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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
FORGOT BE HELD A POLICY.
A Burned-out Boston Clothing Mer- chant Who Overlooked a Risk
 of S4,OOO.

"A Boston clothing house was de- stroyed by fire recently and in com nection with the adjustment of the losses the representative of one of the insurance companies interested discovered that the insured had policy for $4,O00 which had been over looked. Upon making representations to the firm the proprietor denied that he had any such policy, and it was only on the production of the books of the Queen, showing when the premium had been paid, that he was convinced that he was entitled to the sum involved Even then he declared that the insurance concern had made a mistake, but if it insisted that he was entitled to it he would consent to take the money. The occurrence was so exceptional that special in- terest has been taken in the case, with the result that the firms credit will probably be materially strength- ened among insurance men.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
0AKY1LLE HAPPENINGS

The Baird Machine Go are putting in new boiler
 It is rumored that F. c. Slade is talk Ing of putting up some tenement houses
 Mrs Wilbur Straw of Philadelphia IS ln this place visiting friends.
 Ernest Plumb is on the sick list.
 q. M. Cowles of Waterbury was in this place last week attending to his property here.
 Ihe new drug store will be open some day this week for business.
 Mrs Timothy Kelly spent Sunday in Waterbury.
 Michael Leary of Waterbury was in this village Saturday.
 Mrs 0. Grady has returned to her home in New York city She has been visiting her parents in this place.
 Miss Annie Meehan has returned home from Winsted, where she had been employed as forelady in the Star pin factory.
 Smith & Sons have fitted up that part of their factory formerly occupied by Leslie Warner for a branch of their business.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
MANDATES OF FASHION.
some of the Seasons More Recent Ad- dithons to the Wardrobe O9
 Dress DevOteea.

A neat little garment that is com bination of bolero and cape is coming into vogue. The back and front are cut the straight way of the silk and fall to the waist without seams. The sleeves are wide, in pagoda form, and the throat cut low and round and sim ply banded with galloon, says the Chi cago Daily News.
 New walking skirts are made short enough for easy walking, but the flare about the bottom is much exaggerat- ed. New coats to go with them are lined with figured silk of soft finish. Norfolk and tight-fitting jackets are also mated with walking skirts.
 French dressmakers finish the skirts of many of their silk or satin foulards with three tiny frills of mousseline de soie, edged top and bottom with the narrowest of black velvet ribbon. Loops of the ribbon are set at intervals along the upper edge of the top frin dn Louis XIV. style and the neck and half-length sleeves of the bodice are trimmed to match, flying loops of the ribbon falling from the elbow.
 Some of the more expensive silk and wool fabrics of French manufacture are so woven as to give the effect of surface alternately plain and corded. the fnely-raised portion looking like tiny welt tuck taken in the fabric as narrowly as it could be stitched, al- though no tucking is visible. These materials are used for entire costumes with strappings of the same, and with portions of the gown joined by fagot stitching.
 Lace as a garniture is still in favor, but more in the form of beautiful half yokes at the edge of the low neck, or as oddly arranged insertions. If a high bodice is desired one of the pret- tiest paquin models of cream white French batiste is filled out to the throat with embroidered, un1ined chiffon completed by transparent collar of rich lace matching the girdle and pointed bands of the elbow sleeves.
 Taffeta in all co1ors is being used great deal for evening wear and when softened by plentiful supply of chif- fon and lace has distinct cachet of its own, added to which it wears ex- tremely well, which is consideration for the woman who has to go out a great deal this season on a limited dress allowance. A black taffeta frock, trimmed with some good lace, is very excellent standby for all emer- gencies. There are many women who cannot afford to wear 8 light theater frock, for instance, except on special occasions, when they are, perhaps, go- ing with smart party.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Stopped for Once.

A citizen from the frontier, who never had been in Washington before, was visiting 8 friend in the nations capital, and was taken one day to the gallery of the senate while an impor- tant measure was under discussion.
 A senator was delivering long, prosy and apparently aimless speech, and the visitor soon grew tired of it.
 ssWhy doesn't he say somethin' worth listening to?" he whispered to his friend.
 "Oh, he's merely talking against time"
 What's the good of that?'' asked the other, aghast. "Time goes on just the same, doesn't it?'
 T suppose it does," replied his friend, looking at his watch and yawn- ing; "but it doesn't seem to. o."-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Peach Fritters.

