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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

churchman. but he realized thar this
was case where heroic remedies were
required. He tipped UP the jug and be-
gan to numb his sensibilities.
That night telegram was started
for Athens inQuiring the whereabouts
OF the heir. He had neglected an i'm
portant business engagement The
telegram was delivered to the postmas-
ter In Athens the next forenoon by a
messenger, who drove over in team
and who had raped ON the door of
the mansion without getting reply.
OF course the next thing was to open
the tomb, and when the door was
pushed back the heir was pushed back
with it, He was lying against the
portal with his jug clenched in his
hand and he was fully as dead to the
world as his venerable ancestor in the
leaden coffin. Both were preserved in
the same fluid, applied In different
fashion. It took the doctor several
hours to sober the heir Off A more
gigantic load was never accumulated
in that town. But the physician says
IL the man had not had that rum at
hand during his wait in the tomb he
would have been taken out raving
lunattc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
CHINESE DOGS WE'RE WISE
Oriental Minister Tells Story Of Craft
mess Shown by Three
CANNES.

Prince Pu Lun and the Chinese min
lister. Sir Chentung LANG Cheng, at
tended the races at Gravesend. A num-
Der Of New Workers were presented to
the distinguished foreigners, and one
Of them told an incident that illus
Irated the remarkable intelligence of
dog of his. The minister said. with
a smile: 81 am reminded, sir, of a
Chinese dog story. There was China
man who had three dogs. When he came
home one evening he found them asleep
IN his couch of teakwood and marble,
He whipped them and drove them forth.
The next night, when he came home.
the dogs were lying on the floor. But
be placed his hand on the couch and
found 1t warm from their bodies. There
:ore he gave them another whipping.
The third night, returning earlier than
usual, he found the dogs sitting before
the couch, blowing on 1t to cool II"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

chairs, tables and shelves, and upset.
ting everything upsetable, In an eff
fort to find out what 1t was made of.
Like as not, broom would end his
frolic, and he would run for the barn
and take nap in the haymow.
The other day took Johnny for q
long walk, and he was certainly an
entertaining companion. When we set
out, took one little black paw In my
right hand, and he walked along on his
hind legs like little man. But he
soon became tired of this method OF
locomotion, so let him go on all fours.
BY and by we came to a lake, and
Johnny at once plunged in and took q
short swim, after which he came out
and shook himself like dog. Then
I sat down to see what he would do.
He wandered away padding in the
shallow water near the margin, until
he was perhaps 25 yards away. On a
nat stone. close to the bank. muskrat
was sitting. quietly rubbing his nose,
and expected to see him dive long be-
fore Johnny came near him. But he
didn't move and Johnny failed to see
him until they were close together.
Then the little bear stuck out his nose
to investigate, and the muskrat turned
to face him, whereupon Johnny rose
On his hind legs, and looked down on
the muskrat, as though not quite sure
what to do. Then he came down on all
tours, and again advanced, smiling for
information. The muskrat, perhaps
thinking 1t was time to resent his i'm
pudence, made q Jump at the bear
snapped his teeth once and quickly
turned to run. But he was not quick
enough for Johnny, who struck out
with one black paw and bowled the
muskrat over on the bank But the
rat quickly recovered his balance and
dived into the water.
Johnny's blood was up now, and into
the lake he plunged. Just what took
place then / cannot say, as there was
such a splashing of water, but at any
rate the muskrat turned and bit the
little bear In the nose, and Johnny,
perhaps realizing that he was at dis
advantage in the water, turned and fed
bowling and panic-stricken to the
bank, and taking to his heels did not
stop until he was safe In the branches
Of tree. It was certainly laughable
sight, and 1t was pity that Johnny
could not enjoy 1t as much as I did.
But he stayed up that tree, and amused
himself by chewing the leaves and bark.
ERNEST HAROLD BAYNES.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
cIo.snr stock ouotation..
New Work MarIxets.

