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Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
BR0oKLYN BRIEFS

There was q large attendance al the meeting of the members of the St Thomas Cadets last evening in the Lyceum. Only business oI a routine nature was transacted. Tonight there will be an important meeting of the board of directors of the asso. citation in the Lvceum.
 The entertainment given by the pu- piis Of St Joseph's Lithuanian paro- chial school last evening in Turn hall was great success. d large crowd be- ing present. The entertainment fur. nished by the children was of a pleas ing nature and won the hearty plaudits of those present. The affair was for the benefit of St Joseph's parish and a neat sum will be added to it's treas- ury.
 Tomorrow night Chris Dunphy and Jacob Mitchell VIII start out on their hunting expedition for game, for the fifth annual supper given by the former. This event Is becoming more and more popular eacn year and the plans for 1t this year are on more extensive scale than ever. Already many invitations have been sent out to prominent people, throughout the city and many have Signified their in- tention of being present. Chris in- tends to furnish q repast this time that will exceed all similar ones ever at tempted. December G, the evening selected for the event, Will be a gala one for all concerned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Man Took Laudanum in New Britain
 -Rcfuses to TaIh

Man Took Laudanum in New Britain
 -Refuses to TaIk.
 New Britain. Nov 1G.-An unknown man attempted suicide last evening at one of the hotels here. He walked into the barroom, asking for q glass of brandy and milk. and took it over to one of the side tables. \ few minutes later the bartender present, Michael Lambert. noticed that the man ap- peared to be in great pain, and asked him what was the matter. The man replied that he had taken a dose of laudanum. that he was in trouble and wanted to die. He refused to give his name or place of residence. Soon after he fell to the floor in a comatoSe state and the bartender called Dr KeI- logg, who used q stomach pump and re- moved most of the poison. The man was then removed to the hospital in carriage. Soon after his arrival there he became better, and the doctor saws he will recover
 He is 26 years old well dressed. and wore Fedora hat. In his pocket were SG in money and a two-ounce nhial with little laudanum in it. The label had heen removed. but blown in the bottle is the name. 'Coleman. the 1tru%@iSt." Tho man claimed he took th" laudanum before entering the ho- tel but this is not thought to be so. He sAid that next time he would try plI7sSic acid.
 He is five feet, eight inches high. with dark hair and mustache.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
The CurTanS
 Dry Goods Co.
Stylish Gafrn nentS>
ttdnt5rt1S1t1I . D q H1 1Sttt11z 2 z rt qEtIfEtf1q
Cloaks and Suits have always been

Cloaks and Suits have always been a leading feature in our business.
 Critical choosing regarding finish and detail is what has earned for us the distinction of SUPERIORITY of STYLE in our ready-t wear gar mentG.
 A knowledge of what is best to- gether with q long acquaintance with manufacturers who constantly en- deavor to excel in the fashionablenesS of their productions, bring to our GUS toners ready made garments second in style and effect only to the highest class work done by custom tailors.
 The cost is no more than for the ordinary kind We do not charge for our experience in Selecting-our GUS toners are our compensation, and our large patronage i'll this line is the proof Here are some special values in the line for tomorrow:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
MANY GOLD MILLIONS.
Over Twenty Million Dollars Worth of
 Gold From the Mines.

Chicago, Nov 16.-More than S2O.- 00O,OOO in gold dust and bullion came out of Alaskan British Columbia. Northwest Territory, Washington. Ida hO and Oregon between January 1 and October 24 this year. H. C. Cherrier, the Chicago agent of the Great North ern railway, to-day received from R. C. Stevens, the general western passenger agent of that line, q report of the as saver in charge of the United State. assay office at Seattle.
 The report showed that GOES depos- it's. aggregating 1,243. .163 ounces of gold dust and bullion, had been han died in the assay office belween those two dates, the value of the gold being S20, 1GG.GST. Of this S16.374, ,4SS came from the Klondike region; S2.71O. .427 from the Cape Nome district: $462, ,S93 from other Alaskan districts; S493. 16 from the Atlin district in British Col unbia and $125, ,T63 from Washington Idaho and Oregon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
FOOT BALL TEAM BANQUET.
Senior Class Made q Gala Time for
 tine Victorious Eleven.

