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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
THE PoPEs AND TOBACCO.
Heads of the Catholic Church who Prescribed the Weed and Those
 Who Used It.

It Is well known that Pope Leo was for years an inveterate snuff taker. The times have changed since Urban VIII. and Innocent V. vigorously pro- scribed tobacco, the former pope go- ing so far as to threaten to excom- municate anyone who might take a pinch of snuff within the precincts of the vatican. The brief issued by In- nocent X. on the 1st of February, 1850, against the use of tobacco was abrogated on the 18th of January, 175, by Benedict XIII. for very good and sufficient reasons. For, like Leo XIII, Benedict XIII. took snuff in large quantities, and he could not give his sanction to an act which was violated daily by his own example. From that time until the present day the popes have remained silent on the subject of tobacco, but their personal habits seem to favor the use of the fragrant Virginia weed Tn addition to the snuff-taking popes, 1t is we'll known that Plus TX. used to smoke in his private study and in the more secluded parts of the vatican gar dens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

sHTne about and the Two boats met the admirers of the Reliance discovered that, while the challenger had been outfooting her, the American craft ha1 been outpointing the challenger and had even increased her lead.
 Three and half hours after the start 1t was evident that the race could not be finished within the time limit. The Reliance had steadily gained and was then a good two miles dead ahead of her rival, when observers noted that Shamrock III. had caught little slant of wind from the west and was cutting down the lead. The Reliance promptly went about when a mile away from the turn and, catching the westerly wind, scurried away for the mark at almost a racing pace. The wind con Hnuedkto freshen until she swept around the mark at 8 37:20, heeling to a smart northwest breeze and giving the first real eAhiEktton of her speed.
 The defender hauled on the wind for a close reach back to the finish line, BalutedAby the whistles of the big feet Shamrock IT. was coming on at fast rlip to meet the returning defender, but she had been so far astern that 1t was eight minutes after the Reliance turned the mark before the racers met going in opposite directions, indicating that the ReIiance's actual lead was sixteen minutes. Just at that moment the regatta committees tug displayed the signal 'sThe race is o1, and Sham mock IKK Gsme aAnzak fl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
A Trade Policy.

MONTREAL, Aug 21.-The congress of chambers of commerce of the British empire adopted resolution providing that recommendation be made to his majesty's government to appoint a commission consisting of representa- tives of the empire and the colonies to consider the adoption of commercial policy within the British empire which shall materially strengthen it and which shall be based upon the principle of mutual benefit and by which the compcnents of the British empire shall receive substantial benefits in trade. The resolution was introduced by Lords Strathcona and Brassey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Negro Princs Arrested.

BERLIN, Aug. 21.-Mpundo Akwa, a negro from the Cameroons. calling hirl- self prince, who has been associating with high official society at Kiel and Hamburg, was arrested at Hamburg for not paying a $1,75o hotel bill. The prisoner speaks English and German admirably and wrote letters in the Cameroon language for the instruction of. the Oriental Seminary For Lan- giages at Berlin. He obtained exten- sive credit at Hamburg by saying he was waiting for an audience with the emperor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
RACE DECLARED OFF
Reliance and Shamrock IL h
 Drifting Contest.
lSELIN'S FLYER TWO MILES AHEAD.
Time Limit Expired While the White Winged Yachts Drifted Over a Calm Sea Toward
 the Half Course Mark.


 NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Though a fairly suspicious start was made, there was no race for the Americas cup. At the expiration of the time limit of five and half hours during which the race must be sailed the contending yachts were still within sight of the turning buoy that marks half of the course.
 The Reliance, hope and pride of the American people. was fully two miles ahead when the race ended practically in f1zzle, due to lack of wind. The de fender had in this first struggle with the Shamrock III. shown herself the superior of the challenger in light air and in drifting. Her showing was so much better than Sir Thomas Lipton's S craft in every point that interest seem ed to flag very considerably in the long, monotonous beat down the New Jersey coast.
 When the preliminary gun was fired both boats were about half a mile to the south of the committee boat, where Reliance blanketed and then passed Shamrock.
 The warning signal was given at 10:55, and promptly at Il o'clock the starting gun was fired.
 Reliance was running down the line on the port tack, with Shamrock a short distance astern. At the starting signal Reliance jibsd and headed for the line. Shamrock came about on Reliance's weather and also headed for the line Shamrock was first to cross. Both boats were on the starboard tack with fiattened sheets, Reliance a little to windward of Shamrock's wake and a few hundred yards astern.
 Little by little, almost imperceptibly, Reliance seemed to gain on her adver- sary. Soon after the start the yachts ran into drenching rainstorm, which for time threatened to make unavail- able the little wind there was, but the sky soon cleared, bringing about a slight shift in the wind, so that the yachts could head within two points of the mark.
 When they made their first tack Shamrock III. was to leeward and as- tern few hundred yards. Then for the first time the British challenger gave the admirers of the defender a bad scare. Without apparent reason she began to foot faster than the Re- hance, passed to leeward of her and drew away ahead, but still to leeward. It looked for a moment as though she was going to show her heels to the slick craft which was carrying the homes of all Americans, but when she
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
COMING EVENTS

