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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

naturally aimed at proving that she
had intended all along TO restore what
was not her own, but had resented the
attempt on the part Of Japan to humil-
:ate her by compelling her to do so.
Secondly, she declined to allow the
wording of the treaty clauses TO con-
vey the impression that Japan was
debating TO her, while she was obey
ing. Hence the Russian ENJOYS insist
ed that their Japanese colleagues
should expressly adopt identical, self
denying ordinances which according to
the original clauses of the draft Of the
treaty Russia, and only Russia, was to
sign.
Thirdly, instead of allowing Japan
to adjudicate for herself the honor Of
championing China and Korea, Russia
openly took their part. insisted during
the discussion that their international
status should be fairly reckoned with
and endeavoring to revive rights OF
theirs which still. exist in theory but
are dead In practice.
Lastly, whenever in dealing with
any clause Russia made up her mind
not to dispute the substance Of the de-
mand preferred, she still insisted on
the proposal being so worded that she
should not appear to sign away rights
other than her own or connive at fu-
ture policy of absorption which she
was unable to indorse."
AS instance that fat falsehood is re-
sorted to by the Russian leader at
times, story is told by Rutherford
Corbin in Harper's Weekly. This il
Russian diplomacy as it is held by the
Anglo Saxon, and. as we have suggest.
ed above, the Anglo-Saxon may be
given to exaggeration. unjust judg'
ment. We tell the tale as it was told
| to us.
The incident cited took place wher
the nations sent their soldiers to the
relief of the legations at Picking; and
though we desire fair play for Russia
We may digress a moment to call to re-
membrance of the reader the greedi
ness eyinced by the Great Bear wher
China came to settlement Of indemni
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
OPEN FIELD SAFEST PLACE.
Person Less Liable to Be Struck by
Lightning-Most Danger
GUS Places.

About the most dangerous place TO
seek shelter in thunderstorm is I'M
der an oak or elm tree, as was proved
again by the experience OF dozen
nersons in Prospect park, Brooklyn,
only a short time ago. This fact has
long been known to scientists, but
many persons are killed every year by
lightning because Of the lack or dis
regard Of this knowledge.
The total annual loss Of life by light
ming is not known, flor complete stats
tics on the subject have never been
kent. A few years ago the United
States weather bureau attempted
something of the kind in tentative
way. Its experts figured out the aver.
age number of persons killed by light
ming yearly in the United States as
312. But this was not complete. From
several states in the union the wealth.
er bureau received no reports.
The reports received did show that
of all that lightning killed, only a
few were struck in the open Held.
Most of the killed and injured, it was
found, had sought shelter from thun-
derstorms under trees, In doorways OF
barns or near chimneys.
While no record Of the kinds OF trees
most often struck by lightning has
ever been kept in the United States.
the lightning rod conference held in
England in 1881 reported that in the
United Kingdom the trees most often
struck we're the elm, oak. ash and
poplar. 1t also said that the beech,
birch and maple were seldom touched
by lightning. 1t was an elm that was
struck in Prospect park on July 8.
For period Of II years In the prin'
cipality of Lippe- Detmold exhaustive
| records were kept Of all trees struck
by lightning. These showed that trees
standing near water seemed to be the
most likely to be hit and gave this
table Of comparative danger: Oaks
100; elms, II; pines, 3S; frs, 10; fiji
trees in general, 81; oeeches, by fal
the safest Of all forest trees. 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

ty; Russia, though not over-early IN
getting to the scene Of action, and no
great account when arrived, asked for
an outrageous sum, a great deal more
than the claim made by the United
States. The Great Bear frequently
wants the lions share.
But to tell Mr.. Corbin's story: Tho
expedition to the relief Of the legations
will be remembered as the most COM
posite army since that Of the sixth
crusade. II was composed Of Japs,
Russians, Americans, English, French.
Germans and Italians. They took Pc
king and relieved the legations. II
was decided to have formal entry
through the city, and great were the
preparations therefor. Each nation
wished its troops to lead the parade,
except that the English and American
commanders surrendered to the Japa-
nese their claims to the first prece-
dence. Chaffee and Gaselee assured
the japanese commander that, in their
opinion, he was entitled to precedence.
because Japan had the most troops
present. II was finally agreed between
all the commanders that the matter
should be settled at conference. The
day OF the conference came. Cen
Gaselee proposed his plan that the
armies should be arranged in order OF
the numerical strength Of the repre-
sentation The Russian general. Limo
witch. assented, and quickly turned to
the japanese marshal How many
troops have your he asked. The Jap
said be had $500 Well said LIMO
witch. you 90 second. I have $500
That, muttered Gen. Chafiee. with =
gasp Of surprise ct the Russians au-
daclty. Is dashed lie, The oonver-
sation had been through an intsrpre-
ter. Linovitch was mildly interested
in the exclamation and asked the in
tsrpreter what Il was the American
general had said. Oh said the inter
prefer. he was surprised that you had
80 many trOops"
Then Mr.. corbin adds a finishing
touch with this: 1T Is a good story as
ii stands. and shows a character which
to the envIous Is strictly Russian. The
asdenda which comes from q foreign
attache Il even more Interesting. Ths
atiache vas standing outside the coun
eli. Iinovitch was the first 70 hustle
out lie did not know I1noviteh then.
nor his nationality. but he Boked i'm
rortsnt enough 70 be sziussd with =
respectful Good morning. general
I Good morning replied Lnovitch in
RE nost perfect Engiish- IL Il q
pleasant cay. II Il notT
KATHERINE POPE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
! aIsarn American Methodss a

