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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
HONOLULU BY WIRE
Completion of Pacific Gable
 Causes Great Rejoicing.
FIRST MESSAGE ON NEW YEARS DAY
Line to Be Opened Jnn. For BuDa- ness-The Siivertown's Stormy Voyage Was Made With
 out Accident.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Clarence vice president and general manager, and the other officials of the Commer cial Cable company arc naturally great iy pleased at the completion of the eompany's cable between San Francis co and Hawaii, a work to which they have devoted much energy and time during the last few months. They do not propose to stop at Hawaii, however, and now say that by July they ex- pect the cable will have been completed to Manila. Speaking of the project MT. Ward said:
 'The Commercial Pacific Cable com pany's cable to Hawaii was connected through to San Francisco at s:43 p. m. Jan. 1, Honolulu time. The cable opens for public business on Monday morn- ing, Jan. 5. The widespread interest and enthusiasm created by bringing the Hawaiian Islands into electric touch with the Pacific coast is evidenced by congratulatory cablegrams received. It Is particular satisfaction to us to have the cable completed on the first day of the new year, because it fulfills our promise to congress. Rapid progress is being made in the manufacture of the sections to be laid between Honolu- lu and Manila, and over $500 miles of this cable have already been manufac- tured, and fully expect messages will be exchanged with Manila by the 4th of July next. The laying of the re- maining sections will commence from Manila the first week in May next"
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
LAYING OF THE CABLE
Ship Encountered Fierce Gales,
 Making Work DiMicult.

Ship Encountered Fierce Gales,
 Making Work Difficult.
 HONOLULU, Jan. 3 (via Pacific Cable).-The voyage of the Silvertown was eventful and at times unpleasantly exciting. Twelve hours out from San Francisco the cable ship was beset by bad weather, which continued, with the exception of one day, to the end of the voyage. Variable winds that at times approached the velocity of gales, heavy seas that buffeted her about, re tarded the progress as well as endan- gered the safety of the cable. In fact, every adverse condition that is usually encountered In the laying of a cable was met with and at times made the task most hazardous one.
 At times during the stormy voyage the ship rolled terribly, and it seemed that the great strain would prove dis astrous to the cable. Under ordinary conditions the line is paid out 7 per cent faster than the speed of the vessel. This was increased during the storm to 10 per cent. Even with this concession the strain was terrific. AS the ship lifted and i1rched the great drum around which the strand was passing would almost cease to revolve one mo- ment only to resume with rush the next, rendering the life of the men in the tanks a seeming if not real haz- ard.
 The dynamometer regulating the speed of the line and the strain was fiuctuating wildly at such times, rush. ing from an indicated strain of two tons or less up to four and even five tons. The breaking strain is eight and three-quarter tons, and failure to re- lieve the strain promptly meant disas- ter as the loss of the line in 2,5OO fath- oms would have resulted in long and serious delay in the completion of the work of laying the cable, as well as be- ing a most expensive happening to the contracting company. Rare good judg- ment in the handling of both the ship and the cable at these critical times averted accident.
 The operation of buoying the cable some thirty miles offshore from Homo lulu proved a most difficult one owing to the motion of tho vessel, which at times rolled to the anglo of 45 degrees. It was with difficulty that the line was made fast to the cable and the end buoyed. Word was given to cut the line at 5:2O, and as the six inch manila hawser was cut with the knife it part ed with snap. So great was the strain upon 1t that friction caused 1t to take fire as 1t passed over the sheaves at the stern, and the sparks scattered about the deck in q pyrotechnic display. The buoy was jerked overboard with ter rife force, but quickly righted itself.
 The cable was safely buoyed in 450 fathoms of water. A marked buoy was dropped as near as possible to the ca ble buoy, and the vessel stood by until 8 o'clock in order to get the bearings. She then proceeded to Honolulu, where she arrived at noon or Dec. 20.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
Wealth Awaits Him.

Great wealth awaits the occulist who can help people who are blind to their own interests. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
DIsLoCATED HER SHOULDER.

