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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

marked than that of railway construc- tion. "..
 During the last tsession of the Chilean congress, which closed in February, a bill was passed providing for the con- struction of, a railway over the Andes mountains, to connect Buenos Ayres with Santiago and Valparaiso. This will be the first line to cross the conti- nent of South America.
 This railway was projected 20 years ago, and since that time some sort of measure dealing with the question has been before each session of congress; but each in its turn failed to pass one or the other branch of the law-making body until on February 2S last, when the aforementioned bill became a law.
 A railway extending from Buenos Ayres to the Cumbre of the Cordillera, at Uspallata Pass, to connect with the line from Valparaiso, is being con- structed by the Argentine government. Work on the new road is being pushed forward on both sides of the moun' tains, and prospects are bright for di- rect railway connections, within few years, between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, over the Andes, by a line exend- ing through the heart of Chile and Ar gentina. This road will shorten the time between Europe and Chile by six or eight days, as traffic is now via the Straits of Magellan.
 The railway from Buenos Ayres is completed as far as Puente del Inca, a short distance from the Cumbre, and the line in course of construction in Chile is completed as far as salto del Saldado, also near the pass over the Andes, and during the summer months November to April-trafdc is carried on over the mountains, along the route of the proposed railway, by mule cara vans. It requires only one day to make the trip between the railway terminals. The pass is crossed at an elevation of 5000 feet above sea level; but the route as surveyed for the railway provides for a tunnel through the mountains, which will reduce the altitude of the highest point reached by the railroad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

ippe, and the second repub1ic-tiid not materially alter the existing records. The second empire, however, justly re- garding the decoration as part and parcel of it's power of compensating merit, distributed the Legion of Honor somewhat lavishly, and in 1870 the 36,o0o wearers of the crimson riband had increased to 56,oO0. It was, how ever, the republicans, the descendants or quasi-heirs of those who had raised an outcry against the institution by Bonaparte, who gorged their cham pions and partisans with the Legion of Honor. Tn three years they brought up the participants in the distinction by 5000, and the more sensible and logical among the community and the legislators were compelled to cry: Hold, enoughi"
 Some restrictive laws were passed then and in 1879, enacting that hence forth, in the civilian branch of the Legion of Honor, only one nomination should take place for every two ex- functions, and in the military section only three new appointments for every four that lapsed. From the number given at the beginning of this article, it is pretty evident that the new dis pensation has not been particularly effectua1, inasmuch as it's aim was enumerated in the first place by the exhibitions respectively of 1878, 1889 and 1900; and, secondly, by the expedi- tions to Tonkin, Madagascar and An- nam, all of which necessitated the be- stowal of honorific rewards in quanti- ties that were not even dreamt of by the first Napoleon at the height of his warlike career.
 a wealthy institution; for, apart from it's annual budget, provided by the state, it is the largest shareholder of the junction canals of the great South ern artificial waterway, with which, if I am not mistaken, the name of Emile Zola's father wa intimately aon- nected. The chancellor of the order at present, Gen. FIorentin-presides at the annual general meeting of the Southern canal; and the order has, moreover, three educational establish ments for the daughters of Legion aires, respectively at St. Denis, Ecou- 
 military members receive an annual stipend; it's knight companions, 25o francs; it's officers, 800 francs; its commanders, 1000 francs; its grand officers, 2,oo0 francs: it's grand crosses 5000 francs. Civilians are excluded from that provision; they have even to provide their own decorat tion at the prices respectively of Is francs, "A francs, 169 francs and 32s francs. The officers of the reserve and the terri torial army, if investedin time of peace, do not touch the stipend, ana the same rule will, if I am not mistaG1en, apply to the English recipients of the honor, who, to use the official language of the regulations, are admitted, but not received"-that is, they have not to take the oath of fidelity.
 There are in the French army sev- eral standards decorated with the Le- zion of Honor, which, of course, sig nifes that they have been taken from the enemy. The most precious of all these is that belonging to the Sev- enty-fifth regiment of the line, the German standard taken at Rezonville. LEON DE JEsSEPS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
nnniah Pmddinr.

