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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
SET IN HIS WAYS.
Nesro Farmer Who Had His Own
 Ideas About Crops and Stuck to Them. -s

"As an Illustration of the. need of new ideas in farming, and of the ef- feet which the Jong-continued cultiya- t1on of single crop has upon one. :" says Booker T. Washington, in Every- body's Magazine, q remember that some years ago called an old negro farmer into my office and explained to him in detail how he could make S3o an acre, on his land, if he would plant a, portion of it in sweet potatoes; where as, if he planted cotton, as he had been doing for years, at bast he could make only $15 per acre. As I explained the difference step by step, he agreed with me at every point, and when I came near to the end of my argument began to congratulate myself that I had converted at least one man from the one-crop system to better methods. Finally, with what fear was the air of one who felt that he had won his case, l asked the farmer what he was going to cultivate on his land the coming year. The old fellow scratched his head and said that as he was getting old, and had been growing cotton all his life, he reckoned he would grow it to the end of his few remaining years, although he agreed with me that he could double the product of his land by planting sweet potatoes on it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
MORGAN GAINS POINT
Spooner Canal Act to Be Att
 tached to Treaty..
NOT CONSIDERED AN AMENDMENT.
Alabama Senator Continues His Del uge of Talk Against the Pana- ma Pact-Much old Ground
 Gone Over. &st3. .,s"

wAsHINGToN March 11.--Senator Morgan has secured the first material concession that has been made to him by the senate in connection with the Panama canal treaty with Colombia, This consisted of an agreement to at- tach the Spooner canal act bodily to the treaty. This change was made in compliance with a request presented by Senator Lodge during yesterdays executive session of the senate and after the necessity for it had been dis cussed by Mir. Morgan aud other mem bers of the senate, Senator Daniel ex- pressed the opinion that as the pream- ble to the treaty calls for the attach mont of copy of the act that attach n1ant was necessary to preserve the terms of the document intact. Senator Morgan contended that without this attachment the treaty was absolutely invalid.
 Senators Teller and Hoar took the opposite view, urging that as the act was in existence and of record in the statutes of the United States the phys ical annexation was of no consequence whatever. Senator Lodge, however, suggested that no injury could result from the attachment of the act, and unanimous consent was given to do so, It was specifically stipulated, however, that this concession did not amount to an amendment of the treaty.
 Senator Morgan consumed the entire time of the remainder of the closed ses- sion discussing the canal question from various points of view and going over much ground he already had covered. Most of his speech was written, and when Senator Cullom asked him if the speech he was reading was a new one or an old one he replied, with some manifestation of vexation, that 1t was new, adding that he did not have to repeat his addresses. He discussed par ticularly the attitude of the isthmian canal commission, of which Admiral Walker is the head, and criticised to some extent the change of view taken by that commission in its last report. He also dwelt on the variation of the terms of the treaty from those of the Spooner law,
 During the progress of his address Senator Morgan expressed a desire to have copies of the correspondence be- tween the United States government and the new Panama Canal company bearing on the acceptance of the option given by that company to the United States to purchase the canal for $40,- 100000, and the senate consented to request the secretary of state for the correspondence, The papers had not arrived at half past 3 o'clock, and as Senator Morgan stated that he would be unable to proceed without them Senator Cullom moved that the senate adjourn, and this motion prevailed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
TESTS OF THE HUMAN VOICE.
Experiment Proves That It Is Not AL
 ways as Recognizable as I~ Commonly Believed.

