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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
PROPHETS AFTER THE FACT.

British female clairvoyants are uuarrelino over the renown which each claims is due her for foreseeing the Servia, but like most prophecies. this one doesn't reach the public knowledge until after it has been fulfilled; and with a singular Usefulness or perhaps fatelessness, public faith is greatly weakened in these prOgnostications by the fact that the prophecies that are made beforehand never come true. The black seeress of Pine Bluff came within an iota of making her name of world wide fame. She only failed by about 500 miles. Had she related her vision and with the wisdom of the Delphic oracle had not been so exact the disas
 ter in Kansas would have seemingly fulfilled her forecasts of disaster fo! Friday, May 30. The British seeresses are giving with great detail what they said in relation to the Servian horror before it occurred. But why did we not hear of it? We recollect distinctly last summer the prediction that Edward would never be crowned king of Eng land and how completely it was ex- ploded. That is the great weakness of prophecies; they can't stand exposure before they come to pass. but after the event they come up smiling with an T told you so''-whiclA unfortunately, nobody recollects. Now. if the pro- phets- always prophets of evil, you may notice-will obligingly give us a few forewarnings for the next six months, we shall receive them respect fully and keep tab on them; and the prophets shall have all the credit they are entitled to for their extraordinary cift.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1903.
Our more or less esteemed New Yorl

Our more or less esteemed New York contemporary, the Weekly Under writer, alludes to Connecticut as ''that state of perennial labor disorders" The characterization is unjust and unwar- ranted. Connecticut Is the most highly tndustrfalized commonwealth that the sun shines on and it's workmen come from the four quarters of the globe. In proportion to the number of laborers employed the frequency, extent and variety of industrial disturbances in this state are small, and a vast ma5ori- ty of the employed classes are reason ably happy. and contented and stick closely to business.-Hartford Post.
 Serves you right. You pounded Wa terbury and other places that had the least bit of trouble over labor matters. Now you can pound the fellows outside our borders who got their cue to knock us from the knocks you gave on pre- vious occasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01

Just now we are in danger of run ming into a state of excessive pes simism which is quite as hazardous as the unreasoning optimism which in- duced all sorts of excesses in 1901-2, says Banker Clews. When desirable securities begin to sell below intrinsic values, not good but harm follows from forcing prices to a lower level, for con- fidence is unnecessarily disturbed, en- terprse checked and disaster invited which reason and judgment should pre- vent. What is especially needed at the moment is careful discrimination. There is no excuse whatever for an un- due loss of confidence, when corrective influences are actively at work and the financial situation has been greatly clarified by the enormous liquidation of the last six months. There are still undigested securities in existence, but these are generally in strong hands, where they are likely to remain await ing conditions much more favorable to their distribution than the present. As for the detrimental effects of labor diff faculties and monetary conditions, it is probable that so far as the stock mar ket is concerned these have been suf- fciently discounted. Powerful inter ests have worked for a gradual de cline, carefully preventing all sugges- tions of panic, and there is good reason for supposing that these parties have meanwhile accumulated large lines of stocks to be held for the rise. Whether liquidation in speculative quarters has been complete or not only time will dis
 close, but it is quite certain that the danger of panic has been safely passed and that the financial situation is much stronger than at any time within the last two years, the universal spirit of conservatism which now prevails being in itself an element of real strength.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
'rIts a fine day, deaconw
 GCYnS. h11f ua,ra all Y1nisnra hln craa

1oD' N10 W 1o e11@ 1111''01 o'04O SA00 turs!'
 Craps lookin' tiptopv'
 'Yes; but thar's some big calamity comin' on usr'
 Health never betterr' "Oh. yes; but we'll be sendin' fer the doctor fore longr'
 'Well, thank God, we're Twin, any howr'
 ''Yes," groaned the deacon as he shuf1ed off; "but our times comin'w- A Atlanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
The Barlow Bros, Co
 63-65 GRAND STREET.
NOTICE.

Having purchased the cafe of NJ. J. Colloty, 327 Bank street, l shall be pleased to see all my friends and the public generally, where they will find all the popular brands of cigars and choice wines, liquors, ales, lager, etc. and a hearty welcome.
 CAL O'BRIEN, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01

We insist that Colorado has the rec ord in the way of criminal enterprise. A prisoner broke out of the peniten- tiary and stole the warden's wife Detroit Journal. "
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
SAM PARKS TO FIGHT
FOR FUND OF 100000
Delegate Brophy Predicts Split in
Bridge Workers.

