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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22

pegs away at English most assiduous- ly, and presently is rising above his fel- low contract laborers, presently is acting as clerk, storekeeper, interpreter; be- comes quite a man of affairs.
 All this is commendabIe, of course but the Hawaiian Jap has his faults-de- cided ones As I have said, he is very cocky Talk of the proverbial chip-on- the-shoulder the Irishman carries about with him; the size of it is nothing com- pared to that borne by the Jap. There is some labor grievance, fancied or real and all the Japs on a plantation will march in body to the luna foverseer) and announce "strike;" strike that will hold out annoyingly long. until the luna has automatically assuaged the offended honor. A Jap yard boy finds the Jap house woman bestowing par tial smiles upon the Jap steward, and vengeance falls like lightning on that hapless individual. The Jap gambler gets excited in little game. and his op- ponent's blood is the only thing that will right the wrong. Verify, the Jap is not a man of peace.
 Pickle he is. too; quickly wearfes of his mate, quickly tires of an employer. For no known reason save boredom, 8 he has lived harmoniously, will resign 8 position with patron from whom he has received substantial compensation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22

All farmers will have an interest in the rule which has an important bear Ing on the shearing of sheep to be ex- hibited at the St Louis worlds fair as announced by Chief F. D. Coburn of the department of live stock, as fol- lows: "All sheep and goats must have been properly and evenly and closely shorn on or after the first day of April, 1904, and the date of the shear ing must be certified on the application for entry. Sheep or goats unevenly or stubble shorn or that have been clipped to conceal defects or to mis- lead will not be allowed to compete, The judge shall disqualify for compe- tition any sheep or goat deemed by him as having been improperly or stub ble shorn or with the fleece otherwise treated for purposes of fraud or de- ception."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
A BUSINESS PROPOSITION
The Chinese Now Sell Their Ancestral Graves to- Railway Makers
 for Ten Shillings.

Ancestral graves prove one of the most serious obstacles in railway mak- ing in China, and whenever possible the engineers have avoided them. Some- times, says the Engineering Magazine, exorbitant prices are demanded for the removal of an ancestors remains, but through the influence of Chinese inter- ested in the railway something like uni- formity has been arrived at, and the ay- craze price for grave is taels four (about ten shillings).
 "Feng Shui" presents another obsta- cle. The literal translation of the term Is wind, water" but 1t is best explained as a system of geomancy which rules the daily action of the Chinese as a race from the setting of date for marriage or & funeral to the location of city. The site of every city, town or village has been fixed by geomancers after consult ing the oracles; each community has its guardian dragon or some such hypo- thetical monster, and woe betide the Individual who proposes to cut 1t in two with tunnel or railway track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22

The prospects are for easy money until the new movement begins, ex- cept, of course, the usual stringency incidental to April 1, writes Banker Clews. With the breakup of winter general business should become more active and transportation revive. Fol- lowing this we should have better rail- road earnings than in January and February, besides which it is about time for the western roads to feel the economies expected from the heavy outlays of the last three or four years and which are now nearly completed This week the war in the far east has not been a factor, but more decisive events may be expected before very 'iong, and these are sure to influence the foreign financial markets, and by sympathy this market also. Many of the financial leaders are absent on their customary spring outings. When they return fresh activity may accom- pany the, making of new plans. It must not be forgotten, also, that many good securities have had a severe fall, reaching 5 per cent basis, and over- 'discounting any business reaction thus far experienced. Stocks are generally held in strong hands, not by scattered public, and with the approach of spring it will be we'll to remember the advice of noted operator who once said. "Never sell short when the sap is rising
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
Panama Canal Title.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-so seri- ous has become the outlook over the question of the transfer of the title of the Panama canal property to the Unit ed States that President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox have decided to send two of the best equipped off cials of the department of justice to Paris instead of one. Former Judge w. A. Day, the assistant to the attor- ney general, will accompany Special Assistant Attorney General Charles W. Russell to Paris. Mr. Day has left Washington for that purpose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22