Consul Dunning writes from Milan
that thousands of bright young Italians
look forward to a visit TO America as
one Of the finishing touches on their
commercial education. I'm my dis
trict," he says. ARE scores Of men who
have passed enough time in America
to pick up not only the language, but
the American system Of conducting
business and making accounts, Now
that Italy is making such strides in
manufacturing. her young and alert
men will be doubly interested in Amer
lean business methods"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
More Americans IN Navy.

The enlisted force Of the navy is
coming more and more largely from
the great body Of native-born Ameri-
can citizens. Last year the proportion
OF natives had risen 10 more than 90
Der cent In 1880 It was about 50 per
cent. It is thought that the current
fiscal year viii see an advance TO IS
per cent The Army and Navy Journal
notes the suggestive fact that most Of
the naval recruits nowadays come from
the inland states. a naval Officer men
tiouing with special Communication the
recruits obtained from the farms Of
Indiana. Illinois. Iowa and Kansas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
FISHERMEN FIRED ON.
Canadian Cruiser Vigilant Rid
died Tug.
MORE THAN THIRTY SHOTS HIT HER
Barnhurst Was Five Miles Over Line,
Drawing Nets, and Ran When
Discovered by Patrol
Gunboat.

ERIE, Pa, Sept. 1S.-The fourth Of
the fishing tug incidents Of the past
week took place in Lake Erie yester-
day, when the Canadian cruiser Vigil
liant riddled the big steam tug Harry
G. Barnhurst with small shells from
the rifle on the patrol boat Captain
Nick Easel of the tug admitted after
he escaped that the Yigilant could have
sent her to the bottom if Captain Dunn
had so desired. They ran more than
eight miles under full head of steam
before they crossed the boundary line
and escaped from the Canadians.
More than thirty shots struck the
vessel, and of these fifteen Of the small
shells landed with telling effect on the
upper parts, so the boat careened to
one side with the mass of wreckage
when she came into port. Having been
used formerly for pleasure steamer,
the Barnhurst is of large size and well
fitted with steam equipment. The fire.
man, Afagnus Johnson, tainted in the
hold from overexertion in keeping the
steamer going ahead He was report
ed killed, but revived after reaching
shore. Two fishermen were cut in the
face by splinters shot away by the
bullets.
The Barnhurst, according to Captain
Easel, was about five miles over the
line drawing nets when the yigilant
appeared. The other Erie tugs, the
Alma, the Valiant and the Boyd, were
also over the line and ran away when
the chase started. Captain Dunn or.
dered the Barnhurst to stop. but in
stead of doing SO Captain Easel put on
full steam and started for the line. he
took a southwesterly direction and
could not be headed by the Vigilant.
1t has become quite the custom fol
the Erie fishermen to cross the line re
CARELESS of strict orders from the com
panies employing them apd having ex
citing brushes with the Yigilant. They
never think Of surrender when there i;
a chance to run away. The Barnhurst
lost large quantity of nets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

Pieking up menu card q a hotel
IN Yokohama. one sees thereon a m1-
SIC PROGRAMMES. made ID entirely q
compositions By Beethoxen. FiotoE.
HAYDN. Strauss ard Liszt Which
proves hat the japanese know good
music and evidently Ike t. else the
hotel management You'd nCf make %
rs programme from composers q this
rrads. his Is an improvement On the
American taste. which goes IN for
-raxtins- O. ssch chssts vorks as
-p4aeliA~ Smoky Nokes. Tbs St
Ioais Tickls- he more Ne bar
saa sse q japan and rs psopis ths
uors re are inclined b the vieu hat
n nzny respects taeg reprsse1t =
kikhsr degree q civiliz&kioa than
kuaStfal Anerics an9 Azsrss4ns ksFs
zsk rs@che4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
BROOK CHANNEL

