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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
Devious.

Wheeler-I took that short CD trip you recommended. It was fully 30 miles.
 Sprockett-Well?
 Well, you said it was only Is as the crow fl4es.'' ..Ahf Maybe the crows were full of corn the day you went. Philadelphia Press. W
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
An Ideal Woman.

A mans ideal woman is woman he tan get along with. Atchison Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
A Bufffn,.

Layaround Lucas-I went up ter 8 farm house dis mornin' an ast "a lady fer jes common, ordinary but! ton. am wot dug yer suppose she dug
 Dusty Haven't de slightest; wot dug she dug
 Why, she turned de goat loose.''-- Boston Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the l City of Waterbury in the matter of assessment and determination of bene- l fits and damages accruing to all par l ties interested by the layout of North Main street, from the old city line to Vine street and the establishment of a grade on said street between the aforesaid points as the same was ac- cepted by the Board of Aldermen July g. 1901, approved July II, 1901, | made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused reason I able notice to be given to all parties interested by the proposed public inn prOvement in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appared before them. And thereupon they did assess and determine that the City of Waterbury pay to each of the following named persons in full of all damages accru- ing to them by reason of the proposed public improvement; the sums written opposite their names, respectively, to wit:
 Albert N. Lane ........... 9 co George Cook. ........... 30 % Chas. J. Griggs ............ B % Total ................. $110 %
 And that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa terbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed public improvement the sums written opposite their names respectively, to wit:
 Mary Tomlinson, Emma s. ,Tom1inson, Harriet Tom 1fnson Chafield ....... $15 10 Ann Jones ftwo lots) .$15 % 30 % City of Waterbury ..... P O3 Albert N, Lane, ........... 15 30 George Cook. ............... 16 13 Chas. J. Griggs ............ 21 % David c. Griggs ......... 21 % Andrew Weber .......... Al % Chas. B. Lyman and Mary
 c. Lyman. .............. 3S OO Henry Platt. .............. 70 AS Nellie L.. Shanley. .......... 43 70 Gaetano De Bonis and Mary
 DeBonis. ............... IS % Michael Kelly and Lizzie
 Kelly. ................. IS 50 City Of Waterbury ......... 12 50 Caroine Schlinder 9 30 Otto Book ............... 15 15 Michael T. Daily y..... 21 45 Samuel Mccormick ....... IT 9 Agnes M. Streeter ........... IT 9 Howard J. Smith ..... IS % Daniel F. Mack e lots). ... 31 5 John Buckley. ......... 15 % City of Waterbury .... 12 15 Win. J. Larkin two lots) $15. 30 % Betsy A. Lewis. ............. 15 %
 Total .$5S7 61
 Report accepted, assessment of ben efits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen August 19, 1901.
 Approved August 24th, 1901.
 Payable September G. 1901, at the office of the Collector of Taxes, Wm. E. Thoms. room 20. Odd Fellows Building, No 36 NoE@h Main street. Attest. MICHAEL J. RYAN,
 City Clerk.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
N sirn of Fricndshfn

Just because you have gone with fellows sister is no sign you are his friend.- Washington Qa.,) Demo crRt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26

IUItIA. ss s.' s. .s .s.s. PIIU UU
 And that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa terbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed public improvement the sums written opposite their names respectively, to wit:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-26
POPULAR EXCURSION
 TO Pleasure Beach Seashore Resort, Tuesday, Aug. 2E.

Special train will leave Waterbury at S:25 a. m.; fare soc; due Bridgeport 9:35 m. and Pleasure Beach by steamer at 10:20 a. m. Special excur- sion tickets will be good, going and returning, only on above date and trains.
 This Is a Limited Excursion. No tickets are sold beyond the seat ing capacity of the train. Buy your tickets in advance and avoid disap- pointment on the day of the excursion.
 RETURNING h-se ora The excursionists will leave Pleasilre Beach, by steamer, in season to reach Bridgeport stations at D :15 apl mg, at which time return special train will dea part. ssi n858 ssvt 9oola N Y. N H. & H. RAILROAD co,
 c. T. HEMSTEAD,
 S-23-3 Gen Passenger Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
Sergeant Booth Home.
III Health Compelled His Return