Many persons imagine that the hr~ man voice is as easily recognizable as the human countenance; they think that they could never be mistaken in the voices of their friends; but in the branch telephone exchange of a big business house the other day an experi- ment proved that this was not alto gether true, says the Philadelphia Record. One of the employees of the house took his place at the exchange, and, as various persons called for vari- ous members, he guessed who was speaking. Out of ten guesses, six were wrong. He erred in the case of his own brothers voice., mistakiDg it for that of the proprietor. He was sure that he had detected fellow clerk on account of the pronunciation of cof- Iee-"c "cawfee"-that he believed to be peculiar to this person, but the event proved that there were others in the building who also pronounced coffee in that odd way. The girl at the exchange said that she never attempted to tell people by their voices, especially over the phone. When you make a mis- take 1t is so embarrassing" she Imur- mured. A roguish voice says: Do you know who it is?' You answer: 'Ies' it's Harry Whereupon the dis appointed reply comes: No, it is Jack That makes you feel small"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
COMING EVENTS

March 12-Musicale, Citizens bank building.
 March 13-American band promen. ade at City hall.
 March 14-Waterbury Military band promenade.
 April 15-vaudeville show and dance Rt Concordia hall.
 March 15-Address by Prof A. M Newens of Ames, Ia.
 March 15-s"sA Night of Irish Song.' Auspices Catholic Women's associa ton.
 March 16-22-Mount Olive A. M. B Zion church grand rally.
 March Washington Hill A. c. SO ciable
 March 17-North End A. 0. masquer Rde ball.
 March 19-Basket ball game, Com pany G vs Hartford H. s. A.
 March 20-Lecture. by Hon J. c. Da hey, A. M E. Zion church.
 March 22-Address by Dean Alfred "A. Wright of Boston, Mass
 April 13-Knights of Columbus con cert and reception.
 April 15-25 St Michael's parish kir mess, Watervil1e.
 April 16-Scorcher club promenade. April 17-Sunshine Athletic club promenade.
 March 17-Lecture on St Patrick by Rev J. J. Loftus, Watertown.
 March 31-Leoture by Rev Thomas McGrady, "Economic Measures That Confront US"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
FLOODS IN THE SOUTH.
affssissippi River Rises Above the
 Danrer Line.

Danger Line.
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 1.-The river is above thirty five feet on the CT and more driftwood is running than at any previous time during the pres ent rise. These signs are taken as in- dicating that there will be rapid in- crease in the speed of the rise.
 At Natchez every precaution that can be devised is being adopted to prevent any attempt at cutting the levee and a constant watch is maintained by armed men. Heavy rains yesterday added to the gravity of the situation. The river rose three-tenths of foot and is now 2.5 feet above the danger line, which facts have intensified the feeling of apprehension. The steamer Betsey Ann brought in 250 people from the flooded district between here and Bayou Sara. The steamers St. Joseph and Senator Cordill also are doing con- siderable relief work between Natchez and Vicksburg.
 A dispatch from Jackson says that owing to the apprehension felt through out the Delta country on account of the high water in the Mississippi river Gov ernor Longino has ordered Warden Henry of the board of control to go at once to Clarksdale, where the levee board is in session. Available forces of state conyicts have been rushed to the water front to strengthen the weak portions of the levees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
WAY DOWN EAST"

A large audience is enjoying William A. Brady's elaborate production Hof "Way Down East'' at Polls this after noon, and the play will be repeated this evening. The popularity of this cele- brated rural play does not seem to wane. Local managers consider it a preferred booking and clamor to get it on their list of attractions. Acknowl- edging the merit of the play, there are other factors that have as much to do with it's success. Foremost is the fact that Manager Brady has kept the cast up to it's original standard of excel lence. Every year he llas given the play an entirely new scenic setting and in every way has given the play the same care and attention that he would new production. That these things count in the long run Is evidenced by the continued success of the play
 Prices are 9. 35, 50, 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
TO STOP SMUGGLING.
Goods Brought to Manila by United
 States Transport Seized.

Goods Brought to Manila by United
 States Transport Seized.
 MANILA, March 11.-Collector Shus- ter has seized a quantity of silk, silver and liquors brought from Hongkong on the United States transport Seward, but not recorded on the manifest, and has ordered the arrest of Captain Har- ry Chamberlin and the ~quartermaster of the vessel on the charge of snug gling. The goods were purchased in Hongkong at the request of prominent army officers, who say they had no knowledge of the plan to conceal them and who deny any intent to defraud the customs. The officials say snug gling is frequent on transports and reg ular naval vessels and that they are determined to put stop to it.
 William Crozier, editor of the Ameri- can, who, with reporter of the paper. was arrested March 2 on the charge of hbeling General Davis, commander of the American troops, has been convict ed, but has not been sentenced.
 The Philippine government is prepar- ing a bill regulating the importation of opium. 1t is proposed to control the traffic through one concessioner
 After series of skirmishes between the government troops and the ladrones in Rizal province the ladrones have been badly scattered. Many of their leaders were captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

