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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
THE HOUSES OF MEXICO.
g0lidly Built of Brick or AdObes and But Little Wood Is Used in
 Any of Them.

There is minimum of wood used Mexico, and there is absolutely nothing ito burn except what furnishings the 1houses may contain, says Arboriculture. The walls are solidly built of stone and brick, or, in the less costly structures, of adobes, which are thickly plastered inside and out with mortar or stucco. The floors are of brick, stone or tiles, while the roofs are of brick, laid in mortar or, in some cities, of semi-cyl- indrical clay tiles. Many roofs are 'ached with brick, laid flat, not on edge. and 1t is marvellous how slight curve is given some of these arches. Yet they support heavy weights and have lasted through centuries ,~-...'
 Flat roof are supported by 6x6-inch hewn pine joists, placed eight inches apart. These joists are often 20 feet in length. The doors are heavy, hang ing upon ornamented wrought strap hinges, and secured by strong, hand made locks, which have remarkably large, complicated keys. Practically the only wood used in construction are the doors and joists which support the roof The church roofs are invariably of brick arches, usually several arches in each. There are no such fire traps in Mexico as those mansard roofs of iFrench and American cities, or the frail dwellings of China, or the universal wooden structures which have made nre insurance so great, a burden in the United States, and which cause so great ana continuous expenditures for fire protection
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
BULGARIA TRANQUIL
But Warlike Preparations Go Steadily Forward.
NO FAITH IN TURKISH PROMISES
Feeling Is That War Is the Only SO- lution of Macedonian PrOblems and the Country VIII Be
 Nm Readin ess.


 Nm Readiness.
 SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept. 25.-Notwith- standing reports to the contrary, per feet tranquility, almost approaching apathy, prevails throughout Bulgaria. There is not the Slightest outward evi- dence that the country is on the verge of war. Even in military circles there is no excitement, though unceasing preparation is going on. The reports emanatiRg from Turkish quarters that the government is in danger of being carried away by popular excitement and that Bulgaria Is likely to take the first hostile steps may be regarded as ridiculous inventions. It is, however, a fact that all hope of good results from the Turkish promises of reform has long disappeared, and, the feeling is steadily growing that war Is the sole solution of the Macedonian problem, the only question being whether it will come this autumn or be postponed un- til spring.
 The preparations for the mobiltza- ton of the Bulgarian army have been carried out with singular completeness as to detail, and declaration of war will flnd the Bulgarians sufficiently prepared. The equipment for the sol- diers is ready, large quantities of am- munition are on hand, and the stocks of general supplies are remarkably comprehensive. The appearance of the troops shows attention to details, and their soldierly qualities are a revela- ton to foreigners. The officers are fully equipped for their profession, and the men willingly undergo hard drill daily. General Nicolaieff will proba- bly be the commander in chief in the event of hostilities.
 The details of atrocities by the Turk ish troops in Monastir daily reaching the Bulgarian government equal and even exceed those already published.
 The insurgent general staff in the Monastir vilayet has compiled an elab- crate report of events in the district of Kastoria between Aug. 2 and Sept. 12. It comprises a list of twenty-four vil- lages which were plundered. A great number of houses were burned and 572 villagers, killed. The report gives the names, ages and manner of death of the victims. According to informa- ton received from other competent sources, the report is not exaggerated and fairly represents the situation.
 According to telegram received here from Kostendil forty three miles from Sofia, 600 Turks were killed in 8 fight at Kotchani, Sept. IS. The Turk ish force numbered 1000. After the fight the troops, enraged at their losses, pillaged and burned number of Bull garian villages.
 The diplomatic agents of Russia and tria-Hungary have informed the Bulgarian government that they have been instructed to communicate that their governments, in agreement with the other great powers, are resolved never to depart from the published programme of reforms in Macedonia and that Bulgaria must not count on any support for any other purpose. The agents further announced that the same declaration would be made at ConStantinople
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
rhofogrnnh and Rirda.

A perfect photographic record of the exquisite song of the brown thrush was produced before the American Ornithologists' union by Pref s. D. Judd With equal success Dr. Judd has been experimenting with other birds, and his achievements are at trarting attention in the scientific =.srld The educational possibilities of the undertaking are generally con- ceded. Nature study in schools is just now receiving more attention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
USEFUL REP rILIAN PET.
Rattlesnake Takes Care of the Baby Catches Rats and Gives Timely
 Warning of Fire.