KANSAS CITY. Sept. s0--The follow
ing resolution is expected to cause a
fight when it is considered this after
noon In the convention OF the Structural
Iron and Bridge Workers;
Whereas the treasury OF Local No.
2 has been depleted in resisting the at
tempt OF organized capital to disrupt II
as a local: be II
Resolved. That the committee Of ways
and means take immediate action and
raise a defense fund to be used imme-
diately by the executive committee OF
said local
Samuel Parks Is behind the resolution,
and he would. naturally. handle much OF
the money.
1t is said he will present a resolu-
tion for the conventions consideration
providing for the assessment Of one
days wages against every Iron worker
in the United States. This would raise
fund estimated at 100000 to be used
in lighting the New York employers.
Daniel Brophy. whose proxy from the
Scranton local was rejected by the con-
vention, said today that he expects q
split In the convention when the cleo
ton OF officers is reached.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
.SULPHURIC ACID IN
GROWING SAND
Timely Discovery Averts Loss at
Propagating Gardens.

Through the watchful supervision of
work on the propagating gardens by the
superintendent. Captain Brown. discov-
cry has been made OF condition which
might have affected the entire park
Identification scheme for next year. and
have caused large money loss to the
Government. 1t has been found that
sand ordered for growing the bedding
plants used in the fower-bed effects
in the local reservations contained sui
phuric acid sufficient to kill the plants.
Every kind OF soil needed at the
propagat!ng gardens is given a careful
test before it is used for growing now-
ers and plants. AS any error in de-
teeting poisonous matter in the soil
would result in great loss TO. the bureau.
Captain Brown cautions his assistants
TO make most careful Investigations and
supervises their work In person. over
1000 900 plants are grown annually for
the carpet-bedding designs and their
successful propagation depends largely
upon the purity of the sand in which
they are planted.
When Captain Brown tested a sample
order of sand he discovered traces OF
impurities. and found there was sui
phuric acid In IL. without comment
he sent some of the consignment to
another laboratory and his discovery
was fully confirmed, and this brand was
rejected. Salt water sand will not dc
for growing these plants. and Captain
Brown found the Potomac sand available
contained a salt water faint. He has
now determined upon pit-sand from tho
Virginia briekyards, a short distance
from the far end Of the Long Bridge
| Consignments OF this material are ex.
pected at the propagating gardens thi,
week
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
TRUST TO GUARD
MURDERER'S MONEY
Relatives Want Commission for
Life Prisoner

NEW YORK. Sept. 30.-Relatives of
Alphonse j. Stephani, who is in the
State hospital at Dannemora, a life
prisoner. for the murder of Lawyer
Clinton G. Reynolds. have employed
counsel for the purpose of having the
fortune of S1O0. COO left him by his
mother about a year ago placed in trust
by the supreme court for the benefit of
heirs. The money is invested in valua-
BILE bonds.
Assistant District Attorney Gray, of
Mr. Jeromes staff. was notified today
that Carter, Hughes. Rounds, and
Schurman would make the application.
which will call for the appointment OF
a commission and the deposit of the
funds with the Trust Company OF
America Many of the relatives who
are interested in the application live
in Germany.
Stephani went to the office of Lawyer
Reynolds. at 81 Wall Street. on April 10
1891, and after a quarrel. shot him
Reynolds died a few days later. In
sanity was the defense. IL was alleged
that Mrs. Stephani, the murderer's aged
mother, had asked the attorney to take
charge of her sons estate, left him by
his father. which she feared he was
squandering. Stephani was convicted o.
murder in the second degree and sen
fenced to State prison for life.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
NEGRO SOUGHT ARREST
AS A DESERTER

Edward Bias. negro. called at De-
tective Headquarters yesterday. and
asked Detective Sergeant Hewlett to
arrest him as a deserter from the army.
Thinking the man was crazy Mr.. How
lett questioned him and later gave the
police surgeons a chance at him. They
pronounced him sane and then Mr.. How
lett made an Investigation OF the deser-
ton story. 1t was ascertained that Bias
was sentenced to serve six months in
prison at Fort Reno, Kansas. and then
be dishonorably discharged from the
service. He escaped after serving two
months Of his term. but the army on
Gals do not want him back to serve the
remainder and he was released.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
SPANS COMMERCE
NOT GROWING RAPIDLY
Figures Showing That 1t Is But
Slowly Recovering.