Put into a bowl the yoll1s of seven eggs, five ounces of sugar and a gill of cream; whisk this for ten minutes over very slow fire, not allowing it to boil at all. Then add little less than an ounce of pulverized gela- tine dissolved in two tablespoonfula of water. Add the whites of the eggs stiffly whipped, the juice of one large or two small lemons, pour into deep dish and set in the ice cave for two hours or longer. When unmolded for serving surround with a border of whipped cream which has been tint ed light green with some vegetable coloring.-Epicure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
Irish Carpet Industry.

A'carpet industry was started a few years ago in poor district in Donegal, and commencing with dozen women workers it has grown to such an ex- tent that it now finds employment for several hundred people. The carpets are hand made, after the Turkish and Persian fashion, in mosaics of small woolen squares, the designs and color ings being most artistic and effective. >-Trade and Industry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
A Pessimfstfc View.

'I suppose there will never be an end to grabs until everything is grabbed"
 "Oh! Not even then; because the peo- pie who haven't grabbed anything will be rtryins to grab what has already been grabssad. .''-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
New York City Emnlox~n

The number of employees in the New York municipal service has reached 45 ,299, of whom 12,ooo are teachers and 10000 members of the police and fire departments. ,~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
Bfcseut sfu1e in rri.nou,,s.

A huge mule, said to be the largest in existence, belongs to Michael Murrayg of Hereford, Mo. He is three years old, E inches high at the shoulders. and @eagha 1,7o5 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
Nof wholIyIdIa.

CIara-Does Harry help you with the house cleaning?
 Harriet--Well, he hangs the pie lures crooked and does the grumb- ing.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
Entering the British Army.

Before a recruit can be said to nave joined the British army his name must be entered 62 times and that of his superior officer 29 times in the docu- ments required by the Ear ofice.-N. Y. Sum-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
.Innt What It Is

Bill-What would you call this att tack on the poolrooms?
 Jill--Race prejudice, guess.-Y Yon- kers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
Shark with a Biz Month.

"A large specimen of the fish known as the angel shark was recently cap tured with hand line at Felixstowe, England. It had an eight-ipch mouth, uv1sA b 4hree rovvS 0f teeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05

Says u Maine Central man: IF the
freight business on the road holds up
as it now is during the coming winter,
don't know what will be done in the
way of handling it, This man con-
tinued to say that although number
of special frcights were rushed over
the road every day it was almost an
to keep the yards along
the line clear and to prevent Il freight
blockade. Not only was the business
along the line of the Maine Central it.
self large, but the amount which it was
receiving frcm Aroostook county was
simply immense In addition to all this
there is to come the transportation of
the great crop of Aroostook county po-
tatoes, which will be done the coming
fall. And of these special freiShts a
word. They are not small affairs of a
dozen to 30 cars, but they run up into
the 40's and sos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
THE wimbledon CUP
Won by Capt. Richards of Ohio on the
Sea Girt Range.

Sea Grt, N. Y, Sept All previous
records in the number of competitors
in an individual contest We're broken,
today, when 113 rifemen reported at
the firing line to compete in the Wimb
lcdcn cup match for the famous trophy
presented by the National Rifle Asso
citation of Great Britain to be shot for
under the auspices of the National
Rifle Association of America. The
winner receives medal and is entitled
to hold the cup for one year. The con-
test was open to all citizens and resi-
de hts of the United States. Each COM
petitor was required to fire 20 shots at
1900 yards. The use of any rife was
permissible. The firing began at 10
o'clock, this morning, and was not con-
cluded until nearly dark. The cup
was won by Captain Richards of Ohio,
who scored a total of 81 out of posi-
bic 100.
The match for inspectors and ex-in-
spcctors was won by Captain Spring
stead of New Jersey, who scored IS out Of
4 possible 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
The Minute Man Goes i'm 1888 As on
Sheepshead Bay Track.

