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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
POLICE COURT DbfNGs
Harry Galway Had His Case Nolled for Theft of Polo Stick.

for Theft of Polo Stick.
 Judge BrrdstHeet held city court to- day, Judge Burpee ged in the Parsons case in the superior court.
 Thomas AXtoby was charged with drunkenness and ragrancy He was fined $5 and costs for intoxication and sentence was suspended on the other charge. John Tehan was charged with in toNication and theft of three umbrel- las. Detective Cahey testified that the owner of the umbrellas, q peddler, was crying on the steps of q saloon on South Main street over the loss of his goods. He arrested Tehan in the sa- loon. The umbrellas were on a table near him and he was identified by the Deddler as the one who took the um- brellas. Tehan's defense was that the, affair was a joke. He says he has been eighteen years in the city. | Chief Egan stated that years ago he was a respectable citizen. Tehan was fined $7 and costs on each com | plaint. -.. s.t,.l Charges of drunkenness and breach | of the peace were preferred against tJameS Barry. This man was refused drink in d saloon near the Highland l ClN lSlOI tSlOt ItSlcIuiiN anu upoL pS 1 ing refused he left the saloon and sent an old tin can flying through the win, dow Sentence was ,$5 and costs foi breach Uf the peace.
 A complaint against small boy named Harry Galway for theft of a polo stick was nol1ed.
 A girl named Lilly Leyden, aged l. yeaIs. was charged with incorrigibili | ty. The I-eydens live at 23S Cherry street Her mother told a very sac story about her. She appeared to bt heart broken James Ryan, Mrs Ley den's nephew, more than corroborateo her testimony. Lilly was in. tears as she listened to the story of her wllfu conduct. She was committed to the industrial school for girls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
GONE OUT OF EXISTENCE.
The Industrial Trades Union, Which
 Was OrganiZed Last Spring.


 Chicago. Nov l. The Industrial Trades union. organized last spring al the inStieat ton of the contractors to help them in their fight against th9 Buildin" Trades council. passed out of existence last night President Symms explained the situation to the mem berS as h. saw it. at the meeting laSi night. and they voted to adjourn sine die.
 President Symms said: After nine months experience with the building contractors of Chicago We have learned that the position taken by the union affiliated with the Building Trades council was just. To maintain the in uuslral union would be a barrier to organized labor and to individual pros perty."
 The officials of the regular unions regard the dismemberment of the inde- pendent union as q victory for them over the contractors. but the contrac- tors attach little importance to the oc- currence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
Gloves

50 dozen Ladies Suede Gloves ill o-clasp. extra quality, all shades at Sl Il pair.
 The Marvel Washable GIace Gloves, precipitation will not affect theln. water will not harden them; we have them in all the light shades. especially good in black. at $1S9 a pair. z.s
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
DISTRICT COURT.
Apraisers Appointed 10 Value Land. ot
 1a -e U

Cleophas Trudeau. i
 In the district court today. at short calendar. Judge Coweil decided the case of Frank B. Peck of Woodbury vs Homer P. Barlow. of .Watertown, in favor of the plaintiff. for S15 and costs, This case was an appeal from a jus tice court and Judge Cowelrs decision sustained that of the lower court.
 Charles Pritchard, Charles Hart and Daniel Chipman were appointed ap- praisers to value the land of Cleophas Trudeau. which is involved in litiga- tion. ...4 -.. .@ c.--,-'..-,i -- The case of Stanley Parmlee vs the Consolidated Railroad company, was set down for hearing next Friday, anG the plaintiffs demurrer to defendant s answer in the case of the Eagle Lock company vs Carl Noak was sustained.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
FAMOUS COLONEL DEAD.
Classmate of Many Well Known Gen
 erals at West Point f

erals at west fClHI. Efi San Jose. Cal. Dec 1.-CoIonel H. c. Symonds is dead at Los Gates of par alysis, aged 70 years. He was grad uate of West Point and formerly a pro lessor in that academy. Among his classmates were General Sheridan, General Schofield md General Me Pherson. During the Ciyil'war he was commissary at Louisville Ky and handled millions of dollars worth of. supplies for the army in the field
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
UNDERWEAR,

