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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Inte1Rfgence In Monkeys.

A correspondent in the Field con tributes an extraordinary instance of intelligence in the Royal park, Mel bourne, Australia. He was watching some monkeys In large cage when one of them came to the front and tried to reach nut which had been thrown and was lying on the gravel path. Putting its arms through the bars and stretching as far as possible it found that the nut was just beyond Its reach. There was straw on the floor of the cage and going to the back, where it evidently expected to find the straw less damaged, 1t tested straw after straw, discarding them one by one not thinking them strong enough for the purpose. At last it found sat isfactory one, returned with it to the front of the cage and very quickly with this aid hooked the nut close enough to be picked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
SALT AND ICE.
The Process That Begins When tho
 Two Are Mixed.

The Process That Begins When the
 Two Are Mixed.
 It is not correct to say that salt dis solves ice, since real solution only takes place when a solid, liquid or gas is dissolved in liquid.
 The true explanation of the fact that ice melts when common salt is added to it depends upon the simple physical principle that when salt is dissolved in water heat is absorbed, and it's tenn perature is lowered. When salt and ice are mixed together some of the salt dissolves in the small amount of wa ter which is always present, the tenn perature is thereby lowered, and new freezing point is established
 The remainder of the ice-being at a temperature higher than this new freezing point-slowly melts, and more salt is dissolved until the solution is saturated. The temperature can in this way be lowered to 22 degrees O., which is the freezing point of definite com pound of salt and water.
 The salts dissolved ill sea waters serve a very important purpose, as il requires q greater degree of cold to cause the formation of ice on them than on fresh water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
CLOUDS EIGHT MILES HIGH Many Peculiarities Attending and Preceding Thunderstornas May
 Be Noted by observant.


 A great cumulous thunderhead cloud, towering up on the horizon like huge fiamboyant iceberg, is often higher than the highest Alps would be if they were piled on top of the Himalayas- It IS not unusual for these clouds to measure five, six, and even eight miles from their flat, dark base, lowering mile or two above the world, to their rounded, glistening summit, splendid in the sun light. And in these eight miles the changes of temperature are as great as those over many thousand miles of the earth's surface. These clouds contain strata of temperature, narrow belts or freezing cold alternating with large dis tances of rainy mist and frozen snow and ice particles. Hailstones, which are formed from snow particle that falls from the upper strata and is frozen nara in the freezing belt and coated with added ice on the wet belt, are often founa with series of layers in their forma- ton, showing that they have passed through this succession of cloud strata more than once on their way from the upper air to the earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
THE WORD HANDICAP. y
It Comes From the Ancient Custom
 of Hand I'm the Cap.

It Comes From the Ancient Custom
 of Hand I'm the Cnp.
 In former days handicap" was conducted thus: A, wishing for some thing which belonged to B, say horse, would offer his watch for it. If A agreed, c was chosen to fix the sum that should be given by one or the other to make the exchange fair.
 The three then put down stake, and A and B, each holding piece of mon- ey, put their hands into cap or hat, or into their pockets, while c, enlarg- ing on the respective merits of the horse and watch made his award in as rapid and complex manner as possi- ble, ending it with the words, Draw, gentlemenv'
 A and B instantly drew out and open ed their hands. If money appeared in both the exchange was made; if in one only, or in neither, the award was off, and in every case c took the stakes.
 The modern use of handicap has aris- en from the employment of experts to make fair conditions for q race in which the competitors are of unequal age or power.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
ANCIENT CURRENCY.
The Chinese Once Used Small Bronse
 Knives For Money.

The Chinese Once Used Small BrOmS@
 Knives For Money.
 Knife money, a species of ancient Chinese currency, was associated with the state of Ts'i, one of the most pow erful of the early. subdivisions of the Celestial Empire, which came into pow CT B. c. 1122 and was subdued by the rival state of Ts'in, B. c. PA. This quaint form of money consisted of small curved bronze knives, some seven inches in length, with inscribed blades and handles terminating in rings.
 This knife money dropped out of use with the reduction of Ts'i but was re- vived by the usurper Wang Mang, who was murdered A. D. g. The issues of this potentate were half as long again as the earlier currency. They were also much thicker, and the ring at the end of the handle was replaced by rim and central square hole resembling the hole in the modern leash" Other Chinese currencies of great antiquity and of similar sort were alze money, or small hatchets, with such varieties of tool currency as chisels, spades and planes, all of which passed from hand to hand in the ordinary way as circulating medium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Substitutes For Bntter.

