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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
ARRIVES HOME IN pELTING RAIN


 President Roosevelt got home in pelting storm of rain. Just two min- Utes before his special train reached Oyster Bay a regulation tropical storm swept that part of Long Island. Deaf ening thunder, brilliant and startling flashes of lightning from a sombre sky and a tremendous downfall of water greeted the president. Most of the townspeople were at the station to shake hands with their fellow citizen. The rain took the starch out of the white frocks of the young woman and the curl from her hair, but it couldn't take the warmth and vfgor out of the presidents greeting to those who had gathered to welcome him home.
 Mir Roosevelt was in a hand-shaking mood to-day, as everyone from Harris burg, Pa. to Oyster Bay might testify He was the first man to Jump off the train at Oyster Bay, and he seemed to feel a genuine enjoyment in the eager ness of the men, women, girls, boys and babes in arms who held out their hands to him with native assurance that they were to get a hearty grasp.
 An unprotected trap was in waiting to take the president to his house. which is three miles from the station When the president had made his way through the station to his his carriage after a personal greeting to almost every person on the platform the rain was beating down in a fashion that would deter almost anybody. But the president wasn't going to wait for the rain to let up He climbed into the trap. Somebody handed him aNmack- intosh, and he spread it out so that it covered him and his son Kermit and his daughter Ethel. who were waiting to receive him. Then he pulled his Panama hat down over his eyes and cried to the driver HGo ahead"
 As the horses drew away the people cheered. the thunder rolled again and vivid lightning illuminated the sky. Tn spite of the macintosh the presi- dent was thoroughly wet when he reached his house. Mrs Roosevelt was on the veranda watching for him. She insisted that he go up stairs at once and change his clothing. The presi- dent dined tonight with his family and secretary Cortelyou. The heavy rain frightened Mir Cortelyou into waiting till it subsided but he reached the Roosevelt home about 6 o'clock.
 It is the intention of the president to remain at Oyster Bay until the middle of August. He means to take as much of a vacation as a president can get. and has left orders at Wash ington that only matters of the great est importance and immediate concern shall be transmitted to him here. Sec retary CorIelyou will live for the pres ent at the Roosevelt home. Offices for the transaction of government business will be taken down town. as the pres ident's house is too far from the town. and he doesn't like to have business .antrude upon his hours with his fami- M.-Oyster Bay dispatch Saturday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
THE EVENING PAPER.
Marked Growth as Compared With
 Morning Issues.

The census statistics as to newspa- pers and their readers contain no more striking showing than that of the marked growth of the evening paper as compared with that published in the morning. Whereas in 1890 there were two evening papers printed to ev- cry morning paper, in 1900 there were three evenings to one morning. In other words, the evening paper com prised 62 2-3 per cent of the whole in 1890 and 10 years later it comprised 75 per cent.
 The afternoon newspaper is the pa per for the people who want to read the news, both early and leisurely. It prints first the greater portion of the fresh items. It reaches the average reader at an hour when he has time and inclination to peruse it thorough ly. Newspaper reading is habit formed largely by the occupations. of life. If the whole day be filled with details of business the individual has but short space to devote to keeping himself informed as to the progress of the world. But the great majority have period of rest, and in the 1arg- est number of cases this period occurs after the hurry of the day is over. A few decades ago the evening pa l per was regarded as the echo of the morning. Now the morning paper is the echo of the sheet of the previous afternoon. The rapidity with which news is flashed from all countries per- mits the afternoon paper published in this region to gather in by publication time the first tidings of approximately TO per cent of the announcements of events, domestic and foreign It be- speaks a wholesome consideration of the newspaper on the part of its read CTS for the statistics to prove thus that there is a growing demand for the af- ternoon issues as against the morn l ing. It indicates that the people are seeking not only earlier publication of the facts, but that they want to read of them when there is a chance to di- gest them. The afternoon paper will undoubtedly continue to increase in numbers and in circulation and influ- ence.-W Washington Star.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
ALLIGATOR ON MAIN STREET.
Alfred Aliens Strange Capture Early
 This Morning