The three splendid feature acts that Manager Jacques is offering at. the Jacques this week, coupled with the other novelty and comedy acts on the bill, have captured the lovers of vaude- vile, with the result that the theater is filled well nigh to overfowing at every performance. Leroy and Clay ton, who present Hogan of the Han san" as the topliner of all, have caught on tremendously. It is their first en- gagement in Waterbury, but they have already become such favorites that their appearance will be looked for hereafter as an annual event And then the novelty spectacular dances that Ameta is introducing have made almost a sensation. They are won drously beautiful illustrations of the perfection to which electrical effects can be brought, and everyone about town is talking of these dances as a genuine novelty and no mistake. Loer- mier Johnston and Caroline Frances Cooke have made pleasant impress sion, too, with their comedietta sAlFs Fair in Love- which Is the third part of the big triple headline feature. Lo- cal interest attaches in considerable measure to the strength tests made by
 George Levasseur, the young local
 Samson, who displays a physical
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
"A JOLLY AMERICAN TRAMP"

Quick, snappy dialogue, brisk com edy, strong dramatic climaXes ana startling situations are features of "A Jolly American Tramp the new com edy sensation which will be presented at Poli's tomorrow evening. The play is from the pen that gave Sol smith Russell his great successes, "A FOOT Relation and Peaceful Valley" ana is said to be the equal of those inc plays in attractive interest. In A Jolly American Tramp" the author again selects his hero from among the lowly and endows him, even though he be tramp, with nobility of charac- ter. scintillating flashes of wit, touches of true pathos, and a heart that 1mpels him ever to aid other unfortunates III distress. The story of the play is lald in a New England country district ana the quaint delineations of characters are as distinct and clear as a cameo. The management promises an elaborate scenic investiture and superb mount ings with several effects that will De thrilling in the extreme. The cast, we are told. will be thoroughly adequate and numbers more than score or well known nIayers. Prices are popular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
What Did She Meant

They were at supper. Between the courses the young man with the voracious appetite discoursed elo- quent1y on things in general.
 Do you know, Miss Dash," he re- marked, ''I think there is very inti- mate relation between our food and our character. I believe, don't you know, that we grow like what we are fond of."
 The fair girl smiled sweetly.
 "How interesting!" she murmured. ''May pass you the ham, MT. Jones? I am sure you will like it."
 And the young man relapsed into deep thought.-London Answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
March II In History,

i731-Robert Treat Paine, 'signer," born in Boston; died there 1S14 sS20-Benjamin West, American painter. died in London; born in Pennsylvania 17S8
 lss3-Alexander Mikhailovitch Gortchakof, :. Russian prince and statesman, died; born 179S.
 aS74Charles Sumner, statesman, died in Washington city; born in Boston 1911. i8S7-Professor Henry Drummond, noted author, died at Tunbridge Wells, Eng land; aged "A. as98-General William Stark Rosecrans, a noted soldier of the western army, died at Los Angeles; born 1921.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Lathers' union.
 Winona lodge, D. of R.
 Eureka chapter, R. A. M. Toantick tribe, I. O. R. NJ. Excelsior council, o. U. A. M. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F. Winona council, Jr O. U. A. M. Waterbury company, U. R. K. P. F. l.. DeForest council, 17s3. R. A. '. M. 0. A., mechanical drawing class, advanced.
 Friendly league, cookery, physical Training, shirt waist making, penny provident bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11

April 17-Young Mems Catholic Lit. erary association concert and reception. April 23-Prof Bailey's subscription reception.
 April 25-May "A. o. H. and Ladies' auxiliary union fair. April 29-Iron Workers union con cert and sociable.
 May 13-16-St Joseph's T. A. society festival
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
Color of Truth.

