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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
CONFESSED TO POISONING.

Chicago, May 23.-A special to the Chronicle from Jacksonville, III. says: William W. Ferguson. the negro who is held by the police her@ in connec- ton with the poisoning of Dr Joseph l.. Barnes, has made a confession in which he admitted to the authorities that he had taken box of poisoned candy to the patient and fed it to him. His statement clears the mystery which surrounded the case, and the widow of the dead doctor will likely be released. She is a professional nurse and was recently arrested at Edina, Mo, and brought here on the charge of being an, accessory before the fact.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
Hair of the Presidents

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has a collection of locks of hair from the heads of all the presidents of the United States. It has been assigned to the ornitho- logical section and is under the care of Prof. Witmar Stone. Formerly a lock of hair was highly esteemed memento of those beloved and hon. ored. When Henry Clay travelled around the country it is related that the hotel chambermaids gathered the few Of his hairs left in his dressing comb, which they sold at one dollar or more -Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
LIGHTING THE CIRCUS TENT.
Managers Cling to the Gasolene Chan
 delier With Its Soft Light.

Managers Cling to the Gasolene Chan
 delier With It's Soft Light.
 After a circus or wild west show leaves Madison Square garden and be- gins exhibiting under the white tents, the matter of illumination is an inn portant one, and has frequently been the subject of much comment and dis cussion among circus managers. De- spite the fact that innovations have been introduced in nearly every depart ment of the circus, the circus manager clings to the gasoline chandeliers as the best means of Illuminating the city of tents.
 He will accept nothing else. The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus and its predecessors experimented with other methods of lighting, but with out success. A few years ago the Sells Brothers carried dynamo and gener- ated electricity for lighting purposes, but after few weeks gave 1t up as a bad job. It could not be operated as successfully as gasoline, and was far more expensive. Moreover, it gave no better satisfaction than the gas chan deliers.
 A peculiar accident happened while experimenting with the dynamo. It was placed in the menagerfe tent. One day when the machinist was temporarily absent, an elephant freed himself from his chains and began shifting around the dynamo with his trunk. As might be expected, that ever interesting part of elephantine anatomy was pinched. Partly in an effort to extricate him. self and partly through fright and pain, the pachyderm jumped several feet in the air, only to alight with his tail between the cogs of the rapidly revolving machinery. The neither end was buried in a Western state and the stump has furnished the basis for many wild story told by circus at taehes to wondering visitors
 Lighting by electricity is impractical with circus, owing to the wiring ne cessary to properly illuminate a tent 1t requires entirely too much time to put up and take down daily, while gas oline chandeliers are elevated and low cred very quickly and are suspended from the center poles without the slightest inconvenience Another curious fact in this connection is that circus horse will not run under a light SC strong as to make him cast a shadow He is afraid of his shadow. The bril- liant rays of an arc light will cause the horse to cast a shadow, while the softer, more diffused rays of an oil light will not do so.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
Electricity i'm India.

Consul General Patterson, at Cal cutta, in a report to the state de partment, says there may be an op- portunity for our panufacturers of electrical machinery to secure the contract for the proposed electric plant to be constructed at Lahore, athe capital of Punjab. Besides La hore, which has a population of about 100000, the cities of Madras, Delhi, Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Cawnpore and Benares, all in India, have no electric plants, with the exception of Madras, which has one for tram ways, but not for lighting. The con sul general says that electric light ing, though introduced into Calcut- ta only last year, is coming into gen. eral Washington Star.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
Ksne Edvara,s aueer clock.

There is clock now in the posses sion of King Edward VII. at Marl- Borough house to which a somewhat curious story is attached. It was presented to the then prince of Wales on the occasion of his visit to India, and was said to have been made by a priest of the greatest sanctity. It was so constructed as to show the hours in Sanscrit figures, the changes of the moon and other things. After it had been brought to London the clock remained quiescent for some years, and eventually the prince de- sired that it should be put in work ing order. When it was taken to pieces there was found on the in- ferior of the case which covered the mainspring the name of Clerken- weu frm--N. '. Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
TWO YELLED WOMEN
Throw Another Woman Down and
 Pour CarboIic Acid on Her.


