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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
FOOT RESTS FOR CIRCUS PATRON

A Lot of New Patented Features Which
 Mark Great Strides in the Business.
 The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth presents it's patrons with long-desired convenience. and is the only show doing so. Everybody who has had a seat in the circus, not a re- served seat, knows how uncomportable and fatiguing it is to sit for several hours without place to rest the feet, and no matter how interesting the per formances may have been, a sense of weariness was sure to be felt owing to the want of a place to rest the feet. This serious objection has happily been overcome, and Barnum & Bailey have now provided an ample foot rest for every one of the 15,000 in their circus tent, thus adding to the comfort and pleasure of their friends and patrons and causing all to better appreciate the wonderful performances, In addition to the new seats there is new kind or electric light, called by the United States patent office the "Nernst light" which is generated by new vapor en- zines, thus avoiding smoke, steam and sparks. Then again there is patent ed zoetrope in which Oyclo. the kinet1c demon, daily dares death in & terrific and perilous feat. There are quite number of other new patented matters covering all sorts of things from car couplers to tent poles, which. when considered as whole, go to prove me circus is no less progressive than other lines of business. Of course the ad- vances made in the business are not to be seen with other shows, but they may, perhaps, some day be used Dy other mana gers for it is notorious fact that the Barnum & Bailey show IS the one show in America to introduce all the novelties no matter what the expense may be-. In the new parade will be seen twentynine new and gorgeous floats, which, while not exact ly patented, are amply protected against copying or duplication by any one even if they were not deferred by the enormous expense involved in the construction One of these huge af- fairs Is drawn by one team of forty beautifully matched horses. Then there is a remarkable exhibit of all '' | types of war ships used in our nH
 | This exhibit consists of eleven minla- ture vessels, built according to scale, and are as complete as human tngenul- ty and skill can make them. So true is this that they have been endorsed by the navy department at Washing ton, from whom the copies of the orig tnal plans af the vessels were obtained by special permission. They represent the war ships so ninutely that not even a bolt, nut or pulley is absent from the models, and, exhibited in huge glass cases, make one of the most in- teresting features ever shown. to the public Space forbids more than a passing mention of the myriad new features to be seen with the Barnum & Bailey shows this year, all of which are of such a high order of merit, so in- trinsically valuable, that the show can only be classed among the leading edu- catlonal institutions of the world, and is raised to a plane far and beyond a
 mere circus exhibition. It will be here on Tuesday, June 80.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
BEGINNING OF THE MATTRESS

The humble beginning of the costly and artistic mattress of to-day was any old rags, husks, reeds, bound together and thrown into corner for ser makeshifts, as the words Arabic grand parent, matrah, "a place where any
 thing Is thrown" would suggest. The feather bed was considered the proper the mattress, matrys, matras, as it was variously spelled, was relegated entire ly to menials. Later on, in inventories of the estates of early settlers in America, 2 mattresses rates at some
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

Business. layers of turf odds are hit by the public. but they can afford to lose now and then. When McChesney came in first at the recent Harlem national handicap the public was. ahead to the extent of about $100,0oo, it being estimated that the bookmakers had lost about that amount, but they made it back, with interest, on other races the same day.
 Race betting has never been stopped in Chicago. At times the po- lice close the poolrooms and the bookmakers at the track have to step down from their stands, but the handbook man is ever present.
 The business of the bookmalxer of fers opportunities for nice calcula- tion. The ideal "book" is one on which the maker cannot lose, no mat ter which horse wins, and to secure this result it is necessary not only to keep a close watch on the betting, but to regulate it by constantly changing the odds to keep the book balanced.
 A bookmaker once said to me: "Don't try to buck the game unless you want to lose. We pay big prices for the privilege of making books at track, we pay big salaries for our help, and we are not in the business for our health.''
 What was good advice for me is good advice for the general public, and it was given to me by friend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
thing like $2oo each, were mentioned

thing like $200 each, were mentioned among the possessions of the wealthier families. These were described as made of hair, but were probably much less comfortable and less valuable than the cheapest hair contrivances of to- day. Frequents reference is made to mattresses of rabbits fur in old Eng fish writings, and various materials, especially vegetable fbers have been experimented with by the bed-using portion of the human race on it's way to the present point of good sense and hygienic development, where the mat tress reigns supreme and the feather bed is despised as relic of dark ages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
pangerous syznpsoms.