Late consuler report figures published
by the Department of Commerce and
Labor hardly bear out the theory. SO
often expressed. that Spain has been on
the high road to great riches since the
Spanish War, and the loss OF
her colonies Some Improvement in
Spanish trade is shown. but it is not so
heavy as to be at all remarkable.
In the first six months of 1903. Spain 5
imports, exclusive of gold and silver
were valued at s7s.O61. 300. For the
same period in 1902, the importations
were s2,123.O0o less. and for the whole
year 1902 only s5.51e 500 more than foi
the first six months of 1908. In the
same way the export trade is growing
The Importation OF foods. raw mater
ials, and manufactured articles was
larger the first half in 1903 than for
like periods in 1901 and 1902 The ex-
port Of Spanish raw materials increased
also. from $2s.1Oo. 500. in 1901, to $29..
$4,000 in 1902. and to $50. 551. 800 in 1870;
for like periods OF time.
In 1903. the exports of wine fell off
| There was slight increase In the oliys
oil exports. The export of oranges in,
creased notably.
The falling off in the trade with Cubs
since 1899 was over so per cent.
That Spanish trade has not got bacl
to the standard reached before the Span
ish-American War is shown by a tabI,
from I'll Eeonomista," wherein it say
the exports in 1897 we're over $751;, coo 600
In 1901. the last year given in thi
table, the exports were less thar
| S12A GOO n0O
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
TO. BECOME RECTOR OF
CHURCH NEAR BUFFALO

The Rev. John Deyersock, assistant
rector OF the Church of the Good Shep-
herd. and a member OF the staff of the
Bishop of Washington. has accepted a
call to the rectorship OF st. Paurs Epis-
copal Church. at Mayville. near Buffalo.
n. Y. Mr.. Deyersock was formerly en-
gagged in newspaper work and was edu-
Gated for the ministry at the Virginia
Seminary near Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
SUCCEEDS COL. SANGER ON BOARD

Assistant Secretary oliver. of the War
Department. has been appointed on the
board for the promotion OF rife practice
in the United States to succeed Col. Will
liam Cary Sanger. meeting OF this
board will be held In Washington on
October Z. when a president will be
elected. The board consists of twenty
one members and is made up of officers
of the army, navy. Marine Corps and
National Guard.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
LIEUT.. H. C. EVANS
ORDERED TO FORT MONROE

First Lieut. Henry c. Evans. jr.. Ar
tillery Corps. son OF United states Con
sui General H. Clay Evans. at London.
former Commissioner of Pensions, Is
relieved from further treatment at the
hospital at Washington Barracks and
has been ordered to Fort Monroe TO
complete his examination as a mem
Der OF the class of 1903 In the Artillery
School Upon the completion OF this
duty he is to join his company at Fort
Hancock, N J.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY
ON HALL OF RECORDS SITE

Chief Clerk Wallace Hills, of the
Treasury Department, has been ap
pointed custodian of the property on
which the new hall of records will be
located The buildings on the site will
be supervised by Mr.. Hills until they
are demolished. and the rental VIII be
Dafd 10 him
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
DICKENS BIRTHPLACE
SOLD, TO Be A MUSEUM
Mayor of Portsmouth Buys Build
ing for the City.

LONDON. Sept So.-The birthplace of
Charles Dickens, at 3S7 Commercial
Road, Landport, near the Portsmouth
dockyard, where his father was a
clerk. in which the author spent the
earlier part of his life. was sold by auc-
ton at Portsmouth last night, and
bought in for $5,625 by the mayor, rep
resenting the city of Portsmouth.
II was announced that a Dickens mu-
scum would probably be established in
the house.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
FRANK D. ORME DEAD;
VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE

Frank d. Orme. one OF the oldest
clerks in the Interior Department. died
this morning OF heart disease at his
home. 209 E Street northwest He was
appointed TO the department from
Bloomington, ILL.,. In 1863. and at the
time of his death was assistant to W.
B. Acker, chief clerk of the patents and
miscellaneous division. He is survived
b.. a widow.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
DISTRICT DELEGATES INVITED.

