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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

At this time Mr. Fairbanks was att torney for a branch of the Big Four. The duties of her household kept the young wife at home for some years, but after the little ones began to grow up both she and Mir. Fairbanks joined the art, literary, musical and charita- ble associations.
 Mrs. Fairbanks has been vice presi- dent general of the Daughters of the American Revolution three years. In this capacity she has been d member of the board; of managers and also has been on the Continental hall commit tee. as
 The Washington organiza ton of the D. A. k. gave banquets to Mrs: Fair banks and in every way brought her before their societies, as all are fond of her, and, if possible, it was hoped to make her president general without one dissenting voice.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
CHARGED WITH ARSON.
Mrs Bates Accused of Starting Fire
 For Revenge.

For Revenge.
 South Norwalk, March 15.-Mrs Wikman Bates, living on Main street, was arrested on the complain of her landlord, Thomas Ward, last night af- ter small fire ill her house, on d charge of arson.
 The fire occurred shortly after ! o'clock and according to the story of Mrs Bates was started by the over turning of a lamp which she had car ried into d wardrobe. Mrs Bates threw the lamp out of q window and ill so doing ignited q lace curtain which spread the blaze until the services of the department was necessary. Ward, the landlord, says that Mrs Bates was notified to leave the house ten days ago and that the time allowed her to comply expired yesterday. He further alleges that she has made threats to take vengeance upon him. Mrs Bates will be given q hearing tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Rise of the Dead Sea.

A marked rise in the level of the Dead sea has been noted. The ruin, Fl Bahr, that stood like an island near the mouth of the river Jordan, is now completely under water. A broad lagoon has formed on the north side of the, Jordan delta. The water does not sink in summer, and it is surmised that the whole bot tom of the Dead sea has besn raised by volcanic action.-N. I. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
NEW TRIAL FOR MRS BOTKIN.

San Francisco, March 15.-The state supreme court yesterday granted q new trial to Mrs Cordela Botkin, who was convicted of the murder of Mrs J. F. Dunning ill the summer of 1898 and sentenced to life Imprisonment. The trial resulting in the conviction of Mrs Botkin was famous in criminal history. Mrs Botkin was tried on the charge of sending through the United States mail from this city to Dover. Del. q box of poisoned candy. which caused the death of Mrs Duuning, to whom 1t was addressed
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
JUST
 AROUND THE CORNER.
NAUGATUCK NEWS
Large Crowd Go 10 Waterbury to See
 '.rhe Old Homestead.''


 \ large number of Naugatuck pee- pie went to Waterbury to witness Denman ThOmpson's ''Old Home stead at Polls theater last night. The accommodation of the Connecti- cut Lighting and Power company for those who went up early was very in adenuate and it seemed to be the opinion of Il number of persons on the car that instead of letting ill the neigh borhood of 100 passengers crowd en one car it would have been better Tor 1h, company if they had run n few special cars down 10 handle the crewd.
 .'Shaun Aroen."
 The members of the cast of Shaun Aroon,' the three act Irish drama, which is to be presented at Columbia hall by the Columbus Dramatic com pany on Monday evening. have been thoroughly drilled and the play bids fair to be the best ever produced by amateurs Tickets went on sale at NcCarthy's this morning.
 Notes
 Miss Manic Kelly of South Main street is in New York city attending the funeral of T relative today
 Mrs Patrick McI1eon of Oak street is in New York city to-day attending the funeral of q relative. -.
 Division No 1. X. o. H. vii! meet to-light. All members are requested to be present as business of import Rncc is to be transacted.
 Ih.mas Brown of New Haven was 1n torn yesterday on business.
 The results of the examinations re- centlN held at the post office for clerk and carrier were received by Clerk Hitchcock yesterday. Only three of the seven applicants have proved themselves to be eligible to the po- sitions. Those who passed are (ca,.rier): Alan Burgess leverage of 72.i0. Alice Ryan for clerk. average s-So: Roselle Hinckley (fer clerk) average of 1O.o3. It is notse known whether another clerk will be ap- pointed at the post office or not, but it seems to be the opinion stIlat Post master Trowbridge will recommend another one and if he does Miss Ryan and Miss Hinckley will be the only eligible ones, as no examination for the clerkship was held previous to this one. of which the standings have just arrived. G6
 Naugatuck is very much in need of another patrolman. as the district which Officer Malone has to travel every u1Su I!stkeS IL eXceeAU1lgly IdrU for him to properly patrol all of his beat. The recent robberies around town only go to prove the necessity of the same. although the officer has generally either captured or given the man good chase i'll all cases. Officer Malone is q good competent officer md with another one like him upon the force the merchants of Nauga- tuck could go home nights with the assurance that tkeir property would be protected and that everything < would be in it's place in the morning. Yhis matter should be brought to the 4tfentiOn of the borough officials aud they should appoint another official
 The case of David Eng1eman s eI1FEed with nssault on Edward Will 7 de to. come up before Judge erfOrd iu etou2l court to koW usosnfn9. 5
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
M.kt.w Prorre..,