INDEENEAE-
 Ladies Wool, Jersey Ribbed Under wear. Drawers only; regular pricc S1 Tonight Jnc I pair HOSIERY
 Ladies Extra Heavy plain Black lotion lloSu. extra elastic tup: rcgular price pc. Tonight, 15c Il pair.
 Childrcn's Heavy Ribbed Wool Hose, double knee. sizes to s; recu- iHr price 25c. Tonight 19c d pair ANDKERCHIEFS-
 Mems All Linen Hemstitched Hand kerchiefs: regular price 1219c. To night Sc each. NOTIONS
 Fancy White Metal and Decorated Aluminium Puff Boxes, worth 50c and 1Jc each. Tonight 25c each Fancy Boxed Writing Paper. suit able for holiday gift; regular price 25c. Tonight 19c.
 My Sunbeam scn" and sousa's new TwO-Step. ''JI,''' ' Spirit of Lib erty." It.
 PERFTNi
 White |. jle Valley Perfume
 MEN'S FJRNFS}IiNGS-
 Mems Fancy Hose in red. black and fancy colOrS: regular price 2Jc. To night 19c a pair.
 Boys Fleeced Lined Underwear heavy weight; regular price 30c. To- night 39c
 An odd assortment of Ties. from our :2Jc and 50c lines. Tonight 1Ic
 Mems Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers. mostly large sizes; regu- far price $1.25. Tonight 9Sc. | CHRISTMAS GOODS
 We have just received q shipment of Dolls which were slightly mildewed regular price 25c. Tonight 1Oc. Boys Rugby Foot Balls. rubber blad- der. leather cover; regular price 99c. Tonight I5c. Wooden Photo Frames. gold corners: regular price 25c.To-night 10c. THIRD FLOOR
 3G-inch Striped and Figured Curtain Muslin: regular price 1212c. o-night 9c a yard.
 Ruffied Muslin Curtains. 21a yards long: regular price 9Sc. Tonight 69c | a pair.
 Tapestry Portieres cord finish. 3 ydS long: regular price $3.S9. Tonight So S9 a pair.
 2TxGO inch Administer Rugs, good line of patterns: regular price S269- Tonight S219 each.
 5-s~ 4SSA Aas-
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
FIGHT IN PROGRESS.

London. Dec 1.-The Evening Stan- dard reports a great fight in progress between General Knox and DeWet. near ROuXville. It is in the sOt. h. eastern extremity of the Orange river country and the capture of General DeWet is considered imminent
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-01
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 They are cheaper than cane or leath- CT and will sustain greater weight than either.
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
THAT LITTLE CHRISTMAS tree.

1T was a little Christmas tree. with car
dies all agloW,
i And golden baiis aud silver stars, bright
and shining row.
The children danced around 1t, aud clapped
their hands with glee:
And not child was happier than the little
Christmas tree.
But next week. stripped Of all Its gifts and
1t murmured with : little sigh: Nov. sure
To give delight Tor but that night
And then to he forgot,
Would seem to he for any tree
A most unhappy lot!'
But Ned aud Ted and little Fred soon spied
1t where 1t lay.
"Hurrah!' they crted. "A mast! a maS''
Wen sail and sail away.
And far across the Arctic seas
Our gallant ship shall 90
To find the seals aud polar bears
And jolly Esluimaux."
A plank their ship, a sheet their sail. the
happy tree their mast. and
These bold explorers northward turheu' a"u
That soon Ger "% Unknown lands there waved
The banner Of the free.
The staff that proudly bore IT.
Was the little Christmas tree.
What afterward bcfell 1t would take me
long to tell: .,,,..
1t once became fairy WoOu' "nero o"e"
and dryads dwell;
And once IL prancing, cOai-black steed'
With noble knight astrde;
And once dark and gloomy cave
Where bears and lions hide.
But when, one day. there wandered ny q
n. rSgse de- sAys ts Christmas tree and
dragged 1t home with Joy.
A merry blaze he klndled. 49,,
With Its welcome warmth anu SHIFTS
And the cold bare room was fragrant
With the odor Of the pine.
Helen Standish Perkins, In st. Nicholas.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

NO." replied the unblushing Jeremiah.
IT don't think he went that way"
Jeremiah" she said, with strange
note of appeal in her voice; tomorrow .
Christmas"
The little minister and his wife, look
ing out Of the window that day. were
amazed to see Jeremiah drive up to the
gate and come up the walk with tine
springy step of young man.
Il been a thinkin' about that Murray
family" said jeremiah with embarrass-
ment. "A crowd O. children you said.
didn't you?-an' some Of 'em babies
maybe! An you want to send 'em to
their kinfolks at Springfield? Well, I've
brung along a check-a little check
His voice had trailed off and lost ITSELF
but the minister had him by both hands,
and was saying something that made his
own eyes moist-something about the
fatherless and the widow.
"Why, Mr.. Benson" cried his wife,
"what good fortune has happened to
your
"Yes-wan't 1t good?" he exclaimed ra-
dainty. "See that baby bed out in my
wagon? An look at that dolls foot stick
in out O. that bundle. They's-they's
goin' to be a stickin' on our chinlbley
board tonight! We've jest come into
legacy. Minervy an me. Them campers
left US baby!
He turned away with sudden rush OF
feeling. but at the door he looked back
and proclaimed proudly:
IAN it amt afraid Of neither one Of
usr'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
They Piled 1t On.