Stamford man, at least, who is read CT of the Bible.--Brtdgepor Telegram.
 The latest story of the Kaiser's self absorption ought to amuse him. There was a conversation about the cares of monarchs. and somebody put in the in- evitable quotation, "As the immortal William says, Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" Dear mer' remarked the Kaiser, ''I don't remem- Der saying thatv'-London Chronicle.
 It would probably be unfair to pre- sume that J. Adam Bede's joke at Tor r1ngton, last evening, as to what Con- gressman Lilley would do if he were governor of Connecticut, was sprung at the request of MT Li1ley, but it is fact that the latter's name seems to keep before the public almost as per petually as did that of the late P. T. Barnum. It is to be observed, also, that MT Lilley sat at the head of the table, last evening, place which he Is abundantly capable Of flling.-An- sonia Sentinel.
 American crowds are notoriously good tempered. The point Is brought out once more by the behavior of number of men at Springfield, O., when some useful target practice was indulged in. The people emptied their revolvers into the body of a negro, and the correspondent notes with satisfac- ton that perfect order was maintained, everyone displaying good humor. The only blot on the proceedings was the fact that the crowd went wild with delight when a bullet would strike a muscle and cause the negro's limbs to move. 4 little more repression might have been well, but in view of the proyocation to mirth, one can hardly blame the people for going wild with delight.-Portland Oregonian.
 In sheltered nook in Lebanon, N. J., stands 8 creamery which is fed by the springs Of the nearby mountains. About two years ago, while cooling the milk Sin one of the spring tanks, the foreman, Josiah c. Stryker, discovered number of cells, and in spare mo- ments often coaxed them to eat worms from his hand. Now he has them as tame as any animals that can be tanned. He can pick them up in his hands, and with a peculiar snapping of his fingers in the water can bring them from the mud to the surface of the water to be fed. The pet of the school is a fellow fully two feet six inches long and six inches in circum- ference, and thirty eels can be seen from this size down to little fellows not much larger than the worms they rome 3In fnr-Hartford Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
TUESDAY, MARCH 22. 1904.
President Mellen. in his r.noan+ +aI

President Mellen, in his recent talk on the condition of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad, and the causes for the slump in business. has the following to say about laboring men and unions: ''I do not find con- d1tions here substantially different rom elsewhere. I have no prejudice whatever against organized labor. and have found such leaders and commit tees of the same as I have come in con- tact with, as rule, reasonable and falr, partisan, of course, but in the end Willing to do what is right, always striving for little more, but generally yielding when convinced"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
Up Goes the Price or m-ur.

NEW YORK, March 22.-The beef trust, headed by Swift & O., has ad- vanced the wholesale price of fresh meat in New York, Brooklyn and Jer- sey City from one-quarter to one-half a cent pound, according to quality, bringing tic wholesale price of fresh meat up to 71a and 8 cents. This ad- vance is arbitrary. There is no scarci- ty of beef and mutton. On the con- trary, there is a tremendous glut, of fresh meat both here and in the ware houses of Chicago and other western points
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
Russia at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March p. - Professor Edward Grunwaldt, councillor of com merce, cabled to the worlds fair off, cers from St. Petersburg asking that the space originally assigned to Russia in fine arts, the manufactures and the liberal arts departments be reserved He said that exhibitors were arrang- ing for those departments under the direction of General Krupski, Prince Trubezky and himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22


 for glory. The word defeat has no place in the vocabulary of these cocky little fellows.
 Not only are the Hawaiian Japs giving personal service, but they are emptying their purses into the government coffers, eager to subscribe their last penny, sac rifice their last drop of blood, if the country show need. Patriotism is un- occasionally virtue they have drunk in with mothers milk.
 I was associated for years with the Hawaiian Japanese, and found them a perennial subject of interest, and also of amusement. They were so polite, but so pugnacious, so quick to take offense, and yet so ready to please, so pleasure loving, yet so sturdy and willing to work, And as a whole they were ambitious to a degree, ever pressing forward. I re- member house servant we had, one that seemed as contented with his position as we were with him, that, after only few months in our employ, one day in terrupted the peace of the establishment by presentation of, the following short, but carefully-labored-o epistle:
 Dear Sir: Excuse me about my self-will and selfish. am feel very bad to ask, but must be wish that find chance in order to study. So If you please let me go.
 BEN R. NAKADJO.
 Chance in order to study" is what most of them are eager for, ever upward and onward being the motto of the Jap. He wants to win, in peace as we'll as war, and with this individual ardor marked characteristic little wonder the nation forges ahead. The "student''-how the Hawaiian Japanese loves the word
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
Hsnaraeka Wi,. cente.t wife,a c1a,n,

