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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-30
NUTMEG CRAVINGS

Maud Gilbert, who was arrested re- gently at the Union station in Hartford for masquerading in mems clothing, has been taken from the almshouse to the Connectisut hospital for the insane at Middletown.
 Charles N. AtWater a watchman for the Upson Nut company in Unionville, met his death, by falling down the ele- vator shaft from the first floor to the basement at the rule shop about 6:3O o'clock Saturday night.
 William buckingham. brakeman in the employ of the Consolidated road. fell off freight train late last night at the foot of Canton street. in Hart ford, and received what the hospital physicians believe are serious internal injuries.
 Rev William DooIan, restor of St Thomas's Roman Catholic parish, in Southington, announced at the 1O:3O o'clock mass yesterday that he had recently presented to the Sisters of Mercy deed of the Kelly property and that the sisters are to erect a school or seminary for young girls.
 John J. Duggan of Winsted, aged 45 years, car inspector on the Nauga- tuck division of the Consolidated road, had narrow escape from death yes. terday morning. Dugan was riding on the rear end of a switch engine and when it slowed up he fell between the tracks. The engine was backing al the time and before 1t could be stop ped the tender passed over his body. That he was not killed was remark able. His spine was twisted, the toes on his right foot were cut off and his head was battered. At the hospital however, the physicians dc not htink that the man will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-30
IMMIGRATION GAINS
All Records Broken at Port of New
 York.

All Records Broken at Port of New
 York.
 ALBANY, N. sY., March 30.-The very great increase in recent months in immigration at the port of New York is commented upon in the quar- terly report of the state department of labor, just made public. Says the re- port:
 Although immigration at the port of New York surpassed all previous rec ords in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1902, there has since been steady in- crease even into the cold season. In the third quarter of 1902 there were 1o6, 800 and in the fourth quarter no fewer than 122,02S, as compared with 3,62S in the fourth quarter of 1901. Four-flfths of the recent arrivals be- longed to one of the following eight races:
 Southern Italians, 26.1 per cent of the aggregate, Hebrews 11.5 per cent, Germans ST per cent Poles S.3 per cent, scandinavians 6,9 per cent, north ern Italians 6.9 per cent. Slovaks 6.1 per cent and Magyars A per cent.
 The largest numerical increase is among the southern Italians, and the next largest among the Hebrews. Of all the immigrants 27,550 could neither read nor write, just half of these being southern Italians"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-30
LoWELL,s LOCKOUT.
Sudden Action of Mill Owners Sets
 17,OOO Men Idle.

LOWELL, Mass, March 30.-With a long mill holiday ahead union labor in this city is busy. Interest centers in the textile council, which for hours yesterday was in session at labor headquarters working out plans for controlling the army of textile opera tives enlisted under it's banner for 10 per cent increase in wages. Labor men declare that the shutdown has done more to strengthen the union cause than any other incident. Hundreds of new members were admitted to the unions, urged on probably by the pros- pect of strike benefits. Tn this connec- ton President Conroy and members of the textile council who are at the head of local unions say that all operatives who have joined in the issue will be cared for
 While the shut down went into effect Saturday noon there are many people at work today, these being chiefly the finishing room hands, the machinists, section hands and overseers, for the mill agents intend to put property in their charge in good condition for a long period of idleness, to make neces- sary repairs and to prepare finished product for shipment.
 After the textile council meeting President Conroy stated that plans were perfected for 2 Hong siege" in dicating that he believed the shutdown would not be one of few weeks.
 In preference to fighting the textile unions of Lowell the agents of seven big cotton mills ordered an entire sus- pension of work for an indefinite peri cd. Three days ago these agents official ly announced that canvass of the help showed that upward of 80 per cent were nonunion and were opposed to a strike. This sentiment changed, and when second canvass was taken of the loom fixers, mule spinners, carders, nappers, weavers and beamers 1t was quickly seen that the textile council was able to fulfll its threat and strike the mills. se
 Without delay notices of shutdown, to take effect at once, were posted on the gates, and as piece hands com pleted their work they were told to leave. Fully 17,OO0 operatives had been forced into idleness. The length of the shut down Is problematical, but it is likely to last many weeks.
 Agent W. s. Southworth of the Mas sachusetts mills, secretary of the Man ufacturers' association, says that if the mill people think that the shut down will be for fortnight they are greatly mistaken. 1t will last, he says, until the agents are positively told that all the operatives want to work, and when this time comes the agents will consider the matter of resumption.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-30
Yale student a Suicide.