"They do things their own way up in
New England" said the tramp on the
park bench as he gazed ut big toe
peeping through the shoe. "For in
stance' up In New Hampshire l was
crossing field when bull took after
me. AS ne was about to pick me up on
his horns l lodged and he went full tilt
against tree and broke his neck"
well. what was done?" was asked.
why they arrested me for trespass.
On top Of that they charged me with
melting bull to mischief. Then was
neid Tor the worth Of the bull, and be-
iore they got through with me 1 was In
jail for eleven months. I'd have rot
another month If there hadn't been a
slip. When the bull broke his neck the
farmers wife tainted. away, and thew
meant to tack on thirty days more n
pay the farmer for her lost time while
"-Washington Post.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
YOUNG HERo's MISFORTUNE.
Lost Hearing and Tower OF speech ID
the hilippines.

r.o.t Hearing and Tower Of Speech Ia
the philippines.
A smooth-faced young man, straight
as an arrow, and dressed In the uniform
of a private in the United states army.
stepped up to the desk at the Hotel
Denechaud the other day and registered
as Charles Kappeler, Portland. Me.
"Do you wish the American or Eu'
ropean plan?" inquired the clerk, with
his customary professional smile OF
greeting.
The soldier shook his head, picked up
a bit of paper and wrote: Il am deaf
and dumb" A brisk correspondents
began between the hotel man and Pri'
vate Kappeler, and this is the way the
soldier told his story, says the New
Orleans Times Democrat:
Kappeler was in Funston's famous
regiment, the Twentieth Kankas, and
was a member of Company A. He went
to the Philippines and saw active SER
vice until one day, after a forced march
and much exposure in the rain, some
thing went wrong with the young pri'
Yates head. Everything turned black
before his eyes and his musket dropped
from his hands. He whirled about and
fell to the ground unconscious.
The Filipinos were peppering away
Mt the Kansas boys at the time Kap-
peler fell. and it was supposed by his
comrades that he had been wounded or
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
A CHRISTMAS LEGACY.
BY MRS JULIA rRUIrr ISn0p.

~UE npighbOrhOOd would have been
very pleasant one, everybody
u said, il it had not been for the
Bensons. Long residence in the neighbor'
hood had not made the people fonder OF
them. Jeremiah BENSON was wrinkled,
sour-looking old man. as far back as the
Oldest inhabitant could remember, and
his sister, Miss Mincrvy, was even worse.
The very children were afraid Of them,
and made no inroads on their orchard OF
melon patch. At church the people gath.
cred out in front in sociable groups after
the service was over. but Jeremiah Ben
son and Miss Mincrvy passed out silent
amid the crowd, and had no cordial
greeting from any one. They simply did
not mix" with their ncighbors-and af
ter one falls into that habit. it is not
easy to break 1t.
The little minister, who preached IL
the church at the crossroads, looked on
himself as Il brave man when he ap-
preached Jeremiah in town and asked
him for little help towards getting the
in Springfield Jeremiah repulsed him
sharply, and told him that if Tim Murray
had taken care Of what he made, instead
would not be dependent on charity.
but no." he said bitterly. He had to
stay 'roun' the corner groceries in town,
while his yS%ng, ' %ns rraiNseA oses heads
towards home, for he had been absent
several days. Miss Minervy was in the
kitchen when he arrived.
"Well, it's time you was gittin' back"
was her dry greeting. "You needn't
wonder if you find everything at SKIES
an sevens."
"Why-what's wrong?" asked Jere-
miah
"Well, in the first place. there's them
movers that We let camp down by the
spring-the woman's dead. She was bur-
led this mor,lin'. The man says she was
sick when they came. This ought to be
warnin to yc, never to let campers
settle on this place again"
"She was left widow, an her brother
was takin' her back where he lived, SO
he could take keer Of her." was Jere-
miah's explanation.
"Take keer Of her He amt got sense
enough to take keer o himself" retort-
ed Miss Minervy with scOrn. II wisht
he'd hitch up an 60 along. wherever he's
a goin'."
Jeremiah looked thoughtfully out Of the
window, towards the leatiess oak trees at
the foot Of the hill. The canvas-c0vered
wagon was still down by the spring; he
could just see the top Of it. Miss Miner
w expected that he would Immediately
70 down the hill and request the camper
to move on, but he did not do SO till late
that evening.
jeremiah stayed a long time. Dusk
came, and dark. At last she heard Jere-
miah's step--a shutting step, as Of one
feeling his way. Presently the door
opened and Jeremiah stood there with a
big bundle in his arms.
"Minervy," he said, and stopped.
"Well" replied his amazed sister.
"What in creation have you got there,
Jercmiah?"
"Mincrvy," said Jeremiah again, aoun-
dering helplessly.
But the bundle answered the question
for itself. for it all at once began to wrig-
gle, and Mt one end of 1t appeared two
ragged little shoes: and at the other end
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