The Hon. Paul CapdeyieIle. mayor Of
New Orleans, has requested the Com
of the District of Columbia
10 sent a committee of delegates 10
the convention to be. held In New Or
leans October q. for thu purpose Of
considering the advancement OF Mis-
stssippi River improvements.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
SUIT FOR ISLANDER.

Catherine C. Humphrey has sued John
McCallum. in the District Supreme
Court, TO recover $4,000 as damages for
alleged Islander and defamation of
character. Campbell Darlington is
named as counsel for the plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Our 81 Hat Leads Way Ahead

We've surprised even the hatters who make our
So Hat for US when we ordered a finer grade of
bodies and trimmings to be used. Twas as good
as the average IS Hat before. Now it is better;
actually superior
Any shape you want, if it is fashionable it is
here in the 81 Hat-Soft Hat or Derby-in the be-
coming dimensions; any shade.
The closer you study Hats and Hat values the
palmer the merits of this So Hat of ours will be
demonstrated.
There's the strongest kind of a guarantee in
every one of them-and we back it up too.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
GIGANTIC SCHEME
TO DEVELOP MINES
Nome Operators May Har-
ness Mountain Streams.
1T WILL REPLACE STEAM
All of Seward Peninsula to Be Sup
piled With New
Power.

TACOMA, Wash. Sept. 30.-Several
prominent operators at Cape Nome are
developing a proposition TO supply all
OF the Seward Peninsula with electric
and water power for hydraulic mining
on 2 mammoth scale. East of Port
Clarence. within few miles of salt
water, rise the Saw Tooth Mountains
from the heart of which gush forth sew
eral streams.
1t is proposed to harness these rivers
and generate an aggregate Of nearly one
hundred thousand horsepower, using
water power for generating electricity
which will be carried by wire to Nome
and all other mining districts of the
Seward Peninsula. The electric current
will then be utilized in lifting water
from the various rivers and creeks fol
hydraulic mining purposes.
Cost of Machinery Great.
AT present steam plants are being
used, but the cost of machinery and
fuel is so great that they can be EN-
ployed only where ground is very rich
With cheap power the larger part o
the Seward Peninsula can be proftabl,
hydraulieked. Two engineering parties
are in the field surveying falls and riv
ers OF the Saw Tooth Mountains. Witt
ample volumes of water-which can b.
found nowhere else on the Seward Pen
insula-and with fall of 200 to 1,S0
feet, an enormous water power can b.
obtained. The Saw Tooth Power AM
Mining Company is now being organ
lied to develop it. II is intended to &c
a portion of the machinery installel
next year.
Several thousand square miles ofsSew
ard Peninsula can then be prcfitabl
hydraulicked. making Il the creates
mining proposition in the world.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Years ago we began studying Shoes.
We noted. during each succeeding year.
all the good points OF all the best Shoes
made. and collected them together We
eliminated all the bad features-littls
things that annoy the average man.
The result is the Regent shoe of today.
the perfect Shoe.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Concerning the Photo Exhibit

All pictures intended for the Amateur Photo
graphic Exhibition. which viii be held here next
week-beginnin Monday must be delivered to US be-
fore o'clock tomorroW'-Thursday-
The Cameras which are to be awarded as
prizes to the two best pictures submitted fine
struments, and worth competing for.
The coupons given with the purchases made In
Photographic Department entte you to enter pic
tures-one for each coupon you hold.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
Wind Suddenly Shifted.

Unable to face the outfy the bark
wore around until her course lay south
east. and two days later she was near
ing the Delaware Capes and driving full
tilt for them. when the wind shifted
suddenly again, 20 come roaring from
the southwest
That made a fair wind of il for New
York. and. the gale undertaking soon
after. the bark made sail. and yesterday
came into port. having lost two weeks,
when almost within sight Of her jour
ney's end.
Seven cowboys comprise part of the
crew OF the bark Captain Davidson
explained the presence. of this unusual
contingent on board by saying that while
in Cape Town they had appealed to hin
to ne shipped on the bark. so that they
might make their way back home. The
men had been shanghaied at Seattle and
brought to Cape Town by a sailing YES
sci. Their homes are in Manitoba anC
il was during a carousal in Seattle
thai the land sharks" got hold o.
them a,.
Oh her outward voyage the bark res
cuea the crew of the steamship Maske
lyme, which foundered while on yoy
age from New Orleans 10 Liverpool. Fo
this service Captain Davidson will b.
presented with a testimonial by tn
British board Of trade
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
The Season---and Its Clothes.