The storyas told of Scotch preach. CT who gave his people long, strong sermons, and delivered them in a rS. markably deliberate manner. Que Sunday he asked 8 ffrisnd who was Sls. Sting him to occupy bis pulpit in she morning.
 "An' were you satisfied WI my preaohings" asked his friend, as thAy walked home from the kirk.
 ~Weel," said his hosS, slowly, ssA was g. fair discoorgs. W1rm. a 4asrS das. coorses but It pained me at the last to see the folk looking 80 fresh and wa6a awaIs. rpis4ruRS 'twasn@ saa Iona nor sac sound az ie shoul6hae besrs-3 Youth'B Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Ssrand stg.
 5-ScoviIl Manufacturing Go (R,l
 6-Cor Bridge and Magtt sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers S Bro P.l
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stse 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott r0ad. < 15-Cor Cor. High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Bact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury saas 23-Burton street engine house. 24-W Waterbury Manufacturing Go Pl 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine stH. 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow atsS 8l-Cor Bank and Grand sts S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 94-Cor w. Main and Watertown rd. S5-Conn By & L'tg Go, car h'se R Waterbury Brass Go P1 a7-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. SS-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 4S-New Englaifd Watch Go (P1 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. fp4. 46--W Waterbury Buckle Go. P) 47-Cor s. Main and WRshinntoR sfm 51-Cor Baldwin and River kfe. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sis. Waterbury Clock Go, casatfac. 0z 54-Cor Clay and AfiIl sts. s'a !6-Cor Liberty and River
 5T--No hose house
 b8--Cor Baldwin and Stone st 82- Cor Doolitt1e alley and D,1 T2-Cor West Main and Willow T8-North Willow st, cor Yills 74-Cor Johnson and WatervilIc 142-W Wo1cott st. beyond Howard 162-Cor East Main md Weftcn sts 212-The Pfatt Bros O. Tp1 Buckle co. fr1 Waterbury Clock Co,na'vse .ear fyzz 216-Cor North Main and Grove stu. 251-Cor Round Hill an9 Ward etu 261-Junction Cooke and N. 1fnfn sts 272- Grove. bet Central & Holmes . v~ 811--S. N. E. Telephohe Go buildine n, S12-Cor Bank and Meadow stp. ' - s1S Randolph as Cloves p) Bi4-plume s Atwood (aS 815-Amerfcan Ring Go. Q9 81e-T1fectric Light station gF1 e2f--fyo Hose House. B48-CoP washingtoi1 ave A por4.r =, e24-Cor ChaSfes and Porter nfx. - s20 Cor einsons sk 0 washlnukou avn. sT1-Cfty ErnoaT Coal Go (Fa 4s9-Tracy Bros CP1 4s9-Cor Mhsrty and s, 8axfr ssp dE1-stseie & s6hnEou Mfr Ca rs 5s3- cor Baldwin ard Eye ez0. -
 (r9 Private
 KfesnesAGASs
 | Ons strots calis say@4nsusaAna ta tha City hali
 Fl. Twp etrohes, tsrs out, reusIk
 S4>l. TAree styo&cs. xa nn. 6 D. m
 1sdsa-4s sa*asSs1-1. Ten strokes ussirss wifi tndacREB q general Azaran ana wriH cali the snkars force hsAe Bsevaca,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

ground in the business center of Chi cago will be worth more than it is in New York, or the business conditions of the city will have to change. The lat- ter, however, is happening now to some extent. For several years the elevated loop marked the boundaries of the business section of the city. In this little section, not much more than one-half mile square, practical ly all the enormous wholesale and retail business of the city was trans acted. Now the big wholesale houses are spreading beyond the loop, and a number of immense business blocks are being erected to be occupied by large wholesale concerns in section that for years has been the home of the tough element.
 As an evidence that Chicago has not yet lost faith in the final com pletion of the federal building may be noted the rise ir- real estate val- ues around federal square. The fed eral building has been under con struction for more than six years, and to-day has more the appearance of a historic ruin than a new build ing. It is safe to say that immense sky-scrapers, for which the founda- tions have not yet been begun, will be completed and occupied before Uncle Sam's mails, and Uncle sam's courts are occupying the building which is being constructed for them. Within few years this entire square will be lined solidly with buildings that are 16 stories or more high, and they will so overshadow the gov ernment building as to make it ap- pear small beside them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

A - . - = Yerkes, the latter city is but begin ming to reali z . the intentions of that gentleman in the English me- tropolis.
 To n d o n h a . been behind the times in the way of transportation for many years. Chicago, tha n k g to Yerkes, was at one time abreast N-R LIo A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
ohsneue etate oeremenx.

