother. oh rock me to
sleep.
Over my heart i'll the days that have
flown.
No love like mother-lovc ever has Shonr:
No other worship ahidcS and cndurcs.
Faithful. nsclfsh and patient like
yours
None like mother can charm away pain
From the sick soul. and the world-wrary
brain
Slumher's soft calm DER my heavy lids
Rock me To sleep. mother. rock me to
sleep.
Tired Of the hollow, the base. the untrue,
Mother. oh mother. my heart calls for
You .
Many summer the grass has grown
green.
Blossomod and faded. our faces h,-
tween
Vet win ,tr,n, vn,,ni,,,,s and ,,,..i,.,,-
,tn ,,,ip
LONE to-uigbt ro,. y,,I,. ,,r,,...,,,.,. .e,i,,
Come from that .ilrur, ~ limo and So
deem
Rocl; mo ia eInrp n,urI,rr oh r,ci. r,n f.,
slrcp"
And by the way. this very same VIII
Smith EN-ShcriH. EN-Rrprcsrutalivc to
our States Legislature. present Post
master at Elkt0n, and uopular Aurtinu-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-03-14
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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

Our complete stock of Ladies', Misses, , Mems and Boys Ready-to-' Wear Garments, also, Furs and Millinery of all descriptions will be sacrificed at the re- duction of B l-3 off on each dollar. Our win ter stock must and will be disposed of, and this great reduction will surelymove them quick, SO don't tarry, but come at once, money or no money" and secure some of the great bar gains at
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
CASTRO AGAIN WINS.
Rebels Defeated With Loss Oi Fifty-seven Men.

Rebels Defeated With a Loss of
 Fifty-seven Men. CARACAS, Jan. 6.-Fourteen hun dred revolutionists under Generals Ra- mos and Penalosa attacked 800 govern ment troops under the command of General Acosta Sunday morning at a point near Guatire.
 After four hours fighting the revolu- tionists abandoned the field and the town of Guatire. They had fifty-seven men killed and many wounded. One of their guns was captured.
 A prisoner captured by the govern ment forces is authority for the state ment that the revolutionists still lack ammunition.
 About 1,5OO rebels are reported to be marching on Caracas.
 The activity and energy displayed by President Castro continue to surprise the foreign residents of this city. It is reported here that the leaders of the Matos movement are treating with the government.
 The answer from the powers to Pres ident Castro's counter proposition in the matter of referring the Venezuelan is- sues to The Hague Tribunal have not yet been received here. They are await Aasa 51ss Y
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
THE TROLLEY SITUATION.
Waterbury, Behind the Times With
 0utgoing Lines.

W N'ICA 'NA tSS A'NAAiAAN| 'A> AiHSS W AS@A
 Outgoing Lines.
 After all. there is a prospect of an amicable arrangement being arrived at between the city and the Connect1- cut Railway and Lighting Go in their controversy over the latter getting a right of way under the railroad bridge in Oakville Colonel BurDee. counsel for the company, was asked this morn ing how the result of the conference between himself and the representa- tives of the city, Attorney Kellogg and Mayor I<ilduff. arrived at yesterday, was received by MT Paige. head co1ln- SCI for the company. He gave fhe same answer as he did yesterday be- fore he started for Bridgeport. that IL would be discourteous to the board or public works to give the matter to the newspapers first. All he would say and this is significant, was that the ap- peal from the decision of the railroad commissioners in giving the company permission to run their tracks under the bridge in question without widen ing the highway at that point. will not be tried next Thursday in the su- perior court, and that it may not be tried at all. This indicates that har- mony dwells now between the city and the company.
 The prospect, then. is good for an exit by trolley from this isolated town next summer. The city is coming to view the trolley situation as the cit? of Ansonia has come to view it. Great opposition confronted the trolley com pany in that place until few years ;v.f fY.oYo fhn people demanding trolley connections with other towns and they were grant ed, so that now one can ride direct from Ansonia to New York, vi3 New Haven or Bridgeport, every quarter of an hour. One can ride from Bris- tol to Boston and in fact all over the state of Massachusetts, but it is inn possible to get out of Waterbury fur ther than a few miles in any direc- tion. The city and the trolley com pany have been on bad tc"rns for number of years. The city demands what it claims to be only the peoples right and the company says 1t is will ing to give all that the law. requires, and no more, and there the contention raises and the consequent isolation Of the city from every town in the state results. The people suffer while the city and the trolley company are fighting, But they have apparently buried the hatchet. The ties and the rails for the extension to the Chesh- ire system have been bought. All the preliminary work has been done and General Manager Sewell is authority for the statement that the process of actually building the road will begin in the spring. For some time the ties for the Watertown extension have been on the scene. The layout has been surveyed and is ready for the rails. Meanwhile the people demand an extension on Baldwin street and everybody is clamoring for connec-, .tioJls with Cheshire. .".,s, ~.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
CITY NEWS.