OATS-Quiet and unchanged; No.
white, natural, 46Q461So. do. clipped
FLoUR-Firm, but dull; Minnesota pat
erlts $5695. IS; winter straights, $4,000. rs
winter extras, ssS5@S.sO; winter patents.
$4.S5@6.i0.
WHEAT-opened weak and lower on
higher consnls, lower cables and unload
ing: later there WAS a rally on covering
9SMc.: December, s2d92Nc, =
HAY-Dull; shipping, 67l2c; good to
PoyTTAaTs61fEEis-steady; Long Island, s.75
@2.&, Jersey and southern, A.50@2:@.
STRAW-Steady; long rye. aQ1,16.
BEAN9-Quiet; marrow, So. 85Q2. So; me-
WooL-Firn; domestic fleece, s29S5e,
1908. 26@84c,; 1s02. aR2sc: ODDS, 7@isc.: Pa
ctfic coast, 1903, 2s@29c.; 1902. a92sc.;
BUTTER-Irregular; prices unchanged.
changed
EGGS-Weak; prices unchanged.
TALLOW-Firm, but quiet; city, prime,
in tiercas, 4Ac.; country, do in barrels,
TIVE PoHLrRsY.Firmer and in good
demand fowls. 14D15c.; old ROSTERS, ga
914c; spring chickens, 1910; ducks, old,
DREssRb P So5iItf and in
fair demand; fowls, choice. fresh killed
lac; do, fair to good, 13GlS1sc.; old roos-
tiers, &C.; nearby broiers, choice, 24D26c.
do, fair to good 18Q22c; western, do,
choice. 20Q22c.; do. fair to good, 1T419c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
REPUBLICAN CONFAB.
Odell Said 1t Was a Council
In Party Affairs.
FX-SECRETARY ROOT WILL NOT RUN
Many Names Discussed For GOvermp-
or of New York state--Lieuten-
amt Governor Higgins Is
q FMvOrita.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Upon the invi-
tation of Governor Odell number of
up state members of the New York Re
publican state committee met at the
Fifth Avenue hotel and considered the
political situation In this state. At the
conclusion of the conference Governor
Odell, in response to many inquiries.
said:
1T was q council In party affairs,
We reached conclusions, but will not
make them public at this time, The
letter Of Mr. Root to me will not be
made public until he authorizes me to
publish it. The letter was personal,
and / will not give it out without his
consent. expect to see him today.
and if he desires it will make the let
ter public. No conclusion was reached
regarding the goyernorship."
In answer to a direct question the
governor said:
Root is out OF it,
< All of those who have BEEN mention
ed in connection with the nomination
were discussed. They include Lieuten-
ant Governor Francis w. Higgins,
Erastus G. Knight, former mayor OF
Buffalo former Lieutenant Governor
Timothy L. Woodruff and State Sena-
tor George r.. Malby Of Ogdensburg.
The name of former Mayor Schieren
OF Brooklyn was mentioned, but as
Woodruff comes from the same city
some doubt was expressed as to wheth-
err 1t was advisable to bring Schieren
forward.
General Arson G. McCook was men
toned as a possible dark horse candi-
date and man upon whom all factions
could unite. General McCook has a
civil war record and was for many
years secretary of the United States
senate, but for the past ten years has
not been prominently identified with
politics, although delegate to national
conventions. He is one of the lighting
McCoolks."
The impression which prevailed
among those who participated in the
conference was that If no man from
Greater New York was selected for
governor the nomination would go to
Lieutenant Governor Higgins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
LOCKED UP IN TOMB.
DEAD MAN AND HEIR BOTH
PICKLED WITH RUM.
Coffin Of Former Filled with the Liquid
When He Was Buried-Replen-
ished Regularly on Anniver-
sary Of His Death,

One OF the old family founders in
Somerset county, In northern Maine
left heritage that Just has proved q
decidedly serious proposition to one
Of his heirs.
The family is among the wealthtest
], In the state. Years ago its pioneer
went into Somerset county, and IN
time became the principal business hg-
ure of the section.
AS be felt age approaching he put
his men at work on the construction OF
big tomb in the garden in the rear
of the old mansion that stands as one
of the show places in the town OF
Athens. On his deathbed he issued
commands as to what his relatives
should do with his body after dis
solution. He ordered them to place
him In the leaden coffin and after 1t
had been stored in the tomb to pour
the cofin full Of Jamaica rum.
The will went on to explain that
the testator couldn't bear the idea
OF being laid away In the tomb for
ever knowing that he would be left to
moIder forgotten. He wanted his rela-
tives ever to bear him in mind, and
his method Of Earring their memory
annually was this: The will directed
attention to the little spout sticking up
at the head Of the caslset. The COM
mand was that annually each June,
on the anniversary Of the squire's
burial, the chief heir should enter the
old tomb, bringing jug Of rum, and
that he should replenish the supply
IN the coffin.
The family removed from the old
mansion some years ago In order to
afford the sons and daughters more
advantages in one Of the cities of
Maine
Recently the heir upon whom de-
wolves the duty of carrying the jug
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
KISSES or VARIOUS KINDS.
Philosophical French Writer Analyses
the Differences in Os-
culation.