Dick Branning's pet rattlesnake is the chief curiosity of the Deep Hollow sec ton of Susquehanna, Pa. Last spring, when Branning was blasting bluestone rocks in the Great Bend township noun tains, great mass of rattlesnakes was thrown high in the air by the explosion of dyanmite. Nearly all of the serpents were killed outright, but one of them, the biggest of the lot, escaped with seri- ous wounds.
 Branning, out of curiosity, picked up the rattler, carried it to his house, and placed it in a box of cotton, and some
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

The story of "Alice of Old Vim cennes" will be told in the Democrat very soon. Watch out for it.
 Charles Fuller and family went to Milford yesterday. After a brief stay at that place they will go to the west ern part of New York state for about two weeks vacation.
 Miss Susan Browne of. Port Rich mond, Staten Island, N. Y, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Flemming, for a few days.
 Mrs A. J. Baldwin, who lives at the home of B. l.. Hinman, went to New ark, N. J, this morning to pay about a weeks visit to her son.
 Miss Elizabeth Lockwood of Bridge port, who is sojourning at the home of R. E. Eggleston on Newton Heights, is entertaining her sister, of New Bruins wick, N. J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
Hot Spring. sRlowed Ont ,,

The Cimarron salt fields in Indian territory boast of 8 large hot spring, which forms pool about 20 by 50 feet. A story of this spring is told by cat tie men who camp near by. One night last summer a thunderstorm was rak- ing over the plain, when 8 bolt of lightning descended. Instantly a great volume of flame shot up a thousand feet into the sky from the spring, and continued to blaze for 20 minutes. The cowboy claims that the hot springs ''blowed out" and that the To- cation changed several rods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
NEWS : FROM ; THE SUBURBAN / TOWNS
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Bremen at Last Meeting Adopted the
 New Uniform.


 New Uniform.
 At the special meeting of the fire department on Wednesday evening il was decided that the new suits of the members should have the military neck on the coat, and not fhe roll col lar. A small attendance was in ev1- .dence. H.
 Michael Dunn, coachman for James B. Woolson, who has been laid up for some time with indigestion, is improv- ing rapidly.
 A large delegation from here attend ed Jerome !Sykes's production of "The Millionaire" at Poli's theater last evening.
 Richard Demarest has severed his connection with the Heminway & Bartlett silk factory.
 A large number of Waterbury peo- pie attended the meeting of the Knights of Pythias last evening. Col onel Evans was toastmaSter of the evening. N
 The Taft football team will play its first game on next Saturday afternoon. Their opponents will be the Nauga- tuck High school team.
 Henry L. Rowland will move his family to their winter residence in Waterbury in few days.
 Mr and Mrs Carl Barlow returned from a short wedding trip last even ing They will reside ill town.
 The roads about town are in poor condition for winter travel and judg- ing from the present state of affairs 1t locks as if they would remain so.
 "Alice of Old Vincennes," one of the strongest historical novels of the day. will soon be printed in the Democrat Look for the opening chapters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25

how was glad to see it recover. When the stage of convalescence had passed, the snake crawled out into the yard, and In few weeks crawled into the house, where 1t soon became a household pet It was named Pete. The big snake ap- peared to be grateful for the care lav- ished upon it, and endeayored to show it in various ways. It would amuse the baby for hours by shaking it's rattles, and 1t would twist itself into many shapes for it's edification.
 One day in July big blacksnake crawled into the house and was about to attack ~the sleeping baby in the cradle, when Pete, with terrible rattle, sprang to the rescue, and after hard battle killed the intruder. Occasionally Pete will crawl into the cradle, ccddle up close to the baby and sleep there for hours at time. &..
 Pete has become a famous ratter, and not rodent dare remain in the place. When tramp or peddler approaches he will coil himself up on the doorstep and prepare to strike. The intruder invari- ably retreats
 One night last week MT. Branning and his wife were suddenly awakened by Pete's loud rattling. The snake had crawled upon the bed and gave unmis- takable evidence that something was wrong. Mir Branning at once ran down stairs, where he found a barrel of rub bish in flames, threatening the building with destruction. Pete had discovered the state of affairs and given the alarm. MT. Branning has been offered fancy price for his pet, but 1t is not for sala-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
Speaker GulIx.

