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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
PIttsburg Coal Company Bonded.

PITTSBURG. Jan. 13.-By unani-
nous vote of the directors of the Pitts
burg Coal company the company has
been financed by contract with the
Union Trust company of Pittsburg for
the purchase and sale Of $25,0OO,OO0
fifty year per cent bonds, to be used
as required for indebtedness and work
ing capital.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
MABEL eEcHrEL,s MURDER.
David WeisenberEer Acquitted, Then
Placed on the stand.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Jan. 13.-The Sc.
ries of trials to fix the responsibility
for the murder in October last of Ma
bel Bechtei, the pretty twenty
old silk mill girl of this city, was begun
before Judge TreXler in the Lehlgh
county court, and before adjournment
had been taken David Weiscnberger,
one of the accused lovers of the unfor-
tunate girl, was formally arraigned
and acquitted Of the murder charge.
Alols Eckstein, Mabel Bechtels fiance,
also charged with completely in the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
Bank Pre.ident Dropped Dead.

NYACK, n. Y, Jan. Is. Denton
Fowler, president of the Peoples bank
Of Haverstraw and a prominent brick
manufacturer, dropped dead of heart
disease here, aged sevenV-nlne years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13

TRAINS ARRIVING.

Additional trains leave Troy 90, due Ben.
n'ngton { IS p. IN, and leave Bennington 5O5 p
N. due Troy 6.55 p N.
This train runs daily
: Stops only on signal To- take or on notice
20 conductor, TO leave passengers.
Time a. m
For further Information address Geo. b
Morrill,.
GenlWestern Passenger Agent, Troy. NY.
ID j. FLANDERs,
Gen Pass & Ticket Agt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
High Grade columbia" Underskirts

Made by the Columbia Skirt Company. OF New
YORK. They also make Columbia" Safety
Belts and Hose supporters, Shirt Waist
II olders, etc. A postal will bring samples
rlces, etc. Mrs. NJ. c, KlOck, AZ Main street,
the agent for Rennlngt0n and vieInitY
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.

Corrected 70 Oct u. 1903 Trains leave Ben
aingtOn daily except Sunday. unless otherwise
QOJed
TRAINS LEAVING
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
RUTLAND RAILROAD.

Corrected to october II, 1903. Trains leave
Bennington daily, except Sunday, unless
otherwise noted.
GOING SOUTH
1870 a Express daily for Troy, Albany
and New York
s:55 Passenger for Troy, Albany and
New York
1920 p m-Mail for Troy, Albany, New York
and West.
$40 Flyer for Troy, Albany and New
York.
sos Express for Troy and Albany.
S'iO " Passenger daily for Troy aHd Al
bany.
GOING NORTH.
i2;I0 m-EXpr0Ss daily for Rutland, BurlinR-
ton, Montreal, Ogdensburg and
West. Pullman sleeping cars 10
Montreal and ottawa.
7i55 '' Passenger daily for Rutland and
Burlington.
2.3O p m-Flyer for Rutland, Burlington, Mon
treal and Ogdvusburg. Pullman
paror car 20 Montreal.
Gals p R-LOcal Passenger for Rutland, Bur.
lingtOr AMI intermediate stations.
Trains from Rutland arrive at Ben1ingtou
2 90 a. m, T. &C. 40 and $40 p. m. Trains from
Troy arrive At l2:l5. SOB and 9 30 a. m, 100,
4.35 and AS p. m.
CHATHAM DIVISION.
$40 a m-Passenger for Chatham and New
York.
$3.50 p m-Passenger for Chatham.
Trains arrive from Chatham az ltO5 a. m. and
6;lh y. m.
G. A. NnmO. Gen. Passenger Agt.
GEO. T. JARVIS. Vice President and
Rutland. VI. General Manager
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

a stirring event Of real life
ma country village at Coles
for first time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13
HOW MUCH Do YOU KNOW?