TO steal kiss Is natural; to buy kiss
is a stupidity; two girls who kiss Is a
loss Of time: not to kiss at all Is an in
significance, says writer in the Paris LIE
Meschacebe. Two men who kiss is quite
ridiculous; to kiss the hand or the tips
of the fingers is droll; to kiss ones wife
is an obligation; kissing child is often
regret for not being permitted to kiss
the mother; to kiss an ugly person is
gallantry; to kiss an old, faded widow
shows great devotedness, but to kiss a
young, blushing widow Is charm; to
kiss ones waiting maid Is very danger
ous to kiss ones aflanced is premedi-
tation and right; an old, rich aunt, 1t
is hypocrisy; young cook in the bloom
Of age is delicious, dainty; to kiss q
neighbours wife Is doubtless very good,
but quite wrong; kissing three girls the
same day is an extravaganza; a girl
whose father is watching her, 1t may
make one jump over the fence; to kiss
a mother-in-law is sacrifice; an old
maid, it is politeness; finally, kiss to
ones mother is the purest. the sweetest
Of all kisses,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

of rum to the estimable and well-pre-
served old gentleman in Athens sus-
Dended his business engagements for
g day and started on his annual trip.
lie went to Scion by. train and, hiring
D team at the stable. rode across coun-
Rtry. The mansion stands a bit out of
khe village. When the heir turned in
kt the gate between the double rows
bf towering lilac bushes no one in the
eeighborhood happened to see him.
The visitor hitched his horse at the
rear OF the house, out of sight Of the
road, and then proceeded toward the
tomb. He let himself into 1t, and when
the overflow from the spout indicated
that the coffin was filed he started for
the door.
Now 1t CHANGED, says the New York
Press, that through age and heaving
by the frost one OF the fagstones with
which the tomb Is paved jutted it's
edge above its neighbors. In the
gloom of the tomb the heir didn't see
the stumbling block and he struck it
and tripped. AS he tripped he lunged
forward and slammed full tilt against
the inside OF the half-opened door.
The door banged shut and the great
catch outside fell into place. The heir
was prisoner in the tomb of his an
cestor.
The door fitted very snugly against
the jamb. The victim broke his finger
nails In the cracks trying to start the
door. but II was no use. The portal
was immovable. There wasn't All arti-
Gle In the tomb fit for lever. AS the
prisoner crouched at the door feeling
around him his hand came In contact
with the jug he had partly smptied.
90 xns q temperance man and q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
A LITTLE BtAR CUB.
IT'S PECULIAR ANTICS WERE
AMUSING TO ITS MASTER.
Yves Horrid When He Was Hungry,
But Very Good After Being
Fed--A Fight with a
Muskrat.

Johnny, my pet cub, differed little
from the little girl who had little
curl, right in the middle Of her fore
head, for
When he was good, he was very, very
good:
But when he was hungry. he was hor-
rid.
When that satisfied feeling which
followed a meal began to wear of.
Johnny let us know 1t by an impatient
muttering, and all attempts to divert
his attention were useless, He was
hungry and he wanted his food, and no
one could persuade .him that he didn't
IL he was loose, he made straight for
the kitchen door, and, opening as easi-
ly as any child could have done. he
marched straight to the sink. Standing
on his hind legs, he would stretch until
he reached the edge with his fore paws.
and then quickly hoisted himself up
Here he was very likely to find pan
Of water and this might occupy him
for moment, though he would proba-
bly, be grumhling all the time he was
drinking, Then, turning round, he
would let himself down backwards UNI
til his hind feat touched the floor. BY
this time, the housekeeper would be
busy getting his dinner Of bread and
crackers. but he would start at once to
hurry things UP by growing and dance
ing on his hind legs in front of her.
Another moments delay and he would
rush at her, and clasp her about the
knees with his sturdy arms, biting
and Juggling at her skirts, She was not
In the least afraid Of him. and when
all was ready she would sometimes try
his patience, or rather his impatience.
a little further, by holding the pan
containing his dinner just above his
head. He would stand on his hind legs,
grumhling away, and making wild
reaches for the pan. At last, he would
manage to catch hold OF 1t with one
paw. and there there was no getting II
away from him. His claws hung on to
the rim like SO many iron hooks, and IL
the pan was lifted any higher, Johnny
went with 1t, ana soon hoisted himself
into It, Then, how he would attack
that food, mumbling all the time as If
he we're badly used, and ending by
cleaning the pan with his long tongue
Then he would probably be kittenish.
tearing around the house, climbing on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
PAWNEE BILL.