 Afiddletown, N. Y., May 23.-Two women threw carbolic acid to-day in the face of Nellie Taylor, housekeeper in the Columbus hotel, disfiguring her for life
 Miss Taylor, who was a beautiful woman, went into the yard in the rear of the hotel for the purpose of taking her pet dog from its kennel into the hotel
 As she bent over to unfasten the chain holding the dog she was seized by two women, who were heavily veil ed One of them grasped her by the throat while the other seized her by the throat while the other seized her by the arms and bore her to the ground hen one of her assailants produced vial of a mixture of car b0lic acid and oil of cedar and started to pour it over the helpless woman's face.
 When the first few drops of the liquid struck her face. Miss Taylor threw up her arms and knocked the bottle from her assailant's grasp, but not until enough of the acid had been poured on her to burn one side of her face. her neck and breast in a fright ful manner
 Two motives are suggested for the crime. One is Jealousy and the other that it may have been committed by former employees of the hotel whom Miss Taylor had discharged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
blessing of Civilization.

Savage man is, almost everywhere, a marrying man. Very often he is a very much married man. He abhors the single state. Old maids and old bachelors are rare in all savage and barbarous communities. The rule is to marry early, and sometimes also to marry often. Here is one point of diff ference, and notable one, between uncivilized and civilized societies. Chambers Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
FAITH CHRIST PUNISHED.
Judge Lent Imposed Fine of $500 on
 the Man.

White Plains, May g. Stubborn in his belief in the efficacy of the faith cure, J. Luther Pierson, who was found guilty of violating the law in letting his child die without medical attend ance, heard Judge Lent pronounce se- were judgment against him this after noon. Pierson still is obstinate in cling ing to a belief that prayer is more eff fective than medicine.
 With his child dying in great agony he prayed loudly to drown the little ones groans, and forbade any one to send for medical aid. Judge Lent re buked him sternly, not only for. refus- ing to obey the law, but for threatening to disobey it again at his first oppor- tunity.
 Robert E. Barley, Pierson's attorney, pleaded for clemency, but the stubborn attitude of his client, who posed as a martyr, took all the strength out of Farley's plea.
 'sIhe trouble with this man." said Judge Lent to Pierson, who faced him defantly, ''is that he takes the ground that he is right and will do it again. He says he did this deliberately. He violates the laws because he wants to do so. Feeling as I do I cannot sus- pend sentence. He has no defense ex- cept that he does not wish to obey the law. He sets up his religious views against the laws of the state. I believe he is honest in his views, but they lead him into violation of the law. The child died from neglect, and the law re quires that man shall care for those depending upon him. What have you to say, Pierson, why sentence should not be passed?'
 i've got nothing to say" was the re sponse.
 The maximum punishment for the crime of which you are convicted is one year in prison or a fine of $500, or both, said the judge curtly.
 T refuse to pay the tine," retorted the prisoner
 You wait until I get through" said the judge, before you say what you will or will not do. The jury recon mended you to the mercy of the court. In view of this the sentence of the court is that you pay fine of $500, and in failing to pay it, you stand com mitted to the county jail at $1 a day until it is so paid. You can pay it or be martyr to your faith, if you wish"
 The prisoner was taken back to jail
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
WATERVnLE.
Contractor Pagan Has Been Ordered

Contractor Pagan Has Been Ordered
 to Continue the Macadam Road.
 Contractor Pagan has been ordered by the selectmen to continue the work on, the macadam road southerly instead of northerly until State Highway Com missioner Mcdonald of New Haven shall present an appearance to inspect the road. The cause of this order was the petition presented to the selectmen by the residents of this place asking that the street be macadamized from gutter to gutter and that cable gutters be laid along the entire stretch of ma cadam. The fate of the petition now lies in the hands of Highway Commis- sioner Macdonald. If he is satisfied, the demands of the petition will be granted; if he is not satisfied they will not be granted. Incidentally 1t may be remarked here that the highway com missioner has not been here to inspect the road since work was commenced upon it.
 Rev Mir Moffit and R. W. Randall of this place attended the ministers and laymen's convention of Methodists of Connecticut which was held in Bristol yesterday. A question which was dis cussed considerably was thatit is more advisable to have the ministers select ed by the churches, instead of the bishops.
 An enjoyable time is in store for the large crowd who will doubtless attend the entertainment and supper to be given by the children of St Paul's church in the. Parish house tonight. A delicious and tempting menu has been prepared which will be served at a small price. A fine entertainment program has been arranged. The pro- ceeds of the entertainment and supper will be devoted to the lecture fund.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
RETURNED TO HIS HOME.
Brother of Gilman Says Heirs Will Di-
 vide the Estate.

