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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
THIS Is 4 rN-xA.A FLOWER.
1t Blooms Only Occasionally, But Im- mediately After Having Been
 Placed in Water

One of the most singular freaks in the floral kingdom has recently been brought to this country. It is called an Occasional flower" for the reason that it has no fixed time to bloom. No mention is made in botanical sci ence of the existence of this marvellous flower, says the Washington Times. It is a mystery at present that is we'll worth clearing up. When in closed condition the occasional flower is in color and in form something like a Ra- ture and dried poppyhead cut with it's stem to it. Submerged in bowl of water for a few minutes and then taken out and placed by it's stem in an empty bottle, the outer petals begin, after several minutes, to open out. This process is slow but distinctly noticea ble. The petals continue to rise and to expand until they gradually recede. When this action is complete it resembles in appearance the starry sunflower, but as regards the shape only.
 The occasional flower remains thus open for about two hours, during which time, the state of humidity less ening by degrees, the fibers begin to shrink and the petals close up grad ually in the same way as they opened, until the flower resumes its former po- sition; but by the same simple process it can be made to unfold and to close up again and again ad lib. It is also asserted that, properly nursed with regard to temperature and air and carefully handled, the occasional flow CT never decays nor degenerates in it's effect of radiance and splendor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
CONGRESS WILL PAY BILLS.
Special Hill will Be Passed Covering Expenses of Last and Fatal
 Illness of the President.

Congress will make special pro- vision for the payment of the physi- clans and surgeons who attended the late President Mckinley at Buffalo and for the payment of his funeral ex- penses. This was the course pursued after the death of President Garfield. What these expenses will amount to m the case of President Mckinley can not be stated even approximately, as none of the bills has yet been sent in.
 Tn the case of President Garfield con- gress appropriated in all $57,50O. Of this amount $35,50O was for the pay ment of the physicians and $22, 1000 funeral expenses. The total expenses in the case of President Mckinley will probably be fully as great, for though the bills of the physicians will not be so large as they were in the case of President Garfield, who fingered for more than two months after he was shot, the expenses of the funeral are expected to be larger. The principal item, as in the case of the Garfield funeral, will be for railway transpor- tation. This will include the special train which brought the funeral party from Buffalo to Washington, the spe- cial train of three sections which car- ried the party to Canton and the spe- cial train of five sections back to Washington. N
 Congress not only paid President Garfeld's funeral expenses, but also made liberal provision for Mrs. Gar field. She was paid her husbands sal ary for the remainder of the year, was given pension of $5,ooo per year for the remainder of her life, and was given the franking privilege, by which she can use the mails without the pay ment of postage. Mrs. Mckinley will certainly be treated with equal liber- ality.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
AMUSING INCIDENT ON RUBBER
 AVENUE SATURDAY.

Nail Carrier, Iceman, Truck Driver
 ana Lady in Mix-up-High School
 Football Team Will Play Their First < Game Thursday.
 FreG Barnum has returned from q weeks hunting trip spent at Lake Waramaug.
 The Naugatuck football team de- feated the Elmwoods of New Haven on the Hotchkiss field Saturday by a score of IT to o.
 Richard McAuliffe spent Sunday with relatives in New Britain.
 An amusing incident occurred on Rubber avenue Saturday afternoon n which a lady driving a spirited horse aud the rural free delivery mail car rier figured prominently. The lady evidently had something of a serious nature to tell the mali carrier and her exertions in trying to make him un- derstand what she was saying and her efforts to control her horse, which had a tendency to try conclusions with q stone wall nearby was the occasion or much merriment for the few people wno saw it. While the young lady was engaged in conversation with the
  truck drew up behind and in her hurry to give them room to pass she almost backed right into the iceman's horses, but he promptly backed them out of the way and the young woman after trying several times to turn around succeeded, and then drove away, while the iceman said things about women that would not look well in print, and the truck driver laughed long and loud and drove on.
 There was no session of the borough court this morning
 Howard Ensign spent Sunday with friends in East Hampton.
 At St Francis's church yesterday the bans of marriage were published for the first time between John Chisen and Rose Boylan.
 Sr Francis's T. A. and B. society will hold it's regular monthly meeting this evening.
 2 he High school football team will play their first game this season next Thursday, when they will meet the Ansonia High school team on Athletic field.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