Cut six nice, large peaches in halves;' remove the stone and peel; then boil the peaches in light sugar sirup, talk ing care not to have them soft. Re- move, and when cold mix one gill of pulverized macaroons, with lit tie maraschino, to a paste. Fill this in the hollow part of the peaches, cover them with thin layer of peach marnalade; roll them in zwiebach crumbs; dip in batter and fry in fat. Serve with white-wine sauce, or add one gill of white wine to the sirup the peaches were cooked in, and serve that as a sauce Canned peaches may be taken. Ledger Monthly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

There are now some six Europeans in the Buddhist priesthood in Bur- nah.
 Rev. Martin B. Bird, pastor of Hope Congregational church, St. Louis, both breaches and gives solos to his congregation, playing on the cornet.
 Massachusetts, state superintendent of education recently stated that the average child's school life, taking the country as a whole, is four and three tenths years.
 The beautiful church of Neusen- stamm, near Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, built in 1764 by Countess Mary Teresa Schoenborn, was re- gently destroyed by lightning striking the spire.
 Dr. Selim, professor at the Vienna university, who is exploring Pales- tine in behalf of the imperial acad- emy of science, believes that he has discovered the walls and gateway of the ancient temple of Solomon, in the neighborhood of Janohah, in Sa- maria.
 President Thwing, of the Western Reserve university, announces in his annual report that the total number of students in the various department IS s73, the largest ever enrolled in the university. Tn ten years the attend ance in the college for women has in creased from S5 to 222.
 New York city has six schools es- pecially for crippled children. The pupils, most of them, come from the tenement houses. They are trans ported to and from the school with scrupulous care. In the summer they go in groups, easily handled, to the seashore for an outing of two weeks.
 A heavy hailstorm in Atlantic, Mo, smashed all the church windows in town. The pastors called for advice on Editor Round, of the local paper. That brainy man replied: Advertise hailstorm social for tonight. Gath CT up the hailstones and freeze ice cream with them. I'll get out your handbills in no time" The sugges- tion was adopted, and the social was an immense success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
A Rusdness Mam,s Sarcasm.

ssMy dear sir!" exclaimed the man who is painfully accurate in his use of language, "that sign in front of your shop is improperly punctuated.
 ssYou don't tell mel" exclaimed the prosperous merchant.
 .sYes, sir. You have omitted a comma"
 Don't tell me any more. I can't bear to think of it. Here I've made only two or three paltry millions out of this business. When think of the billions I might have made if that comma had been present I am over- whelmed with remorse.--Washing- ton Star.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS
Old Base Ball Rivals Met on Hotchkiss
 Field Saturday Afternoon.


 The f1remen were beaten Saturday afternoon, and by Seymour. These two old rivals, Naugatuck and Sey- mour, always struggling for suprema- cy, met on Hotchkiss field, and, oh, Woeful day, Seymour won. Seymour brought with them about 300 rooters and they made things lively at the local passenger station Saturday even- ing while waiting for the train. Inc game was an exciting and interesting one and the excitement when the local fire laddies tried hard to make the necessary one run was intense. 1t was hard luck. Naugatuck was at the bat SWith the core 6 to 5 in Seymour s favor. Willie Sweeney was on third base and Foley, who can always be de pended upon whenever a hit is wanted, was at the bat. He hit hard, sending tie ball spinning over second base way, but, alas, the light footed, springy, see all chap who held down the second bag, jumped and caught the ball. The side was out and the game was over. Naug- atuck was beaten. and by Seymour The expression on Catcher Foley's face seemed to plainly say, "Oh for one more crack at that ball, but the game was over--a hard fought game, and Seymour won When this became ap- parent to the rooters of Seymour they seemed to think the Scorcher-Naug tuck football game was avenged and let themselves loose. In Seymour a celebration was held and it was evi- dent everywhere that the victory af- fected them badly. The score was 6 to 5. Next Saturday the two teams will draw conclusions once more, this time in Seymour.
 An alarm of fire was rung in Satur- day evening from box 34 shortly before z o'clock. The fire was in the Nauga- tuck hotel. but was extinguished in an instant and the recall sounded within three minutes after the alarm. It is said that there was no need whatever in sending in the alarm.
 l.. B. TerriIl held an enjoyable socia- ble and dance Saturday evening in Pythian hall. There was good at tendance.
 The dance given in Beacon Falls Saturday evening by the Hose com pany was we'll attended. A large num- Der of Naugatuck people went down. The St Francis T. A. and B. drum corps of this place gave short street parade before the dance.
 The Rev w. D. Tuckey conducted services at the Methodist church yes terday. The Rev MT Tuckey returned last week from visit with relatives in Churchtown, Pa.
 The G. M. R. Shoe Co.'S No ? plant recommended operations this morning. The first ticket will be made Thurs day.
 Beginning to-day the kindergarten was held in the Salem school in the morning and in the Central avenue school in the afternoon. This schedule will be in force during the ensuing school year.
 The Kings Daughters will meet to- night in the Parish house.
 MT and Mrs Samuel Platt of Central avenue spent Saturday with relatives in West Haven.
 The Naugatuck drum corps will meet tonight.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT.
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS.
Firemen will Have Last Drill Begore
 Going to Thomaston Thursday.

