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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
HARD TIMES IN EUROPE.

The poor are suffering great distress in London, but the distributors of charity are awake and money is being poured out like water. The end of the Boer war threw thousands of men into the labor market, who are now fighting cold and hunger, worse foes than any encountered in South Africa. Nearly every European country reports not only hard winter, but unusually hard times. The latest story comes from Vienna, where delegates appointed by 15,O0O seamstresses, the majority of whom it is alleged earn less than 10 cents day, convened recently for the purpose of urging the government to repeal the act against street peddling which has greatly reduced the sales of factories employing women and girls. In the houses of the operatives the crisis is acute. The public has been greatly shocked to learn that the seam stresses are compelled to buy needles and thread out of their daily pittance The most pronounced conservatives confess that the natural fruit of such extremity is revolution Tn Berlin, Sweden and Norway and Russia tales hardly less sad have been related At the same time it is gratifying to know that it is estimated that there are less than 10000 unemployed men in New York. The coal famine is trouble enough for us this winter.-W Worcester Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
Privilege. Of Fire Dreams.

Nobody associates fires with spin sters in any pleasant way. l have often wondered at it-wondered why it was that to sit before blaze and dream has been by common consent pictured as the privilege of very young girls who, chin in hand, rest there, or as the privilege of bachelors building castles that are one day to shelter the lady whom they love. When a woman is past twenty she is always represented, when before fire, with baby on her lap, or as an old grand mother thinking of the babies that have been but who now hold children of their own before other and brighter fires far away. Or she is some very, very old grandmother of the fairy-tale crooning over her embers. When an old maid is pictured by a hearth, she is made a witch dreaming, not of love or of children, but of mischief! Love and children, it would seem, are not seem ly subjects for old maids to dream of over fires. Yet I ask myself: "Why not?" since of all things else in the world they are the most beautiful Century.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
TENDENCY OF THE TIMES.

The tendency of medical science is toward preventive measures. The best thought of the world is being given to the subject. It is easier and better to prevent than to cure. 1t has been fully demonstrated that pneumonia, one of the most dangerous diseases that medi- cal men have to contend with, can be prevented by the use of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. Pneumonia always re- suits from cold or from an attack of influenza (grip), and it has been observed that this remedy counteracfs any ten dency of these diseases toward pneu- monia. This has been fully proven in many thousands of cases in which this remedy has been used during the great prevalence of colds and grip in recent years. and can be relied upon with inn plicit confidence Pneumonia often re- suits from slight cold when no dan- ger is apprehended until it is suddenly discovered that there is fever and diffi- culty in breathing and pains i'll the chest, then it is announced that the pa tient has pneumonia. Be on the safe side and take Chamberlains' Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is con- tracted. It always cures. For sale by all druggists
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12

The chances for an extra session of the 5Sth congress are growing less, says Washington correspondent It looks now as though the deadlock in the senate on the statehood bill will soon be broken by compromise, and bill will be passed that will admit New Mexico and Arizona into the un- ion as one state, under the name of Arizona, with the capital of the new state located in New Mexico, and that Oklahoma and the Indian Territory will come in as one state under the name of Oklahoma. This will be done unless the democrats take a notion to put up fiilibuster on their own ac- count after MT Quay has laid down. The republicans who are and have been fighting the omnibus statehood bill have about convinced Quay and his republican followers that an extra session means that there will be tariff legislation, and that is what they do not want.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
shopIifters Get the Blrcb

West end shopkeepers have pursued for years the policy of giving every woman detected purloin1ng articles the option of being summarily birched by the manageress or being prose- cuted, and in all twenty English women have accepted the ordeal of the birch. In addition two young girls of foreign nationality, in consideration of their tender years, were treated to milder form of chastisement. The manager ess is very muscular woman and her weapon is formidable one.-London Truth.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
THE DREAMER.