A stirring event of real life
I'm a country will lge at Coles
Tor first time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-01-13

Corrected to October II, 1903. Trains leave
Bennington daily, except Sunday, unless
otherwise noted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

natives in Basque caps. blouses and sabots. There are also heavy OK teams with picturesque villagers prodding them as they move slowly forward.
 About April every year the French Meet of fishing vessels arrives at St Pierre and then the busy season of the city begins In September the boats again assemble in the port preparatory to the return to France. The possession of these two islands is source of con tinual irritation of the British and com plicates the fishing controversy which grows more bitter each year. In addition to these two islands as base of supplies, the French hold, by right of treaty, the privilege to land at any point on the New foundaand coast between Cape Bona vista and Cape Riche for the purpose of drying their fish. a ~ -
 The suggestion of the annexation of the islands to the United States iS ex- ceedingly interesting, but it is very doubtful whether the latter country would entertain such proposition. However, Uncle Sam might start with the French islands in the northern sweep of annexation and later take in New foundland and Canada herself. Who can say? Stranger things than that have happened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

mercury often changes 50 or more degrees in 24 hours. News
 Health food professors, cranks some call them, say now that meat is unhealthy, butter, milk and cheese in furious, and no one should eat food that has been cooked. The only way to follow the advice given is to stop eating altogether and then die peace. full and Bridgeport Telegram.
 After all is said and done it is the people who are to blame for the Iro- quois theater tragedy, the people who will not take the trouble to see to it that worthy men are elected to public office. and that they do their duty af- ter they are elected. The stream cannot rise higher than the fountain, Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
WHEN TIE WINDS SAY .Boo.'

1t don't seem like nothins doin
 When the leaves are dead an brown. An the wind is in the tree-tops
 Just a-shakin of em down, An there ain't no place to go to.
 An there air't a thing 10 do sCept ter set e nights an listen
 When the wind says "Boon' to you Cept to sci O nights an listen
 Whilst the winds talk high or low, ,Gept to think O summer landscapes An O fields O Ilong ago, 'Cept to member glopin' hilIsides { An ol twisty paths you knew: Naught to do but set a-dreamilf ! When the wind says tBoo!'' to you Just to set an dream while aitin, | Through the winter wind and wrack, For the summer smiles an sunshine
 When the v!olets come back An the marguerites are noddin' Dewy wet an sweet to you; Naught to do but just remember ! 1Andthe winds say "Booi'' to you Or to just let up on dreamin' l Of the things yeh knowed O wore, An git down an go to tumblin
 With the baby on the floor, Till the wee one's happy laughter
 Lets no other sounds come through; I'll you're comfy and aint carin' ] When the winds say ttBoot' to you. --J. M Lewis. in Houston Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

The man who judges things by weight bulk and dollars may well wonder at Japanese temerity. To Japan, with her 147,e0o square miles
 the 'anexation of Korea. with S2,O00 square niles, means what the anexa- ation of Mexico would to the United States. To Russia. with S.666,Ooe square miles, it means less than South ern California to us. says Collier's Weekly. Though Japan has only one third the population of her rival. she publishes as many books every year,
 and. despite the concentration of her population, which permits of the wide circulation of her city dailies, she pub.
 fishes as many newspapers. The per centage of her people who can read
 and write is about equal to that of our
 own New England states. Tn schools
 and colleges she has 5,000,000 pupils
 and students, or one in every nine of the population, where Russia has only one in every thirty-five. Tn fact. Japan, with her 44,oo0,oo0 people. probably has more subjects who can read and write than Russia with her 140,0p1,-
 0Uo. The Russians have given nothing
 to mechanical progress, but have used | it's products. the railroad and the rifle, I to carry them almost to the doorway of Picking. The reforma ton awakened | i'll Japan the spirit of benevolent as- similation,' and a realization that she must have more room for her growing population or perish. In '94 and s95, l thanks to modern methods, Japan oc- l sula. and had Picking at her mercy, { when Russia, France and Germany stayed her hand. Both nations, then, are borrowers. Their artillery, their
 men-of-war, and their field telegraphs | are no more part of their own devel- 1 opment than the Creusot guns, which pounded the British in South Africa, were of Boer civilization. Not since | the Turks carved their way as far as | the walls of Vienna has an oriental
 race presumed to meet northern race
 on it's own ground. Every bizarre ele
 ment that appeals either to the eat or to the eye enters into those negotia-
 tions upon which depends the mo, mentous question of whether the Pa
 cltic shall be Slav lake or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