Penfield-How are you getting on in the noble profession of journalism?
 Yellow Journalist-First-ra Yes. terday was hiding under the table in the graud-1ury room. while today I'm ApatlinE subscription for loving eup. Judt ts. :. .,-- =
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Requirements.f for Citixen.hip,

Until a few years ago Minnesota accorded the right of suffrage to civ ilized Indians certified by district courts to be fit for the exercise of the suffrage. In Florida q requirement of suffrage was enrolment in the local militia. Tennessee provided that persons of color who were com potent witnesses in court of justice against white man might vote in that state.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
FISH WITH EIGHT LEGS.
Descriptions of a Fea arfully and Won- derfully Made PiscatOrial Freak
 Caught in Baltimore.

A very curious fish, indeed, is that described by Baltimore paper. It was caught, says the Sun, by a fore man at the Columbia Il ir on works
 The fish was seen swimming in tho dock, and it's peculiar motions attract ed the attention of the foreman, who lost no time in catching it. The fish is about 12 inches long and of q dark grayish color. The mouth strongly resembles that of shark, and on it's
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
willinx to Plea.e,

Suitor-Sir, have come to ask your daughter in marriage.
 Father (tearfully)-Would you take my only child away from me?
 ''Oh, not at all; not at all, my dearl sir. ] can move right n.'-Detroit' Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Afternla tn.

Parson PrimrOSeI thought you liked to have company at the house. You seem to have plenty of fun when there are visitors here.
 Freddie-Yes, sir: but l always get the stutfng knocked out of me as soon as they are gOne.-Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Enuxhteninx Him.

Marjorie Fleming has very pretty feet. hasn't she?"
 s.she has very pretty shoes--and loses no opportunity to show tAem."
 "But isn't it necessary to have pret- ty feet in order to wear pretty shoes ?'
 "Not if you have as much heroism aa Aarjoris Fleming. Cleveland Plain Dealsr. ss5 '. -ss'-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Great Gold output.

The colony of Victoria, the small-: est division of the continent of Aus-' tralia, has produced, during the last half century, more gold than any other country in the world, with the exception of California.-N. !. Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
Chm Eed.

MT. Tile-Your wife used to lecturA before she was married; has she given it up now? K
 Mir. Milds ds-Well-er-yes. thAt al in public.-N. \. World. $!
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15
n.nalo .t Hixh Altltud

Bufaloes are found at the hedGA4s of 12.eDG feet on the African moun4ain Of Kilima Njaro.-N. '. nmse> |
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

The " Royal Baker and Pastry Cook "-conta aiming over Soo most practical and valuable cooking re- ceipts--freeto to every patron. Send postal card with your full address.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

AN OCEAN FREAK. (This is Said to Be the StrangeSt Fish
 Ever Caught
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

This being a departure for Waterbury store, shall that shoes for durability and style, are kept on a par with the other lines handled by us.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-15

We Clothe the Boys, Also And with clothing that will stand the rough and tumble usage it gets. After la test we know it will make you wonder how we do it, but we do.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14
CORRESPONDENCE.
ITASCA.