CHESTER, vt., March 22. - Dr. Charles c. Hendricks, whose wife is seeking through the courts to regain possession of her son Thomas, has left here for Boston. pr. Hendricks de- clared that he would contest his wtfe's claim for control of the boy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
K. R. rhoma. Gets Telegraph

NEW YORK, March 22.-Control of the Morning Telegraph has been pur- shased from the estate of the late Will Ham O. Whitney by B. R. Thomas. There will be no change in the policy of the paper, and it will be carried on along the lines laid down by the late MT. Whitney when he became its own CT eighteen months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
New England Watches

The marvellous advance in sciences, ffhe practical demonstration Of this twentieth century is but hurriedly con- sidered in the march of time, and yet sthe measurement of time has kept pace with them all, providing for every human being of every grade of life 1 suitable watches at prices that make bnone too poor to possess.
 For sale by all jewellers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab- lets. All druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. E. w. Grove's sig nature is on each box. 25c.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Killed BY Exploding Gas Tanks.

CHICAGO. Nov. l8.--Twenty.two gas
tanks in the big railroad gas charging
station at Seventy third street and
South Chicago avenue exploded to-
day. This afternoon eight dead bod
lie, Of employees had been removed
from the ruins, and it is said that
ahou ten more employees were missing.
The tanks We're Of the style attached to
ra:iroud cars for lighting purposes.
Eleven Of the tanks exploded in rapid
Succession aud were followed at short
interv ais by the other tanks. The fire
spread among property of the Peoples 9
Gas Light & Coke company and
thre atened to reach the large storage
tanks OF that company. Policemen
were sent about for mile radius
warning persons to move from their
homes.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Elaborate Inauguration Ceremonies.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.-Already
the people of the District of Colum bia
are looking forward to inauguration
day, with It's accompanying civic and
military dem Jnstr alton, and that most
elaborate and popular OF social func-
tions, the inaugural ball. 1t is the in
tention of those concerned in the ar
rangelnents to make the Inauguration
next March the most notable in many
respects that the country has ever seen.
Though the event IS sli!l Il long ways
off applications for accomod ations
are being received at the hotels for
political clubs and other organiza.
tions in various parts Of the country.
All indications point to record
breaking attendance.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Cockrell. AS republican opposed
to him in politics, can say that
sincerely regret that the government
is to lose man like Senator Cock.
ro1l ;,
Airship Struck a Tree.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18.-The airship Of
T. c. Benbow, of Columbus, Mont,
was cast loose in the aeron autic con.
course at the Worlds fair today and
it Immediately ascended so feet. just
as the flying machine was about to
clear the fence on the concourse, the
anchor caught and held itfas6. Afterbe.
ing released the hooks caught in tree
and the machine after being up for
nearly minutes was brought to the
ground. There was only slight wind
blowing. The machine landed out
side the concourse and was taken back
and housed in the aerodrome.
When the airship's drag rope caught
in the tree the position of the naviga.
tor was extremely perilous. The fly.
ing machine was pitching and tossing
on the end of the rope, smore than 80
feet from the ground, and it was only
by the utmost exertion that he pre-.
vented himself from being thrown from
the basket.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Short Stories OF the War.