Quartermaster- Sergeant Fletcher q.
Booth of the 3Oth, L s Vol Inft., re.
turned from the Philippines very uu-
lexpectedly last Wednesday. Sergeant
Booth enlisted in the 35th Mich. Vol.
Inft., when that regiment was recruited
for the war with Spain and was made a
corporal After that regiment was dis
charged and when the Both was being
recruited he enlisted again and went 10
the Philippines as Sergeant of 90. A.
Shortly after reaching the islands he
was advanced in rank until he reached
that of quartermaster sergeant. Along
during the past summer ne was TAX II
i'll and gradually lost flesh untii he
weighed merely nothing and the sur
geons informed him that if he wished 10
live he must quit the Philippine Islands
aud seek some other climate Accord
ingly he, in company with several
others. started for San Francisco Decem-
Der lst on one Of the army transports.
They were % days on the voyage and
on their way fell in with "A typhon
which nearly wrecked their boat. As
il was they lost their life boats and
shipped enough sea TO Put ont the fires
and it was some time before they got
power enough 20 enable them TO steer
the boat. After arriving in San Fran
cisco he steadily began TO improve in
health and is now apparently as strong
as ever, although as brown az an Indian.
None of his relatives in Sumner where
his home is, knew that he was coming
home and il was surprise all around.
He thinks there is great future for
the Philippines and II he could stand
the climate has something good there
awaiting him He brought home with
him several relics or souvenirs of his
stay there, among which are two muir
derous looking knives taken from the
Philippines, one being an officers bolo
and the other a pirates knife. He left
these at this office for few days and
il any one wishes 70 see some of the
weapons our boys have to fight against,
they are on exhibition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
DAMAGED BY FIRE.
Deans Furniture Store Gets Scorch-
ing and the Stock a Drenching.

Last Saturday at about IL 30 p. IN.
fire broke out in Deans furniture and
undertaking rooms, and although 1t did
not get under much headway the flames
had spread through the partitions in the
second story and between the floor and
the ceiling underneath. TO such an ex-
tent that il was difficult matter TO ex-
tinguish it entirely, and not until holes
had been cut through in a number Of
places and everything drenched with
W ater was it completely subdued. The
fire originated from defective chimney
it is supposed as the chimney had been
burning out, and when discovered it
seemed to be in the partitions near and
adjoining The alarm was promptly
given and in few minutes the fire de-
partment was on the ground with hose
and apparatus, but owing to inability to
get at the fire il was some time before
effective work could be done. Nearly
all of the stock was carried out OF the
building and was not damaged to any
great extent except by water and by
moving it. The furniture in the living
rooms up stairs was damaged consider
ably in the back rooms, that in the front
part not being affected at all. MIR. Dean
was fully insured and.h received a sat
isfactory settlement on the stock and
household goods, but the insurance on
the building in the New York Under
writers was not settled very satisfac-
torily and ne Will be the loser consider
ably.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
ALMA BOARD OF TRADE.
Organization Fully Perfected and Of
ficers Elected.
$4,000 TO OFFER FOR NEW INDUSTRIES

SsC.OOO TO OFFER FOR NEW INDUSTRIES
About one year ago meeting OF the
business men and others interested was
held in the opera house for the purpose
OF perfecting an organization which
would work 60 secure new industries for
the town An executive committee was
chosen at that time which was to meet
later and elect officers, but owing 10 the
pressure of other business the committee
did not get together until Friday of last
week At the meeting last Friday CfficerS
were elected as follows, the organization
60 be known as the Alma Board of Trade
Presidents, w. A. Bahlke; secretary, A
h. Mulholland treasurer, l.. A Sharp
members of executive board W. A.
Yahlke, A. + Mulholland. l.. A Sharp
&. f. Brown, II. j Nermeulen and DIR
+. A. Bagley. Bylaws have been
drafted by the committee and meeting
will be held IN W A Bahlke's office TO.
night forthe purpose of adopting them,
II ishoped that every business man
viii be present.
Ii is the plan of the organization to
at once offer Inducements for new man
ufacturing industries 20 locate here ana
at the present time the board has $50 ,0OC
10 offer for that purpose.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
OPERA HOUSE
Waterloo Ladies' Military Band.