Miss Mabel Thompson is spending
two weeks with frieuds i'll Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. Lusner who have been
in st. Paul, have returned to their
home here.
After visit of two weeks in Mime
apolis and st. Paul, Mrs. E w. Cook
has returned home.
Miss Lilly Shepler of Eau Claire, is
guest of Mrs. w. A. Sperb.
Mrs. G. s. Nelson and daughter of
Spooner are visiting at Mr.. La Fond's.
Mrs. Horn and daughter who have
been visiting at Mrs. Richards,' have
returned to Freedom, Wis.
After a serious illness, Engineer
Kelley of the Itasca elevator, is able
to be around town
After visit with friends in st Paul,
Mrs. S. V. Donkins has returned home.
Miss Jennie Cakes of the East End,
has been the guest of her friend Miss
Jennie Thomas.
Mrs. Hornsby was called to Spooner
to assist in the care OF her husband
who sustained a serious accident re,
Gently.
After few weeks spent with friends
in Duluth, Mrs. A. j. Wright has re
turned to Itasca.
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Mrs. James L. Christie of Paramount

Mrs. James l.. Christie of Paramount
Mimi, came up on the Omaha eXcur
sion Friday evening and is visiting
her brother-in- law T. r. Christie.
The Daisy mill will be started today
to see that everything is in proper
working order, and Monday will com
mence operation IN earnest and bust
ness around the mill docks will have
IS old time appear ance.
Brule neighborhoods seem to be
unneighborly of late. John L. Davis
of Maple has lost a COW, shot to death
by neighbor; and Joseph Huck's
best horse is blind of one eye because
of another neighbor near Wentworth
discharging load of shot in the
| horses face. In each case the animal
was accused of being addicted to
| trespass.
Work on the East End street car
track is being pushed as fast as pos
sible. A day and a night crew are
working and they are now at Central
Park. At the present rate they should
be at the East End about the last of
| next week. Traffic so far has been
interfered with but very little, and
cars are running as usual, and it will
be but short time before we will
have first class service on this end
Beginning at shutdown yesterday
evening the Hebrews of this city, as
well as the world over, began their
| celebration of their New Year. Ac-
cording to their reckoning we have
entered upon the year 1862. This is
| one of the sacred days of their church
and is designated "Rosh Hashona -
Contrary to the Gentle custom, the
celebration of New Year by the He
brew is of a very solemn nature and
no frivolity or pleasure is allowed to
enter in.
The tiremen of the First ward were
called to the Tenth ward at noon last
Saturday to assist in protecting a
house from the danger of a burning
hay stack near by. The hay was
burned but the house was not dam
aged. Both belonged to Pat O'Ma LEY
of East Third street, near Cass avenue.
Sunday they were called to Central
Park to protect other property from
the burning of an old shack near the
gas works, and Thursday to the Fourth
street bridge over the Nemadji river,
fire that was supposed caused by the
throwing of lighted cigar stub on the
bridge. The damage was not great
aud Chief Kellogg says that the fire
| could have been put out without the
aid of the department.
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\ Shocking Calamity

''Lately befell railroad laborer,"
writes DR.. A. kellett, of Williford,
Ark. ellis foot was badly crushed,
but Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly
cured him. It's simply wonderful for
Burns, Boils, Piles and all skin erup-
tions. It's the worlds champion
healer. Cure guaranteed. 25c. Sold
at Merrill's Pharmacy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14
A Night of Terror.

lawful anxiety was left for the
widow of the brave General Burnhan
of Machias, Me, when the doctors
said he would die from pneumonia
before morning" writes Mrs. S. III.
Lincoln. who attended her that fear
full night, ''but she begged for Dr.
Kings New Discovery, which had
more thar once saved her life, and
cured her of Consumption. After
taking she slept all night. Further
use entirely cured her" This marvel
lous medicine is guaranteed to cure
all Chest, Throat and Lung Diseases
Only SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles free
at Merrills Pharmacy
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER A. 1901

