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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

through bridges are of steel composite, American truss pattern, built to Eng fish factors of safety and with pin con- nections to avoid riveting during erec- 5tion. There are six deck bridges of 147. 64 and 131.23-foot spans, and these are steel girders, all of English make For the 49.21 and 65.62-foot spans the same type is used, the 65 62-foot span being square ended girders. Smaller spans are plate girders, generally deck bridges. The 246-foot spans weigh 158 tons each, and the 147.64-foot 85 tons. As may, be im-> agined from the nature of it's route, the railway is not free from interruption by falls of snow in winter, and sudden rushes of water from heavy rainstorms, and sudden rises of river, cause interrup- tions in summer. An occasional source of trouble, too, is what is termed mud run, when the accumulated debris of a rocky valley is collected by the flood following a rainstorm and sweeps over the track to depth of several feet A carefully superintended system of line watchmen however, by which each sec- tion is walked over immediately before the passage of a train, reduces to 8 minimum the risk of accident from these causes. The traffic of the railway, in spite of it's incomplete state, is steadily increasing. some 5000 to 5000 passen- gers passing over each summer, besides constant traffic of some 5000 passen- gers to the two sanatoriums of Cacheuta and Puente del Inca, where there are hot mineral springs. The route may be said to be the highroad from the west coast republics to Europe, and with the rail- way completed, an all-yearl service can be run by which the dreaded sea passage
 round Cape Horn will be avoided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
THE MIMIC WARFARE.
Prisoner of War Captured at Wire
 less Station.

Prisoner or War C0ptured Ht wire
 less Station.
 PORTLAND, Me-, Aug. 24.-The United States training ship Alliance, which has been in the harbor for the past week, has sailed under orders from Rear Admiral Barker. It is rumored that her presence was distasteful to the defending forces, which, it is said, thought her a spy.
 Major Welch, N. G. S. M., has cap tured the wireless telegraph station near the Two Lights and put guard into the building to prevent Electrician Burbank, who was in charge, from giv- ing information to the enemy, with whom he is supposed to be in league.
 Brigadier General Frank l.. Hoyt, in specter general of the Maine national guard, was in the station at the time, and Electrician Burbank was explain ing to him how the machine worked when Major Welch appeared on the scene under orders from the command ing officer and asked MT. Burbank with which side he fought. MT. Bur bank said he had rather not tell him, and Major Welch then said it was his painful duty to make him prisoner of war and to take possession of the sta tion MT. Burbank bowed to the inev- itable, since Major Welch had taken the precaution to have with him more than, three times the number of men employed at the station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
LINKING TWO OCEANS
Particulars of Remarkable Transan.
 dine Railway Now Building.
tWiH Unite the Trunk Lines of Ar- gentina and the State Lines of Chili-PeriIous Passage Around
 Cape Horn Avoided.

! The Transandine railway will form. when completed, the connecting link between the trunk lines of the Argentine
 Republic and the state railways of Chilli
 giving a through railroad eommunica-
 tion to the east and west coast ports oi
 Buenos Ayres and Valparaiso. At pres ent the line on the Argentine side of the Andes (the Buenos Ayres and Valpa-
 raiso Transandine Railway company, limited) is finished up to Las Cuevas,
 colse on to the frontier, where tunnel of over 21s miles will pierce the Summit
 ridge, to connect up with the Chilfan
 section of the railway. In Chilli prog ress is arrested pending an arrangement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ease, wnIen attacked the roots of the plants. oftentimes affecting whole fields, thus greatly reducing the yield. After careful study the government experts discovered that the disease was minute fungus, which through it's action on the roots cut off the water supply and caused the trouble, to which the cotton growers had given the name of sfwilt." The eff fort to discover some fungicide which would destroy the fungus was unsuccess- full, but 1t was noted that in fields which, were very badly affected by the disease there were plants which seemed to be immune. The method of selection briefly outlined above was employed and cotton plant developed which was a resistant to the disease. Thus was overcome condition which threatened the entire industry.
 Care is being taken in Porto Rico to produce the. best plants for it's climate and soil by the process of selection and it is only another demonstration of the importance to the farmer of the seeking of the survival of the Attest.
 DANIEL CLEvERTON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
SALISBURY IS DEAD.
Eneland's Great Premier Passed
 Away at Hatfield House.