One of the most novel and pleasing
entertainments enjoyed by the music
lovers of the city was that of the Water.
loo Ladies' Military Band during the
National G. A. Il. Encampment. AZ
the hall where the Battle Of Manila
was hourly performed this company Of
fourteen consumate artists charmed and
delighted all who were so fortunate as
20 secure admission. The entertain
ment is unique and interesting in every
particular The ladies proved them
selves a troupe of genuine artists. sur.
prising all by their mastery OF technique
and the rare art with which musical
skill and popular rendering were so
harmoniously and pleasingly blended
IL is 70 be hoped that this is not their
last engagement in our city. Chicago
Tribune The above attraction will be
az the opera house next Friday night
Reserved seats on sale at Sharrar *
Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
NOTICE

We, the undersigned ice dealers Of
Alma, wish 70 state 10 our patrons that
during the ensuing year ice will be
furnished to private families by the
100 pounds as follows Ice washed OIL
and placed in refrigerators at % cents
per hundred pounds left at the door
OF well curb at 30 cents per 100 pounds
A liberal discount will be made 70
hotels, restaurants and public places
The cause for this departure is the
growing disposition on the part of some
parties TO demand more ice for the
money. when furnished by the week or
month, than we can afford TO supply,
and if patrons buy by the 100 pounds
they will get what they pay for and
we Will get pay for what we sell.
+. n. CHADWICK,
1871 y. A. LEONARD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
IN A PROSPEROUS CONDITION.
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Clinton and Gratiot.
OFFICERS ELECTED

The annual meeting of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Clinton and Gratiot counties was held
in st. Johns the Sth Of this month and
officers were elected for the ensuing
year. The statement of the years busi-
ness shows the company TO be IN an eX-
cellent condition and constantly grow
ing, at the present time there being
nearly 5000 members on the books OF
the company.
The officers elected were; Dorr h
Stowel, PRESIDENT Geo y. Forrey, vice
president; Chas. b. Giffels, secretary
all of Clinton county. The two direc-
tors from Gratiot county, w. &. Mallory
and Henry Stitt, were both reelected.
In Secretary sGiffels' report, it was
shown that there was added during the
year insurance 10 the amount of $661,
2jS, and during the same period insur-
ance amounting 10 1885, ,653 was can
celed, leaving net gain OF S33O,6O5.
There was added 52S new members and
27U left the company, which leaves 55S
more members that at the beginning Of
the year, and there are now 4,S75 MEM
bers in the company.
The total receipts of the year were
Sl5,O73 IS, and the expenditures were
$l4, ,O6l %, leaving a balance of 81 OIL
% The losses were all paid TO the be-
ginning of the year except 5000 and the
balance on hand is much larger than at
the same period in, many years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25
How are Your Nerves.

II they are weak and YOU feel nervous
and easily illustrated, cant sleep,
and rise in the morning unreireshed,
your blood is poor. Strong nerves de-
pend upon rich, nourishing blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the nerves
strong by cnriChing and vitaliziug the
blood. 10 gives sweet, refreshing sleep
and completely cures nervous troubles.
Begin taking il today.
Nausea, Indigestion are cured by Hood $
Pills.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-01-25

Rheumatism in all its forms is
promptly and permanently cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which neutralizes
acidity of the blood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
Foreign News.

Berlin, Jan. 23.-The condition of the
Dowsger Empress Frederick Is causing
the greatest anxiety. She received the
news OF her mother death at $50 p. 10.
last night aud is said to have been pros
trsted by the iidings. The Empress Is
suferiag from heart sffiiction with
other complications which makes 1t
impossible for her to live much longer.
1t is feared that her grief over her
mothers death will hasten her end.
Berlip, Jan. 23.-The crown Prince
Frederick Wilhelm will 60 to England
to attend the funeral of Queen Victoria.
Vienns, Jan. 23.-The official censor
has confscated several antl-British
papers that printed articles reyiling
Queen Victoria
Dublin, Jan. 23.--Signs of mourning
for the dead Queen are to be seen
throughout the city. All the flags,
among which the Stars and Stripes
are conspicuous, are at half mast. The
government offices are closed and the
courts have adjourned.
Paris, Jan. 24.-The court in the
Csstellane-W erthermer case has replied
favoraoly to the request OF the Counts
counsel that committee OF experts be
appointed to determine the value OF the
articles of art purchased from Vert
helmer. One of the members Of tie
committee was Leon Bonnat, the cole.
brated painter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
NEWS OF The DAY

