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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
Supports Calls Policy.

The Oakdale Leader of December IS
copies from The Call an editorial upon
the choice of typical California gifts
to be sent East as holiday remem-
brances and pays US the compliment
of remarking upon the attitude The Call
has adopted in exploiting the resources
of the State. Says the Leader:
1.-THE Call has been doing valuable
work in devoting its columns to a Sc
ries of articles descriptive of Califor-
MAS vast resources and the special in
ducements the Golden State offers to
home seekers. These articles, published
by The Call, are not only of incalcu-
liable benefit in advertising broadcast
CALIFORNIA; wonderful resources, but
lend encouragement to others who are
inclined to aid in the good work.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
EXPENSIVE PARTISANSHIP.

TT is announced that Senators German, Morgan and
/ Daniel hope to defeat the Panama canal treaty
They the power do this if they hold the Dem
ocratic solid against it, through dctaton
They regard this result vote of of confidence
in the administration But suppose it should result in
another vote of of confidence in the Democratic
party registered the polls next year?
To get a canal Central America some
where and do that if these Senators intro
duce Central American politics and methods into our
Government. When Marroquin authorized the CO.
ombian Minister, Herran, to make the canal treaty he
President wanted the canal and approved the treaty
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
Diamonds in Borneo.

According to a recent report of the
Geological Survey, new diamond field
is being exploited in Southwestern Bor-
neo. where diamonds have long been
known to exist. In the region of the
Landak River, near the mouth of the
Soran River, a piece of so-called SER
pentine has been obtained which in
closes a. diamond apparentl. in it's true
matrix. The Raiahs of Panembohan
and Pongerans possess an immense belt
studded with diamonds, said to be from
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

ENFANT TERRIBLE-Subs
City. The French phrase. "enfant ter
rible," does not mean a wild young
rascal, as many suppose. nor does it
mean an ungovernable, unmanageable
or terrible child. but a child that, by
ill-timed remarks, innocently made.
causes others to have terrible or ter
ribly annoying feelings; as for IN
stance, a child may say, on seeing an
individual who Unexpectedly enters the
house at dinner time, "Oh. Mr..
Blank, didn't think you'd come here
to-day; mamma said she hoped you
wouldn't come, as you come here too
often.'' The feelings of Blank and of
the mother can be appreciated
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

The authorities of Oakland have practically reached
a conclusion that they want of professional
pugists or their affairs 1t is be hoped that these
unwelcome plug-uges will come to We have now
many of these undesirable parasites that few more
will do no harm and may act the straw with which
to break the cames back of municipal endurance
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

In the variety of ways by which Colombia seeks the
attention of the world she has declared that she will
fight to restore Panama her unenviable former
Citations More than this, Colombia says she will strive
punish the United States for the part have played
according to her notions, in this international game.
Colombia evidently shares opinion that if give her
rope enough she will do the rest
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

1t is said what appears to be excellent authority
that neither Japan Russia may indulge its evident
desire to leap the others the very good
son that neither borrow the money necessary for
war. Occasionally this commercial age of ours vndi-
Gates itself by preventing nations from making
fools of themselves international bankers in their re-
fusal lend money in this affair have done service to
humanity.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

The powers of Europe interceding dipIomatcally
with the spirits of Colombia to keep the peace and
to take action in reference to Panama that will in
volve herself with the United States. Colombia hardly
needs such warning She made what may be consid-
cred fairly good bluff for of her size and was
called in the natural development of the game She has
paid the usual penalty and wait for new stake
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

this district, one stone weighing sixty
seven carats. 1t is a peculiar belief Of
the natives that the gold and diamonds
in the earth are a sort Of bank and
should be worked only Wnen they
themselves need money, since they be-
Iieve that gold and diamonds are al
ways there when they desire them Ihe
great BorneO diamond of Mattam, SAID
to weigh 367 carats. is believed to be
from this same region.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

Sir Thomas Upton has announced that he will try
once more to lift the America cup If fate in her un
kindness should make Sir Thomas poor he could
make new and independent fortune as perhaps the
greatest advertising agent in the world.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

CONSULS-Inquirer, City. The United
States Consul at Cape Town, South At
riea, is w. r. Bigham of Kansas. The
one at johannesburg is William d. Cor
don.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

One of the few professional anarchists who has had
the impudence make California his home has been
sent to Folsom penentiary He should be made suf-
fer the complete of his imprisonment and then as
disagreeable object lesson should be deported with
due publicity, from the country.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
Ans7vers to Queries.