Mrs Johanna Soderfiolt1, of Fergus Falls. Minn, fell and dislocated her shoulder. She had a surgeon get 1t back in place as soon as possible, but 1t was quite sore and pained her very much. Her son mentioned that he had seen Chamberlain's Pain Balm ad- vertised for sprains and soreness, and she asked him to buy her A bottle of it, which he did. It quickly relieved her and enabled her to sleep, which she had not done for several days. The son was so much pleased with the relief 1t gave his mother that he has since recommended 1t to many others. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
FASHIONS FANCIES.
Notes of the Modes for Femi nine Fol- lowers of the Latest i'm
 Dress.

Plaid silk petticoats are much in favor, reports the Brooklyn Eagle.
 Panne cloth is enjoying an un- precedented amount of fashionable favor.
 Wool lace dyed to match is exten- sively used for trimming wool gowns.
 For children the fashionable furs are white fox, errnine and chinchilla.
 Another of gray zibeline is strapped with panne and fastened with pendants and tassels of black silk braid.
 A less expensive type of automo- bile coat is of russet brown and black leather, box shape and lined with fur.
 Any sum may be expended for long fur coats for wear on automobile trips. One of mink with sable collar and cuffs costs $3,2oo.
 In white tafteta Is a beautiful pet ticoat with coffee-tinted lace inser- ton and Van Dyke points of the same lace over chiffon frills.
 A new set of furs in baby lamb consists of a long lat stole with big Frenchy huff lined with ermine and trimmed with mink tails.
 Black pearls and Renaissance scroll work figure in all the beautiful em- broideries which are an essential part of the dress of to-day.
 Incrustations of Irish guipure and bands of mink fur lend an effective touch to a costume of white panne just completed for a debutante.
 One of the prettiest of the new white wash waists Is fashioned of heavy canvas cheviot, with embroi- dery in conventional patterns in pastel shades.
 A lovely coat for little girl is of cloth in deep shade of cream and yoke and collar appliqued with velvet and chenille in pastel shades. The buttons are of pearl and gold.
 On the kimona order is another graceful and pretty negligee of deli cate blue china silk, showing inser- tions of ecru lace and finished with deep collar of white liberty silk. A heece-lined mercerized cotton shirt waist in which the color tone is charming blending of green and blue Is trimmed with big green but tons of enamel and silver deposit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03

Some advance figures furnished by the treasury department afford a grati- flying indication of the remarkable prosperity of the United States. While no definite statistics have been issued showing the present wealth of the country, 1t Is conservatively estimated that it wdll aggregate $102, 2,00O, 900, 900, making per capita wealth of a, ,1S6. The total wealth has increased during the year by $4,5oo0oo,o00. The earli- est published statistics on this subject are for 1850, when the total wealth of the country was $7, 7,135, 780,000, the per capita wealth but $307.69. The total exports of the past year are estimated at $1,340, 100000, the figures for the first eleven months being now availa- ble, and the total imports at $950,O0O,- GOO. The imports are greater by $70,- 100000 than those for any previous year, the manufacturers of this country having been unable to supply the de- mand for manufactured goods, not withstanding the fact that the facilities of production in every industry have been increased to an extraordinary ex, tent. There Is an additional reason, however, which Is found In the im- mense demand for raw materials, the increased importation of which Is rep resented by $55,oO0,0o0 of the total $70,0Oo,000. There has been some fall ing off of exports from the two previ- ous years, but that Is accounted for by the fact that the drought of year ago resulted in greatly reduced produc- ton of breadstuffs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
The old saying. that a new broom

The old saying, that new broom fled by the new head of the police de- partment in New York. Already sev- eral heads have been dropped into the basket, and it is predicted more will follow. Commissioners Greene has suspended several of the men who have indictments hanging over them. He thinks retirement for them just now is better.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03

with the exception of q single clause, says one writer. the Colom-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03
Know Her Gfyle.