New York, Sept 4.-The Minute Man,
a 2-year-old. owned by J. E. Madden,
ran the fastest mile run in the East in
four Or five years at Sheepshead Bay,
today. The game son of Juvenal-Sem
per Paratus not only ran a remarkably
fast mile but also beat the great Nc
Cheshey, the idol of the West. AL
though the Smathers horse was defeat
ed ne ran an excellent race, consider
ing that this was his first start in near
ly two months. The race itself was a
procession, The Minute Man jumping
away in front and opening a gap held
his advantage to the end, winning by
two lengths. McChesrIey closed very
strong in. the stretch but was never able
to catch the flying leader. THAN, the
only other starter, was beaten off. The
summary:
One mile, The Minute Man, 80, Gig
gins, S, to 5 out, Won; McChesney, 122,
Fuller), II to and out, second; THAN,
122, Q3yer), 100 to 1 and to 1, third.
Time, 1.3S As. Only three starters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
CRISIS HAS ARRIVED
England Sees That United States Must
Take Decided Stand. ;., .,st

:, London, Sept. 5.-The Morning Post pub.
fishes a letter from it's Constantinopfe cor
respondent in which it discusses the Bsy-
rout affair and the position of the Amer.
lean missionaries in Asia Minor lie
says: n" iilfI', :.
Things haye arrived at crisis The
United States must either insist upon. TING
Porte listening to its representations re.
garding American converts or drop the
missionaries altogether The latter
course is natura llX impossible, and the
sending Of squadron has great sign,fi-
canoe as showing d detriment on the part
OF America as a part of the Turkish
question. \ result of the step will proo-
ably to be to induce the Sultan to in
crease his representative at Washington
to the rank of ambassador so that the
United States can be equally represented
mere. At present America is at a decided
disaa,dvantage, in this respect, compared
WIN the other first-class powers No
body can quite foresee the ultimate atti
tude of the United States, but it is almost
certain that her weight will incline on
the side of the Christian against the
Turkish. 'AF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
FELL SIXTY FEET.
Three New York Painters Fatally
Injured by a Terrible Fall.

New York, Sept. 4.-Three painters,
James Field, John Henley and a man
whose name is not known. have been
fatally injured by a falling scaffold at
the city institution for the insane on
Wards island. Field and Henley had
nearly every bone in their bodies bro
ken. The men were on a swinging plat
form 60 feet above the ground when one
of the hooks attached to the walls
above become loOsened. One end fell
and for a moment the men hung to the
boards. They could not secure good
grasp, however. and slid off. The un-
known man had his legs and arms bro
ken and also sustained internal inju-
ries which will be fatal. The doctors
were unable to restore any of the vic
tins to consciousness. Fields neck
was broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
VERY LIKE A BATTLE.
Details of Defeat of Bulgarians Be-
tween klissura and kastoria.

Salonica, Sept. "details of the
lighting between the Turks and Bulga-
rams at Lake Rapela, between klissura
and kastoria, Sept. 1. when the insur-
gents were defeated, have been received
here. Four hundred Bulgarians We're
Killed and many captured, including the
chiefs Kohle and Kanotoff. The third
leader, named Charklaroff, escaped
with the money which had been col
lected at Klissura. Two thousand five
hundred troops are reported to be sur
rounding the rest of the band.
Fifteen thousand Bulgarian villagers
have taken refuge in the mountains be-
tween Florina and Kastoria. A revolt
has begun at Razlog, so miles south Of
Sofia, in the Turkish province of Sores.
The railroad authorities are prepar-
ing 20 trains for the dispatch of Alba
MAN troops to Adrianople. Two bat
talions Of Albanian Lewis have arrived
at Salonica and Is other ibattalions are
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
ABOUT 80 CENTS ON DOLLAR
Will Be Realized by Creditors Of the
Ara Cushnan Co.