A German chemist, Dr. Heuner, pro- poses to buy up all cocoanut oils and transform them into vegetable but ter" savory. inodorous and succulent substitute for true butter, says the London Globe. Cocoanut oil, like but ter, contains per cent of soluble acids namely, butyric acid and capric or decylic acid, which give pleasant aroma to butter and have a taste of hazel nut. Cocoa butter contains less water than true butter and will keep fifteen or twenty days without show ing any acid reaction. Therefore 1t is useful in making pastry. Cocoa butter has also been found by trial the better antiseptfc against infection by mi crobes, and as 1t is quite digestible the various boards of health have not ob- 3ersfad 1T
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
AMERICAN BAND PROM.

The American band will render the following popular music program at the Auditorium tomorrow evening: TWo-step-R Feather. Waltz-My Little New York Girl Two-step-Dolly Dimple Waltz Somebody's Waiting for Me. Schottische Lindy Lou. Three-step- Cynthia. zWaltz-Valse BIeue. step-Karama Waltz-LoTrire q Avril TWo-step-Laces and Graces Three-step- San Domingo. TWo-step Goodbye Little Girl, Good
 bye.
 Waltz-VioIa ,Schottische- Cabbage Patch. Two-step Mary Ann. Waltz Peggy O'Neil.
 Following is the encore program: ! TWo-step-P Polly Prim.
 Waltz-The Girl I Used to Know. TWo-step-I'ye Got a Feeling for You Waltz-Prince of Pilsen. chottische-Yankee Consul Three-step Czarovitch.
 Waltz-Plain Mamie O'Hooley. Two-step-Mr Black Man. Waltz-Always in the Way. TWo-step- -Cosey Corner. Three-step--L Spell. Two-step- Blue Bell.
 Waltz-Meet Me at St Louis, Louis. Schottische-Whe Johnnie Comes Marching Home.
 Two-step- Fun After School. Waltz Home, Sweet Home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
GRAND CIRCUIT RACING.
KnicIxerbocIKer s1O,OOO Stake Won by'
 Sweet Marie.

KnickerbocIker $1O,OOO Stake Won b59
 Sweet Marie.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-The grand circuit races were run at the Empire City track with 5000 in attendance.
 The big stake was the $10,0O0 Knick- erbocker for the 2:14 trotting class. Sweet Marie was the choice at $20O, John Me and Katherine at $70 each and the field $15. Aristo led to the long distance, with the fayorite second aud John Me. third It was a great finish between the trio, the favorite winning with little to spare in 2:1O12 Tn the second heat Sweet Marie won again in a most exciting finish with Aristo and John Me, the three shoot ing under the wire only necks apart.
 The opening event was the 2:25 pace for three-year-ol Bucklock led handsomely to the half when he broke, and Dorcas H. shot at once to the front, with Teddy Weaver close up. At the head of the stretch Simon Kenton looked dangerous, but he soon broke and was out of it. Dorcas H. won by a length, with Teddy Weaver good second. Teddy Weaver led the field in the second heat to the three-quarter pole, when Dorcas H. came with rare rush and landed by half length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

scheme that has branded him as being of the stuff heroes are made of. He put his plan into effect few days ago, and the change he has wrought, even in brief time, has been wonderful. ~ Tn effect he has divorced the boy from the novel, caused him to look up on the "paper smoke" with bathing and turn his head away in honest hor- TOT at the sight of colored boy with a couple of dice in his hand.
 He called his thirty boys together and said:
 Boys, have come to the conclusion that we can get along much better if we adopt little cooperative plan I have in mind That means that we should work to help each other. Now, I am authorized by the company to promise you ali an increase of pay. Some of you will get $1, some $2 and some $3 month more than you are now getting Maybe you will all get the $3. It will depend upon yourselves.
 Tn order to become entitled to this increase you will have to promise me these things: During the next six months you will not smoke cigarettes nor read dime novels during business hours; you must promise not to curse or swear, gamble with dice or in any other form and deliver your messages promptly. If you do all these things I will agree that the company shall pay for your uniforms and give you some more money.n
 The proposition came as a surprise. It tickled the boys. Every one of them solemnly subscribed to the promises exacted. They also willingly agreed to forfeit certain portions of their expect ed raise for each fall from grace, and the new order of things was at once established. The success of the plan of Coogan has thus far been complete
 The change produced in my boys is wonderful he said but recently. "They have entered heartily into the spirit ot the thing, and they are adhering strict ly to the conditions. I made it plain te them that I did not seek to make saints of them, but merely to engage with them in plain business proposi. ton for our mutual benefit. There has not been a serious breach committed as yet, and believe the boys will become so accustomed to the change that the benefit to them in moral sense will be far greater than the gain they will re ceive in their pay"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Parker Reads Comments In Silence

