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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Surveyed the Canyon.

Tn preparing for the construction of a tunnel to irrigate the Uncompahgre valley in western Colorado, it became necessary to make topographic survey of the bottom of the grand canyon of the Gunnison river for @ distance of about 1,500 feet. But the walls of this canyon, approximately 2,0o0 feet in height, are sheer precipices, and 1t is impos- sible to go through in boats. A descent to the bottom was effected by means of a narrow Assure eroded in the granite cliffs, but in order to reach the opposite side of the river, with the aid of s1mi- lar Assure, the surveying party had to make dstour of about 15O miles. Tn all, four extremely perilous descents were made to the bottom of the canyon. Tn places 1t was necessary to let the men down over cliffs several hundred feet by means of ropes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
RISK LIVES FOR NOTHING.
Most of Our Actions Are Rash, Ina- pulsive and Unreasoning-A
 Case in Point.

The man was walking at a moderate gait, apparently in no great hurry, when he reached the corner. says the Brooklyn Eagle.
 He had leisure to pause there to look after pretty woman. Then he start ed across the street.
 Two wagons, cable car and a fire engine were coming, and the man quickened his pace. He could have stopped to let them pass, but he had no time to spare now.
 He lodged in front of the two wagons and found room to wait for the cable car to, pass. But he couldn't walt; he had suddenly been deprived of all leisure.
 He estimated speed and distance at a glance, bo1ted in front of the car, continued wildly across in front of the engine, and reached the opposite curb on the run. He was in desperate haste, or he never would have taken those chances Anyone could see that
 But, once safely across, he stopped, turned, stuck his hands in his pockets and stood watching the fire engine un- til it was out of sight Then he went leisurely along his business again, hav- ing ample time for all he wanted to do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

Terrence ". Powderly says: >"I don't believe in strikes; I never have believed in them, and I have always done all in my power to keep men out of them. They don't pay. They are not necessary, and they sometimes bring great suffering. Nine-tenths of the troubles between employers and employees are based on misunderstand- ings and precipitate action. Both par ties are afraid of each other and they stand off when they should come to- gether' No use crying over split milk, but what blessing it would be could the Waterbury strike. be wiped out Of sight and memory. From the present outlook, however, it seems as though we are destined to have the aftermath of the affair with, us for long time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
WORK OF SECRET SERVICE
Most of 1t Relates to Counterfeiting Constitutes Bureau in the
 Treasury Department.

Arrests by the secret service men who constitute a bureau of the treasury der partment average less than two a day. They are practically government detec- tives and handle jurisdiction only in cases wherein violations of the law re- lating to the treasury department are concerned. They have nothing to do with the post office department, which has it's own force of special detectives, or with the war department.
 The chief cases the secret service men handle relate to counterfeiting, but they have also Jurisdiction in a few other cases, which are rare enough to be un- important. Some of these are: the pres entation of false claims against the United States government, the intimida- ton of government witnesses, obtaining fraudulent naturalization papers, the possession or attempted use of washed internal revenue stamps, the impersoE- ation of government officers and the rare and unusual claim of larceny from the United States government.
 Uncle Sam is frequently defraudec, there is good reason for believing, but he is never robbed. What is taken from him, where anything is taken, is taken under color of law, if not by due process of law, and an overt act of robbery of government property is so rare as to be almost unprecedented
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
JAPAN's MERCHANT FLEET
Up to 1870 There Was None Except 8 Few Coastwise Trading Junks
 Its Recent Growth.

The growth of Japan's navy is no more wonderful than that of it's mer- chant fleet. Up to 1870 there was none, if we except few coastwise trading juDks. In 1892 there were TIA 1000 tons of modern shipping. That has increased in ten years to 934,000 in 1902, and the Japanese merchant fleet is soon to take, if it has not yet taken, seventh place among the worlds peace navies.
 The growth of the merchant fleet was most rapid about the time of the Chi- nese war, rising from 486,000 tons in 1897 to 796.00o in 1s99
 Only Great Britain, the United States, Germany, France, Norway and Italy surpass the shipping of Japan. The Japanese merchant fleet is even greater than our own foreign fleet It is our enormous "coastwise" shipping that places us second to Great Britain in total.
 Japan's naval vessels are all con- manded by Japs. This has about used up the available supply of native ed- ueated seamen, so that most of the merchantmen are commanded by Flu ropeans, But they won't be very long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
CUPID FOUND A WAY.
INDIAN ROMANCE ENDS IN AN
 UP TO DATE ELoPEMENT.
Chief Red Fox and Pretty Ball Woman Surprise Their Folks-Railroad
 Men Help Dusky Couple Along.