Killed. But when the enemy was driy
en- OIL and Kappeler was picked up and
carried back 1t was found he hadn'i
been nit at all. There was not a mark
on him, but he did not recover con.
seriousness. He was put into a cot in
the Second Reserve Hospital at Manila
ana IN that cot he lay for whole year.
Il was unconscious for four weeks"
the deaf and dumb man wrote, "and
when came to found Red Cross
nurse bending over me and giving me
whisky and medicine and putting ice
on my head. I saw by the motion Of
her lips that she was speaking to me,
Dut could not hear a word she said.
soon discovered was deaf and then
gradually lost the power of speech,
Tor as could not hear what was say.
ing, l could not form the words. At
last l entirely lost the power of speech,
ana have been deaf and dumb ever
since"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

milk in the least, but ate it with cheer
full readiness that stamped him gentle
man at heart! Before you could think,
the baby, and Jeremiah. and Brutus, and
the door, were all strewn with bread and
milk, and the strangest thing about 1t
was that Miss Minervy did not say
word. And then, all at once, the baby
laid her golden head against Jeremiah's
rough sleeve, and with a sleepy yawn,
went off to dreamland.
"Ain't 1t funny? She amt afraid OF
us. Minervy! That's what took my eyes
the minute seen her-fOr she leant out
o the wagon an laughed right in my
face"
Miss Minervy turned hastily away; and
when he noticed her again she was max
ing up a bed ON the lounge. She even
found the bundle Of clothes that Jere-
miah had dropped ut the door. Then,
with a painful flush on her face, she
bent over Jeremiah and dressed the baby
for the night and laid her In the warm
little bed.
Jeremiah was restless, and was always
peeping into that other room to see that
all was right. or getting up in violent
hurry under the impression that he heard
the campers wagon coming back after
the baby. At last some slight noise In
the other room Weakened him from his
first doze, and he dressed himself quick
ly and took Miss Minervy by surprise.
"Anything wrong, Minervyw he asked
as she started back guilty from the side
Of the baby's bed.
IL was afraid | hadn't covered her
enough" she snapped.
jeremiah went meekly away, but not
to sleep; and in less than an hour he
caught Miss Minervy again, and this
time she did not start from the little
bed.
II was afraid I'd covered her too
much" she said simply. Cant you
sleep. Jeremiah?"
mot a wink" he replied, drawing the
Goals together and starting blaze.
"Neither can /. I've been thinkin'.
Jeremiah. Ill so to work maxim hel
something tomorrow. I've got lot o
things can fix over for her.
"That'll be great" murmured Jere'
miah.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
take that child back to that man." CEN.

take that child back to that man." cem-
manded Miss Mincrvy.
Hes gone, Mincrvy," said jeremiah
feebly. Hes been on the road more'n
two hours"
AN where have you been with that
baby all this timer
1--WE been in the barn, Minervy," con-
fessed the culprit, in deep humiliation.
IL KEEP thinkin' Id come In pretty
sOOn."
Miss Minervy was flied with righteous
wrath. But the baby suddenly kicked
merrily ut her with both feet, wriggled
down from Jeremiah's arms, and with a
laugh threw her arms around the neck
of Brutus.
IBIS Is my doggie!" she said.
''S'posin' we feed 'er, Minervy," sug-
gested jeremiah, with caution.
Miss Minervy must have been very an
cry, for she merely stood and glared at
jeremiah. But he noticed, after awhile,
that Miss Minervy had gone to the pam
try, and he softly rubbed his hands.
How the baby laughed, and kicked. and
ate, and fed an occasional handful to
Brut,is, who did not care for bread and
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

sons may be tying unconscious. ovec
come by smoke, aud to guard against
accidents to the firemen.
The big ladder lies when folded In IN
almost horizontal condition on the auto.
truck and Is raised to its full perpen.
dicular height by electricity. The sta.
hilitv Of this big apparatus is remark.
able, providing against all possible mis-
haps.
The municipal authorities are highly
n,eased over the innovation and 1t IL
believed that the initiative will be EN-.
ulated in all the large cities Of the con.
tinent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