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 ESOPUS, N. Y, Aug. 12.-Judge Par ker read with interest the newspapers which came to Rosemount, noting especially tue comments on his speech of acceptance. He had nothing to say. regarding them or regarding anything else. He went for a horseback ride during the morning, accompanying a carriage in which was a party of his guests, in drive about the neighbor hood. There were no callers of i'm. portance at Rosemount.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Her Sympathy.

Little Flora was complaining that her stomach felt bad, according to the Columbia Herald. Perhaps it's because it's empty said her mother. Tt might feel better if you had some thing in it.'' Not long afterward the minister called. Tn reply to a question as to h@ health he said that he was well, but that his head felt rather bad that day. Perhaps it's because it's empty" spoke up Flora. Tt might feel better if you had something in a%
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Indignation at New Rochelle.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y, Aug. 12.-- Indignation was rampant at the board of trade mass meeting heivs sast night in Lambler's hall, New Rochelle, to take action in relation to the change of time table and reduction of trains on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad and also to try to pro- hibit the company's use of soft coal within the city limits. New Rochelle's most prominent residents, including many commuters, were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Good Living In China.

An English surgeon at Hongkong writes that "all Chinamen eat fish and pork at morning and evening meals, Fowls and ducks are always on the ta- ble of all but the most humble of the cooly class, and they do not have them because they cannot afford them. l hope this will be sufficient answer to those who maintain that Chinamen live on rice. It is not nearly so true as 9hat the Scotch live on noETidaa''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Boston Garment worker. strike

BOSTON, Aug. 12.-Twelve hundred garment makers, practically all coat. makers, have struck here because of the refusal of the clothing contractors to sign an agreement submitted to them by the United Garment Workers of Boston. Twenty of the largest shops of the city are affected. It is expected that today the strike will be come general and that more than 2,000 sviA he out,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
TABLE OF PERCl
Molly Brant Won the Delaware.

' SARATOGA, Aug. 12-Molly Brant won the stake race, the Delaware, a handicap for three-year-olds and up- ward Graziallo showed the way to the first quarter, and Light Brigade then took the lead. At the half. Molly Brant, who had gotten away third and had been gradually improving her position, now moved up and from that point had things her own way. Stall wart was second by half a length. Tramotor, favorite in the first race, was never in the money, Teacress win- ming by more than length. Maiden, the favorite, was never headed in the steeplechase handicap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Picked Winner Was Defeated.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 12.-In the semi1nals in singles at the southern championship tennis tournament here the surprise of the day was the ease with which Nat Thornton defeated S. 0. Wiluams, both of Atlanta, by the score of 6-1, 6-1. The latter had been picked as the probable winner of the series.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Rosedale camp, No 9,615, NJ. W.

Y A
 Brass Moulders.
 Ladies Aid society. Hibernian Rifles drill Court Shields, +. of A. SpeedWeII lodge, K. of F. Ladies auxiliary, A. o. Fl. Connecticut lodge, Int o. o. r. Winona council, IT O. U. A. NJ. Waterbury Progressive Bremen. Waterbury lodge, No 5, \. o. U. W Hawthorne lodge, Sons Of St George A. Von Humboldt lodge, N. E. o, F Townsend lodge, I. o. o. F., schoo meeting.
 Fifth division, A o. H Plumbers and Steam Filters. Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. F. Stampers' local. POT. Ivory Workers union. Court E. R. Crosby, F. of A. Electricians union.
 St Ann's drum corps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Light opera and Doe.kin.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12.-Light Opera and Doeskin were the winning favorites at the fair grounds. Old Stone by win ming. the fourth, the feature of the card, showed himself to be the best three-year-old now at the track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Bryn Mavvr Polo Team won.