7 Aug 22-N. E. O. P. first annual ex- cursion to Hanover park. August 22-- Mutual Aid association of Waterbury Manufacturing Go half holi- day excursion to Savin Rock.
 Aug 22-Base ball-North Ends vs St Josephs, Driving park; Washington Hills vs Merrimacs, Brooklyns vs Pas times. Riverside park. @ Aug 22.-Good Time Social club, grand opening concert and dance, Naugatuck.
 Aug B. Pearl Divers fourth annual clambake.
 Aug Waterbury local 254, B. |. L., clambake.
 Aug 23-Base ball at Driving park BroolIyns vs Merrimacs, Washington Hills vs St Josephs.
 Aug 28-Sunshine Social club con- cert and promenade, Naugatuck. Aug Waterbury Military band promenade.
 Aug 30-Railroad Mems clambake at Moore's grove.
 Aug 30-Bamboo Tree Social clubs clambake, Naugatuck
 Sept 3-"Otello," by italian Filo- Dramatic society, direction A. Ferraro. Sept 6-Printers' clambake.
 sept t-CeHIrdI LaDor unlOn grand concert sociable and vaudeville.
 Sept 9-Re-opening of Miss Nellye Reeds select school for dancing.
 Sept Brooklyn Athletic club carnival and prom.
 Sept Waterbury tent, K. o. T. M, social and dance
 Sept 19-Gaelic Literary class first concert and dance Naugatuck.
 Sept Re-opening of Prof Bailey's dancing academy Sept 23-St Thomas Cadets, Jr, con- cert and promenade.
 Sept 24.-Patrick Sarsfield club, Elm met commemoration exercises.
 Oct 2, 8, 9, Washington Hill Ath- letic clubs sixth annual fair.
 Oct 19-26-Eagles' carnival of Wa terbury Aerie 379, F. of E.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

Commander in chief, General John c. Black of Illinois; senior vice command CT, Colonel c. Mason Keene of Califor- mia; junior vice commander, Colonel Harry Kessler of Montana; surgeon in chief, George A. Harmon of Ohio; chaplain in chief, Winfield Scott of Arizona.
 The discovery of Miss Sarah Brown of Santa Clara county, in this state, daughter of John Brown of Hampers Ferry fame, among the visitors to the eEcampment afforded the visiting dele gates of the Grand Army of the Re public an opportunity to extend their congratulations to her. and she re ceived hearty greeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
une of HxdroRcone.

The treasures that lie at the bottom of the sea are now more easily obtain able by the invention of an instrument known as the hydroscope. The contriv- artce is shortly to be put in operation i= order to find the lost fleet of Xerxes, which has reclined on the seas bed un- disturbed for about 2 2,3e0 years Search is also to be made for the ship char tered by Pompey to carry Roman art treasures to Athens and wrecked in the archineaa9o ! .9S0 years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
ION THE FRONTIER. !"