Cupid's darts never sped truer to the mark than did the shaft sent by Chief Red Fox, of Lame Deer Indian agency, Montana, when he drew bead on Ball Woman, the pretty Pottawatomie sauaw with whom he eloped from Indian terri tory. He met her at the Cheyenne frontier day festivities.
 They were both at the Union depot in Denver the other night, chief and squaw, happy as eloping lovers can be. They had a section in a Pullman over the Burlington out of Denver, for Chief Red Fox is a sly old Reynard and of hills in Montana. He was paying his way with lavish prodigality. and the section the two occupied was provided with nuts, candy and fancy pieces of gayly colored cloth which he had bought en route for his pretty squaw wife.
 The Denver Republican says that many passengers were amazed to see an Indian travelling first-class. When h. dians travel they have to bear creden- tials. Uncle Sam does not allow them to roam at will from the reservation Chief Red Fox was equipped with passport from Agent Clifford, of the Lame Deer agency in Montana, which said he left that place month ago to pay a friendly visit'' to the Pottawat- omie reservation, in Indian territory.
 Ball Woman had a passport, too. Hers was signed by Agent John H. Seger. of the Pottawatomie reservation, in In- dian territory, and was only good for 60 days, This passport was secured upon the representation that she was merely going to the Lame Deer agency on visit But as soon as she was safe ly on the way she was joined by Chief Red Fox. and the two were married in Wichita, Kan.
 Chief Red Fox was unsuccessful in his open and above board wooing of Ball
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
HEARD IN PASSING

The merchants are preparing for q big spring trade. And they are go- ing to get it. Pessimism and hard times will disappear with the rugged winter now rapidly folding it's blanket preparatory to leaving. - Windham County Transcript.
 There is every reason to believe that when the democrats offer a safe, sound, conservative, able man for the presidency-an this the party will do they will be joined by thousands upon thousands of the business men of the republic in defeating Roosevelt ism.-Augusta, Ga, Chronicle.
 Colonel William K. Cody (BuffaIo BilD has filed 8 petition for. divorce from his wife of forty years, alleging
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

Woman, for the reason that she is an heiress and her title to an immense stretch of land in Illinois is still in the courts. The chief of her tribe used what influence he had to break off the match, and as result of his interference Chief Red Fox and Ball Woman planned an elopement, which was carried out fully as well as the romances of their pale face brothers and sisters who skip by the light of the moon.
 Joe Bush, one of the best known In- dians in the middle west, was the father of Ball Woman, and through him de- scended to her whatever title to lands in Illinois her grandfather, Shawbenee, died possessed of.
 The Indians had two modern suit cases in which they packed their be- longings.
 Their dress was combination of the picturesque costumes of the nonlads of the plains and of that of the civilized Indians. Chief Red Fox wore citizens clothes" and had a broad mbrero to distinguish him from other passengers His hair was cut short and his feet were encased in shoes. His bride wore moc- casins, small and ornamented with beads. She wore Navajo blanket and there was little to distinguish her from the border savage. Yet iuside the bIan- ket her dress WAS that of the civilized woman. She wore the blanket and moe casins merely as travelling costume She was educated in the Indian school on the reservation.
 Whether the government will take steps to stop the runaway couple is not known. Their passports are regular and the railroad men who knew they were eloping were apparently anxious to see them get to their destination in safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
New Zealand,s Great Geysers.

The statement is generally made that the principal geyers of the Yellowstone park greatly exceed in size and power all others in the world. MT. J. A. Ruddick, now of Ottawa, Canada, contradicts this, and says that the Wainaangu geyser in New Zealand far exceeds in proportions anything described in the Yellowstone region. Mir. Ruddick has never himself seen Waimangu in action, but has oft en witnessed the eruptions of the gey- sers called Wairoa and Pohotu, the former sometimes playing to a height of
 aore than 200 feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

The Northern Securities decision, as expected. proved adverse to the mer- ger, and the stock market rallied sharply in consequence. partly as re- suit of the removal of suspense and partly because of extensive short GOV ering, says Banker Clews. The decis- ion is one of the most important is- sued by the supreme court of the United States in many years, and it's effects will be very far reaching.
 Whether the court vii hereafter take the same attitude towards an indus trial combination not a monopoly as as 1t has done in the case of a railroad which is a quasi-puhIic monopoly re- mains to be seen. It is quite certain that the decision opens the way for further litigation, but which for the present is not likely to follow. The administration has been successful in this suit, and seems wisely disposed to leave the railroads alone. Will it also leave the industrials alone, or will 1t be forced to select one of these com binations for test case? And what will be the course of the political op- ponents of the administration? These are all questions that we should like to answer, but are unable to. It Is to be hoped that good sense and not poli- tics will prevail, and that the adjust ment of such important issues will not be attempted when vision and judg- ment are warped by the heat of a pres
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Put Their Wives in Pawn

Wives and daughters are utilized in 8 curious way in some parts of India. If man wants money he puts these members of his establishment in pawn, and his creditor detains them until the debt is discharged. The custom varies in different localities. Tn Mel lore the Yercalls pledge their daugh- ters to creditors who may either marry or give them away, and a man who has to go to jail deposits his wife with another family of her tribe until his return. Tn North Arcot unmarried daughters are frequently mortgaged and become the absoltue property of the holder until liquidation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
The Joy of Pole Chasing.