The democratic party, says an ex-
 change, could find no better issue than tie one to which Justice Har- Ian calls attention. With that issue to the front the democracy would en- ter upon the coming presidential campaign with a. fair prospect of car rying the country. It remains to be seen whether the democratic leaders have sufficient appreciation of the sit uation created by the present admin istration. During the course of 8 speech on recent occasion Justice Harlan said: "Let us hope that this great instrument, which has served so well, will weather the storms which the ambitions of certain men are creating in an effort to. make this country world power.7 It is the first time that q member of the SUI. preme court has spoken so frankly on the great danger threatening the country in consequence of a policy which will undoubtedly receive the hearty appreciation of the republican national convention when it meets ill Chicago next June. Justice Harlan is no sensationalist. On the contrary, he is regarded as a conservative of the conservatives. Tn politics lie has always been q staunch republican. He cannot. therefore. be charged with being influenced by political partisan ship when he intimates that the con- stitution may not weather the storms which the ambitions Of Ger tain men are creating in an effort to make this country a world power.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
TIE FRENCH ISLANDS
St. Pierre and Miquelon Would
 Like to Join United States.
Important F'ishiug Settlements oG the Coast of Newfoundland Which Are a Thorn in the Flesh
 to England.

Only II miles from the southern coast of Newfoundland there lie two islands St. Pierre and Miquelon--which belong to the French, but which might have been in the possession of the British gov ernment but for the short-sightedness of her statesmen of a century ago. Att tention is directed to these two little islands at this time by the growing senti- ,n1ent there in favor of annexation to the United States.
 Four times St. Pierre and Miquelon have been in the possession of England. In 1713 they were cede ed to her with New foundland, but on the English conquest of Canada they were assigned to France as fishery depot and as sort of sop to soothe her wounded feelings at the great losses in Canada. The islands were taken again by the English during tho
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

troubles of IT'S, but again restored to France in 1783. Tn 1793 England swept the islands clean of the French, but for a third time, in 1902, France was given possession of them The following year they again fell into the hands of Eng land, but since 1916 they have been in the undisputed possession of the French.
 Miquelon has an area of 45,542 acres, but is of little importance. The island of St. Pierre has an area of 6, APO acres, and at it's southern extremity is the city of St. Pierre. This is the only important city on the islands and has population of over 1000. During the cod fishing sea- son this Is increased by fully 10000 fish ermen, which come over from France. According to the terms of the treaty of Utrecht the French were not to fortify them in any way, but it is claimed that this agreement has been violated to some extent Certain it is that France sends over each year thousands of boys which are being trained for her navy. They are called beach boys and help the old men repairing tackle and netting the capelin, a small fish good for bait, while the fishermen are away at the Banks. These beach boys are an inter- esting feature of St. Pierre. They are of an average age of IS. and are sent out from France under contract to act as helpers to the fisherman The govern
 ment pays them $30 for the season and furnishes transportation. food, clothing and shelter. In return they are required, after two or three years of apprentice ship, to enter the French navy. This makes of the islands a sort Of training ground for the French navy right under i the nose of the English.
 5s St. Pierre is a quaint town with its low buildings of French architecture. There are no street cars no sidewalks, few horses, no hotels, as we understand them, no daily newspaper, no nothing that would suggest a city in America, save the electric lights Think of it. Tn this odd little fishing town finding the low, old-fashioned houses lit with cleo tricity The streets are long, narrow and hilly. and On them one sees the little rough carts drawn hy dogs, driven by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1904.