That old war horse of & production 'On the Frontier was given a produc- ton at Polls theater last evening, ana 1t was well enacted and as well re- ceived. It possesses the same ol characteristics, consisting of thrilling situations, humorous incidents and all the otehr attributes that go to make up this we'll known play. The members of the company enacted their various roles very successfully and received merited appreciation from those pres ent. It will be produced again this evening and matinee will he given tomorrow afternoon, with another pro- ductton on Saturday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Tunnel Accident. Nine Hurt.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Aug. 21.- A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train in going through the Connellsville tun- mel en route to Fairmont ran through an open switch and crashed into the middle of moving freight train on the west bound track. Nine persons were hurt, three of them seriously. The pas senger engine was partly demolished, and three freight cars were wrecked. The wreck was due, it is said, to the negligence of yard employee in leav- ing the switch open.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
British rxa,1 Ex-sa1tan of se.xoto

LONDON, Aug. 21. - Dispatches re- ceived at the colonial office from Zun- guru, northern Nigeria, give details of the destruction of the town of Burmi by British force of thirty whites and 800 native rank and file. The enemy's loss was TOO killed, including the for mer sultan of Sokoto and majority of the chiefs. The British loss was eleven men killed, including one officer and sixty-two men wounded. The enemy made desperate house to house resist aucn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
German City Resulafion.

The Leipzig, Germany, city council has passed an ordinance compelling city employees to take up their residence within the city limits. As the water works, lighting plants, storage ware houses, markets, pawnshops, hospitals, etc., are municipal, a large number of people will be affected. It is said that the action was taken in order to foster Leipzigs growth, to increase the city's income and to concentrate the conserv- ative votes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
An Immense opal.

An opal has been found in Australia. on the White Cliff fields, which, with good fortune in the cutting, will make a gem eight inches long by five wide, or larger than any of the crown Jewels of Belgium, weighs nearly pound and is valued at $2EO, ,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
scarecrovva on Roofs.

Scarecrows are now placed upon slate roofs in Victoria, B. c. The crows which swarm the beach and dig for clans fly over the buildings and drop the clans on the roofs, by this means breaking the shells and leaving the meat free to be eaten. Tn many cases when the clans were dropped, the slate would be broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
MEETINGS . TONIGHT

Fidelity court 8 Socialist party.
 Electricians union. Danish lodge, No 1OS. Court Lincoln, A. O. F. Third division, A. o. H. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Court Champlain, F. of A. Sheridan lodge, N.- F. O. P. Mizpah colony, U. O. P. F. l. o. O. F. school meeting. Catholic Literary association, Waterbury lodge, B. P. o. E. Connecticut lodge, A. o. U. w. Household Ruth, G. U. O. O. F. Winona council, IT O. U. A. M. Court Stephen J. Meany, F. of A. Court Richard Wagner, F. of A. Waterbury Steam Filters and Help CTS.
 Liberty circle, No $50, Lady Forest CTS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
senator Guilty of Bribery.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Aug. 21.-- State Senator William P. Sullivan, ac- cused of soliciting a bribe for three votes on the antialum bill during the session of the legislature last winter, has been found guilty and his punish ment fixed at $1O0 fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Masked Burglars KiIl Boy.

WASHBURN, Wis, Aug q. - Two masked men entered the boarding house of Joseph Hall at Sioux River, bound and robbed the proprietor and board CTS in the house and shot Willie ErnesE, aged twelve years, killing him instant ly. The men escaped, but Sheriff simp- son and 8 posse are in pursuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
). LittIejOhn & Co.,,
 Cor BANK and GRAND StS Clearing Sale.

Room only for a few items, but they set the pace for the price re- auctions during the sale.
 BLEACHED SHEETINGS. AZ inch TIC, from I2Hc. 45 inch II5ac, from I5c.. 90 inch I3c, from I7c. 54 inch I4c, from I8c. .8-4, Ioc from 23c. o-4, PIC from 25c. Io-4, 24c from 27c. Lawn Wrappers 5oc, from S1.oo. Lawn kimonas Ioc, from soc. Infants Lawn Capes Ioc, worth up
 to soc. Mems Hose oAc from 1oc. Mems Neckwear Ioc, from 25c and X soc. Assorted lot of Corsets aoe from
 goo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
rnlling scnnoad rxi11s rhree.

PITTSBURG, Aug. 21.--A large scaf- fold in the new building under course of erection as an annex. to the Joseph Horne company building fell. There were ten men on the scaffold, three of whom have been taken out dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Action of Poisons.