Boston, Sept. AT n meeting of the
creditors of the Ara Cushman Co. today,
Assignee Paul stated that the total lia-
bilities are in the neighborhood of S335, 900,
and the available assets exclusive of real
estate S315,00O. He also said that con-
sentative estimate would indicate that the
creditors would be paid at least 80 cents
on the dollar
The assigning firm has shoe factories
in Auburn, Me. Robert c. King is chair
man OF a committee OF creditors, VINO
have examined the accounts of Assignee
Paul. made Il report that the business
had been conducted in a careful manner,
antisit was recommended that the credit
ors 5who have not consented to the report
of ahe assignee should do so. The report
was placed on file and the committee was
continued, acting in an advisory capac
fty with Mr.. Paul. ...
a proposition has been made to the as
si@nce and to the creditors committee by
) J. Merrill. J. Hollis and Charles CuSn-
man, to buy Il part of the assets of the
old firm and continue in business. The
matter was left within the discretion OF
the commit tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
FOR MERIT.
Change in Plan Of Consular
Service Appointments
Men Of Experience and Merit viii
Hereafter Be Promoted.
Step in Right Direction for Interest
of Country.

Oyster Bay N. Y, Sept. Am i'm
portant change of policy with respect
to the making of appointments in the
by President Roosevelt He discussed
the change, today, with Assistant Sec
rotary of State Francis B. Loomis For
many years it has been practically the
uniform practice of Presidents to ap-
point men to positions in the consular
service Observation-Disclosures reference
to what previous experience they may
have had. President Roosevelt, after
q consultation with Secretary Hay,
Assistant Secretary LOOMS and men,
berS of his cabinet, not Immediately
identified with the State department.
has determined to appoint hereafter to
important places in the consular serv-
ice men who already are in the service
and have had experience and training in
minor positions which will render them
the more capable of filling places of
higher grade and greater Importance.
The change in policy does not extend
the civil service to the consular service
and it does not extend, necessarily a
consurs tenor Of office at any particu-
lar place, but, it is pointed out, it does
give reasonable assurance to the man
ufacturing and commercial interests of
the United States which particularly
are interested in the extension of the
country's foreign trade that in a COM
paratiVely brief time all important
consular situations will be filled not
only by men of character and ability,
but by men who, by training and ex-
perience, are specially qualified to
advance trade in the interest of the
United States
Secretary LOOMS discussed with the
President several appointments in the
service that are to be made soon. 1t
is understood that all of the appoints
ees will be men who now are in a place
of lesser Importance in the service.
They are to be promoted d, and. jim, turn
their places'filled by men who have not
had the experience they have had.
Mr.. Loomis will leave, tomorrow, for
Northern Maine, where 20 miles from a
railroad, he expects to spend three
weeks in hunting and fishing. In the
last week in September he will pass d
few days with the German ambassa-
dor, Baron Won Sternberg, at The
Weirs, N. Fl. Just before he returns
to Washington he will deliver a lecture
at the Naval War College at Newport,
on THE Isthmian Canal
George 3. Cortelyou, secretary of the
department of commerce and labor,
was the first caller Oh the President,
today, at Sycamore Hill. Accompanied
by Mrs. Cortelyou, the secretary came
during the week he has been presiding
at the International Commerce of
Actuares to talk with the President
about an official matter that has been
pending for some time. He and Mrs.
Cortelyou left, this afternoon. for
Hampstead, and will return to New
York, this evening. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-05
FULL SATISFACTION
Promised by Turkey for Assault on Our
American Consul.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Chekib Bey,
the Turkish minister called on Secre-
tary Hay, today, to inform him that he
has received from his foreign office Off
cial advices to the effect that the Amer
lean consul at Beirut was entirely salts
fed with the measures Turkey had
taken to protect life and property there,
and to investigate and act with respect
to the assault on Vice Consul Magels-
sen
The Porte, in advising the foreign
embassies and legations of the meas
ures taken to protect them, added q
warning against Bulgarian bandits,
who might attempt to elude the Turk
ish guards and attack the foreigners.
1t is a matter of some comment that
there are only about 200 marines with
the European squadron, but these, with.
the kavasses already in the service of
the legation, and with the Turkish
guards assigned to Minister Leishman
will, it is believed. prove sufficient for
any emergency likely to arise.
officials of the state department,
commenting upon the item from Paris
saying that ships of foreign powers
Ncuiu NC SClll ~ TIE I.uTkISu WdteTS,
stated that the United States was now
sending ships of Turkish waers. The
term Turkish waters does not mean
Constantinople, they say, and while the
whole eastern portion of the Mediter-
ranean might be covered with war
ships, it was possible that none of them
would force further than the Darde-
nelles.
After the treaty of the Crimean war
was made, which has been followed up
by subsequent treaties, which prohibits
Warships from entering the Dardenslles
without the consent of Turkey, and
Turkey must have the assent Of all the
signatory powers. In 1858, Admiral
Farragut, with the flagship Franklin,
was invited and assembled the Darde-
nelles, and the powers protested.
linen 1t was determined that no YES
sci OF war could enter the Dardenelles.
Ihefe IS a proviso, however, that in
{. case turkey is at war with another
power she might admit the ships of
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GIRL AND WOMAN.
Care Needed At The Transition From
One To The Other.
Many a Life Spent in Suffering Because
Troubles Were Allowed to Develop
At This Time.