Atlanta, Ga, May 23.-Fraser J. Gill man of this city, one of the claimants of the estate of George Gilman, the millionaire who died in March last at Bridgeport, Conn, has returned home.
 MT Gilman announces that the con- test over his half brothers millions has about reached a settlement and he ex- poets that an adjustment and parti- ton of the estate will be made in the next few weeks.
 The ehirs, 1t seems, have about con cluded not to make a fight but are willing to have the estate divided into shares. Mir Gilman stated that he was perfectly willing that Mrs Helen Hall i. should have something from the estate ASse will probably get $50,000, he says.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
His Opinion.

Bridget O'Hoolahan (reading)- Sure, the paper says pace-maker got his head an collar-bone bhroken at bicycle race to-day.
 O'Hoolahan (emphatica1ly)- Will, b gob, ony mon deserves to hoy his head smashed who is fool enough to be a pace-maker an interfere wid good foight!-Brookly Eagle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
WOMAN BADLY INJURED.

Jewett City, May 23.-Mrs Paul Etchier of Lisbon was driving on Main street here this morning when her horse became frightened and uncon- frollable. Mrs Etchier was thrown out, is 54 years old. She was removed to her home.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
MAY DESERT NATIONAL.

Toledo, O., May 23. The officials of the Western Base Ball association met here last night and decided to submit their grievances to the National league. board of arbitration. Players in sew eral Western association teams are claimed by Western league clubs and President Young has sustained the claims. The magnates decided not to withdraw from the National league protection except as last resort. An other meeting will be held soon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
The seouel.

s'I have written an article on How to Live on Sa.5o Week. he explained to the editor.
 .Well,'' said the editor, s'you had better write the sequel to it."
 q do not understand"
 "Why, How to Get the Two-fifty.'" l" Baltimore American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

MT and Mrs Michael McNerney of Boston are the guests of Mr and Mrs John Malone of Bank street.
 Large crowds are attending the de votions in connection with the noyena at St Patrick's church. Services are held each evening at 7:30.
 Patrick Lundrigan of John street has accepted a position as bartender at Dineen's saloon at the corner of North Elm and Kingsbury streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
STEAMER TURNED OVER.

Victoria, B. C., May 23.-News has been received from Union, B. C., to the effect that the l steanler a Willamette, which went on, the. rocks some, time ago, was foated on Monday, and as sdon Hs she whsi lifted from where she had been lying she heeled over until her bilge caught on the beach. She lies half over with the water up to her hatches. With her hull emptied it seems the heavy wreckage apparatus on her made her op-heayy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
SMALLPOX AT SEATTLE.

Seattle, Wash, May Correspond ence to the Times from Sitka says: The smallpox conditions have been improved A bad condition of affairs is reported at other places. Fifteen deaths from smallpox have occurred at Hoona- The inhabitants there have no means of coping with the epidemic. and as a result it is spreading.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
OLYMPIC GAMES COMMITTEE.

Paris, May 23.-The Olympic games committee met at the Automobile club this morning to discuss proposal, sub lete, in behalf of the Athletic Union of America, that the committee draw up international rules for athletic con tests, to do away with the existing di- versity in various countries and asso- citations. The committee decided to take tue matter under consideration.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
VICTIMS OF LYNCHERs.
They Sue the County and Get Heavy sb Damages.

Bellefontain, O., May 23.A. jury awarded S3,000 damages to David Hickman for injuries received at the hands of a mob. Hickman and Ed Jackson, colored, and Mrs Nell Jack son, white, were tarred and feathered and driven out of town by indignant citizens of West Liberty. The trio brought suit for damages against To- gan county. Jackson was awarded S1,- 900 damages and Mrs Jackson STOOD.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
ITALIAN BARK ASHORE

Atlantic City, N. T., May 23.-The Italian bark Blanca Aspasia from San Domingo for New York. sugar laden, is ashore at Ship Bottom. eight miles north of here. The crew of eleven men and four passengers were landed by the Ship Bottom life savers. The Blanca Aspasia is lying on a bar and can probably be foated at high tide with the assistance of a tug.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
ANoTHER TELEPHONE co.