All the courts in Europe will go into
mourning for the late Queen of Eng
land.
DIR. Meyers, a British physician who
vas studying yellow fever In Brazil,
has died from the disease.
The Empress of Germany has gone
TO Homburg 70 be near the Dowsger
Empress Frederick. who is seriously i'll.
In the House yesterday the claim OF
the Cramps for about 81 300, coo against
The Government was sent to the Court
of Claims.
The first number OF the Commoner
vas issued at Lincoln, Neb., last night
under the personal direction of William
J. Bryan, its editor and owner. Four
or Eve hundred friends were present.
The foreign ministers, 10 reply to the
Chinese note, will state that it will BIO
useless TO expect the removal OF troops
Or concessions until China has con.
clusively proved her good intentions.
At Cincinnati last night e. II. Soth-
erO and bis theatrical company who
we're playing Hamlet at the time aided
largely in staving of a panic among the
big audience during fire that finally
destroyed the Grand Opera House ard
ssversl other buildings, causing loss
of about 100000. A display Of cool
uess perhaps never witnessed before I'M
der such trying conditions prevented
its loss from being attended by fear.
full catastrophe. A panic among the
guests of the Palace Hotel across the
street, was barely averted.
The legislature OF number of states
met in separate sessions yesterday and
ballotted for United States Senators.
In New Jersey William J. Sewell was
elected; in South Dakota, Robert J.
Gamble: in Illinois, Shelby M. Cullom;
in Kansas, J. r. Burton, to succeed
Lucien Baker, aud in Minnesota. Knute
Nelson, for the long term, and Moses
e. Clapp, to fill the unexpired term OF
Cushman K. Davis. Stephen B. ElkiDs
was elected in West Virginia; ]. w.
Bailey, in Texas; F. NJ. Simmons, 10
North Carolina, and James II. Berry,
Ia Arkansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
Virginia NEWS.

One OF the large tanks OF the Stand
ard OIL Company, 10 Fredericksburg
burst yesterday. Causing loss o. ovel
600 0gallons Of oil.
Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of aoher
+ Lee. visited the old soldiers at Zee
Camp Soldiers Home at Richmond
last Saturday afternoon.
The elegant estate near Fredericbs
burg known as "Snowden" has been
purchased by Mrs. Allie Clarke fol
$12, 500 cash, and she will occupy it At
her home.
Miss Susan E. Hume died at the
residence OF her sister, Mrs. DIR, George
A. Sprinkle, in Culpsper, yesterday, in
the SEVENTEEN year of her age. Miss
Hume had made her home with her
sister for many years.
Two hundred colored coal shovelers
on the C. & o. piers at Newport News
are out on strike, having quit work be-
cause they are dissatisfied with the
scale of wages now 10 force. The work
at the coal piers is completely blocked.
Captain John GLAZE died Ia Win
chester yesterday from pneumonia after
an illness of only three days. Captain
Gaize was 70 years of age, aud is sur
vived by five children. At the out
break of the civil war he recruited q
company in Winchester which served
in the Confederate army as Company
F, Second Virginia Regiment. He was
quartermaster under Gen. Lee at the
close OF the war.
"Jack" Clatterbuck, one OF the oldest
citizsus of Culpeper county, an old
pioneer of Culpeper and Confederate
soldier and scout, dropped dead yester-
day evening. Mr.. Clatterbuck was
reoogDiz, ID during the war between the
States as being one of the most effective
forage scouts of the famous Culpeper
Minute Men in the Thirteenth Virginia
Regiment. He was in the seventy
seventh year of his eye.
William Berry, the sporting man ar
rested few days ago, charged with
The ruin of 15-year-old Elizabeth May,
was sent TO the grand jury from the
Richmond police court yesterday.
The defendant charged conspiracy,
aud msde rabid assault on the girls
character through WITNESSES that the
prosecution charged were paid for the
purpose. Mrs. Roberts, or Heibsrt,
who for fee took the girl 10 Berry's
room, is also under indictment.
AS the result of drinking schnapps,
which Is supposed to have contained
poison, three citizens OF Stafford are
now dead, and the fourth one seriously
i'll. Since the death Of John Winkler,
the first to succumb, county supervisor,
Captain James NJ. Jones, has died, and
at a late hour Monday night Alfred
Henderson, respected colored man
near Brooke, also died in great agony.
Another man, named Clarke, is report.
cd to be very Ill from the same cause,
and it is feared he cannot live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23