In Paris electricity has gained an
other victory over horse ana steam
power The fire department Is no"
abolishing horses from all the nre Gu
uine houses Of the city and Is selllhS
its old-fashioned steam fire engines "
country towns. 49,.
1t is a strange sight when the nre
alarm sounds to see the pohuefo"s
doors of the engine houses ny open anu
from it emerge the modern electric nie
engine manned by only two sappeurs.
There Is none Of the old stamping anu
dashinx Of fiery steeds, impatient 10
rush down the crowded avenues 10 the
scenes of contiagration. Here again, OF
course. is the spectacle Of the loss OF
occupation to lot Of brave fellows.
The stable-keepers and the glooms have
been driven out. Instead there Is a
single engineer for each vehicle, whose
sole -occupa ton is to keep his auto-en-
pines in trim during the long leisure
hours between fires and to manipulate
them when the fire alarm sounds.
The engine and the hook and ladder
hurry to the fires in much quicker time
than the fastest horses could have done
All the old dash Of wind, almost uncOn
trollable, horses, driven by man who
seems on the point Of being dragged
from his seat; the confusing sounding
of gongs and bells and shouting Of the
sappeurs, cursing of drivers and street
passengers, taken unawares-all this II
a thing Of the past. Instead the trim
electric fire engine wends its way with
comparatively little noise and conspic
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

"An' We ought to give her be.t
chances at learnin' than what ws''
had" Miss Minervy went on. You,
got to take holt now, jeremiah. an sh
some interest In the schools, for VII
want the best one there IL by the To
she's ready to start"
MY, Minervy" exclaimed Jeremi,
in helpless amaxement.
AN it's not only for her." said NJ
Minervy, kindling with enthusiasm; I
we'll want a well-trained class of YOU
men for her to select husband from
"Great Scott, Minervy" was Je.
miah's feeble ejaculation.
jeremiah found her the next mornil
standing in the door, in the clear wint
sunshine. and watching the baby al!
Brutus careering about the yard, ii
baby shricking with laughter, and Brutl
disgracing himself by frisking like a pu
py.
"Wc've had our breakfast" said Mi
Minervy-oh, that exultant "we"!
"An' I'm going to town as soon as II
DONE" said jeremiah.
"Not-not after that camper" erie
Miss Minervy, falteringly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
ANTS JUST A "FEw" THiNo3

a 7 E doesn't want so very much
S,lp1 At Christmas time this year;
i i Just q few little things
To boyish hearts 80 dear.
He'll he content with just few
OF all the hosts OF toys
That Christmas morning ought to bring
To all good little boys.
He only wants rocking horse.
A train Of cars. and engines, too.
That round the playroOm roll.
A freman's hat, a mall and but
And police patrol.
He speaks about a NOah's ARK,
With animals a score,
And hopes that Santa'll bring him tnats
Though he bring nothing more.
OF course he'd like some building DOCKS,
A hummer and some tacks.
A watch that ticks like papas does,
A spade and 4 pickaxe.
I know he'd like a bicycle
With real rubber tires; 49,
A great big kite that scars up hign
He ardently desires.
He also wants Mother Goose"
with pretty pictures In,
A big brass cannon on two wneelSs
Some soldiers made OF tin.
Ito doesn't want so very much,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20
Pneumatic Tubes.

Pneumatic tubes for carrying mes.
sages are an old story In the Iargest
European cities. But the largest In
use there. those in London, are onlv
three inches In diameter. 1t is only In
the United States that the whole bulk
Of letter mail Is handled between given
points. In New York a tube reachlne
to Brooklyn Is three and a half miles
long and eight inches In diameter. nj.
lowing the passage of pouch contain
ing 600 letters In about seven minutes
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

a woman will do without an article
she has long needed, In order to give
a wedding present or send flowers to a
funeral.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-12-20

came up a tangled, golden head and
dimpled, 2-year-old face.
Jeremiah! Whose child is that? And
what are you doing with it,"
Its the dead woman's baby" said
Jeremiah softly. and he came nearer the
Ore and sat down, with the baby on his
kher.
Jeremiah. you 90 right straight an