Army of the Republic.)
 among those that suffered severe losses in battle. =
 On the 11th of May, 1864, he was discharged with his regiment at Pittsburge Pa, by reason of expira- tion of term of service, and on July g following reenlisted the service as second lieutenant of company K, One Hundred and Ninety-third Pennsyl- vania volunteer infantry, and on Oc- tober 15, 1864, was transferred to the Ninety-seventh regiment, Pennsyl- vania volunteer infantry, and as signed to duty at Baltimore, where he had the honor of guarding the body of the martyred president when it lay in state in Baltimore. On June IT, 1865, having barely reached his majority, he was finally dis charged from the service by reason of the close of the war.
 During the years since he joined the G. A. R. he has held the follow Ing important positions: Judge ad- vocate, department of Minnesota, 1889; commander of John A. Rawlins post, 1890; judge advocate, depart ment of Minnesota, 1894; commander, department of Minnesota, 1895; judge advocate general to Commander in Chief Gobin, 1se7-gs; judge advocate general. to James A. Sexton and W. C. Johnson 1sss-'se; judge advocate general to Commander in Chief AL bert D. Shaw, 1sss-1s0O. He also served as member of the national council of administration and on inn portant committees of the national eucampment.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
sausrrels, curfonn Practice.

Rev. J. B. Wicks, of Paris Hill, writes as follows: 4 friend of mine saw lately a curious practice among the gray squirrels It was in park in Iowa where they are protected and behave in very natural way Early in the morning as he was watching them, one came down to the ground and filling his paws with fungus growth at the root of the tree, pro ceeded to wash his face with it pre- cisely as person does with water. He did vigorous work, the pieces of toadstool flying in every direction. What was he doing it for was the question my friend asked don't know. but no doubt the fellow was getting clean face through the process and perhaps securing some other good that he only knew about
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:38 a. m.; 12:38; 4:05: 80I p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05; 11:4O a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. FishSill Landing, Dan. bury and way stations at SIS a. m., and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from New York, Fishkiil Landing. Danbury and way stations at 8:38 a. m.. 12:34 and S:O4 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow streer station at S:20; 1O:O5, a. m.; 200; 5:O5: TOO D. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station nt 9:5O; 11:30 a. m.; 50; 6:50: $50 p. rn-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

An important meeting of the Pequot club will be held tonight.
 Work on the new cement wall for the trolley line, near Thomas Sunder- lands shop, will be continued until winter puts a stop to it. It is to be hoped that the several hundred tons of crushed rock will not be allowed to remain in the highway all winter.
 Mrs H. O. James has gone to Har- winton for a short stay.
 Mrs A. H. Wells and granddaughter have returned from Rockaway Beach after visit of two weeks with friends there.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
NaI1GArICK DIVISION.

For New York-6:35. S:1z, 1O:5O a. nl.: 1:30, 2:4S COS p. m.: Sunday. 7:05 a. m.; 5:1O p. m.
 For Bridgeport -6:35. SIP. 10:5O a. m.: 1:3O, 2:4S. COS p. m.; Sunday :O5 a. m.; 5:1O p. m.
 For New Haven (vla Derby June tfon)-6:35, SIP. 10:5O a. m.; 80, 2:4S. eos. 7:20 tmixeO p. m.; Sunday. 7:o5 a Y For Ansonia-e:s SIP. 1o:5o a. m.: 1:3O. PAS. 4:45, COS, 7:2O (mixedD D. m.: Sunday, 7:05 a. m.. 5:10 D. III.
 For Watertown-6:45. 9:41. 11:17 m: l:31, 4:01; 500. 6:12. 7:O3, 9:O5. 11 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. ni., 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston. Torrington 4and Winsted-S:36 11:12 a. m.; 3:56. 6:58. goo p. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.;7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at,> $50 a. m., and 6:15 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- tion from Middletown and way stations at 7:50 a. m., and 400 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT co.
Popular Long Islan-- Sound Route Between New York, Bridgeport and ak Stations on NaugatucS Division
 of N. Y.. N H. and H. R. R.