NARRAGANSET PIER, R. l., Aug. 12.-More than 1000 members of the summer colony saw the Bryn Mawr second polo team defeat Rockaway first by a score of 15 to "A goals in the third game of the series for the Narra- gansett cup, offered by the Point Ju- dith Country club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to tender our sincere thanks to all who sympathized with us in our recent bereavement, the death of our little son, Thomas, Es- pecial1y to the ladies of the United Gas Improvement Go, Miss Elizabeth Donahue, James Mullen, Patrick and Michael NIcYerry and others for the beautiful floral tributes.
 MIR AND MRS PATRICK MULLEN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

H~@-@-ENAN%@8B
 Arrangement That Already Has
 Worked 2 Manifest Reform.
 Newark (N. J.) business men are thinking of voting a medal to Local Manager John F. Coogan of the Postal Telegraph company or at least of rec ommending him as worthy of the pro- posed benefits of the Carnegie hero fund, says the New York World. They are convinced that Coogan is not only 6 hero. but also genius.
 Coogan directs the energies of some thirty boys who deliver messages that come over the wire to Newark resi- dents. Once upon time Coogan was Baseball league, and he is thankful for the rigid discipline he was then placed under. He has endeavored to follow the same methods in his busi- ness life, but for years he was frus- trated because of the seeming tmpos- sibflity of drilling his staff of mes senger boys into recognition of dis cipIinary efforts.
 Coogan faneied Newark boys to be the same as boys are everywhere. s.Rush" messages were always to them of less importance than to discover by reading to the end of the story how ~Butts, the boy detective" got the drop on Scar Scanned Sam, the sent mental sailor, and saved the fortune for Little Lady Lucy, the beautiful waif
 It was also in keeping with the mes- senger boys code of ethics to smoke q cigarette before he answered hur- " call
 N ger Coogan studied the problem of t reformation of the messenger boy. He tried discharging them, but this brought only temporary relief, as the newcomers soon fell into the easy habits of their predecessors, After Ksaz'a ok study copan La ascsEsd slas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
PROBATE DISTRICT OF WATER.
 BURY, August 10, 1904. ESfafn# nf TeIizur n CS7.ince,

Estate Of 4EI1zurs D. GrlggS.
 ORDER OF NOTICE.
 In the matter of the application for the filing and recording of certain doc uments purporting to be copies of the last will and testament Of Elizur D. Griggs, and of the proceedings proving and establishing the same, it is here by
 ORDERED. that said application be heard and determined by the probate court of the district of Waterbury, on Saturday, August B, 1904, and that public notice be given of the pending copy of this order of notice i'll the Waterbury Evening Democrat, news, paper having q circulation in this dis trict, at least one time, on or before August 12. 1904
 By the court,
 JAMES J. CAssIN, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

EOR SALE-Stock of groceries of bank l rupt C. s. Woodford. Apply at office of Attorney Joseph E. Lauber. trustee, room 40. Odd Fellows building. 6-l2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
BASEBALL SCORES.
Results of Yesterdays Games I'm Na- tionaI and American Leagues.
 WATERWAY THAGTIE
NATIONAL LEAG

Cincinnati. ........ Q I 0 | 0 Q O. 2 New York....... 0 0 0 021 i -5 5 Batteries-Ewing and Schlei: Mathew son and Bowerman. St. Louis. r. 0 oo1ooeo 2- 4 Brookly ..n.. 0000O00O001 Q 1- Batteries Nichols and Mclean; Jones and Bergen.
 At Boston
 Pittsburg. rg.......... 0 0 o r. Boston. ............ l 0 0 0 1 0 0 o. BatteFies-Flaherty and Smith; Willis and NeedhaIm.
 At Philadelphia Philadelphia. 0 0 0 0 O. l Batteries-Wicker and Kling; Frazer and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
A Forced SaIe.

House No 3S Third street and lot 3Ox61. $2,3OO. Also two lots on Charles street one on the corner of Charles and Third. 31xSO Price $1, 15O and $1, ,OOO respectively If not disposed of before will be sold by auction August 10, 1904. Inquire at
 D. H TIERNEY'S Real FState Offica
 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
POPULAR PENNY. A WORD ADVS
WHQ(YED.

w as housekeepsr in " small family by German girl Can sew and is very useful about house. Wants to go homo nights. Address or call to Katie Weiser, l67 Charles street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
IATE WANTS.