Nature seems to have provided rnat no poison which acts externally shall have any effect internally, and vice versa Thus the most deadly snake venom can be swallowed with impunity. the juice Of the stomach presumably de- composing it and rendering it harm Iasa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

Lord Roberts will be warmly well comed in America, a country he has wanted to visit for years He knows many prominent men in the United States, but has never been able to see them in their own country. He has a great admiration for the republic and no doubt will visit many of the prin- cipal cities. "Bobs," as he is affection ately called by the British soldiers, is one of the leading fighting men in the world and easily the foremost of Eng lands military heroes. He has fought in many wars and has won distinction and decorations by his superb general ship. He achieved success where oth- CTS failed, notably in the war in India and in the more recent conflict with the Boers. He is the idol of the British army and is admired the world over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Lord Salisbury very Low.

LONDON, Aug. 21.--A bulletin says Lord Salisbury's condition is critical, Telegrams have been dispatched to the king, the queen and the Prince of Wales acquainting them with the crit tcal conslz4len cfstAs sgzprnzaasEy ~ '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

Train Killed Father and Daughter.
 BUFFALO, Aug. 21.-Miles Loop, a prosperous farmer, aged sixty-seven, was killed at Eldred, Pa, by being struck by train. His daughter Belle was fatally injured, dying later.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Lord Roberts Will {

Lord Roberts Will Sail For Boston. LONDON, Aug. 21.--Field Marshal Lord Roberts and his staff have booked passages on the Dominion Line steam CT Mayhower, which sails from Liver pool Sept. 23 for Boston, Mass
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
BLACK IS CHIEF.

Grand Army Will Meet Next Year I'm
 Boston.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 21.-The Grand Army of the Republic has se- lected Boston as the place in which the encampment of 1904 will be held and elected. the folloWing of6cerss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
BARGAINS IN HOUSES.

in any part of the city. Lots on easy terms. convenient to factory; also a fine property dn Norwalk city to ex- change for Waterbury real estate Rents cared for. J. E. SANDIFORD,
 Real Estate, Loan and Insurance
 Agent, 1O9 Bank street. Room 4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

NOR SALE-A real bargain in a fourteen I room house on Fairview street. if talk en in the next ten days. Also nice three family residence in the northern part of the city. J. E. Sandiford. loo Bank street, room 4. OK
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
snrdinen and Peon1e.

A Nebraska family has been poisoned by sardines. Sardines are like people, says the Chicago Record Herald. There lRre aozee bad 0nea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

ElOUND-The right place to get good U breakfast dinner or supper without going too deep into your pantaloons. Only 200 for dinner. or six dinner tickets for .Si. Only i5c for a good breakfastor supper. You can order your dinner to be ready at any hour you wish and you Twill get 1t on the dot. Avery's Restaurant, South Main street, opposite Union. 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

LNOR ,SALE-Best Trunks and Umbrellas at very low prices Trunks and un- brellas repaired All work guaranteed. 87 East Main street, next to Immaculate Con ception church. 8-S.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

NOR SALE CHEAP-Engish setter II four years old, well broken, will re- trieve staunch, or will trade for hammer less gun. Inquire at 8l South Elm.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

oST-A brindle toy bulldog. Answers L to name Teddy" Suitable reward if-returned to pr. O'Hara. lo3 East Main street. & 2O 3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

HAVE A GOOD TIME and get your IA moneys worth at the New York Cof- fee and Quick Lunch Room, 343 Bank St.. A grand opening will be held Wednesday, Aug. l9. You are allinvited to attend.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

