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The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-06
TAX ON BACHELORS.

Slawson. of Pueblo, believes that
like Kansas, Colorado should do some
thing to encourage an increase of the
population of this state. For this
reason he has introduced bill in the
house imposing tax of $50 year
upon all bachelors.
Bur Kansas started it. Mr.. Camp
bell, legislator of the Sunhower
state received petition from his con
stituents, so urgent that it could not
be overlooked. That petition which
in popular parlance is q peach, has
been forwarded to Denver for Mr..
Slawson' s guidance. 1t gives some
valuable statistics relating to the
Kansans, and makes an eloquent plea
for measure which will stimulate
the development of the natural re-
sources of the state for greater popu-
lation.
Here is portion of the Kansas petit
tion.
ITO acquaint you with just the
Legislation we desire. let us state some
well known facts in regard to our
own progress We state " hich are known
to originate and lead up to all the
great questions of the day. 1t is aD
undisputed fact that our state is max
ing more rapid progress in all the
things to make the people prosperous
and happy than any other state in the
we are not increasing in population
in proportion to our needs, as statis-
tics show to our modification. This
condition, which is no theory, de-
mapds the wisest consideration of our
Legislators. IT WOULD BE USE
LESS TO SEND IMMIGRATION
BOARDS TO INVITE FOREIGNERS
10 AUGMENT OUR POPULATION
WHEN WE HAVE ALL THE RE
SOURCES WITHIN OUR BORDERS
TO BRING ABOUT THIS CONSUM-
NATION SO DEvOUTLY WISHED
FOR. We have within our bounds
not less tlan is, 900 old bachelors and
AN equal number of old maids, who
are wasting their sweetness on the
desert air.
Now, this deplorable condition
which confronts us can be immedia-
tely remedied by necessary legislation,
by bill something like this: That
all unmarried males over the age of 30
years shall pay for the present year a
separate tax of $50, which shall he
doubled each year for so long as they
remain unmarried That all unmar-
ried females over the age of % shall
pay the sum of 20 per anpum, to he
d oEbied each year as long as they
remain single. That the money ac-
cruing from this tax he appropriated
as pension money to pay the old vet
erans of this state who have labored
in season and out of season by placing
their flags upon the parapets of victory
and progress by raising large families.
That the head of each family, who
has been born and raised in this taste,
with six children, shall he paid 800
per annum. and with families of over
SIX. shall receive S25 for each addi-
tional child. "
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-06
Titan of
ChaSns

The Grand Canyon OF Arizona. The
great round world has nothing
like it. Comfortably reached by
rail on the way to California, any
day in the year. Excellent hotels
and safe trails.
Titan of Chasms" pamphlet
mailed free or seOd SOC for beau
tiful Grand Canyon book with
illuminated cover, containing
special articles by noted travellers,
authors and scien lists. Address
General Passenger Office, Atchi-
son, Topeka II Santa Fe Railway,
Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
HEARD IN PASSING

Life, however short, is made still shorter by waste of time.--Joh ohnson.
 While trying to settle the lynching problem ill this country, Europe has apparently neglected the Turk.--Onaa- ha World-Herald.
 Labor organizations are getting up a blacklist of New York's legislators. Possibly it would be less work to com- pile white list.-Philadelphia North American. trs
 Now them are drawing the color line in Milwaukee. 4 colored church has discovered that its pastor is white, and there is an awful TOW about it, Indianapolis News.
 Further investigation into the causes of the puncture of the ship building trust bubble do not throw agreeable light on Charles M. Schwab. it is apparent that, while his astuteness was all right. his altruism was a yan- ishtng quality.-New London Day.
 A girl who works in a candy factory in Racine, Wis, says her employer kissed her against her will and threat ems to sue him for $1,O00. This may seem a high figure to some persons, but the girl probably knows something about the profits of the confectionery business.-Buffalo Express.
 Japan. it is now understood, will not go to war about Manchuria, but will reserve her forces for the defense of her interests in Corea. For them she will fight if needs be, but she sees no reason why she should pull the chest nuts out of the Russian fire for the benefit of the United States.--Bridge- port Farmer
 A company which has been organ ized to operate in Bridgeport claims that it can save over POO per cent ill the cost of manufacturing electrical switches" But as a saving of 100 per cent would reduce the cost to nothing, it's ma automatically difficult for non Bridgeporters to understand the nag tpre of 200 per cent saving.-Hart- ford Post.
 Two or three eastern editors are so discourteous'as to ask Colonel Waiter son to produce proofs in support of his charge that the senate was bribed to accept the Panama canal route. 1t has come to a pretty pass if the word of a Kentucky colonel must be bol- stered up with evidence. Why, it's al- most equivalent to calling him liar by gad, suh!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
AN ARDENT DOWlEITE.
Why Joseph M. BottomIey Left Ches-
 ter, Pa., For Zion City.