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The Daily Tele.
graphs Tien Tsin correspondent says
he has received a report that the J ap
anese have suddenly advanced in the
direction of Mukden, from which place
they are now only II miles distant.
MUKDEN, Nov. lit is reported
that 1000 Japanese troops have been
landed at New Chwang and 10000
others at Pitsewo, and that a turning
movement on the Russian right is ex-
pected.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Consul
General Fowler today cabled the state
department. from Che Foo that the
situation a: Port Arthur is extremely
critical, the outer forts having fallen
into the possession of the japanese.
He also states that three Japanese
torpedo destrOyers are lying outside
of Che Foo harbor, and that the Rus.
sian crew of the torpedo boat destroy.
er destroyed yesterday are transferr.
ing their arms and supplies to a
Chinese cruiser, which is posted in
front of the Russian consulate.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Circus Pay Wagon Robbed.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 19.-The pay
wagon of Forepaugh and Sells Broth.
ers' circus was robbed of $50, 900 to-
day at Tarboro, S. G. Every effort
is being made by the circus people
and the authorities of the town to ap.
prehend the robbers and several ar.
rests have been made, but no trace of
the money has yet been found.
The circus showed at Greenville yes.
terday and arrived this morning over
the Atlantic Coast line. The pay wag-
on had been broken into and robbed
during transit or shortly after 5
O'Clock in the morning, and efforts
were at once taken to capture the
thieves. Every man connected with
the show was searched and put under
surveillance. Several have been
locked up on suspicion, some of whom
have been released.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Roosevelt Elected Roosevelt.

OsWEGo, N. Y, Nov. l6.-At the
buckwheat breakfast given by Sena.
tor Plat, Senator Depew was one OF
ring to the election, Senator Depew
asked: 'What elected ROOSEVELT"
"The answer is as clear as revela.
tion," he went on. ''Roosevelt elected
Roosevelt. No personality in Ameri
can public life ever stood out so dis
tinct in individual characteristics in
emphasized traits peculiarly his own
and in outspoken condolences with the
whole people, like President Roose.
welt. The qualities which his enemies
caricatured or an athem atized were the
ones that endeared him to his coun.
trymen.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Bandit Escapes Lynching.

THERMOPOLIs, Wyo., Nov. 17.-For
a time last night the bandit captured
by Deputy Sheritfs Hanna and Ed
wards for robbing the Edwards sa-
loon here was in danger of being sum-
marily executed by the indignant citi.
zens of this place. A large crowd
gathered and the lynching of the rob-
Der was freely discussed, but finally
the crowd gave up its plan for want
of leader. The bandit will be taken
to Basin for trial. He Will be accom-.
panied by strong posse, as it is
feared an attempt may be made by his
friends to rescue him during the trip
across the Owl Creek mountains.
There is no further danger of mob
violence.
The robber is unknown here and is
believed to have been induced to at.
tempt the Thermopolis crime by The
success of the Cody robbers in escap.
ing. 1t is not believed possible he is
one Of the pair who shot Cashier Mid.
laugh in the Cody bank. A posse is
still on the trail of the other bandit.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Lawyer Wants Big Fee.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.--The attor-
ney general has rendered an opinion
in which he holds that a treasury war.
rant issued in favor Of the state of
NJ ass ;chnsetts and now held by a
local ilturpty here, under power of
attorney. on the plea that his fee has
not been paid. must be turned over to
the state and that should the attOr.
ney refuse to do so, the warrant will
be cancelled and a new warrant issued
to the state.
About a year and Il half ago, con-
grcss appro priated about 81, 500, 600 to
reimburse the state of Mass achusetts
for EXPENSES incurred in fitting out
troops during the Civil war, includ
ing interest and premium on gold paid
by the state. Previously, the state
authorities had entered into con-
tract with a W ashington lawyer to
act as state agent in looking after the
claim and agreed to allow him 10 per
cent of the amount received. The
attorney holds the warrant and re-
fuses to turn it over to the state until
his fee of 100000 is paid. The state
contends that the fee is grossly ex.
cessive and makes other allegations
tending to show that the attorney is
not entitled to it.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Bank Rohber Captured.