DAVIS-S Subscriber, Oakland, Cal.
Jessie Bartlett Davis, the actress, was
born in Morris, ILL.,, 1859.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23
More Ab0ut Music.

Copyright 1903. by Joseph B. Bowles
In the instruction book mentioned in
the last lesson 0he Practical Method
by K0hlerD are TO be found number
Of simple duets. which the pupil can
attempt almost At once. if there is some
one 10 play the lower parts Tor him.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

NEW YORK POLCE-Subscribe
City. The pay of a police captain in
the city of New York is $270O a year,
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

MAY MARRIAGES.. w. city.
The supposition that marriages in May
are unlucky has been traced to the an
cient Romans. Those people held the
festival of Lemuria during three days
of that month to propitiate the spirits
of the departed and considered the
whole month unlucky because Of that
festival. ''Mense malO malae num-
bent" was one of their proverbs. This
means, In May evils marry"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

TO GET RID OF ANTS-Subscriber,
City The following is given as a
means to get rid Of ants: Houses af-
fected with ants, black or red, may
be cleared of them by little atten-
ton. A sponge is one Of the best
things. Sprinkle 1t with dry white
granulated sugar; the sponge being
slightly moist, it will adhere. The ants
will go into the cells Of the sponge
in large numbers after the sugar. They
can be destroyed by immersing the
sponge into boiling water. The sponge
can then be squeezed and sugared
again, and the process repeated until
the last ant has been caught"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

Townsend moved from Palace Hotel to
rs Market. 3 doors from CAN buildings
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

Choicest candies and chocolates in fire.
etched boxes Townsend's 715 Market
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

Townsend's California glace fruits and
candies. soc a pound. in artistic fire.
etched boxes. A nice present for Eastern
friends. us Market ST.. above Call bldg.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen' n's), go Cali
fornia street. Telephone Main 1042
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

Nut and fruit candies at Townsends.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-23

-s-o-e---
Thousands of packages ready at Town
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
COME TO Mg. lITTLE ONE.

Corms to me, little one, drowey and dear, Mother wtlI spare her darling awhile. ! am 70 lonely when twilight is herei LAe in my arms love, and nestle and
 smile.
 have no little one, dearie, like you, No little hand to hold close in the night. No one to dream of the lonely hours through,
 No one to wake for when God sends the
 light. You are so sorry? oh. bless you, my sweetl Dear little fingers that wipe off the tearsi Little soft body and little white feets How will they treat you-ths terrible
 years? -... Life is so fair to baby like yonl All things are wonderful under the sun, Rainbows are real and all stories are true. Would they might be so when childhood
 is done.
 Wide little eyes that are questioning so. Life is no stranger to you than to me. The secrets worth knowing I never shall
 know: -. The end of the rainbow I never shall see So, little drowsy one, nestle and sleep Lullaby, baby, oh, 1ulraby-low. There always is peace in the dreams that
 are deep Lullaby, little one. lullaby-low. Elsa Barker, in Womans Home Com
 panion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
JAPAN A CURIOUS LAND.
Almost Everything Seems to Go by COmtraries in the MiIxadO's
 Kingdom.