Miss Anna Teck-I would like to go shopping with you, but the dentist is to fix up my teeth this afternoon and it will take him at least an hour.
 Miss Speitz-Well, that'u give us time. You can shop with me while he's doing his work.-Catholic Standard and Timss-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-03

CELERY, CRANBERRIES, Boston Head Lettuce. White Onions, Turnips, Deerfoot Farm and Newport Sausage, Canton Butter, N<ssh Eggs. Market open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
 Close all day Christmas.
 Telephone, 470.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19

KANSAS CITY. May ls.-cattle-Reeeipts. a5ce
Beeves steady to lOc lower; quarantine cows and
heifers and stockers and feeders steady. Choice
s export 1e ans sSessea sees ses ana fer
475; wester1 fed steers. ssas: Texas and Indian
s sasss native Tfns' hssrs g ns san
ners sl2s92.5o; bulls. s2s5@s.ss; calves $500
Hoes-Receipts. 1000. Market opened Zoe lower
and closed SC lower Top S45; bulk Of sales.
:sacassG light. sss2s: Yorers iss ps
shesp.ReceIpts; 1900; Na.ke. zoe to lse low
Texas cliPPsed, sheep. ss.soGS.so; stockers ana
NEW YORK. May s-Beeves-Receipts 44fs.
Steers loc to 2Cs lower; sst bulls isc @ sc on:
export bulls. $50: cows aSSaso Gables
quoted live cattle slow; sheep lower at 1stg
Cattle cattle IssS sheep and .sS5 quarters q beef ~
Sc. sS::S G- .s.. Il ss
termilks. ssQs.7s: city dressed veals lower AZ
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts. 1900: ., cars on
sale: Sheep isc % &c lower: lambs unevenly
& ,. Rsns and r@ss re . e Sso SO
S.56asss: lambs, T5o97 s5; three cars unshorn.
$50: spring lambs. ss.soGs.ss; by the head. s,.7s
HOss..Rscsipts. s.ass. Market s0c lower. state
CHICAGO; May ls..cas.le-;Recsipsz, 1900.
prime steers, sf9OG5.40; poor 10 medium, SEQ
Sait sa calves FED sssl
o .s Gs sss : Ss9ss ss.s.s
ss Ss.s sSSs s. f ass T ssg
sh eti $1,000 Market steady: lambs.
choice. steady. Good 10 choice wethers. H.75@
sheep N.sOq5,25; native lambs. asOG7.io; West
ern lambs. ss.50Q7.
ST. LOUIS. May Observation-Disclosures. 1850. In
ping and export steers. A3s15.eo: dressed beef
ard butcher steers. s!a52s steers under leo
and Seifers. s. 2:gs; Gamers ssasas: buIi. ssss
HOEs-Receigts 4:eS 9,e N Market slow anc lower:
sheep-Receipts. 1900. Market slow ana lower.
Native mut ,.s1 :sgSaS r lamb SOL egs
s s3a bucks ''a'''' ''0'A'''' ''0' Texas $50
LOUISVILLE May 1s.-Cattle-Market dull.
G GS% TO 70 sGod mf seB91s ssocs sasr ses
s.25a4.o: medium 70 good butchers. ss.754<:
Hogs-Market Ioc TO l5c lower Choice. 200 lbs
and upward. ss,5: 80 10 10 lbs. $50; roughs $
sheep and Iambs-Extra shipping sheep st0
45c: extra lambs, Sa750.
OMAHA. May ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, i.soo. Mar
hsifers. sszsaass: Gamers. ssss stocser. ana
feeders. ssa4.sO; calves. s3ds: bulls, s. 800 60
Hogs-Recsipts: 800. Market Sc lower: Heavy.
S. 3OEfs IS: pigs S5f6 Bulk of sales, S. 2s17s go
Sheep-Receipts. 4.5c0. Market steady. Sheen.
S5G5 IS; lambs. $s75Q7.25.
EAST LIBERTY. May observation-disclosures
1900. Market loc higher on mediums: steady on
other grades.
Hogs-Receipts 5000. All grades. UG86.U:
sheep-Reeeipts 1900. Sheep. As down:
lambs ts.s5 down.
CINCINNATI. May ls--Hogs higher At sAso
6640.
Cattle steady at 81 75G4s5.
Sheep steady az s54475. Lambs steady AZ N1S
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19
EXCITING DAY In COTTON
FLOOD OF BUYING ORDERS AND
SHORTS HUNT FOR COVER.
The Day Holds the Record in Point
of Advance, but Not I'm Amount Of
Transactions-Bulli Tendency.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-This was another
exciting day on the Cotton Exchange-in
fact, the scenes surpassed those witnessed
last week. 1t started at Liverpool first
because trading there began some hours
earlier than our time and rise of equiva-
lent Of 80 points in the price of spot cot
ton in that market and SO points in futures
did not need any extensively cabled re-
marks to show what was happening there.
1t was, however, stated that the followers
of the New Orleans bull clique had flooded
the market earlier in the day with buying
orders and their appearance was enough to
excite the shorts and cause them to scram-
BILE to cover. All records for the present
movement were broken. May sold as high
as 11.6Sc and July UP to 11.26c. After clos
ing at considerable decline on Saturday
prices started this morning to jump and
before noon July had crossed IL cents, sell
ing at 1iO5c, some four points higher than
last week. There was but one sale of May
cotton during the first half hour-a sale
at IL 0c, as compared with u.15c, the clos
ing price on Saturday. September showed
an advance e.; Of he: greater rise than that
the first half hour. In the first hour near
ly 900 bales changed hands.
July opened at 109oc. an advance of 20
~
to 10. csc, halted again, and then on a scram-
BILE to cover jumped to 11.16c. While trans
actions in the New York market did not
aggregate as large a total as the record
day of last week, the market to-day holds
the seasons record in point of the advance.
During the afternoon May sold at 1.6Sc, an
advance Of IS points. July sold at 11.26c,
an advance of IS points, and August sold
at 10 90c an advance of Is points.
A feature of the afternoon was the pur-
chase of a large line of short cotton in
July, during which the entire market be-
came very excited. with prices advancing
rapidly One broker had an order to cover
200 bales of May cotton. The price was I.55c
and he started in TO get the 200 bales at
the best figure possible. He bid u.5Sc,
IL COO, 11.65c and finally 11.6Sc before any
cotton was Forthcoming. Soon after a
broker had 300 bales of May to sell and he
sold the market down to Loco before dis
posing of the cotton Not until July
touched 1125c was there anything like
reaction and at that point heavy selling or
ders reappeared that soon brought about
reaction of about 10 points during the aft
ernoon. May closed at 11.55c, July eased
off at lille, and August closed at 10S6c. The
market at the close was steady, however,
and net 15Q47 points higher for the day.
The advance in futures was accompanied
by an advance to 11.S5c for spot cotton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19
GRAIN MARKETS EASIER
WHEAT AND CORN CLOSE LOWER,
WITH OATS UNCHANGED.
The Few Hard Spots Noticeable Were
Quickly Overcomc-SmaIl Changes
I'm Hog Products.