Major Gordon w. Lille (Pawnee
BID, who comes here August at the
head of his Wild West and Far East
exhibition, Is something of a financier
as we'll as Snowman. In point of
fact his abilities in the duties of finan-
cier have been the dominant factor in
his success as an exhibitor and amuse-
ment purveyor. In private life Ma
ior Lille Is known and respected as
the president of the Arkansas Valley
National bank, located Mt Pawnee, Ok
lahoma Territory bustling and pro-
gressive town which he founded, and
where he claims his residence.
Both there and throughout the ter
ritory "Pawnee Bill" possesses large
real estate holdings and is, perhaps,
more prominently and fayorably
known in that section than any other
living person. He never tires of talk
ing Of Oklahoma, it's natural resources
and soporific climate, and is an ardent
champion of its claims for statehood.
Better still, his genuine faith in that
section of our common country Is at
tested by his large Investments there.
Major Lille is typical product of
the west and by reason of early envir-
onment and practical knowledge of his
subject, well adapted to present to the
public an entertainment designed to
offer realistic reproductions of early
frontier life.
His continued success along these
lines proves his business acumen and
ability to please and entertain the
amusement loving populace.
Reserved seats (including admission
on sale day of exhibition at Cones
pharmacy, West Main and Bank
streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Navy Yard rire at Port.mouth.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 20.-7
The coal pocket at the Portsmouth
navy yard was completely destroyed
by fire last night, together with 5000
tons Of coal. The loss Is estimated at
$125, 600 The cause of the fire is be-
lieved to have been spontaneous com.
bustion. The pocket was quite new,
being accepted within the past two
months, and had a capacity of 10000
tons. Fortunately no vessel was along
side the pocket at the time. The coal
was still burning at late hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Many woman has played practical
Joke on man by marrying him.
Mexicans Wakinr %.

Mexico Is bidding for industries and
she is getting them on a large scale
Great factories are being erected in every
part Of the republic and their products
are being protected by the laws Of the
country. Hundreds Of thousands of peo-
pie who were once idle have learned to
work in the mills and factories which
have been started.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Appreciation.

II am afraid you are one of these peo-
pie who look down on toll"
Not at all" answered the luxurious
youth. my neutrality-suspicious.
worked hard and invested his money,
and we are quite pleased with him for do
ing so."-Was hinston Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Poor Plea

A Denver man who committed big
amy pleads that he did it while hope
iessly intoxicated. That plea won't go:
man in that condition frequently
mistakes one woman for two, but he
never mistakes two women for one
Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
spencsr Held For oomrade,a Muraer.

NEW YORK, July ga few hours
after the discovery in West Chester
creek Of the body of Joseph T, Bam-
NETT, a private Of the Eightieth regi-
ment, u. s. A.. stationed at Fort
Schuyler, Corporal Richard M. Spen-
Ger of the same company was placed
under arrest. The nature OF several
wounds on the body indicates that BAN
NETT was murdered. According to off,
GERS of the regiment. both men were
members of wealthy southern families
and close friends,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
live stocIr Mnrketa.

CATTLE-supply light; maFl<et steady;
choice. s6.1oas.2 % prime 6.7oQ6; fair, $44o
@490; veal calves, $7Q7.50.
HOGS Receipts light; market higher;
prime, heayies, s.. 5000 medium SO, 1905. 20;
heavy and light Workers., $6lbl6.20; pigs
$6G610; roughs, S4dI6.25.
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light;
market stronger: prime wethera, $4,000
AZ; common sheer, N.60@2s lambs, $40
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

nISTRICTo OF WATERBURY. SIS. Probate
- Court. July 2T, 1904.
Estate of Phoebe Palmatier late OF Water
bury in said di strict. deceased
Upon the application of John Palmatier,
praying that letters of administration be grant
ca on said estate as per application on file more
fully appears, 1t is
ORDERED, that said application be heard
and determined at the Probate Office In Mater
pury ~ SAID District. on the S0th day OF July. A.
d. 1904, at O'Clock in the forenoon. and that
notice be Civ en- OF the tendency of said applica-
ton ana the time and place ofhearing thereon
oy publishing the snnne one time in some news
paper having circulation in said diatrios
By order OF the Court
James j. Cassip, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Fish at Billingsgate.