MT. Gully, the speaker of the house of commons, has one great hobby, and that is to know more thoroughly than anyone else the geography of his own country. and his knowledge in this direction is really wonderful. He was one day, some few years ago, and before he came to his present high position, travelling from Carlisle to London, and on the way he was able to tell a companion the name of every stream they crossed, even down to the smallest brooks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
odd ntrthday Experience.

Charles M. Rice, of St. Louis, recent ly had the odd experience of celebrat- ing his birthday in three countries. On his twenty-first birthday his par ents enjoyed with him birthday breakfast in Tangier, Morocco. At noon they stopped off at Gibraltar, which Is an English possession. and took an an- niversary luncheon there, and continu- ing on their journey in the evening they had birthday supper in Alge- eiras, Spain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25

People talk of being all run down, overworked, out of sorts generally.
 Nine times out of ten it is the blood that is out Of order. The blood is the life of the system, you know. lift becomes thin or lacking in strength the sys- tenn naturally suffers-and with a weakened system disease finds an easy mark.
 Burdock Blood Bitters is one ofnature's s remedies. A purely vegetable compound. It is a blood maker; it strengthens andbuildsupthe system; drives out the disease by removing the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
0Id Saws Reset.

Two birds in the bush are better than one in the hand. They may have a nest Whistling girls and growing hens mark the standing of the new woman.
 Little pitchers have big ears and considerable Zip" these days, too
 Children and fools speak the truth; shows how foolish they are @ Silence is golden, but banknotes will do, at face value Ask lawyer or rail- road man.-N. Y. Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
A Cxar's sarcophagu..

sarcophagi for Czar Alexander II. and his wife, Maria Alexandrowna, are nearly ready after being in the work mems hands for 12 years. The czar's sarcophaugus is cut out of an enor- nous block of green jasper from Si- beria; the czarina's from block of pink rhodonite from the Ural moun- tains
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
High Heela May Cost Life.

Because she insisted on following fashions dictum by wearing high heeled shoes, Minnie Rhomitd, aged 13, is patient in 8 Philadelphia hospital where it may become necessary to am- putate her foot in order to save her life. The physicians state that they fear blood poisoning has set in and amputation will be necessary to save her life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
Record in shoemaking.

To establish record in shoemaking, pair of lady's shoes was made at 8 factory in Lynn. Mass, in 13 minutes. The job required 57 operators and the use of 42 machines. There were 100 pieces Tn the two shoes, and all these parts were made and adjusted in tha time named.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
rur.x. sufYer at kre.na Pass.

CONsTANTINOPLE, Sept. 25.-The battle of Kresna pass, according to the latest advices received here, is still in progress The insurgents are success fully holding strong positions, and their casualties are light, only score being killed or wounded, while the Turks up to the present have lost five officers and 82O men killed or wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
Cnuatic Allknlin.

The eleetrcSytic production of caustic alkalis and chlorine has proved of the greatest importance to the world of trade The chlorine produced is used for making bleaching powders which, in turn, has revolutionized the bleach ing trade here and abroad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25
A Poor Efsrrermnn.

.'I'll never go fishing> with that lunK- head, Smith, again"
 Didn't catch anything, eh?"
 No; and dasn't. say caught any, thing, for fear that he will tell the truth ahn,lt it"-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-25

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
LAWYER PENDLETON RETIRES.
Tenders His Resignation AS A
Member of The Washing
ton County Bar.

Nearly all of Saturdays session of
the Circuit Court was taken up with
the case of Evaline Walker, colored,
of Hagerstown, against George l..
Pendleton, colored lawyer of this
city, being a suit TO recover 1926 loan
ed Pendleton by the plaintiff.
Pendleton filed as set of bill for
professional services for $549. Sew
eral letters from Pendleton- to the
plaintiff were in evidence. They re-
ferred TO her as Dear Grandma, :"
and advised her to keep quiet and say
nothing about the money she had loan
ed to him. A prayer offered by Pen
dleton, who conducted his own case,
TO take the case from the jury, was
rejected by the Court.
The jury, in the afternoon, returned
a verdict for the plaintiff for $366,
and created mild sensation in Court
by making the following suggestion
in writing: I'VE further would say
if it were N the power of this jury
we would suggest that the defendant
be imprisoned until the cost of the
trial is paid.
Pedleton thereupon filed with the
clerk of the Court paper rendering
his resignation as member of the
Washington county bar and quickly
left the courthouse.
Mr. Pendleton has written to Judge
Witzenbacher, the presiding Judge of
Washington county, asking to with
draw the application made of his res
ignation and unacted upon by the
Court.
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
Condition of Marine Corps.