The board of charities will meet at : o'clock this afternoon. s
 District Deputy Robert Mackie, as. sisted by Frank r. Hull and David Miller of Comstocl1 lodge, K of F., installed the new officers of Good Will lodge in Waterville last night.
 The officers of White Oak camp. Woodmen of the World, were installed last night by Past Counsel Commander '. J. Siebert. The ceremony was followed by smoker and banquet.
 Sunday morning at the New Haven jail Fichtl's orchestra gave it's annual sacred concert for the benefit of the inmates. About two hundred and fifty prisoners formed the audience.
 At a meeting of the Ministers asso- ciatlon yesterday the Rev John N. Lewis of St Johns parish and the Rev F. B. Stockdale were appointed as q committee to take action relative to the "entertainment" held in the auditorium on New Years night. It Is understood that the principals will be prosecuted.
 Constable Pryor replevined today from Miss Alice Archer of 54 Spencer avenue suit of underwear and two bSS whose landlady Miss Archer was until a day or two ago. Sunday they had A disagreement with the result that MT Phillips sought new boarding house and Miss Archer kept the above arti- cles for some reason.
 The bankruptcy proceedings against Thomas Dillon were given a hearing before Referee Newton in New Haven this afternoon. Arthur Dillon, the silent partner, was examined as to his knowledge of the financial standing of the firm, which consisted of himself and Thomas, and what part of the busi- ness he was in control of or attended to. Judge Peasley appeared for the creditors.
 Mrs Christina Reid, wife of John K. Reid of t2l]s Griggs street, died at her home yesterday. Besides her 1 husband she leaves three children, her mother. Mrs August Herman. two brothers, Job and Augustus Baugh, and two sisters, Miss Johanna Baugh and Miss argaret Herman. The fw- neral sery ,es will be held tomorrow at o'clof at the house The inter- ment vii be in Pine Grove.
 The plant of the New England | WdIcn 'AJ0 FeSuLleu OpeFdLlOnS VeSIer day, after the annual Christmas vaca. tion. Things are rather dull at this concern and the vacation of a number of the help was extended. The vaca tions will probably be much longer than the help will relish, as business is said to be very quiet at the factory. Ii is reported that the factory will TUT only four days a week for the present
 The Laundry Workers union me- last evening and besides appointing a committee to arrange for benefit for one of their sick members, elected these new officers President, IL. M Flanagan; vice president W. s. Gran ger; financial and recording secretary, James A, Shaughnessey; treasurer George Pierce; sergeant at arms. Frank E. Cooney; inside guard, John Madden; executive board, w. S. Gran ger, John Madden, NJ. '. Fitzpatrick George Pierce. Mrs Moxon, F D Coones >Iohn McCue and Mrs John l Mad9
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
DEBATE WAS INTERESTING.
Judges Decided in Favor of the Mega. ~.' tive Side