'sThere is no land that have ever seen so curious as Japan" said Robert w Brinkley, of Yokohama to Wash ington Star reporter recently. "Ihave lived in Japan for the past 22 years and it is to me still sort of wonder land.
 "One of the strange features of the country is that all crops and fruits are almost certain 50 detertorats. I have seen beautiful peaches grown the first year from stock Imported from the United States. The second year they were still fadrly good; the third season poor and after that unfit to eat. Noth- ing i'm the vegetable world would seem to retain its excellence for any length of time. It is a bamboo country and everything reverts to the bamboo. Beautiful lush grass lowered many & plain and yet 1t gives no nutriment to cattle. Garden vegetables look as fine as any grown ip the United States but when cooked they have no taste. The flowers are of gorgeous hues, but they are without perfume.
 ''But even with these imperfections 1t is & very interesting corner of the earth and many things recommend it. Its inhabatants are in Thesr way 8 fine people. In the rural districts particu- >larly the natives are the most honor able beings ever met. In the cities they are sharper mentally, but not nearly so scrupulous."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
Leaf-Cuttlnm Bees.

The leaf-cutting bees are near rela- tives of the honey and bumble-bees, which they closely resemble, They de- rive their name from the hahit you have observed of cutting out bits of leaves for their cells. The circular pieces are for the ends of the cells, and the oblong pieces for the sides. These cells are usually in burrows cut into wood, for some of the leaf-cutting bees, like the carpenter bees, have the talent of cutting holes into wood.-St. Nicho- Io@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
NEWS : FROM / THE SUBURBAN / TOWNS
WATERVILLE TALK
Large Audience Attended the Grad uation Exercises.

Large Audience Attended the Grad
 uation Exercises.
 The graduation exercises of Sprague Grammar school were given in Good Will hall last evening. They were at tended by large and appreciative au- dience. Much credit is due Mrs Phil lips for so large a class, it being the largest that has ever graduated here. Commissioner Kent mad 8 few re- marks to the class. Superintendent Tinker and part of the board of edu- cation were in attendance.
 Joshua J. Davis spent yesterday in Seymour. .',..
 Clarence Garrigus of New Britain was in town yesterday on business.
 Charles Matthews, who has been in- disposed for few days, is much om- proved.
 George Callahan is all smiles to-day. The cause is a boy.
 John Humphries is slowly recovering from an attack of typhoid fever.
 St PauIs parish fair starts tonight in Good Will hall, continuing for three nights. A good entertainment has been selected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
Tears ana the rnsnne.

f'Tears are said to be sign of san- ity, 0r at least of the reedvent of req son. No maniac eyer weeps," said a man on his way through an insane asylum. But the keeper who was guiding him shook his head "A pop ular fallaoy, superstition" he de- clared. "Ths hopelsssly insane weep just as much as other folk. Many people, though, believe In the hopeful significance of tears among the insane. Only the other day young girl whose mother is confined here said to me, after a visit to her mOther's room: \ am very happy. Mamma cried thls aft ernoon- It lis the first time she has cried. She is sure to get wall now, isn'S she?' The poor young woman was So overjoyed thst hadn't the heart to ddstausionAze her. agreed that her mother'R tes~s were hopeful sign. and she went home with a IiRhAer heart than she he'd for long Lime. Time will teach her graduaAy, as it has taughA many other persons, that tears, shsd or unshed, have no bear ing, one way or the other, oninsanity. 1" --Ph4ladelphAs, Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Wedding of Charles E. Warren and
 Miss Charlotte Lamson at Noon.
 The wedding of Dr Charles E. War ren, instructor in minerology at the Massachusetts institute of technology, and Miss Charlotte Lamson of this place, was held at Christ church at 12 a. m. to-day. The wedding march was beautifully rendered by Morgan L.. Cooley and Rev H. W. Cunningham performed the ceremony. Mir and Mrs Warren will spend the summer in Maine.
 w. H. Beers. IT, and G. R. Zeddler returned last night from short stay in Wlnsted. s
 A picked nine of Watertown players will cross bats with the Reynolds Bridge team at the fair grounds Sat urday.
 James McLeery was arrested last evening by Sheriff Peck, charged with breach of the peace. When Officer Peck came to take the offender to Jail a struggle ensued in which MT Peck re- oeived two or three heavy blows, but finally succeeded in Quietlng his pris- oner and locking him up.
 Mrs Morgan A. Warehouse, an old resident of the western part of the town, had the misfortune to fall down stairs yesterday and infIicting painful injuries. Mrs Morehouse is the widow of Morgan A. Morehouse, who died about month ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
suPERsTrr1oUs CROOKS.