Certainty of satisfaction lies in the Saks Cloth
ing. 1t Is created not upon general lines-for I'M
aginary customers But upon special lines for you
1t is made not merely to sell but to serve-and
that, too, with Incompatible satisfaction.
We have catered directly for every one of you;
studied your tastes and provided assortment of
styles and patterns in Suits and Top Coats that
meet fashions approval and your own In the mat
ter of making detail the garments show their clever
tailoring-the custom-makedness that has character
and gives individuality. "Fit Reform" means fit
perfection and making perfection as well.
The largest stock that has ever been assembled
in Washington is here this season-the supply of
demand. Big it is, every pattern selected
with closest scrutiny and exacting judgment. Every
pattern is exclusive-each representative of fash
ions highest preference. The man dressed from
our stock stands in the company of the highest
grade Observation-Disclosures With all thought of
the saving ignored-you are still best served here
And there is a saving-a considerable saving-that
about by the outstanding of resources and the
of the quality. Each grade of Suits and each grade
parallelly-all the way along from
The Washington times., 1903-09-30
HER COWBOY CREW
FOUGHT HURRICANE
British Bark Is Blown Out
of Course.
TWO WEEKS PREY OF WINDS
Western Cattlemen ''Shanghaied" at
Seattle Work Their
Way Back.

NEW YORK, Sept. So.-Nearing the
close OF an eventful round trip to South
Africa. the British bark Crown of Ger
many had arrived within sixty miles OF
Sandy Hook when she encountered the
recent hurricane.
The blast came from the northwest
and being in ballast and light, the bark
brought her stern to the sea. and fol
two full days fed before the gale. under
bare poles all the time. for the wind
was too severe for any canvas to be
shown.
Blown across the Gulf Stream, the
bark was heading for mid-Atiantic and
running like a scared wolf, as one O.
her cowboy crew expressed it. when the
wind suddenly whipped around to the
mort Invest
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

city.
1Sc for Ingram Carpets; sold
~ elsewhere. 4oc.
55c for Tapestry Carpets; sold
" elsewhere. SOC.
7SC for Good Velvet Brussels Car
~ pets; sold elsewhere, s1-00.
Q5C for Good Velvet Carpet; sold
10 elsewhere. $L20.
S1d IN for large Brussels Floor
iT'JV Rug; sold elsewhere, 500.
The Washington times., 1903-09-30

Lace curtains ana FortiereS OF
every description.
TIC for pretty design Lace Cur
~ tains.
81 15 for extra heavy Lace Cur
- '6J tains.
q o. COR Irish Point Lace Cur
~JsSS tains. full length: regular
$3.50 value.
q IN for Heavy Tapestry Por-
~J'1V there's; regular S. value.
"a o. for pretty design Mercerized
~f-JS Portieres; regular IS values.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20

the southern problem with deter
mination to solve it and to unionize
the whole field. The ultimate object
u % bring the southern cotton mill
worker up to the hours and wages
Of the northern worker.
In order to instill interest among
the southern workers in the associa-
tion and its objects ii Is probable that
the officers to be chosen at this con.
vention will include several workers
from the south. The present officers
are practically all from the New Eng
land field. The president and leading
spirit Of the association is James
fanseg fall River, and the secre.
tary, Albert Hilbert, Of the same
place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Saving Bankers Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. 2O-
The members OF the American Bank
ers' association, who begin their an
nual convention here tomorrow. were
given a reception today at the Palace
hotel. simultaneously a reception in
honor of the visiting ladies' was held
at the Century club.
The savings bank section of the as
sociation met today in the academy OF
sciences building. There was dis.
cussion of a number of practical ques-
tions pertaining 10 savings banks, in
Guiding bond accounts. savings bank
advertising. trust accounts, and dang
ers threatening 5asings banks. The
trust company section also held its
annual Ieeting today ana listened u
q number of papers and addresses of
particular interest 70 those engaged in
this branch Of the banking business.