sEng1and's Great Premier Passed
 Away at Hatfield House.
 HATFIELD, England, Aug. 24.- Lord Salisbury is dead. The .tIistin- guished statesman was unconscious when the end came, having remained in that condition since his momentary sally two days ago.
 Since the condition of Lord Salisbury became critical the members of his family, including Viscount Cranborne, Lord Arthur Cecil, Lord Robert Cecil, the Rev. Lord William Cecil, Lady, Gwendolen Cecil, the Earl and Coun- tess of Selborne and later the premier, Mir Arthur Balfour, who came from Scotland, had been gathered in the vii cinity of the sick room awaiting the. final call.
 It was realized that death was inev- liable, though the patient was making a wonderful struggle. For the last twenty-four hours he had been fighting for every breath, helped by continual supply of oxygen.
 Robert Cecil, marquis of Salisbury, came of a distinguished line. His for bears had held important places in the English government during the Eliza bethan era, William Cecil having been appointed secretary of state by Queen Elizabeth at her first council in Hat field palace. In the Victorian era Lord SaIisbury's achievements added luster to the great name of Cecil.
 King Edwards tribute to the de ceased Marquis of Salisbury says:
 .sThe king has received with pro found regret the news of the death of the Marquis of Salisbury, and his maj esty deeply deplores the loss of so great a statesman, whose invaluable services to Queen Victoria, to the king and his country in the highest offices of state which he held for so many years will ever dwell in the memory of his fellow countxynen '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
Two Killed In Railrond wreck.

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 24.--A spe- cial excursion train on the Northern at Olympia was wrecked about Il a. m. between Chehalis and Centralia- The engine and five of the seven passenger coaches went into the ditch. The two remaining coaches left the track, but did not turn over. Tacoma and Olym- pia doctors on special relief train have been dispatched. The excursion train left here at z a. m., and all the coaches were crowded. The wreck oc- cured on a grade and is said to have been caused by spreading rails The first two coaches were badly shattered. As far as known there are two killed and about thirty injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
MACEDONIAN succEss.
soffa Reports Much Fighting and Turkish Defeats. \


 Turkish Defeats.
 SOFIA, Aug. 24.-From eastern Adri- anople come reports of more fighting, which so far appears to be resulting chiefly in favor of the revolutionists. Many villages have been burned, and their inhabitants have taken refuge across the Bulgarian frontier. After a long fight at Stoilofo the insurgents defeated a detachment of Turkish troops, which lost twenty killed and wounded.
 At Chanagasko, near Surovicovo, the insurgents are reported to have annihi- lated an entire Turkish regiment.
 At Bulankzera, near Ternovo, sew enty-five revolutiqnists are credited with defeating a Turkish battalion, The villages of Amdermis and Enrik, near Vasiliko, have been burned to ashes.
 The Turks have bombarded and de- stroyed the monastery of Constantine, near Losengrad, where fifty insurgents had fortified themselves. The villages of Bakdgik, Konakara, Evren, Dingis- co and Brusheva have all been burned and their inhabitants have fled. The large village of Drumbegle, near Losen grad, has been burned sby Bashiba- zouks The villages of Buch, with 300 houses, and Rakovo, with POO houses, situated in the vilayet of Monastir, have also been burned by Turkish troops. Two hundred women and ehil. dren from these villages are now beg ging in the streets of Monastir.
 The Turkish government has organ ized special court at Monastir to try the captured insurgents. The tribunal Is composed of a Turkish president, three other Turks, two Greeks and one Albanian. It will partake of the char acter of a criminal court and not of a court martial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
Yacht Causes False War Alarm.