The Average Trust in Talismans, Amu-
 let's and Charms.
 The average thief, born and bred in the elums, is always superstitious and cowardly. He believes in the power of witches, omens and the protecting properties Of arnulets, talismans and charms; and when searched at the po- lice station there is usually found in his pocket, or concealed about his per- son, bits of coal, rusty horseshoe nails, lucky stones and rings.
 He parts with these articles, on which he relies for safety in the hour of peril, with the greatest reluctance and etipulates with the turnkey to have them returned either to himself or his friends.
 The burglars greatest enemy in his nocturnal wanderfnga is a dog, whose presence he even dreads more than the policeman or detective. To protect and guard himself against canine attacks on his person he carries about with him sprig of of gray limewort which when used as an amulet is an absolute preventive against the bites of dogs This plant when used internally is said on the authority Of Bacon, to remove hydrcphobia.
 There is also curious superstition common among all classes of the genus Iawbreaker regarding the power of a candle made from the body of young woman, The belief is that such a can dle not only renders the perpetrators of robberies invisible, but that 1t throws the victim or victims into a state of deep somnolency. Within the last two years four ignorant Russian peasants murdered a girl and made candles out of her body. Before the murderers were executed they confess ed that they committed the crime to make themselves invisible while perpe- tratfng a robbery they had planned
 Tn the Scotch criminal code of the 18th century there are express penal ties against this hideous candle super stition. The thief has implicit reliance in the fore-knowledge claimed by gyp- sies and other people, and he has been known to pay blackmail to professed opponents of the black art'' who threatened him with all manner of perils. A thief who has the misfor- tune to be arrested two or three times red=handed in company with a chum is set down as "unendly," and is care fully avoided and summed as if he were suffering from some contagious disease. It is these ostracized thieves in the commonwealth of crime that are utilized by detectives in their ex- pIoratfous - london t-Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Board of Warden and Burgesses Met
 Last Night.


 Last Night
 The board of warden and burgesses held meeting last evening in the court room. Warden German presided. It was a very lengthy meeting and full Of red hot discussions. William T. Rhodenback roundly scored the Wes- terly Concrete Go for the disgraceful Hillside avenue sidewalks. The board voted to have the clerk invite the com pany's manager to attend the next meeting. After long years of weary waiting the residents of Scott street are to have sewer, providing the road superintendent does not expend more than $450 on the street. The matter of establishing highway and grade lines on Central avenue and Aetna street was referred to the road committee, they to confer with the property own CTS as to the amount of damages to be claimed. Burgess Reynolds moved that the warden be instructed to ap- point sewer inspector. Burgess May objected and moved that the appoint ment be made by the board and be chosen by ballot. Considerable discus sion took place over the matter and Road Superintendent Mccarthy in- formed the board that according to the charter he had appointed Michael Clancy to the position. The other members did not want Mir Clancy; they wanted either John Breen or Clerk Nettleton. The latter held the position until removed by MT Mccarthy. The motion to vote by ballot was put and carried. MT Clancy, who was present, stepped to the rail and addressed the board. He said that the members of the board were going against the char ter and he openly accused Borough Clerk Neary of purposely misinterpret- ing the charter. Clerk Neary informed MT Clancy that he merely laid the clause as it was in the charter. "Yes, you are a smart man." rejoined Mir Clancy. sZThis wil all come back on you" he continued, addressing the board, "so be careful. You are estab- fishing a proceeding that will keep you fhinking." The vote, was then taken and resulted In no choice. the vote being, John Breen 3, Clerk Nettleton 8. M. J. Clancy 1. A second vote was taken with the same result and after five votes had been taken without any other result than the first, the board voted that Warden German appoint an inspector to act for one week, that is, until the next meeting of the board, one week from last night.
 The district committee of the Union Center school district met last night in executive session.
 The Bloomer Girls base ball team will play the local fire fighters on June 24 ait Hotchkiss field.
 w c. Hard. state supervisor of the A. O U. w., will be in New Haven to- night in the interests of the order
 The Home Dramatic club will meet tonight.
 Nearly all the local drug store pro prietors are in Greens Farms to-day, attending the twenty-seventh annual convention of the Connecticut Pharma- ceutical association.
 Henry Freeman is home from the law department of the University of Michigan for the summer vacation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
.OAKyILLE HAPPENINGS