Business is lively along the bay
front
The predictions are that business
will be first class in the East End this
fall
Mrs Chas Crosby and two daugh-
tiers spent Sunday with friends in
Duluth
John A. Bardon has been spending
few days the past week at Black
River Falls.
Merrell the druggist has new adj
yertisement this week If you want
anything i'll his line go and see him.
School opens one week from Mon
day. Have the children ready for the
first day and see that they attend reg
uIarly.
Henry A. Christie returned last
week from southern Minnesota, where
he spent the summer vacation on a
farm.
\ large shipment of stationary just
received at the TIMES office. If you
need printing of any kind come and
see us.
f T. White of Milwaukee, general
manager Of the Home Life Insurance
company, was in the city for the past
week
Hunter & Marticot, who were re-
Gently burned ont on w. 5th St, have
opened a bicycle repair shop at the
West End.
A numb r from the East End at
tended the lectures given by Mrs.
Conklin this week and were very much
pleased with her addresses.
James Bardon and family have been
attending the State fair at Milwaukee
this week Mrs. Bardon and Miss
Winnie are now III St. Louis where
the latter is attending school.
Attorney f F. McCausland returned
from Deerwood Wednesday. Mr..
McCausland' father and mother who
have been at Deerwood for the sum-
mer, have returned TO their home at
St Louis
Miss Alice and Miss Martha Christie
have returned from two months
trip to ,he coast They report a most
enjoyable visit wit h friends III Everett,
Seattle, Portland and other cities.
Those who are receiving the TIMES
regularly for the first, since the pres
emit publishers took possession, we
wish to state that the paper has been
paid for one year by a friend, to whom
YOU are indebted for the favor shown.
Mrs Hirm Hayes and Mrs. f. L
Otis will give dime social for tie
Superior Circle No. 4, Ladies of the
&. 4. r. and their friends, Tuesday
afternoon. sept II, 1901, at the resi-
dence Of HRS. Otis, 275 Tenth street,
between Becker and Thompson. All
friends cordially invited.
There is large numb er whose
names are on our books that are i'll
arrears for their subscription to the
TINES We have reduced the price to
ol.a5 per year strictly III advance, and
wish to start a new set of books and
if those who are in arrears Will call
and settle the old account it will be a
favor we shall appreciate.
Ne gone quay council No. 3. degree
OF Pocahontas Will give Grand Open
ing Ball at the Music Hall, i'll the
Opera house Thursday evening, Sept.
49, Bill including supper 70 cents.
Flynn's orchestra Will furnish the
music. Those who enjoy dancing
should not fail TO attend.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14
Church Notes.

CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
4th st. and S. Johns Ave.
1880 a. IN. Holy Communion.
1920 a. m. Mathis and Sermon.
1900 NJ. Sunday school.
4:30 p. m. Evensong and Sermon.
Music by vested chCir of men and
boys. Sermon-Subject: Relation
of the Industrial to Authority.
Daily services at 1000 a. m. and
500 p. m, The church is open daily
for public and private prayer, seats
are free at all services and all are vel
come. FREDERICK X. HOWARD,
Rector.
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The EucIid'S Summer Guests.

Mrs. English and daughter of Col
umbus, Ohio, were here over Sunday.
Hon. Edward H. Strobel of Cam
bridge, Mass, was here for a visit
with ii. S. Butler, his classmate at
Harvard During Cleveland's first
administration Mr.. Strobel was secre-
tary of Legation at Madrad. During
Cleveland's second administration he
was for time Third assistant secre-
tary of state, and afterward our min
lister and envoy to Ecuador and Qua
tamela. He is now professor of Inter
national Law at Harvard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Cochran of st.
Paul are among those registered this
week. Mr.. Cochran is one of the vet
Grams of the Minnesota bar, but of
late largely engaged in other likes of
business
J. l.. Uulsted and Monsignor P.
Ryan of Dubuque, were here this week
on business connected with the estate
of the late Archbishop Hennessy of
Dubuque, which estate includes yalu-
able property in and about the city of
Superior.
Judge E. E Farman of Warsaw, n.
Y, is among the later arrivals.
j. L. Harris of Hancock, Mich, was
here for day.
Mr. and Mrs H W. Brown and Mr..
and Mrs. w. NJ. Stewart of Waterloo,
Iowa, have returned 20 the Euclid,
after d pleasant trip to Port Arthur.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14

Mothers write us that they have
solved the problem of keeping their
children well. Give them Rocky
Mountain Tea each week. A blessing
to mother and child. Merrill Phar-
macy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14
For Sale.