NEW YORK, March 30.-Herman Bowman Fisher, twenty-five years old, of 234 Winchester avenue, Chicago, a student at Yale university, killed him. self by shooting himself in the head some time yesterday in his room at the Hotel Manhattan. From letters found in the young mans room it appeared that he was suffering from tuberculo- sis of severe type.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-30
would Get Careless.

Soubrette--Your press agent is very dattering. Why not marry him?
 Leading Lady-Oh, no. Then he might stop saying such pretty things about me.-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-30
Grand Spring Opening


 We beg to extend to our patrons and friends. and the general public, a cordial lnV- tation to our Spring Opening, which will take place from this, Wednesday, the 2sth, to Saturday the 28th inst. All the novelties of the season for the entire family, will be shown, and we are certain that no better nor handsomer line will be shown elsewhere, consequently it will pay ev- erybody to see this grand display.
The independent., 1903-06-04

rise up and be stronger than 1t was
two years ago, or four years ago.
have never doubted it's principles, or
its successful future"
"The socialist party will never grow
to be national party" he said when
asked about It's future in the politi-
cal world. 1T may grow to be d
party Of Importance in the large cit
les where local issues, such as munic
ipal ownership, are of Importance, but
to the farmer who owns his own wa
ter supply and his own oil lamp, the
party will not appeal. The trouble
with socialism is that 1t is 1000 years
in advance of the human race. 1t il
an ideal condition to which we can.
not hope to attain. We must deal
with men as we find them, not as we
would like to find them. When we
get to owning everything in common,
fear that you would find that tho
hat is being filled by comparative
ly small number, while there would
be large number to take out OF it.
Ii all men were like Clark or Bel
lamy, then it would be all right, but
they are not.
II have never been a believer in
collectivism. | believe in the indi-
viduality in this life, but / believe
that every individual should be givaa
a fair chance. | believe that the
course for each man should be made
clear of distractions. and then he be
given a chance to travel that course
for himself"
The independent., 1903-06-04
Agriculture

The Nebraska legislature recently
passed a law requiring all applicants
for teachers certificates to pass an
examination in the principles of ele-
mentary agriculture. This law goes
into effect July l, 1908.
In view of these requirements, the
University of Nebraska offers in its
summer school, June IL to July 25, q
course in agriculture especially ar
ranged for teachers.
This course includes lectures and
recitations upon such subjects as the
formation and physical properties of
soils, the methods of tillage to con
serve moisture in soils, and topic S
dealing with plant growth with spe-
cial reference to farm crops. The
class work will be illustrated by sim
pie laboratory experiments which can
be performed in any school. Atten-
ton will also be given to subjects per-
tanning to the breeds of live stock,
animal nutrition, ETC.
This course has the Endorsement OF
the state superintendent of public in
struction. The county superintendent
interviewed express a willingness to
accept university credits in agricul.
ture without requiring an examina-
ton in that subject when certificates
are applied for.
The success of the present move
ment introducing the elements of agri =.
culture into the common schools will
depend upon the fitness of teachers for
carrying on the work.
1t is hoped the teachers of Nebraska
will avail themselves of the oppor-
tunities offered by the University ai
Lincoln this summer. The work will
be in charge of Prof. H. r. Smith of
the school of agriculture
The independent., 1903-06-04

No. 70S. Three miles from Orleans,
Harlan county. An ideal home and
dirt cheap. Large two-story 7-room
frame house and other out buildings
all in good repair. Large shade trees
and Towering brush in the yard.
Small bearing orchard; walks from
the house to all buildings and to the
road; large Darn, 2 cribs, granary. q
wells, one at house and one at barn.
2 living springs in the pasture and
these supply two nice fish ponds; 10
acres in alfalfa, to 10 acres OF choice
ash timber; GO acres in pasture AMI
balance under cultivation. All fenced
and cross fenced. This farm is In the
famous Republican valley. Price ST..
200. There is a mortgage Of $500 on
the farm that can be let run, SO only
ST ,4Ge cash Is required. Must be sold
dHiek-beSt of reasons for selling.
Weber & Far1is, Lincoln, Neb.
Karl Marx Edition, July 90, 1903.
The independent., 1903-06-04