 Speaking of the coal trust reminds one of the fact that on January 4 the United States supreme court advanced the case of the interstate commerce commission vs David c. Baird, and set the nearing for March ' This case was instituted at the instance of Editor Hearst, and involves the right of the commission to compel the anthracite coal carrying roads to produce con- tracts with the coal companies. and to enforce replies to questions. It is not the fault Of Presidential Aspirant Hearst that this obnoxious trust was not broken last year. and that the peo- pie are not now getting coal at com petitive and reasonable prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
HEARD IN PASSING

Mir Olney has usually been consid- cred chilly proposition, but he is DO litically torrid compared with Judge Parker--Washingto Post.
 Just because there were nearly 10.- GOO more births in New York last year than in 1902 is no sign that New York indorses Roosevelt ir every thing he says. Boston Globe.
 Tn Connecticut there is only 1J0 de grees difference between the extreme heat of summer and the extreme cold Just think Of 1t, EuTthernaaEe, ths
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
How to Make the Hair FIufry.

To make the hair simply fluffy with. dut curling it moisten it with < prep aration of two grams of alcohol or rectifed spirits of wine. one ounce of cologne, half an ounce of bicarbonate of soda and four ounces of rose water. Every night rub every inch of the scalp with cold water, using q clean nail brush, if you want to keep your hair In good condition. Once a week use a tonic. An excellent one is made of al- cohol, one pint; sweet oil one ounce; tincture of cantharides. one dram. Use few drops of any essence you prefer to perfume it. A good way to apply any lotion to the head and hair is by means of a nailbrush or the finger tips.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
women RIacIxsmiths.

4 blacksmfth's shop managed en- tirely by three women is one of the in teresting sights to be seen in Kansas The mother took entire charge of tho business about IA years ago upon the death of her husband and had hel daughters brought up not only to shoe a horse. but to understand every branch of the trade as well. The moth CT died and now the three daughters one of whom is married, have fivs men in their employ and carry on z very prosperous business. They per. sonally superintend the shoeing of ey, cry horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW

is here. and people are taking advan- atage of its presence to enjoy sleigh riding. A man described his expert ence of a sleigh ride thus: Open the front door; put your feet in a pail of water; open the back door. creating 8 draft; shake some bells; then you will be familiar with the pleasure of a sleigh ride" A rather chilly experi- ence. Sleigh riding. as a rule, is cold sport If you are cold after a sleigh ride. do not forget that BROWNS \ QUICKFIRB CHARCOAL will make . fire that will soon knock out Jack Frost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Not R Tramp.

Not long ago John Burns, M. F., was seen by a Battersea elector walking arm in arm with shabbily dressed man, whom the Battersea resident took to be tramp Drawing Burns aside, he said to him: Look ere, John, dee- mocracy's all very. fine, but don't you reckernize whats doc to your position as member of the 'ouse? Fancy walkin' about harm in harm, in broad daylight, with yorkin man. Ssh. ? whispered Burns, that's the duke oi Norfolk ' And it was.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
The kEuazu Rlvcr.

@ The falls in the Iguazu river1 which forms the boundary between Argentina and Brazil and rivals inc Ohio in size, although practically unknown to the world, are second only to those of Mi agara, The main volume of water nov ing with great velocity round the inner or Brazilian bank. rushes into a long, narrow gorge, at one point in which the waters make a clear leap of .210 feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

CALL AND SEE our display of Poultry, best i'll the city, to be. sold at lowest cash prices. A full line of first class Turkeys, Chickens, Fowl. Geese and Ducks. We also have full line of Sea Food. Large Escallops 40c quart. FULTON MEAT AND FISH MAR KET, o5s-eo-62 Cherry st; phone, 213-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
How fa .cnrc rn.omnia.. !.