Every mother of a growing girl
should remember that there will come a
time when her daughter will be a girl
no longer but will share with her the
blessings of womanhood. Unless nour-
ishment keeps apace with growth the
foundations of life of suffering are
laid at that time. Chlorosis, commonly
called green sickness, may develop I'M
less the blood is kept rich and pure; in
clplent consumption and nervous and
constitutional troubles that have been
dormant in the, blood, will surely ap-
pear unless the system is kept toned
up until the danger line is passed. Mrs
John Mckinney of No. 47S Thirteenth
street, Detroit, Mich, writes a timely
word on the subject. She says:
Il did not get proper. care at, the first
critical time in my life and for seven
teen years / suffered as a result I had
dizzy spells, felt a constant fear that
something dreadful was about to hap
pen, and was afraid to so ont alone.
My breathing was very short and had
palpitation of the heart so badly that
could not go upstairs nor walk even
moderately fast. was SO nervous that
could not sit still. - different times
for years | was under the. care, of the
best physicians in Detroit and / tried
a number of advertised medicines.
Nothing helned me until. on the advice
of a. neighbour tried Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. felt re-
lieved before the first box was finished
apd-I kept on taking them until i was
cured. # 'f'7 n-
Last winter my little girl had :rheu-
matism and I gave her DR. W4iIiains'
Pink Pills and she got well right aTav
My sisters daughter was thought to he
going into consumption and; upon, my
advice, she tried the pills. They cured
her cough and shells now well and
strong. You can readily see that my
entire family is enthusiastic over; DR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
and we cannot say enough in their
praise
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are always successful because
they so to the root of the disease. Other
act on the symptoms-these
vegetable pills remove the
cause of the trouble. They have prov
en- themselves to be an unfailing
specific for all diseases arising from
impure or impoverished blood and
nerves-two fruitful causes
of nearly all the ills to which human
kind is heir. DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, are sold in boxes at so
cents a box, or six boxes for $3.50, and
may be had of all druggists, or, direct
by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y. bt N'N7e
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friendly power. This, it is said here,
is denied by Russia.
In 1895, under the treaty, Turkey re-
fused to allow either the Marblehead
or the Bancroft to enter the Darde-
nelleS.
Small ships Of other nations are all
lowed in the Bosphorus which have
been sent through the Dardenelles, but
these are called legation vessels and
rated of little Importance. However,
they carry sailors which may be used
for legation guards at any time. It is
believed that in case of the United
States desiring to send large or small
vessel with a guard for the American
legation, Turkey would have right
to admit them to the Dardenelles with
out consulting and obtaining the per-
mission of the powers.