ulIuSelI. May i, Win TlSul anu
conscience, make this claim?" (Hen-
ry w
He called attention to the diversi-
fed panorama of The Overland
Route: "Such notable scenes as
draw the eye to flow We now present.
Henry WILL, and, again: eve will,
fair queen, up to the mountains top"
(Tempest); further on: "Turfy noun
tains where live nibbling sheep"
(Tempest). Then, evidently near the
Platte: Shallow rivers to whose
falls meIodious birds sing" (Merry
Wives of Windsor; then: "This val
ley fits the purpose passing well
(Titus Andronicus). Crossing the
prairie he says: "We run like swai-
lows DER the plain" (Titus Androni.
cus); and tells the passenger that
"The forest is not three leagues off,"
1.-TWO Gentlemen of Verona.)
Shakespeare foresaw that the Tn.
ion Pacific would be the natural route,
on which the mighty streams of COM
merce would be borne: Have I not
brought every country far and near.
Henry VIZ.
That there may be no discomfort
from SCOT, he thus directs the fireman.:
Burn him up; let your close fire pre-
dominate his smoke" CTimon of
Athens), as 'Our swift scene flies in
motion of no less celerity." (Henry
W.
The board of directors consisted of
MEN of sound direction" Orchard
ILL., the chairman of the board is
asked to Hold that chair" (King
Lear. The president is "An officer OF
great worth" 1.-TWO Gentlemen uf
Verona) and the general manager was
in Shakespeare's mind when he spoke
of Business which none without au
thority can sufficiently manage" CA
Winters Tale). The traffic director
had to organize his forces to secure
business: "I'll first direct my men
what they shall do" merry Wives of
Windsor).
The duties of an auditor were thus
d-fned: "A kind of auditor, one
that hath abundance of charge"
Henry IV.). An aspiring accountant
declares, "I'll be an auditor" mid
summer Nights Dream); that some of
the agents had to reckon with these
officials is apparent: cali me before
the exactest auditors and set me on
the proof" (Timon of Athens); the
treasurer filled a responsible position,
This is my treasurer: let him speak,"
tAnthony and Cleopatra). Attorneys,
however, do not seem to have been
very popular: THE first thing we do,
lets kill all the lawyers" g Henry
VIZ.
Strikes appear to have been in
vogue, Shall l striker" (The Gentle
men of Verona); mo, first lets rea-
son." said the employe Orchard I'LL;
but the union all powerful then as
now commands, Strike fellows
striile!" (Trios and Cres); do his
bidding, strike!" (Cymbeline). In
structions promptly obeyed: 'T1l
strike and cry, take ALL" (Anthony
and Cleopatra); strikes were oft ill
timed; LAS men in rage strike those
that wish them best" (King Lear.)
The status of security companies
was clearly set forth, for there was
Security enough to make fellows az
curs't," (Measure for Measure). The
organizations of these companies was
perfect: "Tis done like Hector, but
securely done, (Trois and Cresl, AMI
adverse legislation was but little
feared: "Think you but that I know
our state secure, would be so tri-
umphant," Orchard ILL.,.
The ticket agent, Shakespeare kney
well, for he says, Fellows, stand fast,
The independent., 1903-06-04
IS, SEARS, FsOEBUcK & CO., Chicago, III.

