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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
OUR SUCCESSFUL SOLDIERS
Not Alone Those Who Study and
 Attain to Scholastic Eminence.

"Our most successful officers with troops in time of peril, remarked Gen. Lee, commanding the department of the Texas, in a recent report to the war department are not necessarily thcsa who burn the midnight oil to obtain scholastic eminence. The truth of this matter was never more aptly stated than in an article written by an able naval officer: The handling of men is the most difficult, delicate and the highest duty an officer is called on to perform
 Officers should be marked on prac. tical work, efficiency of their com mands, etc., as we'll as on book recita- tions, and the grading rated higher for an officer of marked efficiency in prac. tical duties than one who is behind in these, but who by what is sometimes known as 'cramming' process leads in book recitation.
 Due recognition should be given tc the importance Of theoretical work study, recitation, etc., but these should not take precedence over nor impair the practical work so essential to the thorough development of the soldier: emilitaEy duties in camp. garrison tapf field, ,Surfeit of theory with stintet practice and other causes as well, b, no means far to seek, have not gener ally brought our officers and men quit, up to the high standard of 1898 Taken, however, as a whole, there has been improvement over last year, but marked excellence is somewhat excep tfouoIO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
THE CASH LEADERS,
 I0l.1o3 SOUTH MAIN ST
iss+.eA mirLea's BODY Foupps
Two Small Boys Discovered Missing
 Man at Binghamtoa.

Two Small Boys DiscoVereo Missing
 Man at Binghamton.
 BINGHAMToN, N. r., Oct. 1.-Two small boys in boat at the foot of Murray street, in this city, at o'clock in the afternoon discovered the bodt of Frederick A. Miller floating in thh river. Mir. Miller, who was a membelr of the firm of a wholesale paper house in this city, mysteriously disappsarc- on the night of Oct. 5 It was feared that he was deransed from overwor'k and i'll health.
 It is thought that while temporarily insane MT. Miller jumped into the rivieE at some place above tbe clty 4 triesld of his, who was the last person to sec him alive. met him on the street lfstt on the night that be disappeared. He appeared strange ard Eaid, "Tell Ben it's all up with me now
 Mir. Miller was thifty nine years old married and had two 5iidreI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Submarine Had Narrow E4osp.

PORTSMOUTH, England, osL rL- The crew of sixteen men On Doard sub marine boat No. 1 had a remarknbly narrow escape from death of splth cad The boat was eng sed in diving r'sae- tice and was submsrgsd. whe3 Nate- leaked through the eyhauft pi7e aud caused an accumyation of gas. A slight explosion followed .dEusging the machinery. The crew. how ever. managed to raise the vessel. which came up stern first 4 government gun boat near by went 10 hef assistance and saved all the crew.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
TUESDAY, OCT 1T, 1905.

, It is the general impression that Sen ator Foraker of Ohio has abandoned his role as defender of the administra- tion and will henceforth appear for his clients, the railroad corporations, the wealthiest defendants that ever came before the bar of the people in the senate chamber.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Tn IoQo

"Who is that distinguished-looking woman?" asked the first fioor-walker of the future.
 That's the secretaryess of the navy" replied the other.
 "Ahi"
 "Ys; we advertised some wonderful bargains to-day in our warship de. partment, you know."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
NOW IS THE TIME ITO BUY YOUR UMBRELLA
 TG.r 4 44C.
for 44C.

. me ? ieafest c, aber Sale begins to- 'iay I9sa Tegniar ' Tices for the major " e g. ntra'hs h this sale are 65c, bA 45c. A lt dds snd ends, but choice Aag, aAlf gteiias CT OUT own make on our preEnises, under our own personal supervision The newest styles only. Umbrellas such as the critical will se- lect without hesitation; handles direct from thet largest factories in the Uni ted Sral hs, and representing the sea- sons enFire surplus stock. Because of !, the ma g9uilude of the purchase we ob- tained tibem at the figure which en- ables ls to sell each at 44c. Remem- Der this is the greatest opportunity ever offered. 1t will be to your ad- vantage ito see our line and prices. The larghst stock in the state of Trunks, 1 Bags and Umbrellas. 153 Bank StIheet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
SPECIALS.