Senior Class Made q Gala Time for
 tine Victorious Eleven.
 Last evening was q gala one for the senior class and the members of the foot ball team of the Wareroury High school. For many days past the girls of the class have been busiIy engaged planning a surprise for the victorious foot ball team. and that they succeed ed is putting it mildly. One of the class rooms on the lower floor was chosen as the place for the banquet. The table was prettily decorated with the class colors, blue and white. Pot ted plants were also tastefu1ly dIs- played. At 1O o'clock about forty-tive sat down to an elegant spread. with Principal Wilby acting as toastmaster and Nice-Principal Croft presiding. That envied trophy. the Yale cup. oc- cupied the center of the table. filled with flowers. After cil had satisfnG their appetites. MT Wilby made pret- ty little speech. in the course of which he gave the history of the COnnecti- cut InteTschoIaStic league. and con- mended the local team for their good work the past season. In response to d toast. Manager Murray told how q foot bail 'leven could be miSmanaged. Captain Byrnes. Jesse Devine Edward Hart and Miss NIanville also respond ed to tOaStS.
 Dancing was also participated in un- til the clock in St Johns tower was ciiiming the hour of midnight. when the pretty little party broke up. The concensus of opinion was that it was the most successful social affair in the history Of the school
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
BIG SUMMER ESTATE.

East Hampton. Nov 16.-H. A. Fay Tor. q member of a New York firm. whose father bequeathed him large property in the eastern part of the town of Portland. near the Cobalt line. has begun the laying out of fine sum mer estate on the east bank of the Connecticut river. The property will comprise ten acres, of which six will be graded for q polo ground. The house will be entirely of stone and will have ;a length of 200 feet with a small chapel at one end, A road eighty feet wide and over a mile in length has been built as an entrance to the estate. It is expected that three years will be required for the conn., pletion of the whole work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
7 ruth!

Business can't live long where de- ception is practiced. We have been talking to the public IS years.
 ADVERTISING TRUTHFULLY- Always giving good values for money received
 AND THE RESULT IS-We have grown to be twice as large as any other furniture house in Waterbury,
 Just now our BIG SALE is attrac- ting widespread attention. Customers are coming from near and far to reap the benefits of the truly wonderful values we are offering.
 A saving of 20 to 40 per cent cannot be had very often, that is what we offer during this sale.
 People intending to furnish q home will do well to get our prices before purchasing elsewhere.
 Oak Chamber Suits, with swell
 fronts, golden finish, large mir
 TOT. SlS.0O , piece Parlor Suit, covered with
 silk damask, $19.9O Good Ranges, $11.75 Dining Chairs, Cane Seat and
 Brace Arm, soc Round Extension Tables, oak $o,l5 40 Sideboards, prices $9.90 up Dinner Sets, $G.73 up We carry the largest line of Iron Beds
 in Waterbury. Odd Dressers. ST75
 The low prices we ask for Parlor Stoves and Oil Heaters is the talk of the city. Just take a peep at our dis play.
 Six months Credit at cash prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
A. H. COWLES

ONLY | FEW DAYS MORE AND
 THEN TIfANkSGINING.
 With the day should appear new Hats and Bonnets.
 We are arranging for your coming by adding new materials. new shapes and the smart2st ideas in ready to wear Hats of the season.
 We always look we'll to the new Thanksgiving Hat. as we want it to meet the approval of the most fas- tidious Thanksgiving gathering whcth- CT at home or the opera. Your inspec- ton is desired.
 For the little folks Thanksgiving dress Up-a new Cap. Tam O'Shanter, Velvet or Silk Hat or BOnnct-Drings smiles and bright faces around you. Don't forget these timely hints.
 J3-:5 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
HEBREW LETTER FRATERNITY

Lexington. Ky. Nov 16.-The first Hebrew letter secret fraternity in the United States has been established in the Bible college of Kentucky univer- sity. The faculty threate1is to expel the students thus enrolled unless they abandon the fraternity. the existence of which is contrary to the rules.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
FREEDOM FOR POLAND.
So Says an Eminent Physician in Chi
 cage.


 cago.
 Chicago, Nov 16.-Dr Felix Leng- field, who represented the University of Chicago at the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the University of Cracow, Poland, last summer. predict ed yesterday that Poland again would be an independent nation. He said that the anniversary celebration was more patriotic than academic, and de- clared: "One could noS help feeling that Poland is not dead. The people are ready to give up their lives and some day they will have q country to love as they now love an Idea"
 The professor lectured in Graduate chapel on the Cracow celebration, at which he represented the youngest uni versity as a guest of the oldest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16

Examined and found correct.
 B. H. EITZPATR1Ck, D. r. MALTBG.
 Finance Committee. Respectfully submitted.
 F. J. KINGSBURI,
 Treasurer. Tine report was accepted and ordered placed on file. The board adjourned ubiect to the call of the mayor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
BOARD OF FINANCE
Listened to Reading of Annual Report
 By F. J. Kingsbury.