ToR SALE-Five newly furnished rooms. I Will sell reasonable. Party going to leave town. Inquire at Democrat office.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

WTANTED-W Widower, aged 42. with cne
 " child. wishes to correspond with woman from 25 to 40. with view to rnatri< mony. Address .Espy Spidel, care Demo- crat flee. 8-lo-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

WANTED-All.t the people 10 know that
 " Waterbury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, is the best and cheapest place to buy drugs and medicines of all kinds. Special inducements to cus- toners, besides Green Trading Stamps with every purchase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

WANTED-To go out working by the " day. Call or address 50 Pearl St.
 8-12-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
FOR SHLE.

EOR SALE-5Oo tickets for the sociable l to Ee given at Hamilton hall, Mill Plain, Friday evening. Busses from end of trolley line. A good time guaranteed to all who make a purchase and attend the entertainment. 6-ii-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
DLsrRIcT or WATERBURY. ss. PRO

nLsTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. PRO- %@ bate Court. Aug. I2. 1904
 Estate of Mary A. Kelly late of Waterbury in said district, deceased.
 Upon the appl cation of William Kelly, ad- ministrator praying that he may be author ized to ell land belonging to said estate. situ- ated on the westerly side of Dublin street. Waterbury, Conn.,. being undivided one-half interest as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 Z ORDERED. that said application be heard and determined st the Probate office in Yater- bury in said District on the 18th day of Aug. A. D. 1904. at o'clock in theiorenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- tlon and the time and place ofhearing thereon oy publishing the same on @ time in some ue ws- paper having circulation in said district
 By order of the Court
 James J. CaSSin, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

WANTED---Old Soldiers to know that
 " all are questionable without regard to disability. At $6. age 62; $8, age 65; $i0 ten allowances since June 1. 1904. Apply at once to George Robbins, Pension Att torney, 63 Center street. Fire Insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

ITO RENT-Tenement of six rooms in l a new block. All improvements. 3o3 River street. 8-l2-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

STOLEN - Oxen, calves. sheep and D lambs ? Oh, no. Nor do we buy them alive. But we buy the best cuts and furnish meal with the fixings at such a low price that some people may have their suspicious. Bring your wife and try one of our 2Oc dinners. It will cost you no more than at home, and you save fuel. the house is cool and your wife has rest Avery's. South Main street, opp. Castles s Market,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

IOR SALE-U p-to-date drug store. com I plete stock: everything that goes to make a first.class drug store. Quar- tered oak fixtures, Puffer soda fountain, also cash register. Established little over two years. Will sell at g bargain as tho owner is going 10 leave city. Address Drug Store,' Democrat office. 6-8-h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

w ANTED- Straw and felt hats to clean,
 by the same matters that were for five years with the Danbury Hat Co. but now located at "A Grand street. corner of, Bank. 7.6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

WANTED-To move your furniture a. reasonable prices. Also several firsts class turnouts to let. double or single; rub Der tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larson's livery and trucking stable. corner Water and North Elm streets. Main office 6l South Main street. Telephone 253-4.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

ITO RENT--Shore cottages at Meadows l End; all furnished. From $1o to SIS per week. J. T. Phelan, 42 Bank street.
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PARTNER NAMED

A man, young, can buy half interest in a good paying business for $1O0. Experience not needed. I want good, steady fellow, and rather than hire help I make the above proposi- tion.
 Inquire at 149 South Main (up one flight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

ROR SALE Customers wanted for one. I two and three-family houses. Must be sold this month. Do you know l am selling those lots on South Main streetP
 am. Come and get terms. No interest or taxes. J. E. sANDIFoRD, loo Bank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Miscellaneous.

T OST = Small notebook containing A charges. notes of horse shoeing. etc. Book of no value to anyone but the owner. Finder will receive liberal reward by re- turning same 10 ! L. White. 37 North Elrn street. 5-l0-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

s ROOMS to rent. Phoenix avenue. 6 O rooms to rent. Park avenue. Inquire Weinstein's Cloak Store. 8-lo-3