sCome down!'' we cried to him. Leave
 off thy lonely Watch on the mountain height. Belike the foeman comes, and wilt thou
 only
 Be missing from the fght?" No word he answered, yet we knew when
 ended
 The long days doubtful war We had not won had he left undefended His lone outpost afar. "Come down!'' we cried again. Our
 streams are failing. What dost thou mid the stones On the bare hillside? Hear the children
 wailing
 With thirst the whole earth groans." @'Drink, then!'' he laughed to us, and rested
 glowing
 Beside his well-used tools, And down the rocks imprisoned fountains
 flowing
 Sang into sudden pools He was not one of us. His rapt eyes, shin
 ing
 Like moonlight yelled in showers. Had the seer's vision, outward far divining Horizons beyond ours. We heard the waves break he, small wa
 ters yelling In darkness meath the sod, And what to us was but the night wind
 swelling
 He called the voice of God. And oft when Sorrow sighed, or we in
 watches
 Of Fears long night our wrongs Told in the dark, he 'wildered us with
 snatches
 Of strange and haunting songs. Our souls enthralling with a potence under The muscs ebb and flow, Like far-blown echoes of the trumpet
 thunder
 That stormed walled Jericho. But now silence falls, and we awaken Dim is our dawn, and late! The prophet-voice we thought reed wind-
 shaken
 Hath passed within the gate, And our dull hearts now read alright the
 story
 Our dreamer always knew Life's best Is dreaming best, and Heaven s
 own glory,
 Mans dreams ana Gods come true. William Hervey Woods. in Youths Com panion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
Politicians ana whiteuasl.,

Once upon time there was a poli- tician who, through the judicious dis pensing of favors, had drawn to him. self many friends, with whom he formed strong combination for mu- tual profit. Finally the politician was detected in irregular conduct, and his friends insisted on a thorough and searching examination by a commit tee of their own appointing. When the committee made its final report the politician was exonerated and highly commended for his conduct. Then, feeling more firmly intrenched than before, the politician and his friends added very materially to their mutual profits.
 Moral-Polticians are not always as white as they are whitewashed.-N. \, Herald,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12

The editors about the state and else where who were haunmering us a week ago for being the wickedest ever, are now throwing huge bouquets at us for donning our Sunday school manner so rapidly. They are beginning to real ize that Waterbury is not such bad place after all, and that few good people, besides those connected with the trolley company, make is their home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12

The scratch of pin may cause the loss of limb or even death when blood poisoning results from the injury. All danger of this may be avoided. how- ever, by promptly applying Chamber lain's Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and quick healing liniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
Always the Way.

Roderick-Harker was afraid he might be tempted to get married, so he posted himself as the blackest sheep in town.
 Van Albert-And I suppose all the girls avoided him?
 Nothing of the kind. Half the girls around wanted to have him marry to reform him. .'-Chicago Daily Newa
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM

WATERBURY, FlKE ALAhM
 4-Cor South Main and Grand aus.
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Go. (Ph
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 l2-Rogers & Bro. (Pl.
 13--Cor East Main and Niagara stA. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17--Cor East Main aud Cole sts. 2l--Cor North Elm and Ktngsbury stA 23-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go. (lyx 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine ats 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sta 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 .;2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 3.l-Cor West Main and Watertown I'd S5-Conn R. & l.. Go car house. (Pl. S6-- Waterbury Brass Co. tP).
 37->Cor Cedar and Meadow sts
 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42--Cor South Main and Clay sts. S3-New England Watch Go. (P1. 45--Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. (Pk 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. (P).
 47-Cor s. Main ana Washington stA 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 51-Cor Franklin ande Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Co case fact'y. (P}s 54--Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 6z-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sts T2-Cor West Main and Willow sts. T3-North Willowst:
 74-.Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. l4l-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Welton SIS, 212-The Plntt Bros x Co. (P). 213-Shoe Hardware Go. (P)- 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go mv't fact'y. (Pj1 216-Cor North Main anG Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 26l.-Juuction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272- Grove, bet. Central X Holmes avs 311-S. N. E. Teephone Go bd'g. (P)- 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph x Gloves (P). 314-plume x Atwood. (P). S15-American Ring Go. (P). 31G-- Conn R. x l.. power house. (FJ. BJS-Holmes, Booth x Haydens. tPJ. S2l--No hose house S23-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter st~ 824 Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325- Cor Simons st md Wnsh'g'n ave. 3T1.--C City Lumber and Coai Go. (P). 412- Tracy Bros. (Pl. Cor Liberty and South 1fain stAt 451 Steele & Johnson Mfg Co. P). Cor Baldwin and Rxe utS
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
Pure Fiction.