NEWPORT,e R. l., Aug. 24.-While the lookouts at Fort Creole, which guards the west passage of Narragan- sett bay, were on the watch for the enemy's ships from Rear Admiral Bar ker's attacking squadron, the search lights flashed upon large white nov ing object. Immediately general quar- ters was sounded, the alarm given to the other Notifications, the guns all manned and three blank shots were fired at the moving object. In a few moments all the search lights ct Forts Creole, Wetherill and Adams were playing on the vessel while Fort Creole continued to fire. It was learned that the object which they supposed was ship of the enemy's fleet was the steam yacht Josephine, owned by F. A. B. Widener of Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
). Litt|ejOhn & Co.,,
 Cor BANK and GRAND Sts
AUGUS CLEARANCE

At. 29c-Men's President Suspenders, from soc. At 10c--Men's 15c Hose, black, browns and tans. At c-Ladies' 1Oc and 121sc jersey ribbed Vests. At 17c-Ladies' and Misses 25c and 29c Isle thread lace Hose. At 17c-Ladies' 25c fabric Gloves,
 black, white and colors. At 19c-Ladies' pearl and fancy Shirt
 Waist Sets, worth 25c to 5Oc. At 29c-An assorted lot of Corsets that
 were soc. to $1, not all sizes. At 17c-Ladies' and Misses' 25c Un- derwear. At 10c-Five yard lengths of Hamburg
 Edging for 1Oc length. At 77Ac-All our Lawns, Ba tistes and
 other light weight dress fabrics that
 ranged up to 25c yard. At 10c-Balance of Infants Lawn Caps
 that were 25c to soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
} COMING EVENTS

Aug 28-Sunshine Social club con- cert and promenade, Naugatuck.
 Aug 29-Waterbury Military band promenade.
 Aug 30-Railroad Mems clambake at Moore's grove.
 Aug 3O-Bamboo Tree Social clubs elambake, Naugatuck
 Sept 3-"OteIlo, by italian Filo- Dramatic society, direction A. Ferraro. Sept 6-Printers' clambake.
 Sept T-Central Labor union grand concert. sociable and vaudeville
 Sept 9-Reopening of Miss Nellye Reeds select school for dancing.
 Sept 12-19- 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 21-Re-openin of Prof Bailey s dancing academy.
 Sept 23--St Thomas Cadets, IT.. con- cert and promenade.
 Sept 24.-Patrick Sarsfield club, En- met commemoration exercises
 Oct z, 8, g. Washington Hill Attn setic clubs sixth annual fair.
 Oct 9-26-Eagles' carnival of Wa ferbury Aerie 379, F. of E.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

 calities where it can be successfully grown are limited. Tn 1786 the first sea island cotton was raised on the coast of Georgia from seed obtained in the Ba- hamas. The first successful crop was grown by William Elliott in 1790 on an island in the mouth of the Savannah river. The superior quality of the cot ton was soon recognized. It is now grown in limited areas in South Caro- lima, Georgia and Alabama.
 Porto Rico is the latest section to en- deavor to grow the cotton for commer- cial purposes As iii the growing of the upland cotton, the process of selection to improve the length and, fineness of the fiber must be resorted to by the planter. It proves essential also in increasing the yield, encouraging early ripening, and hardier plants The first care is the choice of the field from which the selec- tions are to be made. It must be good soil and thoroughly cultivated in order to insure good development of the plants and satisfactory conditions for making Selections. Just before the first picking, the field is gone over and every plant examined with reference to the productiveness, number and size of bolls, vigor and shape of plant, earliness, etc.
 The seed of the individual plant select ed the first year is planted in the spring of the second year and plainly naked to distinguish from the seed of any oth- CT plant selected. Care is taken to note whether these plants grown possess the desired qualities, thus showing their
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
Theatrical
 Fraternal
FOREST PARK.
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Another good bill of entertainment has been arranged for this week, con sisting of the following: The Frank Melville all star vaudeville troupe; Couteire and GilIett, comedy acrobats; Dancing Doyle, eccentric dancer and comedian; De Graft Sisters, duetists; Clayton and De Bean, singers and dancers; Gertie Morton. singing CO mhedienne Besides these attractions, Professor Hayden, the world re- nowned aeronaut, will give six ascen- sions, with fireworks accompaniment, on Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Each ascen- sion will conclude with a parachute jump.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
roung Roseveits on Hunting Trip.