The suit of Harrison against Charles D. Warner for wages due has been settled out of court. Attorney M. +. Byrne appeared as counsel for Harrl.. son.
 The fixtures and furniture for the new barber shop on upper Main street, to be opened by William McNamara, arrived last Saturday. MT McNa- mara ds considered first class tonsor- fal artist.
 A carload of lumber has arrived at the depot for John Simon's new gro cery store and postofice building.
 It is reported that Walter Capewell has sold his 9arm to a Waterbury party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
stunea rurnap., Creole Style.

A Creole receipt for stuffed turnips suggests new possibilities for a hum- ble vege&aDla. Pare tl1e turnips and cook unEa4 tender in salted.water. Wash carefully two qusrts of young turnip tops, and cook until tender in one quart o& boiling water. A piece of Drowned bacon added tO tho greens is great improvement When the greens arc done press out the water, chop fine, season with vinegar and pep per. and fill the turnips, which have been scooped out with spoon. Cover with crumbs and butter and brown in the oven.--N. Y. Pos&.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
Net verv Complsmentarv.

EeIlie-Hew did you work father 50 beautifuny9
 Jack-With diplomacy, my dear pure diplomacy. told him wanted to marry one of his daughters. He glared at me and asked me which one of the six. said Laura.
 ''You said Laura?"
 "Yes; all diplomacy, my dear. He flew into an awful rage, and said I couldn't have her. He said she was too good for me-. I insisted. He grew mad der. I still insisted. Then he roared out, You can't have Laura, you jack anapes! Nellie is quite good enough for youl' And that's the way I got you, Nellie, dear. Wasn't 1t beautiful diplomacy?"--Lond Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
Where Ftnuren Lie.

"say, pa," queried little Johnny Bumpernickle, "what's a gossip?"
 "A gossip, my son. replied the old man. lis person who can make five by adding two and two together."- Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
---~-r~~~-s- +-~@----~"-~---~-~--~ Fashaon'a Gentle NTam dne~,

"Mandy, I'm glad to see that your new hat hasn't any stuffed song. birds on it."
 "of course it hasn't, auntie. The dear, sweet libtle things are getting to be dreadfully out of style aow.'-. Chicago Txisassna.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
Mn Need MR M.

You used to have poper here, didn't you?" asked the visitor to the village.
 "Yes. but it failed.'
 What was the reason of that?"
 Why, when the club fever got start ed here the women organized eight clubs, and after that all the local news and gossip was circulated before the paper could get to press. "-C Chicago Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
For Comaolmffnr1.

T don't suppose he meant anything 1nkind," said the young woman, "but it was very startling coincidence"
 What do you mean?" ..r
 "Just before Harold and I got mar ried his friends persuaded him to join don't worry club '"--Chicago Jour nal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
More 
 Proof.

A No sS North Elm street and rheumatism back and sometimes it my body very Kidney Pills Lakes drug store benefited relieved hesitation recommending prepaa Kidney Pills"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17

A stitch in PLENTY of time-and nc more stitches are needed Quick re- course to the advertising columns of the Democrat is often as effective as "First aid to the injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17

Doan's Kidney Pills are for Sale at drug stores, or will be sent by mail on receipt of price, soc.
 Foster-Milburn Co.,, Sole Agents, Buffalo, N. "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17

she-"Do you think eyeglasses in- prove my looks?" He--"You ought to know. That's what you wear them for, isn't it?"-Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-17
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