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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

Itching Piles is one of the most persistent plaques thatthe world has ever known. Men and women, old and young, rich and poor suffer alike, and for ages it was generally believed that there was no cure for the exasperating malady. Now and then preparations have ap- peared that would relieve the itchiness temporarily, but that was all. There seemed to be. absolutely no real cure.
 That is all changed now, however. Doan's Ointment will cure Piles, whether itch- ing, protruding or bleeding It is also a safe and absolutely sure cure for eczema and all other itching diseases of the skin. Doan's Ointment is a pleasant, harmless and abso- lutely sure remedy for all itch ing diseases of the skin.
 SoLD By AL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

reminded him of the bandbox on his arm.
 "Heavens" cried he. ''Where was my head, and whither have I wander ed?"
 Thereupon he consulted the envelope which Lady Vandeleur had given him. The address was there, but without name. Harry was simply directed to ask for ''the gentleman who expected a parcel from Lady Vandeleur," and if he were not at home to await his re turn. The gentleman, added the note, should present receipt in the hand writing of the lady herself. All this seemed nightly mysterious, and Harry was above all astonished at the omis- sion of the name and the formality of the receipt. He hadSthought little of this last when he heard it dropped in conversation; but, reading it in cold blood and taking it in connection with the other strange particulars, he be came convinced that he was engaged in perilous affairs. For half moment he had doubt of Lady Vandeleur herself, for he found these obscure pro- ceedings somewhat unworthy of 80 high lady, and became more critical when her secrets were preserved against himself. But her empire over his spirit was too complete; he dis missed his suspicious and blamed him. self roundly for havingso much as en- tertained them.
 Tn one thing, however, his duty and interest, his generosity and his terrors, coincided--to get rid of the bandbox with the greatest possible dispatch.
 He accosted the first policeman and courteously inquired his way. It turned out that he was already not far from his destination. and walk of n few
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

sign to Harry, which the latter was too dull or too much troubled to under stand.
 Tn what way am to construe your attitude, sirg' demanded yandeleur.
 'fWhy, sir, as you please returned Pendragon.
 The general ence more raised his cane and made cut for Charlie's head, but the latter, lame foot and all, evad- ed the blow with his umbrella, ran in and immediately closed with his for midable adversary.
 Run, Harry; runr' he cried. Run, you dolty'
 Harry stood petrified for moment, watching the two men sway together in this fierce embrace; then he turned and took to his heels. When he cast a glance over his shoulder, he saw the general prostrate under Charities knee, but still making desperate efforts to re- verse the situation, and the gardens seemed to have filled with people, who were running from all directions to- ward the scene of fight. This spectacle lent the secretary wings, and he did not relax his pace until he had gained the Bayswater road and plunged at random into an unfrequented bystreet
 To see two gentlemen of his acquaint- ance thus brutally hauling each other was deeply shocking to Harry. He de- sired to forget the sight; he desired, above all, to put as great distance as possible between himself and General Vandeleur, and in his earnestness for this he forgot everything about his destination and hurried before him headlong and trembling. When lae re- membered that Lady yandeleur was the wife of one and the sister of the other of these gladiators, his heart was touched with sympathy for a woman so distressingIy misplaced in life. Even his own situation in the generals house hold looked hardly so pleasing as usual in the light of these violent transac- tions.
 He had walked some little distance, busted with these meditations, before a sligllt collision with another passenger
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20
THE CRAMPS GET AID.
Famous ShipbuildeRa Saved From
 FatIure by Big Loan.