price 2Oc sale price f5c Syrup quarts price price 1S Syrup 1Oc sale price for 2C Mustard glasses price pitchers price 12c sale price l Mustard salt shakers, regular price &c., sale price 5 Quart Catsup lO
  regular sale 2 regular price 2c sale price SC 1 Iatte Mches, regular price 1oc, sale price
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Fn11rEsenfh NIrs

Philip Black. an aged western pio- neer. who for 40 years has lived among Oklahoma Indians. was married al El Reno recently to Miss Euplsha Coner, of watonga. his fourteenth wife. sey- erzl of Blacks former wives were fn- dizns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17

The Evening Democrat goes into nearly every home In Waterbury. lt reaches the buyers Most of our ner- chants know this to be a fact Why don't yoa catch On7 It is the Peoples Paper, a family newspaper that is read bE srery member of the househoid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Palrnistry.

DO you think that there is any thing in palmistry?"
 T don't know" answered young Mfr Torkins. Charles told a friend that every time he looked at his hand last night he knew he was going to lose money."-Wsshington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
mnn~ In Then

~It's remarkable how easily these idle rumors gain currency"
 ~Yes: and it's stin more rsmarkabls how some idle stock market ruuorz ensbss others to gain currency. = Phnsdsluhia Public LAizsr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Nothing in It

To look back constantly on past mis- takes and failures is as destructive to the growth of spiritual beauty anj power, and to the development of ma teriaI success, as it Is to look forward to ills that may never come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Waterbury Trunk and Um'
 htaIla Manufacturer,

Trunks, Bag and Umbrellas Re-cov- cred albd Repaired in best manner. Teleph2ne 46-s. We call and deliver your r@pairs free Keys sold and fitted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Case of Shell Out.

A man no sooner gets past the fam ilyNpienic season than he has to face the opera season--N. I. Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
cIo.inx stoeIs QuointIon-.

Money on call frra ai per cart Fdn' mercantfIe paper. sEs-i per crn=. E- changes. s1T7,11s. T5j. balances fs..f9sss
 n..-L.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
POTATO SALE.
SWEET POTATOS
 200 peck, 7Sc bushel. BUTTER and LARD SALE

ID Bib pas lbs bulk Lard for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
Ladies Garments
 MadetO0rder.

Any lady that wishes to have Q Suit, Skirt, or Coat or any Garment made must go .o the right place. to the place that gives most satisfaction in fitting and gives you the latest advance styles, and give you your moneys worth for the gar me0i.
 We guarantee to stand at any time iOr anything not satisfactory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-17
PUBLICMARKET

A A
 FOR OUR. TWO GREAT GROCERY DAYS
 WE WILL SELL THIS WEEK. Wednesday and Thursday
 Car Load Lots of Groceries Bought
 for Cash and Retaied at ::: WHOLESALE PRICES.
 THIS IS OUR METHOD.
 FLOUR SALE. Washburn Crobys Tic Washbun bbl with bbb FlsDuys Best fiour TUG oe Angeus Flour Se g
 SUGAR SALE. Our Sugar rate will be 2 lbs Tor slV0 refinery behind kindly assist and take Il lbs for 5e Confectionery Sugar 3h lbs for 25e
 POTATO SALE. We of those Al Green Mountains Single bushels evc bushel sacks SH Trial pc
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
VISITORS AT HOTELS
ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

The insurance investigation now In
progress in New York has started
afresh the agitation CT placing the
business under Federal control" said
R. T. Wells. of Boston. at the Fhhitt
House; but the insurance men are
not losing any sleep over the proposi-
tion. The scandals that have come
to light since lie inquiry started could
have taken place had the companies
been under Federal control. II anv-
thing. the scandals would have been
more rank.
Tn the last few years. bills to regu-
late insurance companies have been in
troduced in the House and Senate bv
the advocates of Government control
OF these corporations. but nothing was
ever done except that it made the
insurance companies spend some money
TO have their attorneys make it clear
TO the committees Of Congress that
insurance business was not interstate
commerce. as defined by the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
Federal control Of the railroads
may be constitutional, but 1t cannot
apply TO the insurance business, and
the agitation to have the Government
steD in and regulate the business is for
the sole purpose of shaking the in
surance companies down"
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
FASHION NOW FAVORS
The CORAL TRINEETS
Sudden Demand for Rare Pale Pink
Varieties Sends Prices
Upward.