An American chemist has invented tube for truth. You speak into it; the chemical solution changes color ac- cording to the tensity of your emo tion, and truth and mendacity are described as being qrits distinct and Usss;A Golors4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
A cHICKEN-sOUP PLANT.
Hospital Patients Unique Provision for Plenty of the Prescribed.
 Luxury.

Mrs. H. c. Lounsbery, who was thief nurse at the Sternberg hospital at Chickamauga park, contributes to the American Journal of Nursing some amusing "reminiscences of hos pitaI life. A lady had given her 8 hundred dollars to spend for luxuries for the sick soldiers
 While the doctor was making his rounds one morning he said to the nurse in the patients hearing: "This man may have some chicken soup to- morrow if his temperature keeps down to normal"
 The next day there was great sspeep-peeping" under the mans. bed. The nurse investigated, and found that he had a dozen tiny chickens there In a box. The patient ex- p1ained that the doctor had said he might have chicken soup, and he had bought these chickens for four dol lars from darky who had passed through the ward. He wanted to be sure his soup was made from real chickens.
 ..'But," said the nurse, "these are too little to cook"
 ..Well, yes,' said the man, "but they'll grow, and I reckoned the boys would bring the crumbs to feed 'em." |" The case was brought to Mrs. Lounsbery, who shuddered at the idea of bringing up chickens under the bed of a typhoid-fever patient. She bought the chickens and gave the man his four dollars, and then sent ' |. pr14 she says she always thought he felt aggrieved that she did allow him to maintain his private poultry-yard.
 According to Secretary Moody's re-
 ort, se per cent. of the bluejackets kf our navy are citizens of the United States and 76 per cent, are native born IA few years ago the majority of them were foreigners principally Scanai. paSianas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
v SOCIETY, CLUB, THEATRE >~

strength that may well be classed as marvellous. Other attractive acts are offered by Lew Wells. Gavin and Platt, and James $. Cullen, and the vita graphs illustration of 'Bluebeard' is very popular. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
On to Him.

Gayman-soy you don't believe me, eh :? I suppose you believe that linen are deceivers ever"
 Mrs. Gayman-Not at all. Some times they only think they are de- ceivers.-Philadelph Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
The CurTan Dry Goods Co SPRING OPENING SALE,
  3 Days of Introductory Bargains

That the public may find their interest to make the acquaintance of stock hold Opening Sale goods of every these reductions for three days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11
ArMER1cAN BAND PROM.

The American band will give their promenade on Friday evening or thus week instead of Thursday evening as was first announced. The band VIII leave nothing undone to make this the most successful "prom" of the season. and every member will be present on Friday evening. For some time past it has been impossible for Leader ~Ful- ton and other members ofN the band to be present at these promenades on account of engagements at Polls thea ter and elsewhere. but on Friday even ing MT Fulton and the entire band will be ssons hand'' and will Ideal out a popular music program that will sur pass any program the band has played heretofore. Should the clements be favorable the band will make short parade previous to the 'prom."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-11

1.-THE CONNECTS DAUGHTER.'
 Special return engagement of "The Convict's Daughter Saturday after noon and evening. at Polls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06

cents mile. Since that time bills have been
introduced raising the salary of members or
Congress, but the experience of the members OF
the &LIId Congress stands out a warning OF
what may be expected, and the salary bills never
emerge from committee rooms.
There is an unbroken line OF presidents IA
voring the acceptance of mileage for extra ses-
sions. even though they merge into regular
sessions or Immediately follow them, so the
LVIIIth Congress will have ample basis for its
contemplated action.
The records indicate that only one member
has stood out against the second mileage ap-
preparation after the resolution making the ap-
the LVth Congress, Representative Richard
Bland. of Missouri, drew his second mileage
but Immediately turned il back into the Treas
ury. Watch Dog Holman. of Indiana, also
once refused his second mileage. but shortly
afterward Mr. Holman died. whereupon his heirs
lost no time I'm making a demand for it. and it
paid TO them.
The Hawaiian DELEGATE drew about So 400
mileage on the 10th OF November, and early
next week will credit his bank account with
another $2,40O This. with his stationery appro-
prlatlon, VIII give him $4,000 including sal
AIRY. for this years work
On the other hand the Maryland members
residing IN Baltimore, draw only about SIG each
session In mileage In case the Philippines
would be worth $1,000 year or $4,000 in
case or an extra session with double mileage
Even the present mileage of the Pacific Coast
and Far West members Is not matter to
view with Indifference, amounting 10 nearly
81 500 for the session, with double that amount
when there is an extra session. Members are
wont TO say that Santa Claus always gets any
surplus of mileage that the railroads do not.
payment being made just before the hollIays
in a regular session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06
HANSBROUGH'S LAND BILL
He Says 1t VIII Not Injure Coz
ernment Irrigation Projects.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BURrAu. |