The board of finance met last night and approved the payrolls and listened to the reading of the annual report of F. J. Kingsbury, which was as follows:
 Report for city, October l, 1900, F. J. Kingsbury, treasurer, in account with Bronson library fund:
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16

early. A limited number of pupils can now enter the strictly beginners dancing class, to be opened by Prof. Bailey at his Academy hall, 1OS Bank street, next Thursday evening. s o'clock. This is the original academy and your success is q certainty. Don't waste time and money with amateurs. Twenty members already entered for this class. 12 lessons: Ladies S5, Gentlemen SC.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
/. M. BuTTaEE G Co
 GO B-.NK ST.
 Undertaking

NIGHT CALLS ANSWERED BY C. E. Seymour, 1Si Maple St. Phone. b. NJ. Stewart, 101 Franklin St. Phone
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16

Twenty-six inch Automobile Coats, in Melton and kersey. double breasted front, pointed nedici col lar, revers and sleeves faced with heavy corded satin. all colorS, reg uiar price $12.00, special for Sat urday $I.5O
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

Fine Kersey Cloth Jackets, lined
 throughout in blue, black, brown,
 tan and grey, all sizes, good value at $1, special for Saturday $49S
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
SHOES FOR WOMEN.

Ladies' Shoes in button and lace,
 light, flexible and heavy sole.
 mannish effects. made with a
 cushion cork insOle. possess more
 fiexibility and comfort than any 2 other shoe at any price, regular
 price S2.50, special Saturday $1.9|
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16

Mems Box Calf and Calf Skin Shoes also vici Kid. made with three heavy soles, all style toes English
 back stays, every pair warranted, regular price S2.25, special Sat
 urday SIS!
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-16
BOYS WATERPROOF SHOES.

Boys Box Calf Shoes, made in the newest style lasts, together with all the latest style toes and pat terms. three heavy soles, with Eng fish back stay, regular price S2,
 special Saturday $1.G
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-07-01

pleasure of seeing him"
Il hope SO. Yes, thank you, he ia
much better and stronger"
Yes. so said the young lady I met,
Lady Flora-told me she was his SEQ
rotary.
"Ah, to be sure, yes, my young
friend" said Lady Flora, promptly
We are all 80 fond of her, and don't
know what we should do without her,
I'm sure. My brother requires so
much care and attention as yet, and OF
kind for which am not at al suit
ed. VIII cannot create capability un-
happily"
NO, I guess II doesn't. Well she's
a real handsome girl, too. Married, I
noticed"
Was" corrected Lady Flora, anus
ed at the Americans curiosity and re-
marks. Not good form. certainly; but
then, no one expected that OF Mrs.
Dexter. Her husband was killed In
India six years ago."
You don't say nowl She looks so
young. But please do tell me about
the accident. Lady Flora--if I may
ask" she added, with some dim idea
that that was the correct sort of thing
to say.
Lady Flora told her briefly, and then
turned to Major Thorne who sat at her
other side.
Mrs Dexter's Yankee curiosity, how.
ever, was not yet fully satisfied. But
the rest, she Thought. she must find
out ncidentaily-whether or not WILL
fred Erleston was dependent on ms
brother until he should succeed to the
estate. Besides. there might yet be
son born.
Il wonder. too" Mrs. Aurelia ment-
ally added, IF that handsome GIRL
and she is real elegant, don't deny
has real designs? By the way, shel
rather looks and speaks a bit foreign u
like; travelled much, perhaps. no-I
ticed she's got regular long Itaiiarl
ear-drops Of gold In her cars. Guess
sne may buy those ear-drops Of mine
I'll zee presently. Yes, I'll trade 'enl
of TO that Mrs. Secretary first chancs
! get to try IT,"
And no little bird whispered: sBq
ware OF those dangerous ear-dropsis
ITO be continued)
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your breakfast-bell. AS for me- shall