Alfred Aliens Strange Capture Early
 This Morning
 Strange things happen occasionally and from an experience that Alfred Allen had early this morning, it need not be considered surprising if alli- gator catching is added to the growing list of industries enumerated in Cro- futtss Danbury directory. MT Allen is the pioneer of the alligator busi- ness in Danbury and he got onto It rather unexpectedly.
 He was on his way down town at o'clock this morning when his eye caught a sudden splash in a pool of walter at the edpte of the sidewalk just below the railway crossing on up- per Main street. 1t was raining hard at the time and Mir Allen stopped to see what caused the commotion. There in the water. which had run from the walk and collected into a respectable sized stream in the hollow close to the edge of the stones was curious look ing animal padding up town at n merry rate MT Allen decided that it was an alligator and he cautiously picked it up and placing it inside his half closed umbrella hurried down to Simon's drug store with it. The clerk there declared that the captive in truth was an alligator. He had seen one in circus once and there could be no doubt as to the co1zectness of his Identification of the creature MT ttl1en left the creature at the drug store and it has been on exhibition there all day.
 How the animal came to be in the puddle of water on Main street and where it was going are two things that have not been explained. One theory is that it was rained down from above during the shower of the early morning just as frogs were rained down during 2 similar shower last night. But this theory gets a jolt from the fact that that only one alli- gator has been discovered in town while there were million or more of froos in the phenomenon of last year.
 One unromantic man who viewed fhe creature in tho dru@ store this morning exnressed the very ordinary conviction that it was somebodv's Det and had escaped from it's box during the night and crawled into the street. -Danbury News
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
UNDERWEAR.

 50 dog Children's Jersey ribbed Vests, l5c, value 10c.
 100 dog Ladies' Jersey ribbed Vests, also extra sizes, Sc each, for 25c.
 100 dog Ladies' high neck, long oi short sleeve Vests, 14c, value 25c. 50 dog Ladies' Jersey ribbed, pink and blue Vests, 9c each, 3 for 25c. l 9 dog Ladies' Jersey Vests, low heck, sleeveless, 7c, value 1Oc. l 50 dog ecru Jersey Vests, low neck Sleeveless, silk ribon in neck and arms l10c, from Soc.
 25 doz pink and blue silk Vests, 19c, from 25c
 50 dog Ladies Union Suits, 121sc value soc.
 100 doz Ladies' medium weight ter sey Vests, 14c, value 25c. I A case of Children's medium weight Vests, Hct S s, Sc, 3 for 25c, from 121ac.
 OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF LADIES
 SKIRTS.
 Wool and washable. including Walk ing and Dress Skirts. linen, pique, duck etc, to be sold at half price.
 A lot of Dress Skirts and Petticoats have been $1.50 to S2; your choice, DUG
 LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS. l 100 dog, made of excellent material cut. make and style unsurpassed, goods ranging from soc to $1; your choice al 25c
 100 dog all fine qualities and best manufacture, reduced to clearance prices: $1 goods to soc, S1.50 goods te l75c: others proportionately.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

| Mems white Handkerchiefs, regular price 5c, clearance sale price for 2oc 25 dog Men's silk String Ties, regu- lar price 25c, sale price Sc each. l 100 dog Men's silk and satin Band Bows, regular price 25c, sale price ; for 25c
 l5U dog Mems Negligec Shirts, Bed ford Cords and fine Percales, have been soc and 75c, sale price 39c each l All our fine stiff bosom Madras and Mems Shirt Waists, have been $1, $1.25 and $150, 75c each. l 100 dog Mems fine white Negligce Shirts, have been 15c, 89c and $1, salc price Soc each. l Mems black and white working Shirts, single and double breasted. plain black also made of extra fine duality black sateen, all 43c each, reg lular price 50c.
 100 dog Mems merino Half Hose, reg ular price 121sc, sale price Sc each.
 POO dog Mems fancy imported Half Hose, all styles, have been 25c and 39c, sale price 121sc a pair.
 50 dog Mems fast black Half Hose, white feet, regular price 1219c, sale price 7c pair. | 25 dog Mems fast black Hose, regu- lar price 5c sale price Sc a. pair.
 100 dog Mems fancy Half Hose, reg ular price 121ac. sale price 7c. T Mems union made Overalls and Jump ers. value 75c. sale price 45c.
 50 dog Mems heavy f1eece-lined Un- derwear, were soc. and 75c each, sale price 25c 9, garment. I 50 dog Mems heavy Jersey ribbed natural wool and camels hair Under shirts, regular price 50c, sale price 25c leach.
 1 100 dog Mems medium weight Un' derwear regular price 50c, sale price l29c
 l 10 dog Mems stiff bosom Shirts. reg ular price 75c. sale price 29c each. l 5O dog Mems white unlaundered Shirts, reinforced brsoms. all improve Iments. have been soc, sale price 25c leach.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09