EamoWs ShipbuildeRs Saved From
 FaiIure by Big Loan.
 PHILADELPHIA, April 20. - Through the successful negotiation of a $6,OOO, GOO loan on terms which in- -volve practical reorganization under new management the William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building com pany of this city, which has built many of the best ships for the new navy as well as lighting vessels for Russia and Japan, has been saved from the. immi- nent danger of having to pass into the hands of receiver.
 With plant which, according to 8 recent estimate of the Audit company of New York, is conservatiyely valued at $12,50O, ,OOO, with an international reputation and with a large share of the United States governments best naval contracts awarded it year after year, the Cramp concern has been in sore need for several years of an in- creasesin its available working capital. 1t has outstanding notes to meet amounting to $2 ,Oo0, ,0ooaor S8, GOO 900.
 Much of the firms outstanding paper is held in New York city, and this ac- counts in part for the fact that George F. Baker, president of the First Ma tional bank of New York, and other large interests centering in the me- tropolis have been active in floating the present loan and will doubtless be influential in directing the future poli- cies of the company.
 The United States Steel corporation is also largely interested in the reor- ganization. The Cramp company is one of the greatest consumers of it's prod ucts and has been one of its most ex- tensive customers.
 One of the members of the board said that the bankers who are behind the new loan will doubtless insist upon actual as we'll as nominal control of the business. They will probably not only name an operating committee, but that committee will likely select as manager man of combined executive, financial and technical ability to super wise the actual work of construction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

Death UnmasIxed Supposed Pauper.
 OMAHA, Neb., April 20. The life less body of John Bohn, retired sa- loon keeper was found in his room in the Kiondike hotel last night. A search of the room revealed $44,00O in rail road, bank stock and cash. Bohn had been i'll for a number of days, but had been able to be about. When he was called, there was no answer, and the door was forced, and the body of Bohn was found lying upon the bed. A re- volver with one of the chambers empty was grasped in his right hand, and there was a gaping wound in his breast just over the heart. Bohn had been re- garded as almost 8 pauper, and no one knew of the wealth that he had se- creted. So far as is known he had no relatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

Alas, as he came abreast or garden
 door under tuft of chestnuts, it was
 suddenly drawn back, and he could
 see inside, upon a garden path, the fig-
 ure of a butchers boy with his tray
 upon his arm. He had hardly recog-
 nized the fact before he was some steps
 beyond the other side, but the fellow
 had had time to observe him. He was
 evidently much surprised to see a gen
 :leman go by at 80 unusual a pace, and
 he came out into the lane and began to
 call after Harry with shouts of ironical
 encoura cement.
 His appearance gave new idea to Charlie Pendragon, who, although he was now sadly out of breath, once
 more upraised his voice.
 "Stop thiefI' he cried.
 And immediately the butchers boy
 had taken up the cry and joined In the
 pursuit.
 This was a bitter moment for the
 hunted secretary. It is true that his terror enabled him once more to inn
 prove his pace and gain with every
 step on his pursuers, but he was well aware that he was near the end of his TGEOuTCc6s anu 6uOulu hC I1CCC any VAC
 coming the other way his predicament
 in the narrow lane would be desperate indeed
 II must find place of concealment," {" | he thought, "and that within the next 1 few seconds, or all is over with me in I this world"
 Scarcely had the thought crossed his mind than the lane took sudden turn l ing, and he found himself hidden from his enemies. There are circumstances l in which even the least energetic of mankind learn to behave with vigor and decision and the most cautious l forget their prudence and embrace fool hardy resolutions. This was one of those occasions for Harry Hartley, and those who knew him best would have l been the most astonished at the lads
 audacity. He stopped dead. flung the l bandbox over garden wall, and, leap ing upward with incredible agility and
 seizing the copestone with his hands,
 he tumbled headlong after it into the | garden
 l He came to himself few moments l afterward seated in border of smal! l rosebushes. His hands and knees were cut and bleeding, for the wall had been protected against such an escalade by I a liberal provision of oldN bottles, and
 he was conscious of a general disloca- l ton and painful swimming in the ! head. Facing him across the garden, 1 which was in admirable order and set with flowers of the most delicious per l fume, he beheld the back Of house.
 It was of considerable extent and
 plainly habitable; but, in odd contrast l to the grounds, 1t was crazy, ill kept
 and of a mean appearance. On all oth- CT sides the circuit of the garden wall l appeared unbroken.
 He took in these features of the scene l with mechanical glances. but his mind
 was still unable to piece together or
 draw rational conclusion from what
 he saw, and when be heard footsteps l advancing on the gravel, although he
 turned his eyes in that direction, il
 was with no thought either for defense or flight.
 | TcoNrrNUED.1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20
POOR