Popular Long Islan-- Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and alI
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. T., N. H. and H. R. R.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 q. ln. on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 a. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division. arriving New York Il a. m.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leavcs Bridge port daily (Saturday excepted) 12 o'clock midnight arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 q. m.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan JoyLeaves from Pier 3l (new) East river daily lSun- day excepted at II a. m.. arriving Bridgeport p. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east ana sta- tions on Naugatuck division.
 Steamer Rosedale--Leaves from Pier 31 (newl East River daily (Sun- day excepted) at D. m.. and from foot East 31st street, &: 15 p. m.. con- meeting with TAO D. III. train for ail stations on Naugatuck division. Sat urdays this steamer leaves New York one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates. every Tues day and Friday vE3 steamer Rosedale. round trip soc. other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday. June %, steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at 9 a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from nil stations on Nauga- tuck division. for New York and Coney Island; returning leaves New York at 5 p. m.. arriving at Bridgeport 9 D. D1.
 to all stations on N. r., N. H. and H- R. R. Baggage transferred f0 and from railroad depot freq
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

A story was in circulation this morn tug to the effect that one of the prom ineEt candidates on the democratic town ticket was favoring license. The report was circulated with the evident intention of hurting the candidate at the polls, but no one believed the re- pot.
 Several of the local clergymen had something to say yesterday in regard to the license question. All of the WatertoWn clergymen have been work ing with might and main to down any attempt to place liquor on sale here by concerted effort at the polls.
 It could hardly have been a more pleasant day for town elections. The various candidates and some of their coworkers assembled early at the polls in the town hall building. The polls opened promptly at 10 o'clock and a stream of voters swarmed in. R. Y. Magee had charge of the ballot boxes and Francis Painter acted as checker. Mir Dougherty and Mir Scott had charge of the ballots. Booths were located in the court room, voters passing in the right door of the hall- way and coming out on the left side. The greatest interest appeared to be centered in the license question and much anxiety is felt to learn the result O. the count tonight. There was very little scratching done, but pastors were everywhere abundant. It is understood that the straight tickets voted are few and far between. The democratic party, which has been in the minorl- ty here for yeags, certainly worked hard to-day to forge ahead. The town tickets are as fOllows
 Republican-Town clerk, Burton H. MattCOn; town treasurer, Burton H. M1ttOon: streasurer town deposit fund, Burton H. Mattoon; selectmen, Edson B. Lockwood, Frank o. Peck; assessor, Albert T. Blakeslee; board of relief, William H. Smith, Howard NJ. Hickox; registrar of voters, Walter S. Barlow; auditor, Ira C. Hotchkiss; school vis- itor, Ernest K. Loveland; constables, Alfred H. Mattoon, Frank O. Peck, Thomas Shields, Charles Warner; grand jurors, James G. Skilton, Henry G Scott, Charles E. Lockwood; tax collector, Otto T. Roeske.
 Democratic-Town clerk, Harry H. Henlinway; town treasurer, Harry H. Heminway; treasurer of town deposit fund. Harry Fl. Heminway; selectmen, Edward P. McGowan, Charles L. Mis- sell; assessor, Wallace H. Atwood; board of relief, William G. French. George L. Beardslee; registrar of voters, Daniel F. Hannon; auditor, Robert H. Warner; constables, Fred erick Fl. Gillett, George B. Cook. Isaac Place. Francis M. Painter; grand jurors, William G. French, Clark $. Woodward, Henry w Warner; school visitor, Herbert N Cunningham; col lactor of town taxes, George F. Pritch- ard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
JUDGE ELL TORRANCE.
Elected Commander in Chief of the Grand Army.