your breakfast-bell AS for me, shall
soon be required by Mr.. Erleston."
"Mr. Erlestoni" exclaimed Mrs. Dex-
ter. Then quickly, as Clare looked at
her; you said Mr.. Mowbray's brother,
and"
THAT is right, Erleston Is the fami-
ly name, the real name Of the owner
of Rookwood," said Mrs. Savile, quiet
ly. Mr. Mowbray merely took his
wife's name, with property, some years
before he succeeded his cousin in the
estate; or rather, he legally only add
ed it to the Erleston name; but he is
always called only Mowbray about
here.
"Ah, yes, / see. Well, guess his
son will be very rich?"
He has none, no child at ALL" said
Clare, little shortly, and moving on.
"Mr. Erleston is his heir to the Rock
wood estate. Good morning"
She went swiftly away across the
grounds westward; but the American
stood for seconds on the same spot.
with eyes staring into vacancy, and
livid, drawn lips that muttered
Heaven! Is it possiblet An6-and
is it the worst or the best of chances
that brought me, Of all people, here
] must watch, find out-see first But
if it is no mistake-yes. it is luck-the
game is mine, I guess"
She went back to the breakfast room
where everyone was now assembled,
and, when they were all seated she
sad to the hostess, near whom she was:
Pm afraid, Lady Flora, you must
have thought me really rude yesterday
not to inquire after Mr.. Mowbray's
brother. But | only Just this morn
ing heard of him, you see, being a
stranger"
'Oh, please don't apologize, my dear
Mrs. Dexter" interrupted Flora gaily.
How should you know of Wilfred's
existence, unless by chance, perhaps,
at the Percivals. All about here and
there everyone knows about the acct
dent; and as it is no novelty for talk
you would not have heard the matter
mentioned, so you must not distress
yourself at ALL"
Your ladyship is too kind. But
hope Mr.. Erleston is getting better,
and will soon-that we shall have the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-07-01

these now 1ive weeks. partly ~ her
own pure hearted, noble. unself-cons-
ciousness. She never had been one Of
those girls who regard every man as q
possible lover. She knew. for Indeed,
Wilfred, not recognizing the half-dor-
mant passion In his heart, was perfect
" open in evincing his preference, and
therefore Glare knew that she had all
most boundqess power over him-that
he was restless. uneasy. II she were
long out of his sight-slost without his
sweet nurse. he ayowed, and tranquil
Iy contented when she was with him.
She knew that he depended on her,
chung to her, was attached to her, az
the suffering patient does get fond of
the tender nurse and companion. And
such only seemed natural, as such al
lection only on his size. She took it.
But on hers? All, that was quite an
other matter. She was in all the full,
rich strength of body and mind, no
mere inexperienced girl either, but a
woman who had lived, suffered She
could not be long blind to her own
heart, or be long in reading Alright the
subtle change of the tender, danger
GUS pity for the young, strong man laid
so low, so PROSTATE, so touchingly de-
pendent on the woman for his needs.
Not for more than two or three weeks
could she be self-deceived. Yet, per-
haps, even she had scarcely known to
the full how she loved him heart and
soul till that day when, to the doctors
jest, Wilfred had answered so quickly,
with something behind that she could
feel but not analyze: Tire! Leave me!
Oh, no, no! canot spare her." And
then she knew to the full, by the pas
sion of ecstasy and pain that filled her
soul-knew again, as it were, the truth
to which all these six years of widow
hood she had striven to be blind, that
the girlish love her husband had held
all she could ever have given him
was as a shadow to this, the reality,
her very life and her heart break, cruel,
hopeless, lifelong agony, yet life
long joy to have been to him every
thing even for few months-truly, in
felix felicitas.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-07-01