Tn proof of it we tell wha2 those who have used it say.
 MT. Patrick Nolan, Of No. Ia8 Railroad Avenue, Bridge port, Conn ,says: "To any one troubled with any form of ir- ritation of the skin, I can with confidence recommend Doan Ointment. I was for long time bothered with a persistent irritation on my body, and none of the many preparations and ointments I used did me any good until I procured Doan 6 Ointment at a Drug Store and applied it. It was so soothing and healing, and acted 50 promptly that I felt relief from the first, and improved steadily It is the best remedy for ir- ritation of the skin there is on the market.
 Just such emphatic endorse ment can be had right here in Waterbury. Drop into Lake g drug store and ask what his customers report.
 Y V
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

yXANTED---Second Go-Carts, Refriger-
 " rators, Carpets, Cooking Ranges, etc. Address SC Cherry. Will call. 4-20-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.

Why be troubled with leaking roof when you can get a new one reasonably by seeing CHARLES F. MILLER, car- penter and builder. Shop, 46 Benedict street; house and phone, 179 Walnut street; call, 14S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

4 NY person to distribute samples for $500 n daily should address Standard Wells, Chicago. lt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20
; PENNY A WORD ADvs. l<<

rTl0 RENT---Larse, newly furnished front room,
 Il with or without board. 22o South Main Street. 4.20.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

FTlO RENT Tenement of six rooms, all modern l improvements, 660 East Main street. Ap- ply at 67S East Main street. 4-20-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

YVANTED.--The people Of Waterbury to know
 w that there arc an average of l2S poi. cies issued per day by The Burial League of the United States. Examine it without delay and see John Moriarty, General Agent. $I.sO a year secures you. A-i4E6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20
NOTICE.

DIR Fl. E. .HUNGERFoRD has removed his office to 45 Center street. Office hours 8 to 9 a. m.; 1 to 5 and z to p. m. Telephone 661.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

IN(ANTED- Position by drug clerk. Seven NY years experience thoroughly competent i, references first class. Address H. Smith, Box 7OS, City. a-I4-tI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

CAfES---7S secondhand, fireproof office and D house safes. Bargains. New safes as low as SIP delivered. Send for catalogue. The E.
 4-I6-SO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

[ OR SALE -Brophy property, corner lafayette 1 and Washington avenue. 4-iS-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

ITO RENT-T Tenement, rooms. 44 Stone Il Street, second floor, modern improvements, inquire Anh Finley. 4-4.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

no YOU want a man to repair your bicycles, U typewriters, sewing machines, cash reflslsF, go-cart or violin, or any old thing If so 70 so (. W. Messer. 3o Phoenix Ave. l.ii-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

EN0R ALE-sOc Window Shades, made with II fringe, 27c; COuches S3,S7; Mattresses $i.s0, at Winnings, i04-I96 Bank St. 4-lS.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

lhfANTED Tenement, { or 5 rooms, convenient N to Center. E. F. Democrat office. 4.2-tl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

E'0R RENT Corner store, at North Main ana ?. I Kingsbury street. Inquire J. E. Russell 77 Bank Street. 4-lS-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

WTANTED- young men want room to-
 w gether and board in private family, not over one mile from postoffice. State price. Address Boys. care Democrat. 4-l7-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

lhIANTED- Outside statesmen to work from our v wagon. (. F. Adams Co.,, POI East Main street. 4-lS-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

Do you want situation. CT clerk, or boy? Try our "penny a word'' ads. They are read by the people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

WANTED- Customers for the best bargains w ever offered in Carpets, Furniture, as rent is cheap. Winnings, i06 Bank. 4-iS-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-20

soLo sY ALL neuccFsrs
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-18
WINTRY WEATHER COMING.
The Corn and Wheat Crops ~ the
Central West ~Thrcntcnc by
Coming Frost.