DEADWOOD, s. D., Aug. 24.-Theo-. dore Roosevelt, Jr., and his cousin, Georg. Roosevelt, are here, the guests of Cap tain Seth Bullock. the personal friend of the president The captain has plan ned unique trip by camp wagon of about month, the journey to be through the Black Hills forest reserve, close to the many trout streams. The boys are in excellent health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
Ran to Catch Train, Met Death.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-While run ming from an automobile to board a train on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad at Rye, Ebert Russell, thirty 1.-two years old, wealthy electrical engineer living in New York, was run over by freight train He died in the Woman's hospital, Port chester. His foot was cut off at the ankle and part of his shoulder was torn away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

power roftransmission of Ifthey donotthey are discarded. The seeds of those that do are carefully preserved and planted the third year, and thus the process is car- ried on until the plants of the desired qualities are obtained. Our illustrations show field after the first and third selections are made and the undesirable plants are removed The planter will use the seeds produced from the select ed plants in the future planting.
 The sea island cotton industry is a most important one, but like all other desirable products the plant had it's na- tural enemy. A few years ago the in- sdustry S@..- threatened by serious dis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
MEETINGS TONIGHT

MEETINGS TONIGHT Central Labor union. Patrick Sarsfield club. Nutmeg lodge, K. of F. Arbutus camp, W. of, W. S St Joseph's drum corps. Painters and Decorators. Hellmann Advance corps. Mantow council, I. o. H. Court America, F. of A. Waterbury Debating club. Townsend lodge, l. o. 0. F. Concordia Singers rehearsal St Vincent de Paul society. Waterbury conclaye, 10. H. St Francis Xavier drum corps Continental lodge, F. and A. M:- Abraham Lincoln camp, $. of ". Lady TrumbulI council, D. of l.. Court Cecilia Nj. Quigley. I. O, F. Waterbury tent, No 36. K. O. T. NJ Court Fruitful Vine, No 3, F. of A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
INTANTED-s5 ,ooo lost on the yacht races,

WANTED-$5, 900 lost on the yacht races,
 w and now you are short. Come to Uncle Green. Cash advanced on all per sonal property at easy rates. If you are a winner, then we can sell you, nice dia- mond for your sweetheart, a ring, if she said yes, gold watch and chain that keeps correct time. Business on the quiet. Great bargains in unredeemed pledges. Some thing. you never saw the like of M. Green, 2l3 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ElOUNDThe right place to get a good L breakfast, dinner or supper without going too deep into your pantaloons. Only 20c for adinner. or six dinner tickets for $l. Only l5c for a good breakfast of supper.
 You can order, your dinner to be ready at: any hour you wish and you twin get II on' the dot Avery's Restaurant, South Main street, opposite Union, 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

DOR SALE-A real bargain in a fourteen I room house on Fairview street, if talk en in the next ten days. Also a nice three family residence in the northern part of the city. J. E. Sandiford, lo9 Bank street, room 4. 8 20
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
Rradxtreet Mnnarer Dead.