ElTorrance came of patriotic stock. his ancestors having served in the colonial and revolutionary wars, and Tn every subsequent war, including that of the preservation of the union. Although under military age, he was on June 26, 1861, enrolled as a pri- vate in company A, Ninth Pennsyl- vania reserves, and for almost three years carried musket, participating in all the battles in which his regi- ment was engaged, except when dis abled by wounds. His regiment was
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
WATERBURY TIRn AnArM.

A--Cor South Main ana urand sta.
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl.
 6--Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 1--Eychange Place.
 12--Rogers 6 Bro. (P).
 1S Cor East AI0in and Niagara sta 14--Cor East Main and Wolcott rd. 15--Cor High and Walnut sts.
 16--Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17--Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21---Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sts 23--Burton Street engine house. Waterbury Manufacturing Go. fry 25--Cor North Main and North sts. R6--Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27--Cor GlOvc & Prospect Sts.
 QS--Cor Hillside avenue aud Pine at
 29--Cor Ludlow and N. Willow Sts. 21--Cor Bank ana Grand sts. 82--Cor Riverside and Bank sts. e4--Cor West Main and Nyatertown r1 S5-Conn. Light'g & Pow. Co. car ss--Waterbury Brass Co. tP,.
 3I-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 88-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sin 43-New England Watch Co. (Pl- xE-Benedict x Burnham Mfg Co fpY 46-y Waterbury Buckle Co (P).
 47-Cor s. Main and Washinton staL 61-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 k2-COr Franklin and Union Sts 63-Wat'b'y Clock Go. care ract'y fpn 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 66-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No Hose House. 6S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doollttle alley and Dublin Ak 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts.
 73-North Willow street.
 74-Cor Johnson ana WatcrvIlle sta. f62-Cor East Main and Welton sts. o12-The Platt Bros & Co. (P). Buckle Co. (P). 214-- Wat'b'y Clock Co. mvt fact'y (Pl. 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sta. 272-Grove, bet. Central & l1olmes avs. R11-S. N. E. Telephone Co bldg. (Pl R1o-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. x Cloves. (p) g14-Plume and Atwood (P). 815-American Ring Co (P). S16-Electric Light Station (P). 812-Holmes. Booth & Haydens (P1. 3o1-No Hose House. S23-Cor Wash'g'n ave and Porter stA 824-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 3o5-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n a,u S11-City Lumber and Coal Co (Pl. 412-Tracy Bros (P). 432-Cor Liberty and South Main Sta. A51.-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go (Pl. Ea2- Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
Gad,s Eaxnrffe

God gave us songs as well as signs,
 God gave us mirth as we'll as woe: God favors him who bravely tries To find the joy that round him lies,
 At least I will believe 1t so. God kindly gives us sight that we
 May gaze upon the flowers that blow God favors him who looks to see Where beauty is or grace may be,
 At least I will believe it so. Chicago RecorG-EferalE
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
4 Reply with g sting.

"A good anecdote is told by the bishop of Minnesota of the sarcastic powers of the Indians. T was holding" says Bishop Whipple, "a service near an In- dian village camp. My things were scattered about in lodge, and when was going out asked the chief if it was safe to leave them there while l went to the village to hold service. Yes he said, perfectly safe. There is not white man within a hundred rnilesis', ',
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
WATERVILLE DALI Y TALK
A DAY OF POLITICS IN THE
 SUBURBAN VILLAGE.