Chicago, Sept. 15.-Creeplng steadily
eastward. the freezing weather that
now centers In the Dakotas IL reaching
out TO threaten the corn and wheat
crops OF the central west. The frost IL
expected to reach Missouri and Illinois
to-day or tomorrow, and may reach
as far down as Kansas. unless checked
by Il change of conditions.
A difference Of 20 degrees In temper
ature Is noticed between eastern and
western Iowa At Des MOines the tenn
pcrature was 10 degrees, while at Oma-
ha 1t had fallen to 80, and was still
going down. A greater difference was
observed in Kansas CITY.
Thousands of cattle and sheep ara
freezing on the plains OF the northwest
as the result of the unprccedentedly
heavy n ow storm FOR this season or
the year. Railroad tra'ic Is block I'd by
snow fall of ten inches In the Dal otas.
Colorado, Wyoming and Montana ana
the entire british Northwest Is pros.
trale in the grip OF a frleid wave.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-18
Hot nc,"rsS from Preachers.

OF all the brilliant preachers OF
modern times no one shonc more r"-
~splrnd"ntlN in conversation than the
eloquent baptist minister, Robert
Han. For all whining pirtists. for all
%oraculnr uttercrs Of commonplace. all
anglers for praise. in the pulpit, or
elsewhere, the great preacher had an
incNablc contempt. One day n sickly,
qucrulouS old man belonging 10 his
congregation met him in the street
and said: "Ah, Mr., Hail. you have
never been to see me, sir, l've-I'se
I've been very III; I've been at
deaths door, Mr.. Hall" r\Vly didn't
you step in"" was the quick response.
When asked for advice by u young
man who desired 10 enter the minis
try, and who gave rs u reason that he
wished not to bury his talents in a
napkin. Hall replied; "Thcn put
them in n pocket handkerchief, sir;
that will be large enough"
Some years ago n man in Alabama
lost n dcarly-lo,cd wife. and expressed
his grief in these words, inscribed on
her tombstone: ''Thc light of mine
eyes hath gone out Within II year
hc married ngain. A friend Of bishop
Wilmer, walking with him in the
graveyard, asked what he thought of
the prOpricty of the words since the
new nuptinls. II think" said the bish-
Op, THE words But | have struck m
other match should be added Sat
urtIay Eycniug Post.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-09-18

A yellow-feycr epidemic prevails in
Mexico, 1t Is reported that 1900 per
sons have died al Linares. A shotgun
quarantine prevails ut Monterey,
Bawci and Linarcs.
Telegraph companies al 81. Louis
have been forced TO hire men instead
OF boys TO deliver messages, the open
iLB Of the schools being responsible for
the scarcity Of Youngsters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-06
THE HOSTILE FLEET
Admiral Barker on Kearsarge
Defends Maine Coast.
BETWEEN CAPE ANN AND EASTPORT
Rear Admiral Sands Making an
Attempt to Prevent Anchorage.
All War Vessels Sailed
With Secret Orders.


BAR HARB0R, Me-, Aug. 6.-To de-
fend the Maine coast from attack
by the hostile fleet" of United
States vessels which put to sea from
here the remaining portion of the
north Atlantic squadron sailed out,
with the flagship Kearsarge, Rear Ad-
miral Barker commanding, in the lead,
but soon after they were clear of the
harbor the vessels separated to pro-
coed to the positions or sections Of
coast assigned to them Tor protection.
AS the ordeSs were secret, none Of the
ships knew what it's station was to be
until after the departure from here.
With Admiral Barker to act on the
defensive are Admiral Coghlan on his
flagship the Olympia and Admiral Wise
on his flagship the Yankee. The other
vessels of the feet are the battle ships
Alabama and Illinois, the cruisers Bal
timore, Prairie and Panther, the dis
patch boat Vixen, the torpedo boat de-
stroyers Decatur, cambridge, Barry,
Dale and Chauncey, two government
tugs and the school ship Hartford.
As the hostile fleet, which is under
Rear Admiral Sands. is expected to
make an attack or attempt an anchor
age at any time now, every vessel on
the defense should reach its position as
soon as possible. They must protect
the coast from Cape Ann to PASSPORT.
Admiral Sands squadron includes
the battle ships Indiana Massachusetts
and Texas and three torpedo boat de-
stroyers
Three battle ships have been sighted
off Machias Libby island moving west,
and two torpedo boat destroyers were
maneuvering among the islands of the
inner harbor at the same time. The
vessels are supposed to be part of the
defending fleet.
The small entrance to the harbor up
at East Lamoine, where the govern
ment has its coaling station, is guarded
by the Chesapeake and Alliance.
It was reported here that the lighting
part of the feet would probably be at
Penobscot bay. This places the ships
in a position to protect good part of
the coast.
Several defending ships have been re-
ported. At Rockland the destroyer
cambridge has anchored just inside
the breakwater. The cambridge is
patrolling between Bar Harbor and
Monhegan, with Rockland as central
port.
A large cruiser was reported off Port
land. about six miles inside of Halfway
rock. evidently scouting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-06
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1903.