me now, leaning on your shoulder If
you like :"
He was almost starting up from the
cushions against which he leant, but
Clare was at his side and her hand on
his shoulder in second.
Not for worlds without doctors or
ders. Come. we'll go indoors now, for
it is near dinner time, and after din
ner, my lord rebel" said she, wheeling
the carriage slowly off, you must lie
down on your sofa and rest that brain
of yours-do a doss, mean"
'Pouf! l don't want" began the
rebel, but was at once set down by an
autocratic:
'Oh, but do, then; and it's my will
that is your law, not your own, you
know"
My dear Saint Cecilia, do believe
you love tyrannizing over poor me, .
laying his head back to look up into
the beautiful young face above him as
she pushed the chair.
Perhaps l do. Don't must people
love tyranny in some shape?" asked
Glare, demurely.
Yves, but women have the best of it,
l think"
In theory or practice, please?"
"In BOTH" said he, promptly.
Her retort was as ready.
Granted. But what fools, then, you
very superior masculine beings must
be to be so tyrannized over by the weak
er sex!"
SO we Transferable, blind fools
too often" said the man, with a sud-
den passion of bitterness that startled
her, the more because it was the third
time such bitterness had flashed out.
But she only said, gently:
well, WELL so do we all, men and
women, alike, too often make mis-
takes"
He made no answer, but as she bent
over him little she saw him set his
teeth, and knew that whatsoever the
weight that pressed on him, he remem-
bered it now. That, at least, was bet
ter than the painful mental struggle to
recall nightmare, something which
could not be brought into the fore
ground. If she could but get at his
trouble, grapple with it, remove it, if
it were net too late!
Impossible! He was young, his life
all before him. It could not, should
not be too late" the woman said in her
very heart
Exactly what Wilf.ed Erleston had
prophesied came to pass. In one of
the last days of July the Percivals gave
a dance, or rather, sort of informal
Eat Home" evening, beginning early,
as is often done in the country where
the guests come from far off, And this
form of reception allowed of a mixed
entertainment, music, reciting, Mrs.
Dexter, and dancing.
Of course the Mowbrays were hidden,
and with the inevitable result foreseen
by Wilfred wit good-natured quizzing,
Lady Flora was caug..C at once by the
sthrewd, superficial, snowy American,
and her new entertainment 1t was
SO original, SO wonderful and clever,
Mrs. Dexter was really so charming,
&c, and she really must have her at
Roockood whilst the guests came and
went All this to poor Bernard, whom
she had speedily buttonholed, and
coaxed or cajoled into consent.
Very well, my love, said the easy
going, fond husband. resignedly, have
your way, but don't blame me if any
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nothing could be beautiful than the
white
and groups of u Insertions and lace arranged about the vandke
pointed rufhe distinctly
gracefully outlined by the drapd hchu which noted loose and falls
in Beautiful suitable
for the informal occasions the family circle receiving
intimate friends of genler
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CHAPTER XXI.
InfeIix EeIicitas.
ps dark eyes watched the re-
re until it vanished round
ben lazily pulling his
said. auizzically:
I am going to proph-
q up from her seat at his
led.
very wicked, said she,
picion Of irony, too, about
and eyes. Well, your
hput Miss Faber, is it?p
about her news about
der Mrs. Percival has
lAyens knows where, with
tedentials. :
4 can tell you exactly what
he to pass shortly. The PERCH
Pill. OF course, give a dance of
sort, and my people will go, nat.
!. The Yankee Doodle will show
I bird whistling, cries, &c. Flora
bible little volatile Athenian that
for some new thing be in
and will then and there eff
invite or engage Mrs. or Miss
Doodle here for August
lAkum. bad form. and all! See
Doesn't, and prove me Saul
be prophets
fas Obliged to laugh.
Lady Flora! You don't like
pect Of such a visitor?" she
It's nothing to me personally"
with a quick frown. Il am out
inning, and mean to be so. like
instant Clare's soft hand,
messing, was laid on his.
All scold you for a rebel
that be-myself. know
hat you feel. but / must
morbid"
d closed on hers tightly,
to a sheet anchor.
aint Cecilia he whis-
iii try to bear
m sure you will.
much you have
came a fort
says it is won
then, my sweet
interrupted; but
to-day, when he
you to sit up more.
exercise for greater
IKE that?'
i, 4 he said, quickly, al
breath, only with you.
I course agreed Clare,
in another two or three
the doctor will let
le. Well, you do that
rooms, from one to
heant out on the ter
bit when we are out
garf9h chair
he said, eagerly.
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~ EDITH STEWART DREWRY,

non Dangerous Somebody's
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I II :
,reath, only with YOU"
course" agreed Clare,
in another two or three
!, the doctor will let
lie. Well, you do that
rooms, from one to
heant out on the ter
bit when we are out
garden chair"
I" he said, eagerly.
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7 THAT SPINS FORTY MINUTES.

nA4 Ok 4NS EOh4 m4NU1E0
b has the patience to wait forty minutes to watch
Rrewithal TO pay for $40 toy. But as scientific
top, perfect in balance and made to last forever,
nches in diameter, seven-sixteenths of an
The upper surface is fiat, with conical
spinning device. the taper being
or sticks"
put to remove weight with a stud left
ch latter is tempered and finished
Eeeve on stud at right angles to a
wood handle Gig. q. The sleeve is
xactly fit the tapering hole in the top.
ye and inserting into the seat, holding
Is able to get a very strong pull, as