Detroit, Mich, May 23.-Articles of Incorporation of the new Peoples Tele- phone Go, recently organized here to compete with the Bell Co, are ready to be filed at Lansing as soon as signed. The capital stock is $2,500,000, 70 per dieate of Cleveland and 30 per cent by Detroit parties.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
1lIiternte Roumania

Roumania would appear to be the
 most illiterate country in Europe. The last census shows that, in a pop ulation of nearly 6,ooo,ooo, nearly 4,0OO,00o can neither read nor write, and that only little over 100000 have any education at all.--N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
WOMEN WORKERS CONVENTION
Waterbury Woman Presides at the
 Meeting in New Britain.

Meeting in New Britain.
 New Britain, May 23.- The eleventh annual convention of the Connecticut Association of Women Workers was held in this city this afternoon. Six clubs were represented, two in this city, two in Bridgeport, one from Wa terbury and one in Hartford. Clubs in New Haven and Wallingford were admitted to membership. Mrs Edwin H. Williams of Waterbury presided. There was an address on the Pan American convention by Miss Char lotte c. Wilkinson secretary of the
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
Seeking Coin

There are others, too who seek coin, and those who have sought it through home ownership havenot been disap- pointed. Why not look at that house on Cossett street? Large lot fronts on two streets. Price $3,000
 y. IT. PEEL AN,
 No. I25 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
NOTICE.

There will be a special meeting of Court Wolf Tone, F. of A., at 8 o'clock in the reading room in the G. A. R.. building, to arrange funeral matters for our deceased brother, Thomas Fer ris. Per order,
 THOMAS EGAN, c. R.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

When you want team or hack, go to Austin's. Phone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

WANTED-Position by young Porto Rican
 girl, as companion to a lady, or will ac- cept place as governess. Thoroughly educated and also an adept with needle skillful at em- broidery work, and has a knowledge of music. Would be pleased to give instruction in the spanish language. For particulars, call or write to Democrat office. 5-16-If
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

SEWING MACHINES repaired, grinding of @ all kinds, lawn mowers, knives. scissors, horse clippers, etc. Machine Oil Sc bottle. Guns repaired, keys fitted, soldering and braz- lng All work guaranteed Chas. w. MesSer, 39 Phoenix avenue, opposite Armory. 4-26-6m
 EMPLOYMENT BUREAU-Help of all kinds
 ~ furnished and situations secured for capa- ble workers in all kinds of employment Mrs. Kelly. 202 Bank street. 4-25-tf
 THO RENT-Tenement ot tour rooms, corner
 of Luke street and Sylvan Avenue. Martin
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

WANTED-Bras moulder who thoroughly
 understands s-the business Address .M, T Box lao New Hartford N Y. It
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23
WalE-FOrSale- e-l0Relt

WANTED-A competent lady bookkeeper. " Apply 9:30 a. m. at Conlon Brothers.
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

ITO BUSINESS PEOPLE-Do you do your
 4 own book keeping? Can you spare the time? Do you wish to be relieved and have your books kept in an up- to date manner by an ex- pert of vast experience, who will take full charge of your books at very small expense weekly A number ot firms have placed their books in my charge, and 1 will give them as reference. For further particulars address, .ConfidentiaI,'' care Democrat. 5-1s-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

E,OR SALE-Small farm, 15 acres a mile and ~ half from Center, Care F. Demski, Washington avenue. 5-20-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-23

A Shoe that makes life's jour-. ney easy, because they are scf- entifically constructed of good leather. Uppers of soft Vicf Kid, Hand welted, superbly fin ished, skilfully manufactured and modelled to fit any foot. Sizes from 53a to II,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-29
cbe.p rate. 10 California.