CHICAGO. May 1S.-There were no fea-
lures of interest in trading on the board
to-day, and the market in general was
somewhat easier. July wheat closing sc
lower. corn off 1s9Ac and oats unchanged.
Provisions were easier. closing from &c
lower to a shade higher.
Wheat ruled rather quiet and the under
tone was easier. Opening prices were off
trife on reports of rains in Manitoba and
on unfavorable cables, the action of the
French minister of agriculture in announc-
ing that the price of wheat did not jus
tify reduction in the import duty on that
grain being an important early feature.
July opened a shade to lsGAc lower at
1850 to 731sc, and with considerable long
wheat for sale and some selling for short
account the market became weaker. July
declining to 73q73lsc. Later In the day
reports of damage came in from the South
west and as these reports were accompan-
led by buying orders from ST. Louis
change in sentiment was experienced, the
market becoming quite strong. Toward the
close, however, offerings were too liberal
for the demand and prices eased off again,
July closing CSC lower at 731sQ73ssc. Clear
ances of wheat and flour were equal to
$4,000 blu. Primary receipts were $1,000 bu.
against 10000 year ago. The amount on
passage increased $4,000 bu. Minneapolis
and Duluth reported receipts of 203 cars,
which, with local receipts of II cars, one
of contract grade. made total of 20 cars,
against 245 last week and 2S2 year ago.
Corn experienced a good volume of busi-
ness during the first hour. Elevator peo-
pie and receiving houses sold freely against
country acceptances. The selling was due
to more favorable weather and easier ca
bles. The market held remarkably steady,
however, with good commission house de-
mand for July, which was the main sup
porting feature. The late weakness in
wheat had depressing influence and the
close was easier, with July 1sQAc lower at
Receipts were 137 cars, eight of contract
grade.
Oats were relatively firm In spite of the
easier tone in the other grains, but trad
ing was not large and was mostly local.
The strength was due to buying by one or
two influential bulls, while offerings were
somewhat limited. The market lacked fea-
lures and prices showed little change. July
closed unchanged at 33sGI33Ac, after SELL
ing between 33c and 3312c. Receipts were 10
cars
Liberal receipts of hogs and lower prices
at the yards caused weakness In provisions
at the start. The market received some
support from packers at the decline and
TENDER pork closed sc lower at $16.57i2,
lard up 21ac at $S97la, and ribs shade Nigh
er at $9.171a@9.20.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat,
As cars; corn, 80; oats, go; hogs, 1900
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19