Commander Peary. the Artic explor- CT, was asked to account for the endur- ing enthusiasm for pole chasing. "Be- cause,'' he sententiously answered, "it is full of the pleasure and antici- patton, unmarred by the disappoint- ment of realization
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

Each day adds to Russia's military strength in the far east, says writer in a New York paper. It is this fact which makes Japanese slowness on land ineyplicable. On the theory that the Japanese army in Korea Is as strong as it is said to be, there should have been a forward movement in force by this time. The Japanese mili- tary authorities are aware that time is fighting on the side Of Russia. It would seem, then, that they would make every effort to totforestaIl Russia by active military operations. That they have not done so would go to show that Japan's military strength in Korea has been greatly exaggerated
 In the meantime, General Kouropat- kin, one of the ablest and mosr sue cessful generals in the Russian army, has left St Petersburg to take the su- prenle command of the forces at the front He is reported as saying that 1t will be July or August before any thing like a decisive movement will be made. By that time the Baltic feet will be in the far east cooperating with the Russian land forces. The Russian commander has been credited with declaring that Japan will be taught lesson, and that if he can have his way the treaty of peace will be signed at Tokio after a Russian army has marched to the Japanese capital. It will be seen, then, that the Russo Japanese war is only in the initial stage. How long it will last there is no foretelling. ,a-,a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
The Chanois.

with Switzerland, but the animal is less common there than in any other coun- try which it inhabits. Austria is it's real home, where 1t is most plentiful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Volcanic Dust.

1t is stated that over 2.70o, 900 tons Of dust elected from the Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent have fallen on the island of Barbardos. The dust. contrary to expectations, has been found to have no Sertilizing value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
A 0uee,a-Mother.

Whenever the queen of Italy leaves her home, three teIegrams are dis patched to her at intervals every day, giving full details of the health and do- ings of her little ones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Charity.

Some folks spends so much time writ- in bout charity. dat dey ain't got no time ter take her han en show her roun' de country.--Atlanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

lake LaXatlve Bromo uuinine lao- let's. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
Jananesa nivorcas.

Among the Japanese one divorce takes place h every four marriages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
The sparrow's Flight.

The common house sparrow files at the rate of 72 miles an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19
New England Watches


 No doubting Thomas need consider a way to back out from a purchase. If a sh,doW comes over him that he is not to secure full measure for his outlay in purchasing a watch of our naake,, no dealer but that has our assurance that his guarantee is f1lly protected and backed up to the limit.
 For sale by all Jewellers.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

Germans in American Cites. New York has German population
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-19

CA 9 TO 7 Y As Bsars the <s Ihs Kind You Hase Always Bought s'saa'''' of ~a<sIZzlzsx
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
 Office. Los Angeles, Cal. May 2nd, 1904.
 Notice is hereby given that FREDERICK B. X. Pfaf6nger, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desrt-land claim No. 1l44 for the 1a of NE A and of Sh H Sec: 12, NV VI L and nc \ 15 of Lot Lots and nd 2of sW " Sec. C. ', Twp. 17 S, R. IS E, S. B. M., before Register and Receiver at Los Angeles, Cal, on Friday, the 10th day of June, 1904.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
 S. E. Bragg of Ca1exico, Cal; T. H. Tucker of Ca1exico, Cal; J. F. Auer of Ca1exico, Cal. D. M. Nicoll of Imperial Cal.
 -(- A. J. .CROOKSHANK, Register.
 May 7-June 4.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cal,
 April 10th, 1904.
 Notice is hereby given that MAY CONLEY of Red1ands, Cal, assignee of Walter Hend.r- shott. has filed notice of intention to make proof on her desert-land claim Mo- 2OOO, for the North Half of Sec. 1S Tp. 16 $, R. It E, s. B. B. & M., before Register and Receiver at Los An geles, Cal, Tuesday, the 7th day of June, 1904.
 She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
 Holt of Red1ands, Cal; F. N. Chaplin of Impe- rial, Cal; F. C Bayless of Imperial, Cal. 1; Henry Mitchell of mperial. Cal, N. A. Ross of Redlands, Cal.
 Al CROOKSHANK, Register.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
ASSESSMENT NOTICE