GLENS FALLS, N Y, Aug. 24.-- Samuel A. House, manager of Brad> streets Baltimore (Md) agency, is dead here of heart disease. He was seventy-two years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

no YOU want truss ? If So go to Water u 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.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

OST-A fox terrier pup, white with brown L spot. Straycd away from o4 Leaver- worth Street. Liberal reward on returning dog to that number. 6-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

NOR ,SALR-Household Furniture, Car l pets, etc.. commencing Monday Aug. A, from 9 to T. a. m. Also carriages, har- ness and fish peddler's wagon, 52 State street. Conlon Brothers. 8 2 if <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

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 & Co. l96 Bank.
 8r21-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

EOR RENT-6-room flats, $l4. $l5- I 4-room flat, $l3. Centrally located. Conveniences. E. L. Tyrrell, Real Estate, Room 37, Odd Fellows Building. S2l3 8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

EOR sSALE-Six hard wood folding veran. da benches for 75c jus. l-2 price at Winnings Furniture store, lo6 Bank street.
 8-2i-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

E'OR .SALE-Conlon Brothers property,
 l42 to l48s South Main street. Also counters, showcases mirrors, and store fur nilure. Speak quick 8 22 If
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

WANTED-Woman for general house.
 W work. One that will go into the country. Good position. Inquire Demo. crat office. 821if
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ITO RENT--Four cosy rooms on carman
 II street. $8 per month. Inquire at 55 Pemberton street S.2f.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

kNoR SALE-Brophy property, at iS5 A Washington avenue. Inquire on prem ses. 226
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

WANTED-To sell about % secondhand
 Sf 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. 8.4-lrll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

WE WANT hustlers to distribute our
 samples SIS weekly. Empire, 3523 Grand Building, Chicago. It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

Storage Warehouse Destroyed.
 SARAToGA,l N. Y, Aug. 24.-The Lester Bros. storage building has been destroyed by fro here. Loss, $5.O0O; partly insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT so + Linden street. Inquire at 2s2 North Main street. s-i5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

EOR RENT-Furnished room, for mon II only. Apply at 38 Scovill street.
 7-l3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

WANTED-R Repairing of all kinds; Bi- IVY cycles, Cash Registers, Typewriters. Lawn Mowers, etc. Safes opened. Chas
 Messer. Phoenix Ave. 4-li-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

WANTED The people ct Waterbury and
 " vicinity to know that they can get their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby l72 South Main street. at very moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches. clocks and jewelry always on hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

EOR RENT Tenement of5 rooms at
 Is 2lo Bishop street., Rent. $1o. In- quire J. E. Russell, Y Bank street. 8-is-6s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

EOR SALE-Best Trunks and Umbrellas. I at very low prices. Trunks and un-' breiIas repaired All work guaranteed 87 East Main street, next to Immaculatc Con-. ception church. 8-8-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

OST-Lady's gold watch, Saturday even A ing. Finder will receive reward by returning it to this office. 8-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ITO RENT-Tenement, first floor, l53 I East Main street. Inquire John Mo riarty. S-20-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ITO RENT-Three furnished rooms. Inc
 l quire at 3o8 Grand street. 8-2o-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

REAL ESTATE CHANGES. A good livery or sale barn in west end for sale cheap. M
 A good 4-family house cheap. :. A good business for. $500 cash; will net any live man 5000 per year. For sale by
 P. H. CARROLL, Real Estate Man. Odd Fellows Building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

HOTEL PROPERTY FOR SALE with 8 acres of land, 20-room house. furnished complete; large barn ,icehouse, poultry house; established for years. Best of reasons for selling. Located in Westfeld Mass. Price $4,50O. Terms easy. Open for inspection, re- lection and investigation. Consult 6, 5. Lang, Room I2. I5l Bank St
 REAI, ESTATE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

ITO RENT--Storage rooms $i and $2 II monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty.
 7-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

MANTED--Old soldiers and widows ol
 " soldiers to know that l secure pen- sions without delay. Pension vouchers exA ecuted George Robbins, o3 Center street.. (Post AZ. C. "A. R. Insurance. notary public. i2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24

H'OR RENT-13 Court street (near Sa. II cred Heart church). Five rooms, $lo per month. Inquire J. J. Sheehan, 223 South Main Street. S-24-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-24
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NOR sALE-Very fine Chamber Suits. I Book Case and Fine Books. Ward robe, Writing Desks, etc. Bargains. Gail from to 9 p. m. l3o North Main. S-24-6
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