see a passenger" 1.-TWO Gentlemen OF
Verona); and the conductor, for he
asks: who is conductor OF his peo-
ple!' (King Lear).
The trainboy fiourished In Shake
boy need never to understand any
thing" (Merchant of Venice), and th,,
needs of travellers: "You have not
the book of riddles, have you"
(Merry Wives Of Windsor; and he
gives word of warning: "Forbear,
| say, he dies that touches any of the
fruit" Gas You Like IT,
The railroad reporter made his
daily rounds at that time, for Shake
speare makes an officer Of the road
say: Signify this loving interview
to The expectors," merry Wives of
Windsor) and, again, "This news is
old enough, yet 1t is every days
news" Measure for Measure)
Politeness, then as now, was essen
tial, as his instructions prove: "Usa
all the observance of civility like one
well-studied," (Merchant of Venice);
and, again, go give him courteous
conduct to this place" (Merchant of
Venice.)
The dining car comes in for con-
siderable attention. Now can break
my fast, dine, sup, and Sleep" 1.-TWO
Gentlemen of Verona; and go bid
the servants spread for dinner"
COMEDY of Errors.l
The breakfast was ample: Eight
wild boars roasted whole for break
fast" (Anthony and Cleopatra). The
prices were reasonable, as this from
the bill Of fare will show: Item, an
chovies and sack after supper, rs and
3D." (Henry IV)
The firm sway of the Pullman po~-
ter is not forgotten: "Will it please
your mightiness to wash your hands?''
(Taming of the Shrew); and, again,
my will is even this: that you his
you to bed" 1.-TWO Gentlemen of Yer
ona.)
The final smoke before bedtime was
in favor: Faith, we may put up our
pipes and be gone" (Romeo and
Juliet; and the last words of the
porter: There let him sleep till
day." Henry W.
A reduced fare is described as an
"O'er-prized all popular rate (Tem-
pesD sanctioned by Law and pro-
cess" (Winter's Tale).
Fares were collected in Shake
speare's day, for he says: Never
welcome to a place till some certain
shot be paid" 1.-TWO Gentlemen Of
Verona). They were not exorbitant,
for he says: "They were but light
payment" (Henry IV.)
Passes were, however, not unknown,
for the holder of one said to the con-
ductor: "Your grace hath looked up
on my passes" (Measure for Meas
ure); but dissatisfied inspector
asked: How came these things ~
pass" midsummer Nights -Dream).
and made no distinction in favor of
ladies, for he continued: "You never
did lack advice so Euch as letting
her pass (All's Well That Ends
WeID.
Finally. Shakespeare echoes the
sentiments of all railroad men by
saying: "And nothing pleaseth but
rare accidents" Henry IV.)
The independent., 1903-06-04
Shakespeare on the Union Pacific

Copyright, 1903, by A. Darlow.)
The superior excellence of the Un-
ion Pacific railroad is recognized by
the travelling public of the present
day, but it was not generally know r,
until recent Investigation brought the
fact to light, that the advantages Of
the system were so fully and accur
ately described by Shakespeare, that,
with his unerring foresight, he estab-
lished a literary and advertising bu-
reau of his own, slightly in advance
of the requirements of his day, thus
proving, once more, that "he was not
for an age, but for all time"
He thus refers to the running order
Of the road: "Stay not to expostulate,
make speed (4neasure for Measure3.
and showing how the orders were car
ried out, Their speed hath been be-
yond account" Henry IV), and,
again, answering the inquiry of a
round-trip purchaser, he says: RE
turn thou thither, Ay? with the
swiftest wings of speed" (AlPs Well
That Ends WelD.
Sherman gravel, that wonderful dis
integrated granite is spoken of as
more equal ballasting;" (Cymbelina),
and the permanent way is eulogizel
"At last, with easy roads, he came"
(Henry WILL. And the equipment
Here an engine fit for my proceed
ing" (Two Gentlemen of Verona) and,
again, Most delicate carriages and of
very liberal conceit" (Hamlet).
The safety of travel by "The Over
land Route is noted in the deelara-
ton: ITO the coast shall we convey
you safe and, bring you back Henry
W, and, again, in the order to the
conductor-"Keep this man safe; give
him all kindness" Julius Caesar.
With prophetic vision Shakespeare
refers to the junction of the Union
Pacific and Central Pacific railroads st
Promontory Utah, in May, 1869, Like
one that stands upon promontory
and spies a far off shore" e Henry
1V.)
No difference between day and
night rides: We will guard your
person while you take your rest, and
watch your safety (Tempest)
That famous train 'The Overland
Limited was anticipated: 1t will be
"a royal train, believe me-" (Henry
IV.)
The luxury of the appointments, for
all classes. is thus described: whats
the comfort? Why, as all comforts
are most good, most good indeed
(Measure for Measure), and my
clerk hath some good comforts too
for you" (Merchant of Venice).
Freight traffic was in evidence:
"And thither bear our treasure and
your goods" Orchard ILL.,; What
stuff of mine has thou embarked?"
COMEDY of Errors) the answer
"Your household stuff" (Taming Of
the Shrew)
The care of baggage was not forgot
ten: Send your trunk to me; II
shall safe be kept and truly yielded
you;" but he tells the passenger in
the absence of a porter-tCome bring
your luggage nobly on your back"
(Henry IV), and if preadventure it
went astray he tells the owner to ask
The independent., 1903-06-04
Names Of Farmers WaRtsd

