Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-26
POLITICAL POINTERS.
ewly Made Voter Thought John
 Hurley Was President.

The rush of applicants for citizen ship papers was so great yesterday afternoon that the clerical force had to be increased Judge Peasley also relieved Judge Cowell at intervals Among the crowd this morning a dark-eyed, curly haired son of Rome presented himself for the transfer to citizenship. He was accompanied by half a dozen witnesses. Before the papers were complete he was asked by the court who is the president of this country?
 "A friend of mine," was the mans answer, in his best English, given as though he was on the most friendly terms with the president.
 "A friend of yours?" asked the court, smiling. Whats his name? ?"
 John Hurley" said the man.
 "Oh, this is too much,' said Judge Cowell, who did not know whether to get mad or laugh.
 It developed, however, that the man meant he was sent to court by MT Hurley. However, he did say that Mckinley was president.
 Another man when asked where the laws of the country are made replied that they were made in Boston or
 
 than poetry in the answer, however.
 The non-English speaking appli- cants who present themselves these days come on their own responsibility. The big crowds that came during the early sessions were gathered in by the workers of the parties and were ap- parently put onto their p's and as.
 From Hartford came the news last night that If it was case of being on the inside in the United States sen- atorial caucus, that Colonel Patrick McGovern, the candidate for senator in the second district, might with draw, and GovernQr Bulkeley be select ed to run.
 A large delegation of organized 1a- Dor and members from the Socialist club of this city, will leave on the 7:10 train for New Haven this even- ing to participate in a big parade and rally given under the auspices of the socialist party which is to be address ed by Eugene V. Debs, socialist can didate for president MT Debs speaks in Hartford Thursday night and possf bly, in Waterbury on the evening of November 2.
 Odds on President Roosevelts cleo. ton heightened in New York Monday, several bets being reported at 5 to 1. These are the biggest odds offered so far in this campaign. One Of the 3 to l bets made Monday was that of J. s. Bache & Go with Bunnell, Buchanan & Go. The latter bet $2OO to $1 1,OOO. There were several small wagers at the same terms, but republican bettors are unWi illing to offer so long odds in only large amounts. On the contest in the state Higgins became on Monday a 10 to favorite. At the close several brokers reported that their money on Higgins was left uncovered at the pre- vaiIng figures.
 It is notN difficult to tell how Attor- ney E. F. Cole will vote this coming election. Under usual circumstances MT Cole is nominally very sturdy re- publican, but he is an antitrust re publican, too. He does not believe in giving protection to industries that rob the poor for the benefit of the rich. Before the Philippine war, Manila rope was four and three-quarters cents a pound MT Cole uses a good deal of that kind of rope on his yacht "Southern Cross" This rope is made in Manila, Philippine islands. Before the war the industry was in the con- trol of Spain. Now 1t is in the hands of the United States and sells for 16 cents a pound. The argument is this: No one connected directly with the, manufacture of Manila rope is one cent the richer, though the price is four times higher now, except the manufacturer, and the rope is not bit better. Consequently it is easy to see that no one benefits by this extra ordinary price but the manufactures. There is no reason why the price of Manila rope should be higher now than it ever was, nor has there been any reason advanced why 1t Is higher only that before the war it was hanu- factured by individuals; now it is manufactured by 8 trust.