One Of the largest manufacturers of 5ewelry in the country has consigned to us his entire stock oa up-to-date novelties, to be sold at half, and in many cases less than half the manu- lecturers prices.
 Such values as these mentioned be- low will give you an idea as to the great money saving advantages of this sale.
 WARRANTED GOLD PLATE COLLAR BUTTONS, 1c each.
 NEW STYLE HAT PINS, % each.
 GENUINE CRYSTAL HAT PINS, 10c each.
 NEWEST STYLE SASH BROOCH ES, 9c each.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
The New StOre- -38 and4O Bank St
 Telephone 2222. THE GREATEST JEWELRY SALE the whole history of Waterbury begins at store /TO-MOTTOW (WedneSday) Morning:

BROOCH PINS, manufacturers s price 25c, our price 12c each.
 BROOCH PINS, manufacturers price soc, our price 25c each.
 BROOCH PINS, manufacturers s price $1.OO, our price soc each.
 WAIST SETS, manafacturer's price 19c, our price 9c a set.
 WAIST SETS, manufacturers price soc, our price 25c set.
 WAIST SETS, manufacturers price $1.O0, our price soc set.
 These are but few of the many extraordinary values in this sale and a personal inspection ,of the entire stock will be to your interest if look ing for elegant jewelry at almost un- heard of prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
snIIcitnne ziisdireeted.

Tn a London safe deposit vault re- gently the renter of safe, anxious for the spiritual welfare of one of the ianitors, said, while they were in the vault together: Are you pre- pared to die?" For answer the jani- tor instantly pinned the questioner to the wall by the throat. Assistance arrived and the unfortunate renter was carried out, half .throttled." Ex- plantations ensued and it was then discovered that an inquiry after his spiritual welfare had been construed by the janitor as the preliminary to a murderous attack.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
TAILoR-MADE SUITS.

About 4O TaiIor-made Suits, ranging from $1O to $25, made by best manu |facturers, sewn with silk. silk lined carefuly tailored in every detail; all at one price. your choice $5 each; would hardly pay for the lining.
 This price seems ridiculous, but if you see them you will purchase and save $10 on the purchase.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
nual Accounting of Stock.

wand tome sale
  o FRESH MFR a approached m this
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19
EE-M Medicated Cigars
AND
EE M Smoking Tobacco

For users of Tobacco that suffer with Ca
tsrrh, Asthma, or Bronchitis, We guaran-
tee an absolute and permanent cure Of
Catarrh n 1t Is the only known remedy
for Hay Fever. III your druggist or grocer
Ga, for Free Sample Trade supplied by
Carpenter Bros. Greenville, s., O., or
Crutchfield 81 Tolleson, Spartanburg, SC
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19

a certain member of the legal pro-
fesslOn, whose name is omitted for
reasons which will appear obvious, was
asked some years ago by n young he.
gro TO defend him on the charge of
murder.
"How much money have you got?'
asked the lawyer.
"None, sah."
"Any friend or relative who'll raise
some for your"
"None," despalringly replied the
negro. "I'se got nobody ter cum U
me aid"
llumphl" muttered the attorney.
Say you don't want a lawyer. You
want a minister. "--Philadelphia Times.
The officers of old st. Johns church
on Church hill, Richmond, Va, con
tradict with much warmth a published
story to the effect that the venerable
structure is to be sold to make way for
a block of commercial buildings. The
senior warden, Capt. Cyrus Bossieux,
says that the church does not owe a
cent to anyone. 1t was il this church
that Patrick Henry made his celebrated
Give me Liberty or give me death "
speech III 1775, and it is the delight of
all visitors to Richmond to stand in
the pew in which he uttered the mem
orable words.
at the Oregon experiment station
the experiments forced q number of
peach trees into bloom under a glass
last November, and introduced a COLONY
of bees into the house, first protecting
one tree so hat the bees could not get
at it. From that tree all the fruit
dropped when the stones began to
form. From the other no fruit dropped,
and it was abundant.
Electricity plays another important
function in sea navigation. In a re-
cent trial on Il large steam yacht, three
wires strung over the vessel enabled
any officer at any point to change it's
course as easily as you or 1 would push
an electric button. Navigators can
easily appreciate the immense safety
of such device.
Old Lady-Now, little boys, can any
of you tell me what commandment
Adam broke when he ate the forbidden
fr9lsa
Tommy--Please, ma'am, there wasn't
any commandments then.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19
HOW GEN. POLK WAS KILLED
An Interesting Account From a
Northern Newspaper of the Sad