The Missouri Valley Farmer wants names and
addresses OF farmers anywhere in the west
They want to get them interested in their big
farm magazine which now has circulation of
over 100000 copies and is acknowledged to be
the best farm paper in tho West The subscrip-
ton prize 10 SOC per year but IL you will send
them five farmers namcs and addresses and ten
cents In stamps silver they will enter you as
dress Me. Valley Farmer. Topeka, Ks.
The independent., 1903-06-04

No. 706. Is acres pasture, balances
under cultivation. Good bottom lard
with creek running through the farm:
bottom land and will grow very best
alfalfa-some now growing. In Har-
Ian county, two miles from HuntIey;
close to good school and church. Pos
session given March next-one-third
of the grain crop goes with the place
il taken at once. Will give imme-
diate possession with all the crops
in at $4,000. Weber & Farris, Lin
coin. Neb.
The independent., 1903-06-04
PopuiisH, VS.. Socialism

c. B. Sprague in the Blair (Neb.l
Republican quotes Former Senator
William V. Allen, in an interview a.
the Paxton hotel, Omaha, while Ell
route home from business trip east.
as follows:
u have faith in the populist party.
believe that two years hence 1t wifi
The independent., 1903-06-04

T The single takers told their story
in the Henry George Edition. The So
cialists may tell theirs in the Karl
Marx Edition, July %, 1903.
The independent., 1903-06-04

Karl Marx Edition, July 90, 1903.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-08
A FAMILY rOl-oN BOOK.
Recommended for Persons Not TOO
Excited to Use It.

Recommended for Persons Not TOO
Excited to Use Ii.
''It would be an excellent idea fol-
every family to have little book Civ.
ing briefly prompt antidotes for vari
Gus poisons," said a prominent New
York doctor. physicians know that
there are scores of cases of acciden.
tai poisoning never heard of outside
Of the family concerned. I've had sew.
eral cases of poisoning by an acciden-
tai dose Of the chloroform and acOnite
liniment that almost every one keeps,
ald one woman gave her child muri-
attic acid that was kept for cleaning
the marbles.
Prompt action is the great thing in
cases of poisoning. By the time one
can get help from a doctor or druggist
it is often too late to save the patient.
\ few antidotes for the common pois-
ms would be easy to learn. Still, il
there was such book l suppose most
persons would be too much excited
20 use it in time Of emergency.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-08
A GOOD CAMPAIGN ARGUMENT.
Ottawa Mayor Elevated Through His
Musical and PoeticaI Powers.

Musical and PoeticaI Powers.
Tennessee once had governor who
hddled himself into the executive
chair. Bob Taylor attributed to his
skill on the violin all the political dis
tinction he ever attained. Now the
capital of the Dominion Of Canada
iOttawa) has a mayor whose vocal
powers elevated him to that high posi-.
ton. His name is Fred Cook, and it
Is said he makes a good official as
well as being great singer.
For many years Mr.. Cook has been
the Canadian correspondent of the
London (England) Times. In 1901
he entered the race for mayor of OF
tawa and was defeated for the nomi-
nation. The successful candidate was
in office but a short time when he
offended against the laws of the Do
minion by buying drink after the
legal closing hour and the common
council Of Ottawa elected an alderman
TO fill the balance of the term.
Again this year, says the Philadel.
phia Record, Mr.. Cook entered the field
and tried poetry as campaign
argument. The experience proved q
great success. He sent to each voter
in the city handsomely decorated
card, having on one side his picture,
a picture Of the mayors office, the
British flag and Canadian emblems,
ard on the reverse side his little
poem, printed in both French and
Eglish. He was elected by surpris'
.;g ma iOritY
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-01-08
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