Sealed proposals for the construction
Of masonry channel for Little Brook,
from Hawkins street to the end of the
curve into property of Dwight E.
Bradley, in accordance with the form
Of contract and specifications to be
furnished by the Board of Public
Works, will be received until O'Clock
p. m. Of the 26th day OF September,
1905, at which hour the bids will be
publicly opened and read.
The work to be done involves the
construction of the following approx
mate length of masonry channel feet
wide by feet center height, viz: 1856
lineal feet.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a certified check for two hundred
dollars 5000, payable to the order Of
the Comptroller Of the City OF Water
bury, such check to be returned unless
forfeited under the condition stipulat-
ed in the proposal.
A bond in such sum and with such
sureties as may be approved by the
Comptroller, will be required for the
faithful performance or the contract
Plans, Specifications and form Of
contract can be seen and proposal
blanks obtained by Intending bidders
applying in person at the Office OF the
City Engineer. Leavenworth street
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids. or to accept any
bid. should the Board deem It 20 be
for the interests Of the City so to do,
By order Of the Board of Public
Works.
r. A. CAIRNS. c. E..
City Engineer.
September 16. 1905. PISS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
SCENES IN NORWAY
EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE PEo-
PIE VERY PICTURESQUE.
1t Is Not the Great Beetling Crags
and Monster Waterfalls That
Tempt the Tourists Cam
era oftenest.

Many a tourist in Norway with an
eye for the picturesque will find that
the scenes which tempt his kodak most
frequently, and linger most pleasantly
in his mind, are not the typical ford
scene-great betting crags, monster
waterfalls and the like-but humble,
human scenes of the everyday life of
the people. Some little homestead, set
in frame Of most brilliant green that
slopes away to the waters edge, stamps
itself indelibly on his mind as symbol
ical of all that is peaceful and calm.
Or, as the ford steamer brings a
breath of the outside world to one or
other of the many unpretentious little
landing places, he may catch glimpse
of strange fellow-passengers-here a
patient COW, there dozen frightened
sheep, a goat or calf. all making use
of the waterway, for lack of other
means of transportation. If the tray-
eler is spending Sunday close to the
shores of the ford, he may witness
the arrival for church of large part
Of the congregation in boats. In the
HarGanger district, where a pictur-
esque costume is still worn by the
women, 1t is no uncommon sight to see
the Sabbath toilette being completed
on the beach. The large linen head
dress is an elaborate affair, spotlessly
white, starched and stiffened, and ap-
parently only capable of being salts
factorily adjusted by the nimble nm
gers Of a friend. 1t is, the badge OF
matrimony, and may not be worn by
s3insters and little girls. who drape
their heads in modest shawls. or go
bareheaded with their hair hanging in
neat plaits. The whole costume is ex-
tremely picturesque, and may well
claim the photographers attention.
though the camera fails to do justice
TO the pleasing combination Of black
skirt, white chemise and bright scarlet
bodice, bordered with quaint embroid-
cry. In among the birch trees, with Q
background OF precipitous gray noun
tains, the little groups OF women on
their way home from church form a
very tempting subject.
Perhaps It is when one leaves the
fjords and the beaten tourist track
end wanders up into the hills that one
comes across scenes the most attract
I've and most typical of the country.
Hay-making here has its peculiari-
ties. The field is probably a narrow
patch of soil on the mountain-side re-
deemed from barrenness. as the heap
CT gathered stones can testify. An IN
dispensable feature is the railing on
which the grass is hung to dry. Some
times a high wind will blow all The
hay away, but on the whole the system
seems sensible. in view Of the usual
damp state Of the ground. Often 9
man may be seen laboriously moving
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
cay Boy.

At the sidewalk of one Of the ferry
houses in New York stood police We
hicle, backed against the curb, await
ing its load. Walking leisurely in the
center OF the pushing. racing mob from
a landing ferry boat was tramp, all
rags, but placid of manner. At his side
walked bluecoat, who led him to- the
waiting patrol wagon. AS the tramp
was about to enter he bethought him
self and standing on the wagon steps
he leaned far out to one side and to
the driver he called, in the drawing
voice Of bored boulevardier: Home
Jamesi"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
Quite a Snack.