An Interesting Account From a
Northern Newspaper of the Sad
Event.
The death of General Leonidas X,
Polk was n of the saddest tragedies
of the war. There have been many
versions of how the death of the noted
bishop and general occurred, but the
following from The New York Times
OF 1856 is the true story of the killing
of General Polk, which occurred on
kennesaw mountain, the body being
brought to Atlanta:
cit seems that Generals Joe John.
ston, Polk and Hardee, accompanied
by General Jackson, of the cavalry,
n an escort of staff officers, had rid
den out in front of Bates line to exam
inc a position, thought to be suitable
for the Washington artillery. The
horses were made fast at the foot of
the hill, and The party assembled to the
crown. Here they were the initials to
an abattis, with several ~embrasures
rendering the place very much exposed.
Our w guns were less than 500 yards
In front. There had been little desul-
tory firing during the early hours of the
day, but this had ceased some time be.
fore d group of officers began their
reconnaissance. This was prolonged
to a much greater extent than usual,
and glided into a general and animated
conversation, all of the officers being
gathered into II knot and using their
hands and glasses with a freedom be-
speaking rank and interest. The gun
ners upon our side could not fail to see
them plainly, and while they were be-
ing observed, deliberately returned the
observation, with full time for ~calcula-
ton and adjustment. The party seemed
TO forget their exposed situation, al
though some of the who had
been at work upon the little tier OF
breastworks, pointed out to them the
accuracy of our shots. Presently a
spherical case shell was discharged
from our battery, and exploded directly
above the heads Of Generals Johnston,
Polk, Hardee, and Jackson, all of whom
fell to the ground to avoid the concus-
sion of fragments. IL was then pro-
posed to divide, and the different off.
GERS separated to such courses as were
at band. General Polk selected q very
secure shelter but, becoming impati.
ent and anxious to see the range of fire
more accurately, he stepped out upon
the brow and was intently gazing out
across the country-his arms fold d
and his left side presented-when a 3.
inch round shot from a steel rihed can.
non struck the elbow, crushing both
arms, and passing through the heart, 6
portion of the chest and stomach, anC
out and on it's murdcrous course
I,eOnidas Polk fell ~lifelcss and manglec
to the ground. Joe Johnston wa.
bending owe him il an instant, will
the rest of the party. They lifted HIN
in their arms to an ambulance and hi,
corpse was carried to his quarters
where his bewildered military family
received it with the mourning of meI
meeting the corpse of a father. This
was on the 18th. The body of the de
ceased reached Atlanta at 2 o'clocl
next morning-services by Rev. Or
Quintard were sand at noon, and th,
remains proceeded on the Afternoon
train to Augusta /; and from thence t,
Asheville, N. c., where his famil,
were residing"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19
CITIZEN JOSHUA ASHLEY.
A~nderson's Famous Legislator and
His Political History.
Charleston Evening Post

Charleston Evening Post.
There is n warm child Of nature in
Charleston today. Citizen Josh, sur
named Ashley, has come t O town. If
there be any among us so bcnighted as
to know not the indemnity of Josh Ash
Icy, it is proper to inform him that Josh
is a member of the Legislature from
Anderson County, a successful farmer
and the dispenser Of a line of diction
which makes up in pith what it lacks in
polish.
Josh Ashley is a unique character.
The flavor of the soil pcrmcates his
rhetoric; the tang Of the woodlands
peryades his parts Of speech and throt-
ties English grammar. He is not q hand
some man o is he ugly enough to
hurt. He wears a florid face and a wool
hat. His hair and mustache are red.
His mouth is too numerous to mention.
He has a magnificent set Of teeth which
have contributed no little to his fame.
He is a tritle below the average height,
but above it in weight. His neck is
muscular and thick, Indicating strength
and ifc.evcrlasting. His hands are large,
hairy and freckled, and he has a grip
that would make most men curl up like
a watch spring Josh is now about 40
years old, but he is as virile as a young
Hercules. He was found in the wilder
ness near Honea Path, Anderson County,
in 1890, by B.R Tillman and he speedily
developed an amazing thirst for politics.
In those days came Benjamin Ryan
Tillman, a plain farmer from Edgetiold,
preaching the gospel Of r~etrenchment
and reform. A hot political revival fol-
lowed. Josh Ashley was one Of the first
and most enthusiastic converts. He
thought Ben Tillman was the personif.
cation Of probity and a leader from
Leadersville. Tillman couldn't make a
speech within fifty miles of Honea Path
without Josh Ashley grazing the &C.
casion with his presence. And when
Benjamin began to fry the conservatives
in language chaste and seemly, Citizen
Josh could be heard shouting above the
tumult "Hit EN- agin, Gunner; dats
de Gods truf."
And yet, Josh owes his first term in
the Legislature to the vote Of the con.
%servatives in Anderson County. 1t was
done for q joke. Tillman had the ma
jority CT the sons of toll by the scruG Of
the neck. The chances for a conserva-
tive candidate were not visible to the
unclothed eye, as the modest spinster
expressed it. 1t was then that Josh
Ashley "'lowed" he'd run for the Legis-
AT that time Josh could neither
read nor write. For that reason the
Tillmanites did not receive the
ment of his candidacy with enthusi-
One of them twitted him In this
wise:
You go to the Legislature, Jost III
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19
BILL ARP HAS HAD THE GRIP.
He is Busy Taking Medicine and
Sneezing--Waiting for the
Spring Time.