IMPERIAL WATER COMPANY NO.
 l. Location of principal place of bus mess, Imperial, San Diego County,
 State of California.
 Notice is hereby given that at meet ing of the Board of Directors of Imper- ial Water Company No l, held on the 7th day of May, 1904, an assessment, (No. 5,) of fifty (5U cents per share was levied upon the subscribed capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately to R D. McPherrin, Secretary of said Corporation, at it's office in the town of Imperial, County of San Diego, State of California.
 Any stock upon which this assess ment shall remain unpaid on the 9th day of June, 1904, will be delinquent, aud advertised for sale at public auc- tion, and, unless payment is made be- fore, will be sold on the 3Oth day of June, 1904, at the hour of 10 80 a. m to pay the delinquent assessment, together with the costs of advertising and ex- penses of sale.
 By order of the Board of Directors.
 R. D. MCPHERRIN, Secretary of Imperial Water Company No. l, Imperial, Calf.
 May 14-June
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cal,
 April 22d, 1904.
 Notice is hereby given that ANzALINE HUNTER of Los Angeles, Cal, assignee of HARRY JUDDERY, has filed notice of inten- tion to make proof on her desert-1and claim No. 1341. for the East half section IA, Twp IA S.. R. IA E., s. B. B. & M.. before Register and Re- ceiver at Los Angeles, Cal, on Tuesday, the 31st day of May, 1904.
 She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrig ation and reclamation of said land:
 James A. Hammers, Ay1emer Hammers, Wm. B. Hammers, R. D. McPherrin, all of Imperial. Cal.
 .CROOKSHANK, Register.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
ASSESSMENT NOTICE

IMPERIAL WATER COMPANY NO. 8. Location of principal place of business, 224 Stowell Block, Los Angeles, California.
 Notice is hereby given that at meet ing of the Board of Directors of the above named corporation, held on the 4th day of May, 1904, an assessment of Ninety-seven and One-half( .971a) cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation payable imme- diately to R. T. Perry, Secretary of this Company, at the office of this Company, Room 224 Stowell Block, Los Angeles California.
 Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 7th day of June, 1904, will be delinquent and ad- vertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 30th day of June, 1904, at eleven o'clock a. m. to pay the delin- quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expense of sale.
 R. T. PERRY, Secretary of Imperial Water Company No. 8, 224 Stowell Block, Los Angeles, Cal. May l4-June 4.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT IMPERIAL WATER COMPANY N

IMPERIAL WATER COMPANY MO-.
 5. Location of Principal Place of Bus-
 mess, Los Angeles, Cal
 Notice is hereby given that at meet ing of the Board of Directors of Imperial Water Company No. 5, held on the 29th day of April, 1904, an assessment of fifty cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately to s. E. Gipson, treasurer, at Room 507 T1ust Building, N. E. corner ot Second and Spring streets, Los Angeles, California. Any stock npon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 9th day of June, 1904, will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 18th day of June, 1904, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. l. P. SULLIVAN, Sec.
 Location of office, 5O7 Trust Building, N. E. corner Second and Spring streets, Los Angeles, California.
 May 14-2l-28-je All
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Los Angeles, Cal,
 April 27tt, 1904.
 Notice is hereby given that JULIA ". BLAIR of Los Angeles assignee of ALFRED J. WOOD, has filed notice of intention to make proof on her desert-land claim No. 115S for the south half sec 8, twp. IS S, R IA E, E B & M |, before Register and Receiver at Los Angeles,
 She names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
 w. H. O'Bryan of Imperial, Cal; w. b. Carey of Imperial, Cal; w. H. Townsend of Imperial, Cal; P. H. MePherrin of Los Ange- les, Cal.
 AL CROOKSHANK, Register
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
Com mercial Hotel Arrivals

A. s. H. Fulghim, Jas. Mcconnell, Tonkowa, o. T.; J. D. Bain, Henacy, o. T.; J. c. Nevins, Coachella; Frank Cambern, Miss Nellie McPherrin, Jno. Jones, c. D. S. Chapman, Geo. A. Car ter, Shirley c. Ward, LOS Angeles; w. B. Haze, San Diego; H. L. Becker, Mrs. H. L. Becker, Elsa Becker, Chicago ]; Gus P. Blair and wf., Mammoth, Ariz. {; G. S. Nevins, Coachella; E, Dool, I'm perial.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ESTATE OF R. J. RAZEY, DE- ceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the under signed, Administratrix of the estate of R. J. Razey, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers; within four months after the first publi- cation of this notice, to the said Admin istratrlx, at the office of H. N. Dyke, one of the attorneys for said Administra- trix in the town of Imperial, County of San Diego, State of California, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of the said estate in the said County of San Diego, State of Cal ifornia.
 MRS. BELLE RAZEY Administratrix of the estate of R. J. Razey deceased.
 H. N. Dyke and Edwin A. Wells At torneys for Administratrix.
 Dated at Imperial, California, May 7th 1904 May 7-June
The Imperial press., 1904-05-14

LOCAL option has failed in Florence, Arizona. It will be cold day when Florence goes dry.