Why Joseph M. BottomIey Left Ches-
 ter, Pa., For Zion City.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph M. Bottomley, ardent disciples of John Alexander Dowie, leader of the restoration host, now in New York, recently left Ches- ter, Pa, for Zion City, where they will make their future home, says the Phil adelphia Ledger.
 Mir. Bottomley, who is blind and helpless, in an interview said:
 'sYes, we are going back to Zion, a place people generally have mistaken idea about. We first went to Zion City when building lots were offered for sale. When I first went there I was in bad shape indeed. All the doctors told me before going west that could not live, and, in fact, wanted to die. had to be fed and handled like child. Today my general health is as good as it ever was. eat and sleep well and have not an ache or pain. This favorable change I attribute to prayer and the doctrine of Dr. Dowie. hope to have the full use of my lower limbs in time and have every reason to believe that my lost sight will return"
 Previous to losing his sight Bottom ley was one of Chester's leading mer- chants
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

The agreement between squadron A and the polo players of West Point. by which two matches are contested
 each year, was the beginning of polo in the United States army, and this year, for the first time, the advantages of polo among the officers have been
 brought prominently before the war department says writer in a sporting journal. The sport deserves a help ing hand from the war department
 as polo in moderation is a royal game for army men, yet it will never be as popular here as in England. be- cause American officers cannot afford the expense of maintaining polo sta- bles, unless the government furnishes some sort of aid. Yet, in spite of this handicap nearly a dozen teams have been organized at American army posts in the last two years and there is a decided boom" on. All this sounds strange to English officers
 among whom polo is of vast import ance. When the. column of Indian troops, Goorkas, Bengal lancers, Raj puts and Sikhs marched to Peking three years ago, their English officers were as keen on sports as they were no warfare. There were not the pam- pered pets of the home garrisons, but first class fighting men from the In dian permanent lesta blishment. who had won their medals in hot border campaigns Within ten days after they had helped to capture Picking, .these officers had organized the ..pa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

Conflicting conditions still confuse the stock market outlook, says Banker Clews. It is quite plain, however that the time has arrived for clear-cut determinations, and that experienced judgment is necessary in deciding where liquidation has gone as far as justified and where it has not. It is equally evident, also, that the market has not permanently turned and is not yet on the way to real recovery: and yet there is no escaping another conclusion, that many good stocks are selling much below intrinsic value, having changed hands at sacrifice prices in order to meet pressing obli- gations or to protect securities of doubtful value. This unusual move ment has disturbed the markets equi- libriunl, so that there is to-day wide disparity in values which cannot be adjusted until both the good and the bad have reached level more in keep ing with new conditions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
THE GLASS WAS OUT.
Huge Fun for Everyone Except Those
 Who Didn't Know.