Spring Time.
Atlanta Constitution.
81 know him well, Horatio. A
man of infinite jest and most excellent
fancy"
1t has been years since l met nv
friend, Mark Blauford. 1 see by the
press dispatches that he is dead-dled
in Columbus last week. 1t grieved me
for a time, although he was old enough
to die. Eighty years is a good old age
if the man is good. Every time one of
these old trees falls it shocks me.
George Barnes died not long ago in
Augusta, and l was grieved, for /
loved him and L unconsciously whis-
pered, Next!' Only three of us left
of the Senate of 1866. There were
forty-four, but the old reaper has cut
down all but our Chief Justice Sim
mons, our chaplain, Brother Var
brough, and myself-and L am sick
But L was Illuminating about Judge
Blanford-men called him Mark-We
who knew him best. He was, as Ham,
let said of Yorick, a man Of infinite
jest and most excellent fancy. When
ohO opiibt shOfCu uluu uG COulu enter
tain his friends most pleasantly, and it
was our delight to get him and Judge
Underwood and Judge Buchanan to-
gether with Evan Howell as a teaser
and spend the evening hours during
the session of the supreme court when
Mark was one of the judges. During
the court hours Chief Justice Warner
was sitting there as serious and solemn
as a Presbyterian preacher, drinking in
the record and digesting the law of the
case, while Mark took In the surround
ings and absorbed the humorous side
OF everything. He was q good lawyer,
but jumped to conclusions like a wo-
man anil never saw much difference
between the plaintiff and defendant
unless n of them was a woman or a
widow.
One night we visited Mark In his
room, and he RECALLED us with his ex-
periences in Justices courts when he
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19

Few people would think that there
is a " busy season connected with
The government departments, and least
Oh all, with the Patent office. Never.
tneiess that office is right at the height
OF the winter rush of patents that be.
gina in December and ends with ApriI.
me great majority of the patents thai
come at this time are from dwellers in
the agricultural districts, who are busv
curing the open months of the year at
their regular pursuits.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19
LOCAL CLINTON TO ATLANTA,

columbia, Newberry g. Laurens Rail
s%tay,o r,ai ! no: 52, leaving Columbia, Union
ton with s A L. Ry No "a, afforSine sb hort
es1 ana quickest route by several hours to
1bs;ansa, O~hattanooga, Nashville, st. Louis,
onoago and all points West.
n, orose connection at Petersburg, Rich
TWGJn n, washington, Portsmouth-Norfolk
Atisn'a savannah, Jacksonville and
Magnificent yest;b,la t.o,,
through Pullman sleeping cars betweaSS
etc, apply to o0'H"''oh'
Nv; =. sCRuGes, t. p. A, Savannah, Ga,
RTsnns BARR lsr. V. T. AND q. M, II E IL
poNoh'1 A. Portsmouth, Va.
eauaiied Schedules to Pan-American
ioa at Buffalo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19
The Entering Wedge

10 your consideration is gen.
orally the cost, though cost shoula
always be relative to value to he .
1alr test. The lumber we sell NV
not always be the cheapesti in price,
put it's always cheapest in tbe
long run, because we give the hest
value. Thoroughly kiIn-dried .nro.
perly sawed and planed ua,,1,
1T matches" we'll, and will
ne a lifelong source of satisfac-
H. udgens & Son.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19

Tommy--Please, ma'am, there wasn't
any commandments then.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-02-19

IH"rFls Springs. *Daily except Snnday.
: i-of >~katcsC i1me fables, or further in
mat call on any Agent, or wfita.to
w. o.. CHILDs. President, Fl
u. M, EMERSON, Traffic Mgr,
}. Il. LIVINGSTON, Sol, Ap't. Columbio
s q. ~ Ne' oo'uhpia'
n. M. EMERsoN, Gen. Freight and Pas.
sengeI Agt, Wilmington, N. y.