One of the best and simplest cures for insomnia is said to be the odor of raw onions. They should be crushed to a pulp in order to free all the juice. Smell this substance for ten minutes after retiring It is said to quiet the most nervous person and relax the most overwrought nerves. It is hardly pleas ant, but is said to be efficacious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Diam montfin Meteor,

A remarkably fine diamond has been found in a meteorise which recently fell in Diablo Canon. near Crater noun
 tain, Arizona The meteorite itself was much broken by contact with the rocky ground hpon which 1t fell, and the dia- mond was, found firmly. imbedded in one of the fragments ItSis nov in the American Museum Of Natural History.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
How to Keen . CeIlar Drx.

It is very hard to make a dry cellar. When the soil is not porous the ground about must be well drained Then the walls must be covered with good ce ment, while sometimes it is necessary to cover walls and floor with hot as-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Hov to Remoye onson odor.

To sweeten jars and bottles which retain an odor of onions fill them with garden mold and leave them out of doors for two or three days. When we'll washed they will be fit for filling with jam or for any other use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
How te Remove raint odor.

An armful of fresh hay sprinkled with chloride of lime Is one of the very best agents for removing the odor of fresh paint It is a good disinfectant generally. Place it in room and close the doors and windows, leaving it over night Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.

Every advertiser in the Democrats Penny, a Word Column from this date to the amount of 25c or more will be given a book free of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Taking Their Daily outing

with good. safe horse to drive would rave the ladies many doctors feeA Fresh air is natures tonic. and you get your rig from this stable.
 C. D. PENNEY, scoV7i SYIse sesr.
 Horses given the best of cara
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Ralph N. Blakeslee

will act as agent for Waterbury, and will be glad to furnish all information regarding rates, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

Advertise rents, articles lost, found, and for sale in the popular columns of the Democrat and get quick returna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
FURNITURE AT JUST l-2. PRICE.

A quartered. golden oak Combina- tion Buffet and China Closet, good value at $36; cut that in two and the price is hut SIS.
 A very solid, rich. handsome framed Davenport Sofa, regular price is SIS. We wonder who will get this bargain for SIS.
 A rare opportunity for those who take to. the popular fad for mission furniture. X Bradley" Desk in weathered oak for SS; price has been $16.
 A revolving top Costume Pole at $2; from $4.
 Don't think we have duplicates of these. -t
 !. Fl. Burran S Co.
 co BANK ST. Undertaking calls attended 10 Nz George T. Perry, 26 State street. 1el 227-5; Charles E. sey- Mour /1s4 Maple street. Tel ab92.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles. Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you in 6 to 14 days. soc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15

DIRECTORY OF Reliable Specialists
 IN wATERBuRY
 KURTEN's HORSE MART Auction Sale every Tuesday at p m.
 Rain or Shine. -
 SOUTH END STABLES, opposite Eagle Brewing Co.
 FOR SALE
 As 8 result of business change two-family house with all improve ments is for sale. JAMES A. PEAS LEY, 51 Leavenworth street. aTOBACCONIST Fitting up and repairing pool tables and pipes speciality. '- EDWARD A. FERRILL. 32s Bank St. ---- -------------- CANARIES- GOLDFISH At irapk Graber's bird store, 16l South Main street. 404GN 10 1 want 5000 on first mortgaae ses | curity, , per cent for Il client Ad- dress James X, Peasley. 5I Leavell- worth street. LADIES TAILOR DE FEO Ss CIMNIINo. ! First-class Tailoring. N no Bank street. Telephone. E
 HALF PRICE TAILOR JOHN MOSEL. 1 24 Abbott avenue Repairing. cleaning and pressing h. dies and gents garme ets. RESTAURANTS l CALENDAR BROTHERS, 13S South Main street. q G A RIDYARD ] Timing and plumbing Why wait till ] fall to get your roofs repaired. cave { troughs and furnaces fixed up? We do 1 it and now is the time. G. A. Ridyard. B Grand street, Waterbury, Conn. l HORSESHoERS W. Nj. DOYLE. l 25 Jefferson street I FUNERAL DIRECTORS !. H. CRAY & GO, 235 North Main street Funeral Undertakers. Telephone dav ] or night te
 SIGN ARTISTS ED oCKELs.
 II Spring street. Up-to-date Sign Work.