mands and begged that the Russian squadron be withdrawn from Turkish waters
 The news of the impending arrival of the Russian squadron is spreading not withstanding the continued suppression of all telegrams and announcements on the subject. The general opinion of the Europeans here is that the time has arrived for vigorous intervention and the abandonment of all semimeasures, which are regarded as the cause of the present rising.
 The headquafters of the revolution ists are in the Perieteri mountains, in the vicinity of Monastir. Women and children are not molested by the insur- gents who have destroyed only forti- fled dwellings occupied by rich Turks It is not denied that they kill all Bull garians found acting as Turkish spies. but the strictest orders have been is. sued not to interfere with women and children.
 Although a week ago the Macedonian revolutionary committee notified the foreign consuis at Monastir that they were no longer able to prevent repri- sals in vengeance for the Turkish atroc tiles, Boris Sarafoff, the Bulgarian leader, has now addressed circular to the Turkish notables in behalf of the committee announcing that the in- surgents will not attack the peaceful Turkish population except in self de fense.
 The Austrian and Russian consuls at Uskub have requested the vali to court martial the officers and soldiers who fired on and killed several Bulgarian workmen who were repairing the rail- road line near Uskub. The van de clined all responsibi1ity in the matter request to Hifmi Pasha, the inspector general of Macedonia.
 Fugitive families from Krushevo who have arrived at Monastir give terrible details of the situation which prevailed in the town of Krushevo after it's cap- ture by the Turks. The latter, they say, acted like fiends, running from house to house and street to street, slaughtering everybody they met The town is now heap of ruins.
 The Sofia Post has printed a strong article urging the Bu1garians to pre-  pare for war immediately, as delay can benefit only Turkey Bulgaria has no need to fear the great powers, as it would not be in their interest to allow Roumania to interfere in the conflict. The chief endeavor of the powers would be to localize the war.
 A dispatch from Burgas says the town of vasiliko, thirty miles south of Burgas, and the villages of Urunkoi and Poturnakovo are in flames and that the sound of cannon can plainly be heard from the Bulgarian frontier.
 The Russian squadron has arrived off Iniada, on the eastern coast of Euro pean Turkey.
 It is officially reported that strong band of insurgents has been captured near Florina and that the peasants are surrendering their arms.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

OST-White and brown pointer about h six months old. Suitable reward if returned to William Bottomley, 60 Madison street, Simonsvile. 6-2O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

OST-A fox terrier pup, white with brown IA spot Strayed away from GA Leaven- worth Street. Liberal reward on returning dog to that number. 6-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

WANTED-Th people to know we have the Old Rink. with over 4,5OO feet floor space, filled with bargains in Furni- ture, Ranges and Carpets, because rent is cheap J. c. Twining & Go, ie6 Bank.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

M ME VENNETTA, the palrnist of l4o III North Main Street will leave here August 27.I 8-2O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT-- so I Linden street. Inquire at 262 North Main street. e-l5-tf fT1O RENT-Three furnished rooms. In- 4 quire at 3S8 Grand street. S-2o-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

BROADWAY BOARDING STABLES
 D Rear of Polls theater. F. c. Kil bourne, proprietor. 8l76
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
TURKS FEAR FLEET
Porte Has Accepted All Rus
 sia's Demands.
WANTS THE SQUADRON WITHDRAWN

Opinion rs That Time Has Arrived For Vigorous Intervention--Weals
 mess of Sultan's Measures Has
 Caused the Present Rising.
 CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 21.-Tew- fix Pasha. the Turkish foreign minis ter, has visited the Russian ambassa- dor, notified him that the Turkish gov Grnment accepted all the Russian de-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

no YOU'want truss ? If so go 10 Wafer D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

WANTED-Days work or washing and
 ironing at home, by a colored lady. Mrs. Federichs, 30 French street, one flight up. S-2O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

yAI5ANTED--Position as bookkeeper 0, assistant. References furnished Address "Bookkeeper, Democrat office
 8 20 3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

EOR SALE-Six hard wood folding veran. I da benches for 75c; jus. i-2 price, at Twining's Furniture store, loo Bank street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

ANNIVERSARIES of all kinds; Bi-. cycles. Cash Registers, Typewriters. Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-ll-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

WANTED-To sell about % secondhand
 " Bicycles. Call early and secure . bargain. All kinds of repairing done promptly and satisfaction guaranteed. Car riage tires at the lowest prices. J. You mans, 25l South Main street. ee-4-lrn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

EOR RENT-Furnished room, for men # only. Apply at 3s Scovill street.
 7-f3-ff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

I 2lo Bishop street. Rent, $lo, In-
 quire J. E. Russell, v Bank street. 8-is-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

TWO ROOMS TO RENT $5 per month. I Inquire i5l Orange street. first floor.
 8-2O-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

MANVED-Two boarders. ladies or zen
 tlenaen, in private family. lnqur, at Democrat office. a-2o3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

{ WANTED-Woman for general house.
 work. One that will go into the country. Good position. Inquire Demo- cfat office. 8 2l if
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

fI'O RENT-Four cosy rooms on Carman
 4 street. $8 per month. Inquire at 55 Pemberton street s.2l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21

ITO RENT-Tenement, first floor, l53 I East Main street. Inquire John Mos riarty. e-2o-tf