A Khirgese giant who had been on
exhibition in Hamburg was found on
the streets Of that city in a starving
condition. Some people took him to .
restaurant, where he at three plates OF
beef soup. four pounds Of Deefsteak.
three portions OF ham and eggs, swo
heaped up plates Of potatoes and cab
bage and II apple tarts. the whole
washed down with six pints Of beer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
A SYMPHONY.

To live content with small means; TO
seek elegance rather than luxury, and
refinement rather Aan fashion; to be
wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think
quietly, talk gently. act frankly; to lis
ten to stars and birds, to babes and
sages, with open heart; to bear all cheer
fully, do all bravely, await occasions.
hurry never-in a word, to let the spir-
itual, unbidden and unconscious grow
up through the common. This is to be
my symphony.-William Henry Chan
ming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
Resurrected Whisky.

Two miles above Bellevue. Neb.. the
other day the wreck Of the old steamer
City Of New Orleans was uncovered BY
a change in the waters Of the Missouri
She was wrecked in 1852. when carry
ing q cargo OF 100 barrels Of whisky
from st. Louis to Sioux City. The
barrels were found intact. The whisky
was worth $4,000 So years ago. but
what is is worth now has not been
estimated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
ADMISSION OF ELECTORS.

The selectmen and town clerk of the
town Of Waterbury hereby give notice
that they will hold session in the
city court room, City hall, in said
Waterbury, to examine the qualifica-
tons of those appearing. whose names
are on the 'to be made" list, and adj
NIT to the electors oath those who
shall be found qualified. on Saturday,
September %, 1905, from o'clock in
the forenoon until o'clock in the even
ing.
Dated at Waterbury this 18th day Of
September, 1905.
THOMAS WAGNER,
JOSEPH s. NELL,
HENRY W. ATWOOD,
-z.z - Selectmen.
JOHN BLAIR, Town Clerk. DISC
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

When declaration of war was made
upon Russia during the Crimean strug-
gle OF the allied nations against the
Great Bear, the text of the declaration
contained these words-"to save Eu-
rope from the preponderance of a
power which has violated faith and
treaties and defies the opinion of the
civilized world"
And for long England has held the
cars people people in no ways to be
trusted. For 300 years Russia and
England have been more or less at
quarrel, which fact may account for
the attitude Of Englishmen generally
toward Russians generally. A writer
IN az English periodical discussing the
subject Can We Trust Russia?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

FOotssn players vH Ss interest
ed IN a series Of articles on TIE
zane Which conmencs IN the
Demccrzt sept Is Get the frst
inssallnsnf and ses hor murh .
bow little you really know ahour
ths great Azericna Ezz&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

Q tiny patch OF grass. halfway up =
precipice. or one meets him descend
ing into the valley with half the crop
upon his back, the rest to be fetched
Down at his leisure. The same idea OF
hanging up prevails in the harvest
Geld, where the shocks of barley six
or seven feet high present ludicrous
resemblance 70 a somewhat dishevelled
human being.
The life Of the Norwegian Is hard.
jet Il has many compensations. One
IL the variety Of occupations. A man
may Be 3 blacksmith. fisherman and
small proprietor at the same time: or
Re may Be IN the winter q tailor. and
in the sumner a tourists guide. The
women do their share Of the work.
One finds two or three Of them or
sometimes q whole family up in the
lonely mountain valIeys. spending the
GUNNER months az a ~saeEer.+ often q
little stone oneroomed dwelling Of the
most primitive description Here they
are employed tending the COWS and
goats. andsmaking chsssss or butter.
ard sltogsther leading q very healthy
snd happy existence Their manner 10
strangers 3 alvsys charming. and the
fCurist can Be- sure q = welcome Il be
siscts % lsavs TIE hemtsn paths and ssk
f1r foot and shelter 81 . mountain
fsrm- Ths lodging nay bs simple and
tie food plain. h1t snT tizeonforts zrs
amply atcasd for ~ the beautlfal
fes1szJ z.t tie ks<n. trseisE air q
tzs E1rwsxiza- tixEHafz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
Meat IN Great Britain.

i It is estimated that between $4,000
and 1900 tons Of beef, mutton and
lamb will have to be imported into
Great Britain to keep the markets sup
piled. During 1904 Great Britain, 4
is stated. paid f17.66s.s1s for poultry
and eggs, OF which sum nearly fs.ooo.-
900 were paid for imported goods and
es,150, 900 paid to home producers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
MITCHELL TO THE MINERS.
Mis- Hope That Strikes ana Lock.
oats Shall Soon Cease.