Voting Booths Located at Ford's In-
 stead of Carter's Hall-A Big Rush
 at Noon Chatdeld Making a Splen-
 did Run.
 Nothing but politics to-day. It has the village in q grip so strong that there is hardly anything else to he thought of. Quite surprise greeted the voters when they appeared this morning to cast their ballots. The 'o- cation of the voting booth had been changed to the Dan Ford property in stead of Carter's hall, as was adver- t;sed. This latter location was agreed upon at a late day and was entirely unexpected. The officers are: N. J. McAIahon, moderator; H. o. Miller, checker; Frank Senior and Ezra Sears, envelope booth; Edward Dowd and Henry Kott, tickets; Cornelius Kott and Edward Barrett, ushers. There was quitea big rush at the booths this noon and the officers had their hands full. Chatfield appeared to be making splendid run, although it is openly conceded that Gates is elected. X strong party was out to knife Tullar, and, according to reports, accomplished their purpose. Deputy Registrars Cook and Carney had a great spread for tiose in charge of the election stands and they will not be allowed to suffer for the want of eatables while the polls are open. The voting this morning was light.
 Dr Ryder and the Rev Mir Bentham left this morning on their bicycles for q trip to Dr Ryder's home in West Reading.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
Poison in Hornets sting.

The pain produced by a hornets sting is caused by poison injected in- to the wound, and is so instantaneous in it's effect as to cause the attack of this insect to resemble violent blow in the face.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
F.C, Slade & Son
 OAKvILLE.
HUNTERS
OAKvILLE.

Gentlemen who are desirous of find ing a good days sport in the field with dog and gun can be accommodated at our farm. We have located good many covey of quail, cartridges and woodcock, and will be pleased for Oc- tober and November to look after and take care of hunting parties. Dogs, guns and guide will be furnished when desired. For rates and information write MAPLE GROVE FARM, Oak vile, Conn
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

The Female--I want my photo graph taken.
 Photographer Yes'm. Want a likeness, or something handsome 2s- fudge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
The Bext school.
Cefffnr TIfa n~.rsnr.

Defeat is school in which truth al- ways grows strong Fl. ". Beecher.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
Can't Help 1t.

Every plain, intellectual woman is just the least bit envious of hamd- some, silly one. Chicago Daily News
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
xme-iean. rof rnter..tsa.

It was not really necessary: declares the Chicago Tribune, for William Wal- sxoI Aston to explain why he became
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

halves, ten and fifteen minutes; ref cree, MT Wing; umpires, Mir Klimpke and MT Patterson; linesmen, Phyllips of Yale and Shields of Holy Cross; ti'nckeeper, Risley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

r. W. Cook of Springfield is visiting Sie tion Agent E. w Wheeler.
 The Wintermute family will move from the Dunnigan tenement to Wa tesbrry.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
WATERT0WN JOTTINGS.
YALE AND TAFTs BREAK EVEN
 ON THE GRIDIRON.

 Neither Team Able to Score-Fumbling
 Was the Order of the Day-Town
 Election Is the Principal Topic of
 Interest-Will the License Win?-
 Much Anxiety Felt.
 The opening game of the season on Taft's campus occurred Saturday with tue Yale consolidated team. During the fifteen and ten minute halves of hard, fast playing neither side was able to score. As this was the first regular game for each team, the team work was little below the standard. Fumbles were quite frequent, while at times the man with the ball would lose a few yards as result of leaving his interference. Neither team couid advance the ball nearer than the twen- ty five yard line. Captain Sherwood did star playing for Taft's and his run of twenty-five yards was loudly cheeled. Conner and Cleveland also did good work for Taft's. Hynelain, Roberts and Phizenmyre carried off the honors for Yale. The attendance for tho opening game of the season was satisfactory. Both teams were unccr- tain in passing and fumbling occurred frequently. There was also a disposi- ton to run outside the limits of inter- ference. The teams were made up as
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
TI('E.

On and after October 1 all business done by this concern will be strictly cash, and goods will be sold at the lowest cash prices. Fully 5 per cent of the business done on credit basis is dead loss, which must be paid by the cash buyer. And besides the loss, 1t takes large capital and the expense of the bookkeeping. Are we not right?
 All parties owing said firm are re quested to make immediate payment to
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