ST. LOUIS. May 1s-Flour steady: red winter
patents. sS.4Gd3.55; extra fancy and straight
Sc lo@s.45. Corn meal steady at $40 Bran
er; No. red. cash. elevator. nominal: track
75Iaq76c: May, 7iAc: July, 70%Q70lke; Sep.ember
69E G597sc; No. hard, 72QHc. Corn higher No
2, cash. 44ikc: track, 4sl3447c; May. 44hc: July.
Sac: track sl,sc: July. s2l.c: September. soc: No
2 white, Csc. Rye firm at ACC. Timothy seed
nominal at s292 Is. Hay strong: timothy ssaIs:
prairie, sIan- Pork easier; j.osobins. standard
meats boxed weak: extra shorts s525: clear
ribs 50. 50; short clears. s9.e2I1. Bacon iboxedl
weak; extra shorts. sl0.31ik; clear ribs sIos2k ::
cotton ties. s1-O5. Bagging. 5&Gsikc HEMP
twine sc. Receipts-Flour 1900 brIs. whaat
50 COO bu corn, 1i5.o00 bu; oats, So 900 bu shin
naents-Flour. 1900 brls: wheat. 5000 bu: corn
81 060 bu oats $1,000 bu.
LOUISVILLE. May 1s.-wheat-No. . red and
lcngberry. zee. No. red and ongberry Tic An
ples-Sun dried i&m5c per ID for large apa
bright. and 41fizc for medium. Peaches 2iSeTsc
ana new beans. 81 2Sd25O per bu. Hay-choice
in car lots track. sl7ai7.50; clover sl3o7is 20
Straw. ssdS50. Clean ginseng, si642 5 per IN
Potatoes. 81 per bril- Northern potatoes CSC ner
bu. New cabbage. 81. per crate. Peppers 81 Is
per crate.
KANSAS CITY. May 1s-wheat--May. sexo.
July. 63is6 sSSsc; cash, No 2 hard. SEC: No a
red. 6sh7Oc: No. 3. sea6sc Corn-May. ace: Jviv
2sAass5;s cash: 10, mixed ss,, ,4s'sgtss.c; No
white seize. Receipts-wheat $1,000 bu. &C., :
es.ooo bu; oats 2sooo bu shipmen,s" -j wSoan'
~. 800 bu: corn. 44.ooa bu; oats. 5000 bu =
CINCINNATI. May is.-Flour dull fancy. q IL
No mixed. 3sd3she Rye quiet: No. 2 ac'
Lard easy at $3.50. Bulk meats easy AT 40 o.
bacon easy at ro.ssA- Whisky. distiilers' On.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19
Butter, Cheese nnd Eggs.