Judges Decided in Favor of the Mega tive Side
 About 400 persons were present at the debate which was held last night in the High school assembly hall be- tween teams representing the High school and the Alumni. The High school team consisted of Benjamin T. Fairbrother, Alex Brandevine, and Clarence Gardner, while their oppon- ents were Bradford Webster, Benja- min Marcus and Arthur Ells. The subject of debate was: Resolved, that immigrants should be able to read and write the English language be- fore being allowed to enter this coun- try" The affirmative was supported by the High school team.
 The Rev W. J. Slocum presided and was also one of the judges. The other judges were Principal Thomas F. De- vine of the Bank street school and Attorney William E. Thoms. Each speaker was allowed seven minutes to present their arguments and four for rebuttal. The debate proved most interesting. As the judges de- i cided, the affirmative had the worst side of the question, side in support of which few, if any, reasonable ar- guments can be advanced. The SUD- pofters of the affirmative were elo- quent enough but their reasons were i shallow. They did not conf1ne them selves to the subject of debate, but rather entangled themselves in the meshes of an educational qualification Y for immigrants. The opposing i speakers laid much stress upon this fact during the time allotted for re- l buttal.
 l In making the report for the judges which was in favor of the Alumni Father Slocum complimented the young men for their able handling of the question and made special men tion of the arguments advanced by Mr Webster. He hoped that last evenings debate was only one of many which would be held In the flu ture. The reverend speaker stated that debating clubs were a great help sdu cationally and many a prominent speaker of to-day had received his first training in a debating club. Ii is no easy thing to give an i'm promptu speech. It is very telling work, but worthy of admiration arc the speakers who can do so. Father
 Slocum referred to various orators among whom were Demosthenes Cicero, Disraeli, Patrick Henry, Dan iel Webster, Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. Some people say that the age of oratory has passed, but in tho opinion of the speaker last night il
 has rot Brilliant oratory has the same influence over people to-day as over those of a hundred years ago and he gave as an example William Jennings Bryan's magnificent oratioI which won for him the nomination for president at the democratic con
 vention in 1S96 Father Slocum spoke for nearly an hour on oratory and his remarks were listened to with rap attention.
 Before the debate q short entertain ment was given. A recitation was de l livered by Miss Winifred, Ward and a vocal solo was rendered by Miss Agnes Slavin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
WITH THE BEGINNING OF THE
 NEW YEAR

everyone has goou resolutions to rnakA and we suggest one for you, "Get. more eggs by feeding the best.' Just see at the end of the year If 1t doesn't pay. Our line is complete-C Corn, Cracked Corn, Buckwheat, Meal, Oys- ter Shells, Barley. Wheat, Oats, Wheat Bran, Grit. American Poultry Food, Bowker's Animal Meal, Wheat Screen ings, Oat Screenings, Dr Hess Poultry PanaceaS Pratt's Poultry Food. We know our line is as good as there is and our prices will compare with any- One'S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
FOR SALE

The large fine brick residence with lot of about 12O feet on North Main street, being No .161, formerly occu- pied by myself and family, and for the past few years by the Union Club, is now in the market.
 This is today one of the best loca- tions in our prosperous city for doc tors home and offices, or can be used and improved for other profitable pur- poses.
 will give the right party one of the best real estate deals that was
 oi4e'ed Ill central i'fuii> ,... make terms to suit DurcloScr on -
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
WILLIAM J. SCHLEGEL.

hurv '1.s mso ana other bargains in Water oury real estate, in the Lewis build. Ing, No 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
TIMELY TOPICS

Twenty-Five per cent discount on all framed goods at B. Pollak's during the month of January. E$%1
 This week the Finnegan-P Phillips Go will sell 100 boys reefers at $2 each, knee pants soc, caps 25c, underwear ,25c. ... ....:. r..
 If you have a little money invest it in house and make more. See J. T. Phelan's offer.
 Overcoats are marked down at the Upson, Singleton & Co.'S. Go and see what you can get for SIP.
 Reid & Hughes's annual sale of lin, ems begins tomorrow. Goods of merit at low prices.
 Great reductions in bath robes at F. A. Wenzel's. Look over the list of prices tonight.
 See the bargains that Wilson & Tyr 19c; elegant line of shirts $1.25. Grieve, Bisset & Hollands domestic and linen sale began this morning at 8 o'clock and will continue all week.
 Currans have been preparing for months for this extraordinary sale of white goods that is now going on. A sale of mems suits and overcoats starts at E. G. Kilduff x Co.'S to-mor- row morning. Save from S3 to &.
 If you are in need of anything in the domestic line, table linens or cot tons, see Miller &c Peck's ad,
 The quality of meats sold by Cas- tie is guaranteed. Read his ad to- night.
 Jones, Morgan & Co says opportunity knocks once at every mans door. Your chance is now at their store
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

ward O. Goss, son of the president is assistant treasurer The rolling mills department is under the super vision of George E. Reed, John Lines, representative-elect, is generaI super1n- tendent, and George E. Tompkins is superintendent of the button depart ment.
 Such, in brief, is the history of the Scovill Manufacturing Go.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

pOLISHERS WANTED on chandelier work {; 4 steady employment. Address. The bale Co.,, 22 Thames street, New York, 1-5-3
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

' .OST-Black pock etbook, containing $50 or IA $b5, on E nst Main street. Finder please return to "E. J.," care of Watch Shop and get reward. It
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