Washington, Dec 5-Senator Hansbrough, chair
man OF the Committee Public Lands said to-
day that there truth in the report that his
Land bill would operate to the injury OF the irri-
cation projects OF the government by permitting
land owners under the Lieu Land Selection act, to
select land which has already been reserved for
irrigation purposes
ut will be found that this charge was originally
made for Interior purposes" said the Senator. 1T
was intended to defeat remedial land legislation.
The fact IS that lands withdrawn under the Irri-
cation act are held to be lands appropriated for
specific purpose and under the rulings
o. the Interior Department forest reserve
selection rights cannot be used lands otherwise
appropriated. My bill does not re-enact the For
est Reserve Land Selection law. II simply amends
It, to provide that lands taken under it shall
not be more valuable for timber than for aSri-
culture. The rule of construction repeatedly laid
down by the Supreme Court sustains the depart
nent in it's decisions rejecting all ppiications to
locate forest reserve selection rights or any kind
of land scrip upon lands appropriated for specific
purpose. is the with land withdrawn under
the Irrigation law. l think the real friends OF ma
tional irrigation may be depended Upon to sustain
the purposes of the law, against those ire
sponsibe persons who seek to foster private
schemes under color of blatant pretences of ex-
cessve patriotism
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06
LAST OF EXTRA SESSION.
More Tariff Talk in House-Ad-
iournment Until Monday.

Washington, Dec. SIN the House to-day Mr..
Williams the minority leader, asked and obtained
unanimous consent that hour be given to general
discussion. thirty minutes to each side. Mr.. Rus
sell Dem, Tex recognized for fifteen min
utes Mr. Russell. replying to Mr. Hepburn and
quoting statistics charged that the wealth of the
country in consequence OF the policies Of the
dominant party, had been concentrated IN the
hands OF a few people.
Mr.. De Almond Dem., MOI calling attention TO
the make up OF the committees. said that on each
Of the sixteen most important committees the Re-
publcans have eleven members and the Democrats
six. This he said, was unjust and unfair. and
outrage n minority which was entitled
to a larger representation. Mr.. De Almond also
charged that the committees were made up for
partisan purposes. He said he would propose a
resolution with view to adding one Democrat to
each Of the sixteen committees.
Mr.. Martin 0Rep. S. d. reviewed the operation
OF tie various Democratic and Republican tariffs.
and said that the protective tariff principle had
been thoroughly established in the country. II
the Democrats ever wished to assume control of
the government some other issue than the tariff
would have TO be advanced
Mr.. olmsted Osep. PENN said that Mr. Clark of
Missouri. whom he designated as the Democratic
statstician. wit and prophet" had already pre-
dicted Democratic President and House In 1904
and added that II this prophecy should prove true
Il would drive hundred million dollars into hiding
within thirty days. He characterized Democratic
doctrine "a Happy Hooligan brand OF states
rnanship. which brings disaster upon everybody
concerned.
Mr. williams Dem. MissJ challenged a state
ment by Mr.. Olrnsted that wages were never higher
than now. He said the Republicans were so in
sistsnt the protective policy that they want to
give things to people who do not want them.
Mr. Hepburn (Rep.. Iowa. replied to Mr.. Russell