Last year the supplies of fish at BILL
ingsgate market, London, amounted to
1863 1877 tons, as against 158.357 tons in
1902 and 148, 1866 tons in 1901.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Morning Preparation.

Evening meditation is less important
than morning preparation. well be-
gun Is half done. M. d. Babcock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
Tin for Parents.

Train UP a child In the way he
should go. and keep right along with
him yourself. -S omeryilla Journal :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
LATE WANTS.

II GARGASAS of 864 Bank street. to-
-. day sold to G. ]. Iesyensky two barr
Der chairs, two mirrors and one show case.
1898
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

ISIRICT OF WATERBURY,, SIS. PRO-
- bate Court. July 49, 1904.
Estate of Patrick Mcmahon late of Water
bury In said district deceased.
PURSUANT to on order from the Court of
Probate Tor said District will be sold at public
auction TO the highest bidder. on the 3oth day
of July A. d. 1904 at 1880 o'clock in the after
noon (unless previously disposed of at private
ed, situated in the town of Waterbury viz:
A certain piece of land with the buildings
thereon standing, bounded as follows North
erly on land OF j, 8. Hayes. on Walnut street,
and land formerly of Charles Perkins: easterly
on land formerly Of Charles Perkins and on
Orange street; outherly on land formerly of
Charles Perkins and westerly on land of John
d Hayes and of the heirs OF William FL Coer,
being the same premises conveyed to the said
Patrick Mcmahon by Joseph r. Payne,
Sale to take place ut 42 Walnut street in said
Waterbury, Terms made known st time OF
sale.
Thomas F. Mcmahon, Executor,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

ITO RENT-Tene.nent six rooms. at
i 100 North Main street. All improve
ments. SIT month. Inquire at North
End Dry Goods Co., 69l North Main street.
1886
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

" Inquire Commercial House, Nauga'
tuck. 1886
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

WANTED-All the people 10 know that
W Waterbury Drug Co., corner East
Main and Spring streets, Is the Fest and
cheapest Place 10 buy drugs and medicines
Of al kinds. Special inducements 10 cus~
toners. besides Green Trading Sian1ps
with every purchase,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

WANTED-To move your furniture a.
reasonable prices Also several firstt
class turnouts to let double or single; rub
Ter tires of all descriptions. a. M. Larson's
livery and trucking stable. corner Water
and North Elm streets. Main office 81
South Main street. Telephone 1854.
5-lo-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

WANTED Housekeepers TO call and
see our line of new and second
hand Furniture, Stoves, Clothing. Shoes.
etc. Special prices on Iron Bedsteads,
Springs and Mattresses, Eedsteads, $2.96:
Springs, $l.o8; Mattresses, $I.oS. Abra-
ham Cohen, 246 Bank ST. s-23-tf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
SAYIN ROCK PHEASANT VIEW HOTEL

Beautifully situated on Beach street,
corner Washington avenue, facing the
sea. Unrivalled bathing. boating and
fishing Summer boarders will ind
this one of the most desirable plEces
along Long Island Sound. House thor
oughiy renovated. New management.
J. CAMPANE, Proprietor. e-24-lm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

THO LET-Seven-room cottage. SIS.
4 As East Liberty S.. 1898
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29
POPULAR PENNY .A.WORD ADVS
WEQ8ED.

WANTED-Young girl for light house
work. Call at SO Union St. 1898
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

WANTED-.-Old Soldiers to know that
w all are rension enable without regard to
disability At So. age 81 So. age IS; $40
age 90 and and SIP age 70. Have secured
ten allowances since June |, 1904. Apply
at once to George Robbins, Pension At
torney, 90 Center street. Fire Insurance..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

EOR SALE-Store awning and marble
l. counter slab. Inquire 1856 Mil ST.
1898
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

ECR RENT-Five rooms, 100 High St.
n Al Improvements. 1923
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

WANTED--Men or women 'ccal repre-.
w sentatives for high class magazine.
Large commissions. Cash prizes. Write
J. N. Trainer. 30 East Washington square.
New York. N. Y. 2-te-sl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-29

r .ADY CANVASSERS wanted to sell ar
~ ticles used in every household daily.
SIS week easily made by energetic per-
son. Address Box 1874, Waterbury, Conn.
1.to-u