In real life you may know some one who became rich through owning a mine, or you may meet man who has had money left him, and received it, but, outside of novel, or off the stage, did you ever know any one to step in and pay off the mortgage on the old home place?-Atchison Globe
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
TlHURsDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1903.

It seems almost too bad, after read ing Dr Davenport's views on the strike, to think that he was not invited, or II invited, that he did not accept place on the committee that tried to settle the strike. Perhaps if a more deter mined stand had been taken for one side or the other a few weeks ago, the strike would have been thing of the past now.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
uncle sain,a rianer,en,

According to the last report of the United States fish commission, Uncle Sam spent s175,ooo in one year in propagating fish for the benefit of the fisheries of various kinds. The fish and eggs distributed in year number more than 100000, ,o0o.-- Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
! MoTHER,s RECoMMENDATIoN

I have used Chamberlain's Cough ReIgedy for a number of years and have no hesitancy in saylng that 1t is the best remedy for coughs, colds and croup have ever used in my family, have not words to express my con fidence in this remedy. Mrs !. A. Moore, North Star. Mich. For sale
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
RIDYARD, TIMING.

Plumbing and Ventilasing. My Cy- clone Ventilator and Chimney Gap has no equal. Prompt attention to repairs at 90 EAST MAIN Send postal
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
PENMANSHIPl ! PROF HoLLEY

Teaches every pupil 10 write a flns kapid, business hand. In a course of ld private les5ons and no failures. All kinds of pen work executed In the highest degree of art 1GT BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
Human Nature.

You get $5 trousers in U. $. x Co.'S opening sale for s3.S9. It's a chance that will not occur again until times get hard and goods go down.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12
FOR SALE.
AveRY'S RESTAURANT

236 SOUTH MAIN STREET. Best dinner m the city for 20c SIX dinners. ei. ' Our 15c Orders-Hamburger Steak. Liver and Meats. etc.
 Our aoc orders--Beef Stew, Ham and Eggs. Eggs on Toast, etc.
 Tea or Coffee, Potatoes, Bread and Butter served with our 15c and 200 orders. Our Sc and l0c orders speclalty.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-12

TAKE NOTICE.
 This is your last chance to buy the best TRUNKS, BAGS and UMBREL- LAS and DRESS SUIT CASES at half their cost on account of our re- moyal.
 We must get out about the 25th of March and will sell everything at your own price. It will pay you to come and see us this time. UMBREL- LAS RECOVERED and REPAIRED in first class manner from 65c up with the best Gloria Silk, warranted for best wear Be aware that we manufacture all our own goods and will save you half of your money. Re- member the place, 179 Bank, corner Grand street.
 Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk MT.
 Trunks and Bags repaired at low prices. 9s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
CHILD WORKERS
New York Has More Than All
Of the Southern States.

New York. Jan IA remarkable reve-
lation OF child labor I'm this city Is about
TO be made. which many who have stud
led the matter declare. says the Tribune,
Will show that moro child labor exists in
New York than in all the states OF the
South combined.
The facts on which this revelation ia
based have been gathered I'm the last six
months by the child labor committee OF
New York.
Since May 1000 cases of child labor in
the tenement regions have been person
ally Investigated by skilled workers.
These thousand cases. In no way sin
gular, but representing thousands OF 9TH
ers. have been classified and tabulated on
blanks containing names, dates, ad-
dresses and sources OF information fur
nishing a mass OF original matter for ref
erence and publication, public school
teachers, factory inspectors, keepers of
boys lodging houses and the children and
parents themselves have furnished the
facts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
BIG ESTATE
Stoy May Get Il Through Pos
session OF an Old. Gun.