THE WEBSTER CASE. The session
OF the Corporation Court today was &C
cupied 10 the trial OF Wm. F. Webster,
who was on Monday last indicted for
asssulting Mayor Simpson on the street
on September % last. The Common
wealth was represented by Mr.. A. W.
Armstrong and the defendant by Mr..
s. G. Brent. The following composed
the Jury: Messrs. 8. H. Lunt, foreman;
r. r. w. Garnett, T. HI. Morgan, 4. F.
Downhsm, T. ]. Fannop, l.. Sullivan,
]. L. Sherw God, K. Z. Carne. ir.. w. B.
Murray, A. ID. DeetoD and J. K. Jas.
per. A large crowd was present in the
court room and Mr.. b. K. Cline was
appointed bsiliff. The evidence was
about the same as that published in the
Gazette on the day of the assault. The
case was given to the jury at 2:45
O'Clock. At AIS o'clock verdict had
not been rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Issac NJ. Wolf
aud Hattie Mills, both Of this city.
Tue police have been requested to
lookout for man. who in Leesburg,
on Friday night, maliciously assault ed
Ernest Campbell.
An interesting meeting OF Alexandria
Council, Royal Arcanum, was held lsst
night at which one member was inita'
ted and three applicants for member
ship were received.
The remains of Mrs. B. +. Bruner,
who died in Washington yesterday,
will be brought to this city on the ll:3(
o'clock boat tomorrow and inferred
here. Rev. DR.. Brooke will officiate.
Messrs. knight and Bremen have
received the contract for constructing
the fire walls under the Market Build
ing roof, and also for the improve
ment to be made at Mayor Simpsons
store.
The committee appointed to devise
ways and means for enlarging ard i'm
proving the Alexandria Light Infantry
armory met last night and PREF AIRED 9
statement which they will soon submit
to the citizens and ask their assistance
in the matter
The alarm of fire about II O'Clock 10.
day was caused by the explosion Of al
oil stove in the residence OF Mr.. VIM
Rose, op Fairfax street, be ween Came
rou and Queen. The stove was throwr
into the street, not, however, unit
some slight damage had been done
Tbs fire department was called out.
A special grand jury has been sum
moned to meet on Monday next, In th
Alexandra County Court. for the pul
pose of indicting Walter Turner, color
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
POLICE COURT.-The following cases
~rc-. Ifcaoao1 81 f.dau

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed OF today:
Joseph Gardner. charged with being
drunk Ia the street, was dismissed.
Joseph Carroll, colored. arrested on
suspicion OF stealing lard from A. Odell,
was dismissed.
A white man, charged with being
drunk in the street, was dismissed.
A white man, charged with being
drunk and disorderly at the station
house, was fined IS.
A white man, charged with careless.
ly driving his team, was dismissed.
Night Report. Last night was cloudy
and cold. Four prisoners and six
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23


PERsONAL.-Mrs. lieorge Uhler yes
terday evening entertained most do
Ightf0lly large number OF Der friend
at a progressive euchre party at hel
home on Cameron street. Toe priz Il
were won by Mrs. Carroll Ashby aud
Mrs X. w Fuller.
Miss Cora Cochran, of Fauquier, Il
visiting her brother, DR.. Thomas L
Cochran.
Rev. A. A. Pruden and wife are the
guests OF Mrs. Ii. B. Ramey, l13 south
Royal street.
Mr.. Jack Atwell is very iii at his home
on north Payne street.
DR.. +. s. Fawcett, whose illness has
been mentioned, lie rapidly improving
and hopes soon to be about again. His
con, Mr. Wallace Fawcett, who is in
business in Pennsylvania. is here with
bis father.
The mother OF Mr.. @. X. Yates is
Seriously iii at her home in Culpeper.
Mr.. BeDj amin F. Wiihers and Miss
Gertrude NJ. Shelley, both of Washing
ton. were married Ia this city yesterday
by Rev. DR.. Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smoot gave a
delightful card party at their home on
Prince street last night which was a.
tepded by large number Of their
frieDds. The entertainment, which
was q very beautiful one, was given in
honor of Misses Bolton add Lyons, of
Charlottesville, who are the quests Of
Mrs. Shoots sisters. Misses Ansley. The
priz were won by Miss Eleanor French
and Messrs. w. J. BOONE and Lloyd
Uhler.
Mrs. Charles Kersey continues ex-
tremely i'll at her home on Fairfax street.
Mr.. ]. L. Preston, of Warrentou,
will. it ia understood, OF the end OF the
month succeed Mr.. J. II. Wilson as
agent 10 this city of the Southern Rail-
way Company. Mr.. Wilson, DIS many
friends will be glad to learn, expects to
remain 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
H0Oted by q Mob.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation was released from Jail yester-
day and had to be smuggied out Of
town to prevent her from being mob
bed. Following lecture at Salvation
Army hall Mrs. Nation was surrounded
by mob who dared her to wreck
another saloon 10 this city. Cries of
"Mob her" Lynch her." were uttered.
Finally carriage drove up and Mrs.
Nation was driven to the depot just az
train was pulling out for the east.
She managed to board it and the mob
booted as it left.