Huge Fun for Everyone Except Those
 Who Didn't Know. ~
 There is an inner glass door which swings both ways In a certain broker S office in Wall street Hundreds of men pass in and out at this door every business day Most of them push it open by putting their hands against the glass.
 The other day the glass was crack ed, and workmen next morning re- moved the pane, but did not have time to put in a new one before business began. Then they would have been in the way working there so the put ting in of the pane was postponed un- til after closing time.
 From 10 a. m. until D. rn custom CTS went hurrying in and out of that door. and nearly every one of them tried to open it by putting his hand where the glass had been. Of course he met with a more or less violent surprise when he pushed against noth- ing but thin air. Many pushed. so hard that they fell against the door. and a few came near falling bodily through the opening.
 All this was great fun for those as- sembled customers who had been through it and were waiting to see others have like experiences. All day those knowing ones kept increasing in number. and every fresh victim was greeted with roar Of laughter, which was quickly hushed. however lest if put the next customer on his guard.
 clerk in the office told me that not less than 30 men stayed there practi- cally all day, and hundreds stayed from 15 minutes to an hour, doing nothing but enjoying the fun. He further said that but for this removed pane the office would have done more business by thousands of dollars than it did that day. But the members of the firm did not dare to interfere with their customers sport by having the door taken down or even fastened back out of the way.
 suppose the clerk said, "a good many Of those men went home and told their families what hard days work they had done in the seething naaelstrom of Wall street. Brooklyn x T9ssa xzIxx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

It is probable that there will be about 100000 votes cast in the munich pal election in New York next month. Not more than 10000 of these votes will be cast by Devery's crowd and the prohibitionists. Low or Mcclellan must get 29o,oo0 to be elected. The vote two years ago was 296,s07 for Low and 265,175 for Edward M. Shep- ard. Can Mcclellan get 25,o0o or 30, GOO more votes than were cast for the able and respected man who was the Tammany candidate in 1901 ?-Hart- ford Times.
 Whats the matter with Mcclellan! Isn't he an able and respected man. and he is running on a Tammany tick ct just as Shepard did two years ago! It looks as though Mcclellan would get there. for Low. of course, has lost something by his attempt to ruu a re form government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

king Sports club" and were posting neatly printed bulletins, turned out by the hand press of the Madras sap. peres signed by an honorable secre- tary," announcing: There will be a
 game of hockey and a steeplechase in the Temple of Heaven on Friday af- ternoon at o'clock" The Temple of Heaven was the most sacred en- closure of the Chinese empire, and this incongruity added to the enjoy ment of the American officers who had their first glimpse at close range of the British army and the sports that
 went along with its fighting columns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
DO GooD-IT PAYS.

A Chicago man has observed that, Good deeds are better than real estate deeds-some of the latter are worth less. Act kindly and gently, show sympathy and lend helping hand. You cannot pc ssibly lose y it.e Mos men appreciate a kin dword and en- coura cement more than substantial help. There are persons in this com munity who might truthfully say: My good friend. cheer up. A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will rid you of your cold, and there is no danger whatever from pneumonia when you use that medicine. It al- ways cures. know it, for it has help Cd me out many time Sold bv all druggtAta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

The of New York known the world the Four
 Hundred extremely fast The members of drink much daily hear stories New York of who
 recognized of this having become dinners functions under auspices 1nak committing that arward while influence of They all believe speaking of that CERTAIN GLASS; might truth fully THE DRINK HABIT IS INCREASING The Hundred does however influence the society of the country the least degree It looked upon curiosity than body of people whose ant living initiated By their fast living Hundred and particularly members have divorced themselves society ignored genteel refined and temperate element.
 The tendency of the present times toward moderation in ali things grounds widely circulated report habit of drink is increasing rapidly among the of New York that expected that within public drinking similar conducted for the of the male population will be opened New supply the demand of the of that city for lior
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
WHERE TRAINS ARE NEW.
Railway Causes Wonder in Corner
 of England.