February 18th and each Tuesday there.
after, until and inc.uding April Both, SPECIAL
Low Rate Colonist Tickets viii be sold via
the Southern PacIiic's Company's Ogden"
and sunset" Routes TO oil points in Califor.
mia. The rate viii bel; From Chicago
5000, from ST. Louis. Memphis and New
Orleans S27 80, from Omaha, Kansas City,
etc, $500. Corresponding low rates from
all other points east and north.
For particulars and detailed information
pertaining to the Southern Pacific Com.
pany's Routes, and these special rates TO Cal
ifotnia, call upon or address
w; q. Neimycr. q, W. A., s. i. Co, 23s
Clark 81, Chicago. III.
W. II. Conner. G. A., $. +. Co., Chamber
Of Commerce Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio.
g. q. Herring. G. A., $. l.. Co., Ill Park
Bids Pit,sburg. Pa.
L. J.. Townsley, c. A.. S. r. Co.. 4?i Olive
q. G. Cary. e. A.. s. p. Co, EOS sheidlsy
Bldg, Kansas City. Mo.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-29

Deadly dangers lurk in the ground left
bare by the departing snow. All WINTER
long there have been accumulating deadly
disease germs,
These have been protected and kept alive
by the covering Of snow and now, with the
first warm days, these dcath-bringlng mi
crobes are awakened by the rays OF the sun,
and as the ground dries they are carried TO
all corners OF the community in the dust that
IL blown everywhere by the Spring winds.
The human body at this time IL rartici'
larry susceptible to these germs, especially
the germs Of ievcrs. The system has been
depleted b. the foregoing Winter. The blood
10 sluggish and filled with impurities. The
nerves have not recovered from the tension
they have been under for the past months.
The stomach, the bowels, the kidneys, the
liver are all at their worst.
II II therefore, not strange that these germs
Of disease find fertile ground in which "a
thrive, flourish and develop into deadly ills.
Spring is the time Of year when one should
fear an attack Of fever. especially when tho
system ia depleted, one should dread any
severe illness. The vitality is at a low ebh.
There Is less power OF resistance TO throw of
disease, and II IL on this recount that fatal
tiles are 70 much greater during the Spring
months than at any other time of the year,
There is but one way to ward of such
dangers, and that is to fortify the human
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-29
Poultry breeding.

The causes of failure is the poultry
business are always readily discoy-
cred The experienced, careful, sys-
tcmatic breeder does not fail. The
inexperienced, careless breeder will
always fail. by incSperience we mean
So include those who know something
about fowls and who have bred them
on n small scale, but branch out large
ly. II Is onc thing 10 manage a flock
of several hundred, not TO say thou.
sands. Diseases are mor difficult to
prevent in large focks. And the care
of such fiocks is much more difficult
than the care of small ones, for we
must depend upon hired help,n and that
Is not always reliable in such delicate
work MS poultry requires. Poultry
breeding should he entered into on u
small scale and the business he en-
largcd only as rapidly as we find our
selves thoroughly familiar with the
details of extensive poultry breeding,
-Epitomist.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-03-29
UNDER THE SNOW.
CHASTITY Truths Revealed on the Disap-
DearanCe Of Winters White Mantle.

body 20 that II will become imprcgnable TO
the germs of invading disease.
Todothistakc DIR, Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy. IL will build you up
quickly. IL will rccstablish your waning APP.
piiite, it will give you rcstful nights Of sleep,
will give vim and vigor 10 the nerves.
d il will dispcl all existing poisons that
We accumulated in the body besides
bounteracting the effects Of others that may
accumulate.
Following is an instance that will Illus
tratc the wonderful power of Dr.. Groenc's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
Sheriff Tomas T. Stevens. who Is sheriff Of
Hyde F- VI, says:-"I rave used DIR.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
especially az a bloot ,uriicr. ! had a very
severe humor on mi arms, accompanied by
a very bad itching, 1, severe that ] could not
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hv the loss OF sleep by the itching. AEr~rf
advised me TO take DIR. Grcene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy, which ] did with
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trouble has entirely disappeared, and ! can
now rest comfortably nights aud have nonc
o. my former misery from the burning,
itching sensations"
Remember DR.. Greene's advice will be
given to any one desiring the same absolute.
". free II they will write or call npon him at
his Office, IS W. 18th St. New Yoy'' City.