A WOMAN would like to work out by day or AA would take home work. Apply Democrat office or IA East Liberty street. l-5-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

THTANTED-OLD SOLDIERS AND WID- w OWS O. Soldiers to know that secure PENSIONS without delay. Pension Vouch- CTS executed. George Robbins, o3 Center street, (PoSt 49. c. A. R.),' Insurance Notary PuDllc
 =. l2-3l-ly z.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06

DOSTPONED-The Slmonsvllle Social Club & fair, which was to open January 7th, has been postponed to 2lsG or 24th of month, so that floor repairs can be made, l-6-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-06
ValtS-FOrS Salo-qO Rent

Y .OST-Last Saturday, young fox terrier. 4A head tan, round tan spot on left side, rest of body white; answers to name of Pit" Col lar with red ribbon bow. Suitable reward will be paid for it's return to Und ertaker A. G. Auger, 374 South Main street, 1-6-2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-23
COLLEGE BAND AT FAIR
AT TURNER HALL TONIGHT

The largest crowd that has attend
ed the fair of the Swedish Lutheran
church at Turner hall was present
last evening, and enjoyed the excel
lent program rendered. This consist
ed of a song by number of young
ladies dressed in the Swedish national
costume; vocal solo by little Maureen
Englin. and hoop drill by - young
ladies of the church choir under the
direction of Miss Carrie Peterson,
which proved so popular last year.
This evening the main portion of
the program will be given by the Sill
yer Cornet band of Augustana col
lege. There will also be a declama-
ton by Miss Amanda Eastburg. To-
morrow evening supper will be served
by the young people of the church
from to s o'clock.
Yesterday afternoon at the hall
the ladies' society of the church took
occasion to give a farewell party in
honor of Mrs. a. f. Soderstrom, wife
of the retiring alderman of the Sew
enth ward. who is about to leave the
city to reside at Burt county, Neb.
The guest of honor was presented
with u handsome rocker. refresh
ments were served, and pleasant af-
ternoon was spent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-23
MUSCATINE BRAKEMAN
SAID TO BE IN GREAT LUCK

Conductor Concannons train, which
was to have left this city shortly af-
ter o'clock yesterday morning for
Montezuma, did not get away until
nearly 10 o'clock, and all on account
of a piece, of good luck which had be-
fallen the rear brakeman. The night
before he had received a message in
forming him that he had fallen heir
to $4,000 by the death of a relative.
That settled matters. He was at the
depot yesterday morning and inform
ed the conductor that the Rock Island
road would have to get along with
out his services, and at the same time
telling the other bralIemen that there
was no use in him making n slave of
himself; that as long as the money
lasted he would be taken care Of
The train was held here until 10
o'clock while a search was made for
men to take their places, but none
being available, two men had to be
taken from the switch crew and the
train pulled out of town.-Muscatine
News-Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-23
Personal POINTS.

Mrs. Ada Schwatlla, who has spent
the winter in Washington, ID. c., has
returned to the city.
W. \. Crubaugh is back at his post
as night clerk at the Harper after a
vacation of couple of weeks.
President NJ. II. Sexton, of the
Three-Eye and Western leagues, re-
turned this morning from a two-days'
visit to Chicago.
y. F. Stark, business agent of the
International Association of Machin-
lists, of the Rock Island System, was
in the city today.
Miss Mamma Chase left yesterday
after visit at the home of Mrs O. j.
Penrose, for Bear Lake, Pa, where she
is soon to be married.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Cable have ar
rived in the city from Topeka, Kans..
en- route to Cedar Rapids. where Mr..
Gable will assume his new duties as
superintendent of the northern di-
vision of the Rock Island road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-23
CABLE MINER HURT
BY FALLING COAL
Walter Beattie Receives Injuries
Which May Result Fa-
tally.

Walter Beattie, miner employed
in the shaft of the Coal Valley Min
ing company at Cable, was caught in
fall of coal while working in his
place yesterday morning. One leg
and both collar bones were broken
Serious internal injuries were receiv-
ed and the man is possibly fatally
hurt. He was lying down at the time
to better accomplish his mining OPP
erations, when about ton of coal
fell, practically burying him. DR..
MorrelI, of Cable, and DR.. Martin. of
Sherrard, gave him surgical atten-
ton.
Beattie is unmarried, so years old
and has no relatives in this country
He lives alone on a farm west of Ca
BILE, and up to his employment at the
mine last year was engaged in the
fruit business.