New York, Jan. members of the
Stoy family all over the United States
including Mayor Franklin p. Stoy have
been interested in finding the possessor
OF certain revolutionary musket. owner
ship OF which may carry with 1t the In
heritance of an estate in Troy. Pa, worth,
II is said. several million dollars. at At
lantic City, n. J.. despatch says.
A letter received by Mayor Stoy proba-
bly, settles the question of ownership Of
the gun. Isaac Stoy of Sherwood, Mich,
stating that he is its possessor.
Seventy years ago the property In ques-
tion was leased TO John Stoy, the father
of Isaac.
At that time II was found that. in
serted I'm the grant 10 the original lease.
was a clause which provided that any
dispute i'm regard 10 the succession OF the
property was settled by the possession of
a revolutionary musket which was mi
nutely described and spoken OF as having
been carried by one OF the original Stoys
at he CORVALLIS surrender at Yorktown.
The musket was to be passed TO the near
est heirs of the holders OF the lands and
to an absolute proof OF ownership. .
The hunt for the gun shows that a few
years ago il came into Isaac's posses
sion. Mayor Stoy has informed him of
the queer circumstances under which the
big bequest is TO be made. and. backed
by the remainder OF the Stoy family.
Isaac Stoy will make a fight for the es-
tate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
HIS REGULAR BUSINESS.

But John Nelson has a regularly estab-
lished business at 2S6 North Main street
There he deals I'm clocks, watches. dia-
monds and jewelry and purchases gold
and silver.
II was because OF some Of these pur-
chases that John Nelson called at police
headquarters today
He was accompanied by Detective
O'Malley who had placed him under ar
rest upon n warrant. the body OF which
declared that he. John Nelson. q laborer
OF said Providence. purch1se silver Of
the value of SIS, being the property of the
Gorham Mfg. Co. corporation, then and
there. lately before felonlously stolen,
taken and carried away" and that he.
well knowing the same 10 have been so
feloniously stolen. taken and carried
away, feloniously and fraIdulently re-
ceived from Wills y. Horton the afore-
said property"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12

member Of the house Of representatives,
he was arrested and indicted for purchas-
ing gold stolen bN two young men, who
were in the employ Of Waite, Thresher ~
Co, manufacturing jewelers., OF 6l Peck
street.
The indictment was brought to a trial.
and the case had proceeded to a point
where the state was about to put I'm re-
buttinE evidence, when one OF the jury
men, who resided at Cumberland, was
taken an with pneumonia.
The panel was called that morning. ana
n telephone message was received by the
presiding Judge from the attending physi-
clan. 10 the effect that the juror could not
possibly attend court.
An offer was made by the state 10 pro-
coed with the trial with but II men on
the panel
This was objected TO by the defense, an
adjournment being preferred.
The court ruled that the defense could
either accent the states offer. or there
would be an entirely new trial ordered.
The defense still declining 10 proceed. a
new trial was ordered and IL began inn
mcliatclv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12

FORMERLY HOUSE OF REPREsEN'
TATWss, A MAIN
oMALLEY MORNING, ON
A
PURCHASED SIS WORTH
e. ooRHAM
COMPLAINTS
PRECIOUS METALS
MONTHS FOUR ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN CON-
NgcTioN NELSON'S BUSINESS
wgATHERHEAD SILVER THE
NELSON
g, wEATHERHEAO NOW
DOING MONTHS
II. IS AWAITING OF
X. cAHooN
e. AWAITING SELLING TO
o.
A. ARRESTS DEG
DISPOSED SILVER
GOODS PROCESS MANUFACTURE.
cAHooN
omPAh
NELSON ARRESTED IN 1894 ON CHARGE PURCHASING
& PECK
PROCEEDINGS
ERRONEOUS
COMPLAINT WHICH UNCONSTITUTIONAL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12

John Nelson OF 2S6 North Main street
called at police headquarters on Fountain
street about 10 o'clock this morning.
Nelson has been a frequent caller at
that building.
Generally IL has been In the capacity of
a bondsman for some bagnio keeper and
her brood of law breakers
The coincidence OF his calls az the Cen
trail station within an hour after raids
have been made has been about as re-
markable as the pressure Of buzzards on
a battle field Immediately after cessation
OF fire by the combatants.
1t has been a paying business for Mel
son. this bailing OF women of ill repute.
To be sure. there has been an element
of risk. but with large profits Nelson has
taken big chances and rarely Quit loser
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
HEATER
CAUSES
BAD FIRE
Msrriman Block at LiVarmors
Falls, Me-, Destroyed, Caus-
ing a Loss Of $4,000.