PHILADELPHIA. May 1s.-Butter steady and
In fair demand; extra Western creamery, Z2lzc;
nearby prints, eic. Eggs weak and isc lower
fresh nearby. 15c al the mark; Western. l5ise;
Southwestern. 15c; Southern. lac. Cheese steady
and in fair demand: New York full creams,
choice fall 14a di5c: fair TO good. fall, 1fnl41zc;
choice. new, 12Adl2s9c; fair to good. new, ia
Gl2c.
CHICAGO. May 1s.-on the Produce Exchange
to-day the butter market was steady; creamery,
isG2i&c; dairy. 156lsc. Eggs steady at Hh9
1ilzc. Cheese weak at 12QISi4c.
KANSAS CITY. May 1s.-Eggs firm: fresh Mis-
souri, and Kansas stock. l3c per coz. cases re-
turned: new No. whitewood cases included,
1910.
ELGIN. May 1S-Butter ruled firm on the
Board of Trade to-day, selling at &c per H.
Sales fer the week. 900 lbs.
ST. LOUIS. May IS.-Butter quiet; creamery
ls922c; dairy lsql7c. Eggs lever at 1sise for
fresh nearby.
CINCINNATI. May 1s.-Butter easy. EEgs
weak at lac. Cheese steady; Ohio fiat. 1ic.
LOUISVILLE, May 1S-Butter-Common and
medium l2gl5c per 10. Eggs, DC
BOSTON, May 1s.-tSpeciall-Eggs steady at
l6ql6izc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19
Representative saies-steers.-

Hogs-Recepts. AGO; shipments ESQ The re-
CENTS of hogs to-day exhibit an increase OF near
~ 1000 over week ago and about twice
as large year ago. There was almost a
fetal absence Of prime heavy grades but aside
from that the quality and average weight was
much the at the close or last week In
harmony with unfavorable reports from other
places the market opened with buyers bidding
considerably lower prices. and statesmen natur-
ally were reluctant In accepting terms offered
IL was soon evident. however. that on account
OF the very low prices in the Eastern markets
shippers would be unable TO lend any strength
to the trade here. and then the bids OF packers
were considered more seriously. Finally, al
an average decline OF about loo In prices COM
pared with the close OF last week, the Offerings
were moving toward the scales. and at the close
a good clearance had been made on that basis
In isolated cases sales appeared 10 be almost
l5c lower than of the highest prices for
equal kinds Saturday. but such transactions
were exceptions. The market closed steady al
the decline in price. Aside from small lot
OF hogs. averaging 300 lbs. at s. 80. the top to-
day was So and other sales OF hogs averaging
around 2o5 lbs and upwards ranged from $3.50
to Sc. 40. Hogs averaging around 100 lbs sold as
low rs &25. There were very few light hogs
in the offerings to-day. and an extreme range In
prices could not be established by representative
sales. Transactions were reported at s6.7odses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-19
NEARLY DEAD FROM HUNGER.


NEWARK. n. J.. May 1s.-Thomas Col
Inns. tramp. arrived here after long ride
on the bumpers OF freight train. nearly
dead from fatigue and weakened from hun
ger.
To get something TO eat he began to beg
along the street. asking for something 20
eat at the back doors OF houses. After num-
erous refusals he decided 10 try the front
doors and with great effort dragged him.
self up the porch of a large house In a fash
ionable residential portion OF the city. After
resting few seconds, Collins pushed the
electric bell button. While he waited for the
door torbe opened he was overcome BY weak
ness. he became Suddenly dizzy and toppled
over backward. He tried 10 grasp the stone
balustrade. but was unable 20 hold on and
fell over IL. He landed on top OF an iron
picket fence and was impaled upon one Of
its sharp points. which went deep into the
upper part of his body and penetrated his
left lung.
He was taken to the City Hospital. where
the surgeons declared his injury &c be dam
gerous In itself. but more 50 because OF his
weakened condition from lack Of food and
hard travelling.