 of England.
 It is scarcely possible. says the Lon don Mail, to imagine a place only POO miles from London where scores of 20th century Britons, living within six miles of railway station for 40 years have rarely, If ever, seen or traveled in train Englishn1e with less knowledge of steam than the native of Uganda Yet this state of things prevailed until this week in Lyme Re gis. a village in a quiet corner of Dor setshire which has just been tap ped'' by a light railway.
 The line was opened on Monday and since then pleasure parties of old and young have spent much of their spare time traveling backward and forward between Administer and Lyme Regis.
 Sheer disinclination for a long walk seems 10 have been the only excuse or many of the natives for never having seen 4 railway, but now that the rail way has come to them they line up. by the station every evening to watch the trains. occa asionally taking trip.
 One old worthy at Lyme Regis ad- nlTLG0 4I0SLlAS uCl SOuS ;e1L. first journey. but said: II soon put something inside me to put that right.'' A family party. dreading the perils of the journey to Axmi1a- ster, would not go by the first train, but stolidIy sat down and waited two hours for its return to see if their friends came back alive Before trust ing themselves in the train. <.
 The modest g miles an hour of the train is considered fearfully risky by some and even the cattle grazing in the fields by the line are terror-strick- en at it's approach and bolt madly away. Large numbers of children had not seen railways before this week and for them the novelty seems as if it would never wear off. but the great est wonder is expressed by the older generation.
 'tIt'll be a fine thing for the town. ; was the verdict of one patriarch on the innovation, s<a11d." he concluded, Eff could see the Lunnon tupenny tube I hear tell of I'd be happy. There's wonders in the land now"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
Anr1ourCer11ef1f. A
s4s WEST MAIN STREET.

To those who have communicated with me, relative to the purchase of my Kellogg street residence, and to others who are desirous of securing a line home in this city, I wish to state that I shall be on deck here during ev- cry day of this week with the express purpose of selling this property, re- gardless of it's cost, and the first one who makes me any reasonable offer gets it. The house has IA airy and well lighted rooms and all excepting one are finished in hard woods; three baths and four fire places. See 'sad' In the For Sale Column of this paper. Telephone 704
 B-29-f JAMES V. wAsHBURNE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
Gifts For King Mene1ek.

Consul General Skinner, who recent ly started for Abyssinia to make a treaty with King Menelek looking to the introduction of American goods in- to his dominions, took with him a large collection of gifts to be presented to the king, says the Washington Star. Among them is a large silver plaque, upon which is engraved the invitation of the Louisiana Purchase exposition to the king to visit the fair next year. There also is collection of modern firearms, which are samples of the best manufactured in this country. Another present consists of photographs of diff ferent scenes and industries in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH.

HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH.
 It is said of John Wesley that he once said to Mistress Wesley: Why do you tell that child the same thing over and over again?' John Wesley: Because once telling is not enough" It is for this same reason that you are told again and again that Chamber lain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip; that it counteracts any tendency of these diseases to result in pneu- monia, and that it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists. :,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
His Experience.

"It's funny what mistakes desc news papers make" said Meandering Mike.
 Whats de matter?" asked Plodding Pete.
 Heres one dat keeps talkin' bout de prisoner at de bar. My observation is that you don't have to keep man prisoner at no bar. Mos likely de only way to git him loose is to tell i'm it's 12 o'clock an put out de lights.''- Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

The republicans in Ohio are getting scared. Hanna has lost his head and Is swearing and storming at Tom John son like maniac, says a Washington
 writer. He answers logic and reason with curses and epithets. Verify. Whom the gods would destroy they
 first make mad.' The republicans are going to import about 1900 spellbind- CTS into the state to demolish Tom Johnson and John H. Clarke. One of these spellbinders is MT Roosevelt's secretary of the treasury, Leslie NJ. Shaw. The voters in Ohio seem to be trying to arrive at an honest conclu- sion in this strenuous campaign and they are asking many questions. The republicans are trying to make the campaign on national issues and en- deavoring to dodge state issues. It is presumed, therefore, that the honora- ble secretary of the treasury will con fine his speeches to national issues of finance and taxation. Tn that case suppose some good farmer should in- vite him to answer these questions: Is 1t just to continue taxing the people $5O,O00,O00 year in excess of the needs of the government? Would it not be better as well as more equitable to leave the money not required for the expenses of the government in the pockets of the people who earn it, rather than to deposit it in favored banks without interest?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 1908.