Livermore Falls. Me-. Jan. ia $50
OO0 fire early today destroyed the Merri-
man block containing six stores, two Of
fees and the Masonic hall in the business
section OF the town. The fire originated
in a heater on the ground floor. Within
four years 56 buildings. II OF which were
business blocks, have been destroyed by
fire causing a total loss of $4,000.
The Merriman block, three-story
brick structure, was built in 1898. at a
cost of $1,000, by John Merriman, now
located at Sault Ste Marie. ont.
The fire spread rapidly and was not
under control until the second and third
stories were completely gutted Most of
the damage on the first floor was by
water. The firemen devoted their at
tentiou TO the surrounding buildings and
aided by the coating, OF snow of which
about a foot had fallen during the night
prevented further loss.
The entire third floor was occupied by
the Masonic bodies, including the Blue
Lodge Chapter and Eeastern Star, Orien-
tai lodge. No a. which was instituted in
1871. lost its charter as well as all para
phernalia.
The losses were: John merrtntan, loss
on block, $1,000: insurance. $500; Israel
son n Bran. dry goods and millinery
loss. $3.50: Insurance, 5000, l.. NJ. 10th
rop. groceries loss, $500. insurance, 5000
Frank Furbush. novelties, loss, Sll0o; In
sttrance, $500 j. Caproni, fruit and con-
feCtionery. loss. Sl2OO insurance, 500; H.
l. Beck publisher Weekly Advertiser
loss, 5000; Insurance 5000. j. =. Grenier
Job printer. loss, 500, insurance, $500; n
c. Foster law office, library owned by the
state. John Merriman law ottlce. loss
5000. Insurance, partial: Oriental lodge,
T. and 4. M loss $3.50. insurance, 1920.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
HIS RECORD
Spanish Authorities Looking Up
FeitO'S Ant0Cadents.

Madrid. Jan. 12.-Felto. the monoma-
MAC. who on Saturday fired a shot With
pistol at a carriage In the royel process
sion I'm which the Duke OF Sotomayer. tho
grand chamberlain, was supposed TO be
riding which caused the circulation OF
reports that an attempt had been made
on the life OF King Alfonso, IL shown By
letters found upon him to have wire
and two children living In Buenos Ayrcs.
Argentina.
The Spanish government has telegrsph-
ed there for information regarding Fef-
to's anteccdents.
chist named Pierconti. who was recentiy
expelled from Argentina and went 70
Barcelona, where all trace Of him vss
lost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
STABBED HORSE
Cruel 'Teamster Fined $50 in
Lynn Police Court.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. i2-John Costello. n
teamster OF Revere was fined $50 In the
polIce court today for stabbing horse.
Some three weeks ago his horse baked
IN Lynn.
Costello drew n jackknife and plunged
II repeatedly into the animals belly. By
ISLANDERS forced him to desist. Costello
fed and the police did not locate him un-
I'll last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
BY PNEUMONIA
Salem Loses ". G. Meade, One
Of Its Leading CitizsnS.

Salem. Mass. Jan. i2-Aftcr brief III
ness from pneumonia. William G.. Meade.
one OF the best known OF salem's citi-
zens. died today az his home In this city.
Mr. Meade. who was SO years OF age.
was known I'm n business way az the col
lector OF the Jones Brewery company for
the New England states He was repre-
sentative I'm the legislature for two years
and a senator for one year lie r. sur
Vived by widow. one son and three
daughters all Of whom arc married The
son is william r. Meade. Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-12
DRAGS ANCHOR
Schooner Helen W Martin
Driven Ashore During Gale.

st. George, s. l., Jan. 12.-During the
northwest gale last night the ive-masted
schooner Helen w Martin. which was
lying in the sound, off Perth Amboy,
dragged her anchor and went ashore just
above Wards Point at the extreme lower
end OF Staten Island.
The wind at the time was blowing about
60 miles an hour. The Martin halls from
Bath Me. She was waiting to load a
cargo Of coal. She Is high and dry and
II will probably be a difficult matter TO
float her.