LONDON, Nov. 20.-NearIy every wo-
man owns a string OF coral beads. and
it will be good news to them that fash
ion has decreed that this winter they
Will be fashionable.
The pale pink is most popular. and a
perfectly tested natural coral necklet OF
medium-sized beads costs as much as
500
Darker coral is cheaper. and the coral
color, deep rose pink, can be OBJ
tained for less than SO.
White coral is very popular. and a
necklet or chain costs from s25 upward.
while the same sum will purchase a
necklace OF white beads, artificiaIIy tint.
ed to resemble the pale shell pink.
which is very rare. perfect row OF
beads taking as long as twenty years
TO collect.
one reason for the sudden revival Of
coral ornaments is that coral is the
only jewelry except pearls which har-
monizes and contrasts perfectly with
this seasons fashionable color-purpIe,
light or dark.
string of shell pink coral, worn with
a mauve costume, looks very dainty, and
earrings, brooches, hairpins and hun
dreds Of other ornamental trifies are be-
ing made In the hitherto neglected coral.
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
MEXICAN INVESTMENTS"
CAUSE NOTE OF WARMING
Consul Parsons Says Americans Are
Sinking Money in Fake Mining and
Agricultural Schemes.

warming note against Mexican IN
,.est,nents. except after careful investi-
cation is sounded by Consul General
parsons in a report from the City OF
Mexico. lust received at the State De-
partment
while referring to Mexico as a prom
isinr field for American capital and
hrains. the consul general declares Mex
ican investments in mining and agricul-
ture should not be the result Of hastily
made conclusions. but only with the
greatest caution.
He says:
s'Prohting by the fame of the many
valuable mining properties in Mexico,
as we'll as by the creduIity OF the pub
lie and by a degree of inaccessibility
which increases the chances for immu-
nifty from investigation. unprincipied
Americans have secured enormous sums
of money from the people of the United
States for worthless shares in their
so-called Mexican mines.
In agricultural enterprises the ele-
ment of chance does not figure TO such
an extent as in mining. where unprom-
ising ventures sometimes yield large
profits"
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
CHILEAN MINISTER HOST
OF AMERICAN DIPLOMATS
Secretaries Root and Bacon Entertainss
at Luncheon When Pan-Ameriean
Congress Was Discussed.

Secretary of State Root and Assistant
Secretary Robert Bacon were guests ok
the Chilean minister and Sonora Walk
er-Martinez at a luncheon yesterday 1T
the legation on Massachusetts avenue.
The other guests were ambassadors and
ministers OF South American govern
ments. The luncheon was purely In
formal
The affair gave opportunity for a vss-
table pan-American Iovefeast, and all
agreed that Senor Walker-Martinez had
done much toward increasing the cordial
relations, which, because of mutual in
terests. exist between the United States
and the Latin-American countries.
Sonora Walker Martinez, who is one
Of the most popular hostesses in the
Diplomatic Corps. withdrew at the con-
cIusion OF the last course. and over tks
cigars AIR. Root and Mr.. Bacon joined
in a discussion of Western Hemlsphers
di.,IounacV The next meeting of the
American Congress was spoken OF.
Tke general sentiment seemed TO -
that il should il be held next year -
afford an opportunity for mutual ox-
change of views between the Republics
prior to their participation in the sea-
ond Peace Conference at The Hague
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
BEEF AND COAL CORPORATIONS
TO HELP FIGHT RATE CONTROL

"The railroads in their opposition
to the proposed railroad rate Iegislttion
will have strong allies in the Stand
ard Oil. the Beef end the Coal trusts, %
said S. ". Hudson, of Pennsylvania,
at the Arlington today. These three
big trusts are not worried over freight
charges. They know how TO get rea-
sonable rates, and they get them.
But it's the small shipper and
dealer who feel the injustice of exist
ing conditions. and who are really be-
hind this movement TO secure reason
able rates. In my opinion. the legisla-
tion, should a bill be enacted into law,
will fail to accomplish its purpose un-
less there is some provision to COM
pei railroads TO furnish cars to all
alike. As it is now. independent coal
companies in Pennsylvania and West
Virginia have to wait the pleasure
of the roads to give them cars. while
the coal combine has cars a-plenty-
The question of cars TO haul the freight
is a serious one and one that can
only be remedied by legislation.
There may be a law enacted this
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
MORE DIAMONDS SOLD HERE
THAN IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY

THE United States is the largest buy
er or diamonds In the world said S.
H Garnett, Of New York, at the Ra-
leigh today. Last year. fully 50 per
cent OF the output OF the Kimberly
mines were sold in the United States.
THE explanation OF this is easy. Our
people have more money 20 spend than
the people OF any other country, and the
credit system OF selling diamonds catch
es the fellow who has weakness for
jewelry. With very few exceptions.
there is not man OF woman in any
walk OF life but admires a diamond, and
when they can buy one on practically
their own terms. they are easily induced
to purchase.
Again, they regard the function as
an investment. for the diamond is an
estate that never grows old or becomes
secondhand and the owner has no
trouble TO convert II into cash. Dta-
monds seldom Auctuate, and Just noT
their price has been advanced something
Ike % per cent. IL IS the one precious
stone that never Loses It's popularity.
but is always steadily in demand and X
never declines in value"
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
sIxTY-Two CHILDREN.

The record in family numbers is be-
neved 10 belong to Scotland. 1t Is
that OF a Scotch weaver IN the seven
teenth century, whose wife bore him
sixty-two children Only twelve died
IN childhood. forty-six sons and four
daughters living to be twenty-one and
upward. This almost Incredible record
is said to be fully and absolutely au-
thenticated- Sir John Bowes and three
other gentlemen each adopted and
reared ten OF this psodigious family.
A century ago there died In Jamaica
a woman named Mills. Her age was
given as Ia, and she was followed
TO the grave by 2e5 Of her children,
grandchildren, great-grandchiIdren and
great-great-grsndc sndchildren no fewer
than sixty OF whom. all named Ebanks.
belonged to the regiment OF militia for
St. Elizabeth's partSh.--Chicag Jour
nal.
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
% the Editor Of &c washIngton Timss:

To the Editor OF The Washington Times:
In The Washington Times appeared
the statement that the District Com
missioners favored abolishing all wells in
the city, because 1.-The citizens are now
ENJOYING filtered water
1t was further stated as to the wells
which show no trace Of absolute danger.
that II is felt that at any time a sewer
pipe might burst near a well and dis
seminate typhoid among those who drink
well water. and hence lit is best to abol-
ish them an
The general understanding among the
many thousands OF people who drink
water from the public wells all the year
around in preference TO partaking Of the
Potomac basin sewage. even when
strained through the new filtration beds.
is. that the public wells are pretty well
protected from surfats water and from
contamination OF sew ers. Is It not true
that. the water from tne wells most used
in the city is healthier and better than
Potomac river water now is, or ever
can be made TO be. by any filtration
plant?
IT is impossible TO demonstrate that
dangerous bacteria will not lurk in the
6ltration beds, even with the most
seru1,uious care of the same: and as long
as the pollution Of the Potomac river
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
TlME-HONORED WELLS
HAVE FOUND CHAMPION
Filtration Plant in Just as Much Danger of Contamina
ton as Old System, Is Argument of
Times Contributor

above Great Falls remains unchecked,
the danger will yearly increase.
Moreover. right through the filtration
plant. close to and between several Of
the filtration beds. and alongside of a
portion OF the new reservoir. runs the
great sewer which drains the Soldiers
Home, on First street. Can anyone
guarantee that this sewer may not sone-
time burst and contaminate the adjacent
reservoir and filtration beds?
Why this haste 10 abolish the welisy
Within the very limits OF the filtration
plant. close 10 the reservoir and TO a
filter bed, has existed unabated during
all the construction OF the system a
source of apparent contamination 10
our water supply.
The following also was stated in the
issue Of The Times referred to: Al
though the new filtration plant has been
IN actual operation since August, and the
entire water supply or the District.
amounting TO q, 10000 gallons daily. IS
now being filtered, typhoid fever shows
no perceptible signs of abating-
VIII IL be wise on part OF the Com
missiOners. and fair TO the thousands OF
people who daily drink well water in
this city. and who do not have typhoid
fever. to abolish the wells before II Is
absolutely determined that filtered Poto-
mae sewage is better than the water
which comes from the natural deep
sources OF supply filing so many or the
public wells?
Washington. November IS.
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
ELKINs WILL COME BACK
DESPITE TEETER's WORK