The Chinese court started reoently
 for tho western, tombs Of the royal house of China. Therewasana1 a1nan nenss amount of ceremony observed iu rela- ton to the visit, and no less than 4o0 railway cars were requisitioned to con- vey. the royal pair, their conrtiers and oaggage on their ioRsaey.-N. r. Sun,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

1The merchant who has faith enough in his goods to advertise them has given you the most convincing evidence that his waree are all right. What would you think of merchant who hesitated to give publicity to what he had tn rNAA2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

D u $ l n c B B ] n Chic 6 g o. o n e million doll a r S passes daily b G. tween the public and the b 0 O k makers, either at the racetracks or the han q b o o k men in the city, and, as a rule, the bookmake r S receive more than they pay out.
 Occasionally the
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

Childcen's Games in the a. $ Iurnlsheo
 City, amusement IT the small boys and girls of the country are to-day in vogue in Chicago. tI spy" has it's devotees in every section of the city; ''blind mans buff" is equally pop
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

real estate prices. Tn New York it is possible to buy 8 building To t within five miles of the city hall for $500 or less, while around the city hall ground is worth more than that price per square foot.
 The S 8 m e is true in Chicago, and the time is aorp Snn xx, h a n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

a r 6 concerned. Nor are the old fashioned children to be found in the poorer districts only, but they are numbered among denizens of the a V e n u e. s and boulevards where the rich reside.
 The out - door games that a gen. eration and more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
X Rise In Real Estate.

Every large city is a place, of strange contrasts in the matter of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

b n S villages or that section of the Dominion in habited by French Canadians, might e a S il y imagine himself under the British Canadian flag in three diff erent sections of Chicago. T h e s c three places con stitute the three French Canadian colonies of Chica
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
The French Colonies.

Anyone who has ever visited the cities of Quebec or Montreal, or any of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
HAPPENINGS
 IN CHICAGO.
A Chapter of Little Tales from the
 '', Western Metropolis.
The BoOk-Mal1ers Conduct the Big
 Sest Business in the Town .s Things That Go to Make A.. Metropolitan Life.

Chicago.-Judged by financial trans actions, race betting is the biggest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
YerIxes in London. |.

While Chicago is wrestling with the transportation problem left 1t
 l,rr C1nr,1nr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26

Games of City Children. .
 City children these days are old fashioned children so far as games
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
Y g Co. No. 3 Nassau-st.)
TRADE IN CHICAGO.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Il
Chicago. Aug. Wheat here advanced 13kc to
,2c. Minneapolis was UP &c: Duluth up PIC The
faJT motive from the Northwest. Continued
claims Of blight through the spring wheat territory
There were quite general rains in Minnesota and
me Dakotas. The temperatures were rather IN
reasonably low. September here sold at 7Sk and
sos and closed at sos: December closed at s05z;
May s2& sellers. There a very excitable spec
ulat!ve trade. with the Patten party adding to its
line There was more or less selling by the South
west but the Northwestern strength and the
crop complaints carried the market In spite Of any
opposition. Southwestern offerings were very small
partly because Of general rains through the winter
wheat belt Primary receipts were only $4,000
bushels. compared with L05l 600 bushels last year
Clearances we're S25000 bushels There were no
cables The exceptional advance carried the mar
ket beyond any active shipping demand, but the
Eeabosrd reported fifteen loads, and there were
sales OF 5000 hard winter here There were gen
eTal rains through the belt; the temperatures
hoWeger were rather cool. The corn market was
g small one in a speculative way. But there was
enough sympathy with the wheat strength TO close
prices &c to &c over yesterday. September sold
sc and 5252c, and closed at 521Ac. December
closed at sc; May. 523sc sellers. Receipts were
only I45 cars, with Il contract The estimate for
Monday. 90 cars. The shipping demand Is quiet
Spectators seem to be inclined 10 the bear side on
the weather. but the corn sentiment could not re-
sist The sympathetic effect of the wheat strength
Clearances were only 1900 bushels The seaboard
reported four loads
There was no such weakness in oats as was an
ticipated Cash oats were higher, about 17c higher
than yesterday Low grade cats were strong The
result was that the oats futures closed &c to sc
higher. September left of al 343kc sellers: Deem
Der 85sc: May, 36asc. The Patten party was rather
conspicuous as buyers. and this crowd is buHsh
On the new crop futures. There was no move to-
DAY By the crowd which abandoned the July yes
terday and there no particular interest in that
development The incident seemed TO be closed. It
nearly 00oOG1 bushels
Provisions were strong. pork IOc TO 15c higher,
lard I2,zc higher ana ribs up 10c to 15c It was
very duh market Hogs were steady. The provi-
sion strength was largely in sympathy with the
grain. There was some evidence of moderate sup
port By the packers. Provision stocks proved very
large an Increase in lard OF $4,000 pounds for July
and an increase of 100000 pounds in ribs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
MANHATTAN BEACH,