New York thinks Dowie will find 1t too big for him. If he does, he might come to Waterbury. But we don't need n-now.-American.
 Still adding fuel to the dying embers.. Why not forget it?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
Six Girls.

He's just an ordinary man. His clothes are rather old, His hat is worn and shabby, and his shoes have been resoled. He doesn't put on any style or try to make 9 show; He really can't afford it. for he has six e. girls, you know. They're all sweet, lovely creatures, and they cost an awful lot; They're always in the fashion. although dear papa is not, And he yearns to see them married. though he hates to have them go, For a man has got to hustle when he has six girls. you know!
 -Somerville Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
A GREAT FIRE TONIC

When mans system. is all run down the doctor prescribes a tonic. When the fire in the stove fails to throw out heat, the woman of the huose ''putties'' around, closing win dows and doors, wondering the cause of the chilly feeling in the room. The oven refuses to work properly, the fatirons will not heat there is trouble all around. The fire needs tonic. Shake down the fire we'll. Take a bag of BROWNS QUICKFIRE CHAR COAL, throw some of it on the red coals and open the drafts. Tn a few minutes the air is suftsed with a pleasant heat; the oven has it's proper temperature the edges of the stove covers look pink and the fatirons are hot The stove is on its good behavior.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. B. w. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
The Ovster Season

The Oyster Season has opened We are handling this season Rockaway, Blue Points and Providence River Oysters. We have also Open Large Long Clans and Es- callops and a large variety of Fish. See our Meat department.
 FULTON FISH MARKET.
 262 Cherry street Phone 21s-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
American Women Will Never Become Addicted to the Ds sAsN aHuUst Playwright

HE American not becoming addicted to the drink habit, and do not hesitate to make the assertion that they NEVER WILL. The facts upon which the stories that have been sent out from New York to the effect that the drink habit is grow ;,ae zzzor,a faa,ndad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
The New York Tailoring Co

Have opened their new store at 13o North Main street, and beg. to call your attention to their fine and large stock of domestic and imported woolens. We are making up gentlemen's suits. giy- ing a perfect fit and frst-class work. manship. Suits are made from S15 up. Fine Trousers are made from S5 up.
 We make a speciality of cleanine dressing and repairing. .renovating every suit and making it look like new. Snits nressed. soc; suits cleaned and pressed 75c: suits secured and pressed, S1. 5o, trousers pressed, 15c.
 We also make Ladies' Suits and gar ments in the latest styles and perfectly tailor made. Pressing. repairing and dyeing any ladies' garments suits skirts. is also one of our leading sne' cialties. Repairing done at half-prfce.
 Send postal and we will immediate. ly send boy to bring and return your clothes, done in irst-class condition.
 Remember the address,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

If so, call at 1es South Main street, corner of Grand street, at. the jewelry store. It is not pawnbroker's shop, but we accommodate those that would not be seen in a pawn shop. Watches, Clocks, Diamonds and Jew elry at uniform low prices, also on special easy terms. All kinds of Watches. Clocks and Jewelry repaired and warranted. Respectfully,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20

your ear and we will tell you some thing you never heard before. When We first embarked in business here and proclaimed that our policy was to sell rich and up-to-date goods for a little price, and did you know that we manufacture all our UMBRELLAS right here on our premises and they are made with 10 ribs and best Gloria, all for 98c, and you get our guarantee to keep in repair free of charge. Later <,1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-20
YOUR WIFE

and your daughters and sons began to realize that our styles and variety in Trunks, Bags and Suit Gases were the best and we sell at the lowest prices in the state Yes. we recover and repair UMBRELLAS IN BEST MAN NER. It will pay you to see our goods and prices. This is the place. 153 Bank street, opp Waterbury Ma tional bank.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk Mfr.
 (Formerly Bank, corner Grand)
 We repair Trunks and Bags. Tele- phone 1892.