BELLINGHAM, WASH. Nov. ia
special to the Herald tells of a bold
attempt to hold up the bank at Blaine
this morning. Entering the building
shortly after o'clock, Cashier Nc
Intyre and President Cur d dlach dis.
covered two men concealed in a closet.
They had slipped in while the janitor
was sweeping. Being found before
the vault was opened, one, who is un-
identified, made a dash out of the door
aud escaped. The other alleged rob.
her, Fred Yeoman, we'll known in
Blaine, drew d gun on The bank Off.
cials and made them hold UP their
han while he passed out deliberate-
ly. He was pursued and captured
three blocks away, and this afternoon
will be- brought to the county jail at
Bellinghan,.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Liquor Drinkers Arc Barred.

ST. PAUL, Nov. l7.--IEe stringent
anti-liquor rule tn at has been put into
effect on the Montana division of the
Northern Pacific had its first demon
5tration recently. Three engineers.
50 tiremen, two civil engineers and
several foremen and yardmasters were
summarily discharged for Drinking
1t is the declared purpose of the
Northern Pacific to rid its rolls of
every man who is addicted to strong
drink to any degree. The headquar.
tiers Of the road in this city will not
give out any names, but it is freely
stated that the next batch of employees
to feel the AK will be in the passenger
department.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
Black May BE Attorney General.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE World
Frank S. Black ba5 been rendered the
offer Of the attorney generalship in
Pres ;dent Roosevrlt's cabiuet for the
term beginning March t, 1905.
While Pres dent Roosevelt has not
formally invited Mr.. Black to become
a lntm oer Of his ot1ici; family, The
tender OF ttle attorney general shl p has
been made IN a way that Cd! rirs with
IL the assurance Of the president tn at
he would like 70 have Ncw York >
men. which Roosevelt is understood
to want as his associates during the
new administration.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23

the lamp-lighted streets OF the city
could not be called success even by
the most enthusiastic.
An opaque fog was in some parts OF
the road SO dense that it was impus-
sible to see more than so yards ahead
yelling the overhead decorations and
the troops that lined the route and
escorted the sovereigns, who hid their
bright uniforms under heavy great
coats. The crowds were not large,
but nothing was lacking in the warmth
of the reception given to their majes-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-23
THE IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Delegates Entertained By Bull Fight In
Mexican City.

Ell PAso, Nov. 1.-THE third day
of the National Irrigation congress
was marked by the reading of a mum.
ber of interesting papers in the var
ious section meetings in the morning,
a reception in the afternoon in the sis
ter city of Juarez, by Governor En-
rique Creel of Chihuahua, the witness
ing of a bull fight in Juarez after the
reception, and the selection of the
next meeting place and the adoption
of many important resolutions to-
night.
During the day Senator Newlands
of Nevada and VIM. E. Smythe of
California withdrew from the race for
president in favor of Governor Par
dee of California, and his selection,
it is said, will be unanimous at the
closing session of the congress.
Friday will be taken up with resolu-
tions and a big ball at night in the con-
vention hall will close the twelfth at
ional congress. Texas and Mexico
at Ell Paso, and the government en-
gineers approved the plan of New
Mexico for a dam at Elephant butte.
The Elephant butte site was selected
and work will probably be commenced
soon. The new dam will serve to re-
claim 100000 acres Of land in New
Mexico, Texas and Mexico above and
around Ell Paso.
The committee on permanent orga ami
zation tonight recommended that the
following officers be chosen for the en-
suing year:
Governor George c. Pardee of Cali
fornia, for presidency.
Judge l.. M. Shurtliff OF Oklahoma,
for vice president.
Congressman J. H. Stephens, Sec
ond vice president.
Hon. f. II. Smith Of Oregon, third
vice president.
In addition to these, one vice presi.
dent may be selected by each state.
Portland, Ore, was selected as the
next meeting place of the congress on
the first ballot, after two hours Of
speech.making. Boise, Idaho, was
the only competitor. The voting was
2 to l in favor of the Oregon city and
Portland was chosen unanimously
Boise and Los Angeles both gave no.
tice thai they would ask for the con
rroca tho fo1lruior vaar