That a gang of rowdies was permit
ted to waylay and assault the umpire
on his way out of the grounds isn't the
right sort of advertising for the police
protection furnished at base ball games
in Meriden. However mistaken the
umpire may have been in his decisions,
from the spectators point of view, the
great majority Of those who support
base ball in this town do not approve
of rowdyism as a protest.-Meriden
Record
When the rough house element starts
in to pummel some one it is almost i'm
possible to head them off before the
damage is done. Remember Water.
bury and the trouble we had here of a
Saturday night six or seven months
ago. You and the other editors of the
state andelsewherehald us up to ridicule
for allowing the thing to happen. The
hoodlum element Is to be found every
where, even in Meriden, and as was
shown the other day, even the Silver
city "cops" cannot keep it in check.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-06
ROOT VISITS ROOSEVELT.
On Matters of Importance Regarding
~ Array and Littauer Case.

On Matters OF Importance Regarding
Array and Littauer Case.
OYSTER BAY, n. T., Aug. 6.--Sec-
rotary of War Root has arrived here to
confer with the president concerning
some pending matters of Importance in
his department. In few days the ar
my will have a new commander in the
person of Major General Samuel B, M.
Young, who will become chief OF stan
on the retirement of Lieutenant Gen
eral Miles. A few details concerning
the work of the general staff remain
yet to be worked out, and these the
secretary desired to discuss with the
president. Secretary Root also desired
to talk with the president about the
latest developments in the Littauer-
Lyon glove contract case, one phase Of
which has been referred to Attorney
General Knox for an opinion as to
whether the government may recover
any part of the money paid under the
contract.
In driving rain storm brass band
composed of colored boys from the
Jenkins orphanage at Charleston, s, g..
marched from the village to Sycamore
Hill, about three miles, to serenade the
president and hiss family. The band
did not reach the presidents residence,
being turned back to Oyster Bay by
the secret service officer on duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-06
Now that liquidation has about RI

Now that liquidation has about run
its course, says Banker Clews, it is
proper to consider future influences,
such as crops, general business, rail-
road earnings, currency legislation and
political campaigns. AS to crops, the
outlook is still for more than average
yields of wheat, corn, cotton, oats, hay
and live stock. There will be plenty Of
wheat at good prices to the farmer.
Corn promises 1000. OO0O 900 crop. Cot
ton is likely to yield normal crop and
is sure of big prices to the grower,
which means unusual prosperity in the
south for the next twelve months. This
is one of the most striking probabilities
of to-day. Live stock raisers are also
anticipating a profitable season. Gen
eral business has not thus far been dis
turbed by the Wall street crash. Pos
sibly new enterprises will receive some
check In consequence, but all advices
from the interior agree in reporting sat
isfactory conditions and fair prospects
for another good season with dis
tributers. Railroad earnings continue
large, and in the great industries pro-
duction has not yet outrun consump-
ton. Some expedient remedial action
on the currency question Is expected
from the next congress, but no impor-
tant legislation on either currency or
tariff need be anticipated before pres
idential election. Discussion may de-
velop, but real and important action
need not be expected. The stock mar
ket is not likely to be disturbed by po-
litical agitation for some time to come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-06
HEARD IN PASSING

It is to be understood, of course, that
the high speed of which the Kearsarge
is capable was not intended for use In