yes, It is true that Teeter and his
few followers would like to down Sem
ator EIkins. but they cannot do It and
EIkins will be returned TO the Senate
said w. d. CatIstt. a prominent Re-
publican politician at the New Willard
..Teetsr was a candidate for governor
last wear and expected to win the nomi-
nation b. declaring against the new
tax law But he lost out and Dawson
won the nomination and was elected af-
ter A hot campaign. Teeter attributed
his defeat to Ellkirs and hence the fight
on the Senator
But the Tight won't pan out. for FL
kfns is strong with the people and his
work for the State Will return him 20
the Senate There viii be several lively
contests next year and IL is not I'M
probable that We may lose one Con-
gressional district"
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
Tw0 KINDS OF DRINKERs.

From the medical viewpoint alcoholism
is a disease. The bad results which
follow IN the train of conviviaI drink
ing, with its attendant drunkenness. are
less important medically than the re-
suits Of the steady use Of liquor as
stimulant. Nevertheless, IN the social
sense, convivial drunkenness is, II any
thing, the worse evil. The chronic
alcoholic who tipples Steadiiy but is
never drunk hurts himself most: the
conviviaI drinker is, possibly, more likely
70 hurt other people than himself. The
paradoxical moral is that. II you viii
now and then insist upon taking a
drink you should take Il only when YOU
don't want it.-Public Opinion.
The Washington times., 1905-11-20
A French View of the CAPITAL

shall confess IL? About The .it,,
OF washington, its general asnecte rs
monuments, lis museums. there Is nrff,-
lhs IA ny notes OF travel. ana in nv
mind find but few Impressions - ra
fiFe. Psrnaps that Is because. having
remained there a longer time than anv-
Wnere else. l became familfaTized win
the city. ana felt so much at home tbst
Things ceased 10 impress me. MoreoveY
Tor European. Washington is less dis
coneertinS, and on that account IN one
sense less remarkable. than othar
American cities as being less busy IeSs
noisy. less disproportioned.
With this frank avowal. Abbe
Felix Klein opens his chapter. RE
miniscences of Washington, In his
somewhat remarkable work In the
Land of the Strenuous Life" The
Abbe is French and the chief impress
sion made upon him by a tour Of
the els s-Mississippian States is that this
nation is altogether free to men Of
all creeds in sorry contrast 10 the
situation OF his fellow-Catholics at
home. But there are occasional ex-
cursions of the main line. so to
speak, in which the Capital viii have
an especial interest. Read this:
A few extremes appear here and there
for instance, 81 the excessive length
OF the wings and the exaggerated height
or the dome OF the Capitol, a building
IN other respects imposing and males
tic. But on the whole the dominant
characteristics OF Washington are calm
ness and harmony. There is something
of Versailles In the great avenues which
spread oft IN every direction Il 01n the
Capitol 10 he boundaries OF the city;
and something Or the Champs Elysees
IN the splendid squares which lie on
one side og the little Executive Mansion
The Washington times., 1905-11-20

At the entertainment by the Army
and Navy League at the Belasco Thea
ter, on the evenings OF December Is and
19. Mrs. c. H Davis. wife OF Admiral
Davis, Of 1880 Rhode Island avenue, will
take charge of the sale Of boxes. Any
one desiring boxes viii notify Mrs.
Davis. who will have them reserved.
Miss Mary Louise Duell, daughter of
Justice and Ms. Charles Il DueII, viii
make her debut December 5 at a tea
to be given at the family residence. igsI
Massachusetts avenue.
Senator and Mrs. Thomas s. Martin
have returned to the city after having
spent the summer at their country place
IN Virginia.
They have taken the residence 17sl
Nineteenth street. for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Newton, with
Mr. and Mrs. Francis NJ. Shore, will be
at home informally Tuesday afternoon
and evening, November q, at 53 Quincy
place northeast
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil King. who have
been in Madison, Wis, for the past three
months. are expected home in the near
future. Mrs. King IS III Milwaukee for
a short visit to friends.
Edgar Berliner. who came here to at
tend the wedding Of his sister, has re-
turned to the Boston School of Technol-
ogy.