In his annual report as command
ant of the Marine Corps, General Hey
wood says: 1.-The Marine School of
Application at Annapolis is practical
ly in working order and three addi-
tional sets of officers quarters are
needed for officers and students. 1t is
intended to extend the course at this
school so that when officers have salts
factorily completed the course they
will be equipped and available for any
duty which the growing demands of
the service may require. As soon as
possible a school of application for
thorough instruction of enlisted men
will be established. 1t is asked that
a number of Annapolis graduates be
assigned to the Marine Corps each
year. Lack of officers has made it
impracticable to send a detail this
year to theWar College. The tour of
service in the Eastern possessions
should be limited to two years. In
the Philippines 800 enlisted men are
required. -
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
First Methodist Church.

The pastor of the I irst Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Rev. George w. Miller,
preached from the text, awake, awake,
put on thy strength, oh Zion; put on thy
beautiful garments oh, Jerusalem. :
Isaiah sand chapter, part Of first verse
The sermon began with profound exc
gesis of the meaning of practical piety,
and an analysis of its elements. The sec
ond part of the discourse was fervent
and eloquent description of the Office of
the Holy Spirit. The next point was the
enunciation of the doctrine that the in
huence and powers of the Holy Spirit
were a. cessible now to the church. The
conclusion of the discourse impressed
upon the Church the duty of its members
to obtain the help of the Divine Spirit
The sermon was one OF great interest and
benefit. The lessons were part of the
IISth Psalm and the 52nd Chapter OF
Isaiah. The hymns were: Father OF
Heaven, with love profound" "Holy
Ghost, with light divine" and "Soldiers
of the Cross, arise.
In the evening the pastor preached on
"The Weeping Christ" With yesterday
began a two eeks protracted meeting
at the Church The pastor will preach a
short sermon every evening this week
excepting on Friday when the Rev DIR.
Widerman will deliver the sermon. The
services begin at 8 p. m and, alter each
sermon, services of song and prayer fol-
lowed.
Ninety-tou new members we're taken
into the Epworth League on Friday
night.
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
PRICE ONE GENT
MIDDIES IMPROVE.
MAKE A 60OD SHOWIRG AGAINST BUCK
NELL THOUGH DEFEATED
23 TO 5,

The result OF the game last Saturday
between Bucknell and the Navy was not
SO diScouraging as the score p TO in
favor OF Bucknell-would seem 10 indi-
cate. The Middies put up by far the
best game they have played this season.
In fact, during the early part of the first
half. encouraged by the excellent roofing
of the brigade. and aided by tumble on
the part of their opponents. they had
things pretty much their own way, and
scored touchdown after about seven
minutes of play. The gains for this
touchdown were made chiefly by Halsey
and Strassburger. The angle for the goal
was rather difficult, but the kick was SO
low that il would have failed from any
position
The energy used up for this touchdown
took the edge off the team, and from the
next line up it was plainly evident that
the local eleven was outclassed. The
men played with desperate spirit, several
times succeeding in checking the on
slaughts of the enemy. and once or twice
making some gains on their own account.
but it was all of no avail. The attack of
the visitors was irresistible. The Puck
hNAi INV was 9Ai0iik Aitl AObi~
pact. and the backs were the largest men
ever seen here in their positions, There
was practically no variety 10 their play,
the backs being drawn up in tandem
formation. and the entire weight Of one
wing being directed on either of the
tackles. BY steadily ploughing away in
this fashion touchdown was scored in
the remainder of the first half, and two
more in the second half.
When the game was nearly over Buck.
nell was checked in its advance at the
Navys 3S-yard line. After three downs,
a place kick was attempted by Fullback
Johnson. with the assistance of Quarter
back Smith. The attempt was brilliantly
successful, the ball passing directly over
the bar = Johnson's kicking was decided
ly the feature Of the game The result Of
the game emphasizes the fact that the
Midshipmen are seriously handicapped
in their contests with strong col ege
teams for two reasons first, because
they do not have sufficient opportunity
for practice secondly, because they are,
as rule, younger and lighter than their
opponents.
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
MONDAY. NOVEMBER TO-
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.
THOSE WHO O)ME AND GO AND
THEIR FRIENDS.