Leave s4th St E. r. n 2. Sundays. 100. $40 1910
11:10 A. NJ 1910, half hourly l:10 91O, 1910 P
Leave East n. Y Is minutes after Bath St time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

T-,oklyn Ferry stock.
7TSohoken Ferry Isl IS, 1919
~ stock.
" s r Ferry Co stock
A. Tst mtg 5s. 1922. -
~Y& Il r Con IS. 1886.
:s.s E93d ST Ist mg IS. 1919
ys-i 80, 3 az ny & 3 stock.
w SJ list mtg IS. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
Financial Meetings.
4 DEa3IISESzelTs and Subscriptions for The Tribune
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

Int period. 1 Bid. ASKED.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
COLONIZATION OF SOUTHWEST
AID Requested and Undue cements Offer.
ed oY the Iron Mountain Reutc.

1T Is The object OF lie manage
mont Of the Iron Mountain route 10
encourage and aid in every way pos
sibI". the development OF the agri.
cultural, mineral and industrial rc
sources OF me great southwest. 70
accomplish this purpose the assist
anc" and cooperation Of every farm
'r, miner, merchant and profession
al man i'll that section is earnestly
requested
An increase in production in your
section means Il corresponding III
crease in wealth and larger distrihu=
tiOn OF capital in The community
1t means imr1pscd prosperity for
all. The only way to obtain this in
creased production is 10 invite home
seekers and homemakcrs Ia come
and settle in Your section Once lay
before them i'll Il clear and intclli-
the southwestern states and they Will
come. Show them United States eov
ernmcnt statistics relative to the pro
ducIion of crops and minerals in that
section also statistics relative to the
unparalleled climatic conditions which
prevail year i'll and year out. thus in
suring uniform crops, and they Will
be eager To accept your nNitatians.
# .ct every one interested send in
thC names of prospective settlers aud
tho iron Mountain route will attend
to them. Descriptive and illHstra-
tod literature viii be sent them of Mis-
Souri. Arkansas. Louisiana and Tex.
as, and very low ratcsof transportation
offered them To come and see for
themselves.
"Wc are bonding every effort to
cOlOuilo the southwest with a desirable
class of settlers. 1t is to your inter
est TO cooperate with us"
For further information, call on
nearest ticket agent of the company,
or address.
II. C. TOWNSEND,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
St Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
COTTON BELT ROUTE.

On account of the Spring Race Meet
ing at Little Rock, the Cotton Belt
route will sell round trip tickets to
that point at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale March %,
26, and q. Return limit, March 30
On account of the Spring Meeting
New Memphis Jockey club, at Mem
phis, Tenn, the Cotton Belt route
will sell round trip tickets to that
point at rate of one fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale for trains arriv-
ing at Memphis March 20, April 7,
II, 13 and 20. Return limit, five days
from date Of sale.
On account of the International Con-
vention United States Society of Chris
ton Endeavor, at Denver, Col, the
Cotton Belt route will sell round trip
tickets to that point at rate of $25 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale from
July / to 10, inclusive, 1903. Return
limit, August 81, 1903.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
BECAUSE OF COLOR ISSUE
New Orleans Women Will Not Official.
y Entertain National Council.