Mis- Hope That strikes and Lock.
oats Shall Soon Cease.
sHAMOKIN, Pa. Sept IS. : Six
thousand United Mine Workers lis
tened to President John Mitchell here
who in the course Of his speech said:
Il will welcome the day when Mr..
Baer viii sit down at a table With
your representatives, and fix a con
tract that strikes, lockouts and black.
lists shall be things Of the past
want peace. but IT must be peace with
honor. a treaty Of peace signed and
sealed by parties Of equal contracting
power
The impression has been conveyed
to the public that we were going TO
New York next spring and walk up
to Mr. Baer and his colleagues and de-
family assert:
Here. Mr.. Baer. we have the labor
OF 10000 men to sell: we want 80
much wages for It; you can take IL al
our price or let II alone while as a
matter OF fact our whole ambition Is
10 be able when we do meet the an
thracite operators for the purpose Of
negotiating a new agreement % say:
I'VE are here as the spokesmen and
representatives Of all the men and
boys employed in the anthracite mines.
We wish to confer with you upon the
question Of our Joint relations. We
are DESTROYS OF entering into an agree
ment fixing wages. hours Of labor and
other conditions Of employment We
have certain claims which we desire 70
present. among them being the recog-
milton o. our union as a eontracting
party and the establishment q max
mum eight hour vorkday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
As Well as Mules.

Missouri, according to the United
States fish commission, is the greatest
FROG producing state in the union. The
commission recently began an investi.
CATION to learn the best methods and
find the best places for frog propaga-
ton. The experts employed on he
work have found Missouri's climate to
be better adapted to the raising OF
frogs than that Of any other state.
Arkansas comes second.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

he Evening DemOerzt carries the
sdrerfIssnsuts q a humber q Water
bury's reH2hie and vide awake hust-
res men to-day. These merchants
uant 10 mzke your ac11zintsnce. They
VII give pa = sluare deal ever tine
Take a trolley ride 70 the green and
yoa VII - d slzhf e eoue q ths
ksst strrss n tks state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
Personal Influence.

II Is worth our while to remember
that personal influence is not merely
a matter Of example. but scientific
fact People are either better or worse,
stronger or weaker, for our presence.
We effect more by what We are
than by our attempts at persuasion OF
remonstrance. Others may be able to
use our moral strength.-R J. Camp
bell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

In the days when q snuff box vas COT
sidsred a necessary attribute to the per
cuisites Of q beau-or belie-much IN
gsuuity vas brought to bear upon ths
manufacture Of these dainty TRIES The
results we're often very novel Thoss
With a tzsfe for the morbid could bur
boxes made from the wood Of scafolcz.
chairs tia; nur6srers had sat upon. CT
parts q their kozssS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
whv Negroes Are Long-Lived.

Among the negro races eentenarians
are extremely numerous. and It is
merely because they unconsciously
obey the laws Of nature. They sleep
so much. for Instance. that a negro
centenarian only spends 50 or 60 years
out Of his 100 awake. while q white
man would be awake for rs years OF
the time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
unrld.s Windiert citr.

Wellington. the capital Of New Tea
land, is said to be the windiest city
in the world. It is situated on the
rim Of the funnel that separates the
two main islands Of which New Zea-
land is composed. This position makes
Il a veritable cave Of The winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18
CLASS WORK AT TIE
Cmyent Of Sisters Of the Holy 6host.

Cor 50. Main and Liberty sts.
French Langnaee. Tuesday at fp
m ten lessons ..----..---.-- 500
sewing and Dzninz. Thursday.
3 IA ten lessons -.-......--. 10o
EmhFoflery and Lace Making.
Tturefay. : . n Ten lessons 10
EmhrulerT ard Lag Makinx. FL
daT- , H. ten iezsons -...-- 1ne
Private lessons a. Fezsonabff rates
e nnv hsur g eElit t1e rur CHI
dreu's sewing eiase s4fardsf It > n
Eack less1n. =. Fre1ck Eiazg 81 81
drsn- eacA iss1pus &C. $50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

Hell saw your picture in the paper
THE other day.
she-Yes. but # didnt look at all
like me-
Il noticed that. but then. in order
70 Be good. a picture always aatberA"
Detroit Free Pres
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-18

Two nsn vho vers once friends and
partners n besiness. ust In TIE street
IN Freno. Cal. the other 2. after
not having ssen each othsr for :
Fs.rs. and - onos b.Eza 70 fsht ever
kss cellars t2st -ens uEse Ne s<heA