What is Going on in The Social World
Around You-Brief Iteus Of Gen
eral Interest to You and
Your Friends.
Mr. Joseph J. McCafrey. OF Balti-
more, was here today.
Miss Luckett Iglehart is visiting friends
here.
Miss Fanny Baer is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Miss Jane Remark, who plays the
leading role tonight at Colonial Theatre,
is registered at Carvel Hall.
Mrs. Grayson Unruh. of West 77nd
Street. New York, and daughter. Miss
May English, were here for Saturday
nights hop, and were entertained by
Mrs. Fauble.
Miss Mary Jones is visiting her cousin,
Miss Lucy Jones. daughter OF Mayor
Samuel Jones.
Mrs. Jesse Moors. who has been spend
ing a few days with her father-in-law,
Mr.. William Moors, has returned to her
home in Baltimore.
Mr.. Hugh r. Riley, City Counsellor,
was in Baltimore today on legal business
Mr.. Paul Winchester. OF Wilmington.
Del. IS here visiting relatives.
Miss Pope. Of Washington. is visiting
friends here.
Miss Charlotte Geating has returned
from an extended visit to New York.
Miss Villa Rockhold is visiting her
sister, Miss Katherine Rockhold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jewell returned
last night from their wedding trip.
Mrs Annie + Brady and her daught-
er, Miss Lille, of Quantico, Wicomco
county. are visiting relatives here
Mr.. Bernard Boswell and son, Cor
don, OF Havre de Grace. have been
visiting Mr.. Boswell's sister, Mrs. w.
r. Childs.
Mr.. George A Fdes, business mana
ger of "The Cavalier. was in town to-
day.
Miss Kent and iss ahlfren. accom-
panied by MIR. Cannon, all of - ashing
ton, were here on Saturday night for the
hop at the Naval academy
MIR. and Mrs. John McCusker enter
tanned the Rev. Mr.. Owen, of Crozler
Theological Seminary, who preached
yesterday for the College Avenue Bap
tist , hurch.
President James w. Cain, of Wash
ington College, and is. Cain. were
here on Saturday for the game between
that college and ST. Johns. DIR. Cain
was formerly vice president of ST. Johns
and he and YRS. Cain we're greeted by
many warm friends.
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
Out of Town Society.

The marriage of Miss Nina A.
Brackett, daughter of Major and Mrs
+. Mahoney, of Washington, took place
brides parents in Washington. The
ceremony was performed by Chaplain
II. III. Clark, of the United States Ma
val Academy
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Benesch, quietly
celebrated the fortieth anniversary of
their marriage yesterday at their home
in Baltimore. They have seven chill
dren-Mrs. Jacob Gomprecht, Miss Ell
sic Benesch, Mesrss. Aaron, William
NJ, Samuel, Jesse and Arthur Ben
esch. Mr.. Isaac Benesch & Sons are
proprietors of the large furniture store
on Market Space.
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
PRIVILEGES For Middies.

The authorities of the Naval Academy
have granted midshipmen of the first
and second classes, provided they are on
the first conduct grade, an hour after
hops close in which to escort home the
young ladies they have taken to the
dances. NJ dshipmen of the lower class
es will be granted this privilege on spe.
cial request. This liberty is much ap-
preciated by the middies. as heretofore
only members of the first class have
been permitted to take advantage Of this
extra hour after the hops.
Evening capital., 1903-11-16
The Town In Darkness.

The streets Of the city we're in total
darkness last night and church people
and others who were compelled to be
out stumbled all over themselves. Peo-
pie arriving on the trains had to be lead
to the carriages at the station, and only
those familiar with the streets could
walk. All inquiries at the Gas &
Electric Light Company's Office today as
to the cause have failed to elicit any
satisfaction Every arc light in town was
out and only few incandescent lights
were burning. That there were no acci-
dents is a miracle