BY the consolidation of two offices
we have for sale one Washington
hand press and one 3O-inch paper cut >
ter. Will be sold at bargain.
The TIMES,
Superior, Wis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-09-14
Pl ESRYTERIaN CHURCH,

p ESBNTERIAN CHURCH.
Members of the West Wis. Nj. E.
Conference will occupy the pulpit in
morning and evening. Rev. III. E.
Beeks in the morning and Rev. E. G
Dixon at night.
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FIRST NJ. T.. CHURCH.

Cor. Thompson avenue and 9th st.
JESSE d. SEARLES, Pastor.
At the Nj. E. Church tomorrow
morning Rev. Chas. Buffers, Chaplain
of the 3rd Wis. Unfit, will occupy the
pulpit in the morning and Rev. E.
r. Sidell in the evening.
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Improved order of Red Wen.

GCMME TRIBE No Improved
order 81 Rcd Men Meets every Wrduc~-
day evening IN Red Mems Hall. No. ~ ".
FIfth street. Visiting chiefs always wei
come. GEO. ". KANE. Sachrm.
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superior circle. ladies %, G.. 4. II.

Circle meets First Monday in each month
n Central Park n +. church.
MRS. ANGELA FAyEL President.
MISS. Pearl OTIS Secretary.
Mis- MARY REYNOLDS. Treasurer.
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EPWORTH LEAGUE ii the NJ Z Church. Young
People Prayer Meeting every sunday evening
at : Social and business meeting first Tues
day Of each month. All are cordially invited.
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Services every SUNDAY mon.
ing and evening at lo.2aa IN. and 7..'O y ~.
sunday school following the morning service
Thursday evening prayer meeting at ) %. Al
are Cordially invited. The y. i. :. c. +. meets
at 100 y. IN.
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Church D5ract1rv.

= Services every sunday. morn
ing and evening. at TO- IS and 80 Sund&y
School Immediately after the morning service
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
80. All are cordially invited.
REV J. y. SearIes, Pastor.
The sun., 1901-08-09
FIRE-LIGHTING DEVICE.
An Automatic Contrivance Which
Makes Early Rising Unnecessary,
and Works Every Time.

The illustration shows an automatic
device for lighting fires, which has just
been patented by John M. Leek, Of
Knoxville, Tenn, who states that the
object he has in view is to provide a
simple contrivance by which fire may
be ignited in the kitchen range at any
desired time, so that the housewife is
not required to rise early in the morn
ing and enter cold room for the pur-
pose of starting fire. This device
might also settle the question Of who
should get up and light the fires by
/ eliminating it altogether. The ar
rangement consists of rotary shaft
actuated by coiled spring, with an
abrasive surface at one end and an or
dinary alarm clock at the other, and a
The sun., 1901-08-09

~ Office MILL CREEK HUN
- drel Taxpayers.-l will meet the tax
paycrs OF Mill creek hundred at the
following places. and give the per cent.
discount allowed by law
At my home. Malshallton. August 9Th,
12th 18th: September I'd. 9th. 18th. 23d
and 80. from i.30 to o'clock p. m.
Court House. Wilmington. August
10Th. 18th oath: September 7th. l4th,
DIST and 2Sth. from 10 to 11.30 o'clock a.
M. and l.3O TO $50 o clock p. N.
Posi- (rhcr. HocRessin. August 6ti.
Goth, September 81. 10th, 18th and 24th;
from 10 TO II o'clock m
Union. Dcmpsey's Store. August 9Th.
and Goth: September Sd. 10th. 18th and
oath: from 30 to 4 o'clock p. m.
Milford Cross Roads. August Sth and
| 22d: September 5th, 18th. 10Th and 10Th;
from 10 to IL o'clocN M.
Red Mills. August Sth ana I'D: Septem-
hor 5th. 18th. 10th and goth: from 1.3O t
1 o'clock p. m.
Stanton Hotel. August 9th and 23d
September 9th. 18th. Goth and 9th: from
10 to T. o'clock m.
Marshallton. August 9th and 2Sd; Son
temhcr 9Th 18th, Goth and eth; from
/ 80 10 o'clock p. M.
Garrctt's Upper Snuff Mill. August ~
and September 18th.
WM. r. DETGHT0N.
Collector Of TAXES for Mill Greek Hun
drrl.