New Orleans, March 27-The local
council of women would not f1cial-
ly'' entertain the National Council OF
Women, which convened in this city
yesterday. The reason was that if
any c0lored women delegates offered
their credentials, their dues being
fully paid MP, they would be seated.
AS a result of the decIination Of the
local council to entertain the general
officers Of the general council held a
reception last night on their own
hook. The local council requested
that the reception be abandoned ow
ing TO the presence of the race ques-
ton. but Mrs. Mary Wright SeWaIl,
president of the International Council
of Women; Mrs Mary Wood Swift
acting president Of The national coun-
ci,, and the other general officers de
termined otherwise
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
4AN szs 'gr 50 IT. " "a.
Bears :ao = la3 Kind Yoi IIaa AIsaYs EoYeh
Signature /I ~ --'- ''>'-'
HF 49, :. T.. .szG.
Beckham's Name to Be on Ballots.

LouiaFiIle Ky March 27=Tho
court of appeals decided that the bcr.
ocratie state committee should allaw
the name Of Gov J. c. ". BeeE4aft
to be placed ON tho ballots in the state
primary as candidate for renomiua-
tion for governor. The court also
held that The primary was legal way
OF making nominations for state of.
fees, but that the committee had no
right to pass on the question of Gov.
Beckham' S eligibility for another term.
While the court says this, the opin-
ion does not say that Beckham is eli
gible, the effect simply being that
he has the same rights as any other
candidate. His eligibility. therefore.
can be tested only after his election
and for this reason the decision, while
partially in Beckham's favor, is not
thought to be altogether favorable to
him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
POSTAL DEPARTMENT AGlTATED,
IntoIerabIe Conditions Have Been un-

lntoIerabIe Conditions Have Been I'm
earthed
Nashia@teu March - Il VA
stated al the posronicc department
that while the resignation of George
w. Beavers as chief Of lhe salary and
allowance division WAS voluntary. it
is but the forcrunncr OF a number of
other designations which soon are to-
follow.
1t is said that condition OF affairs
mas grown up in the department which
has become intolerable and there
is TO be wedding out of number of
chiefs of division and clerks.
The postmaster general and his first
assistant are said to be in entire ae-
cord in The matter but il is stated
that the opportunity first will be given
the parties concerned to submit their
designations
AS result Of this announcement
there is more or less CONSERVATION
among The employees of the department.
il being understood that the decision
to weed oil a number of officials has
been definitely determined upon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
BUCKNER &
LANSING
Dental Inspection In Germany.

The question of engaging a special
staff Of dentists TO examine periodi-
cally the teeth of the children in the
primary schools in Berlin is occupying
the attention OF the authorities. Den.
tai inspection has been already intro
duced into the schools at Gleiwitz. It
takes place once a year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-03-27
FRISCO SYSTEM
Special One-Way Colonist Rates Ia
the Southwest, October, 1902.
to April, 1902, Inclusive.
Rate

hdte.
One-ha1f OF the one-way standard
rate plus $500. Children over five
years and under twelve years of age,
one half of such rate.
Territory to Which Tickets May Be
Sold:
TO Ml6sourl-Frisco System: 70
all points west of and including Cuba
ON and south of line to Indian Terri.
tory via Monet and Neosho; to an
points, Clinton to Springfield both
inclusive; to all points, Lamar to
Springfield, both inclusive; to ali
points on Aurora Branch, Greenfield to
Aurora, both inclusive.
M. X. & 7. Ry.-To Nevada and
Clayton.
X. G. S. Ry.-To points Neosho to
Noel, inclusive. and Lisle to Katy.
inclusive.
8. L., l. M. & S. Ry.-To Allenvills.
Williamsville and points south. IN
Guiding Jackson Branch.
s. l.. S. w. Ry.-Delta and points
south.
To Arkansas.-All points on Frisco
System, except to points within TWEEN
ty-five miles Of Memphis. Tenn. To
cember and 16, 1902.
Jaunary and 20. "~bruary 3 and
II, March 3 and II, -pril and q,
2i. 1902.
Limits of Tickets.
TirReiQ rnuct hn II n fn rOpt@nu.
GUS passage from starting point to
iestinatio ioIi.
Routes.
Tickets must be sold only via routes
via which the regular one-way rates
ordinarily ;Rrly.
BRYAN SNYDER, A. HILTON.
Pass Traffic Mg Gen. Pass. Agt.
8. r. HUGHES,
Genl Immigration Agt-