Bremen Will Have Last Drill Begore
 Going to Thomaston Thursday.
 E. P. McGowan and son, who have been spending a few days in New York, returned home Saturday.
 Claude Corell, who has for some time past been employed by F. l.. Hitch cock, will leave tomorrow for Nor folk, Virginia, where he has secured a position as plumber.
 Mrs Galley of Thomaston spent Sum- day in town.
 MT and Mrs Odell of Waterbury spent Sunday with Charles Baldwin and family.
 John Shields, who has been spending his vacation in Norwalk, returned home Saturday.
 Advertised letters at the postoffice are as follows: Mrs James Bucking- ham, Mrs Nora R. Johnson, Miss Car rie Johnson, Miss May Lecky, Miss Lish Lecky, W. W. Bowers, Rev s. D. Hooker, care George s. Hooker, Harry ManveI, care Wheeler, the Parisian Silk Go and Fred s. York.
 The Woodbury team defeated the Litchfield team at Litchfeld Saturday, 5 to 2. The features of the game were the pitching of Allen and Trumbull, the former striking out IT men and the latter 9. Paul Melton and Charles Buck ingham of this place and Dan Cook of Waterbury played with the Wood bury team and acquitted themselves very creditably.
 Raymond Cunningham, who has been spending the summer months in England, returned home last evening.
 Thomas H. Wilson, who has been spending the past two weeks with a friend in the Catski1l mountains, re- turned home to-day.
 Miss May Bidwell is spending few days visiting friends in Winsted.
 E. l.. Brouette Of Bridgeport spent Sunday in town.
 All the firemen are requested to be present at the drill this evening as this Is the last drill which will take place before the big parade in Thomaston, Thursday.
 q. D. Higgins, who has been laid up with rheumatism for the past two months, returned to work in Greenville factory to-day.
 Tax Collector J. D. McGowan will be at F. l.. Hitchcock's store Monday. September $, from 2 p. m to D. m., lo receive taxes for the fire district.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Io.t Indian City Located.

The site of the lost Indian city Mascoutens, which was reported as having 200, 900 inhabitants in 1875, has been determined by the labors of Thomas Clithero, of Portage, Wis. now extended over many years. It was the largest city in all Indian his tory. so far as United States terri bory is concerned, and the descriP tions of the Jesuits in the course of Ehe seventeenth century, closing with Marquette and Joliet in 1873, are said to have been verified.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Age Line. on FIah scaIes.

To tell the age of tree by counting the annual rings of growth in it's wood is familiar experience, but many will be surprised to learn that simi- lar index of age is found on the scales of some fish. An exhibit in proof of this was recently made by the Marine Biological association in London. The lines on the scales are more widely separated in that part formed during the warm season of the year, and the alternation of wide and narrow bands gives a series resembling the annual sings" of 8 tree.-Science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Go. (Pl. NJ
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro. (P).
 1S-Cor East Main aad Niagara stA. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott sts- 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. 24-Waterbury Manufacturing Go. P). 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. . 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor West Main and Watertown I'd 35-Conn R. & l.. Go car house. P). 36-Waterbury Brass Go. (P).
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts
 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. (P). 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. P}.
 47-Cor s. Main and Washington sts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts.
 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Wat'b'y Clock Go case fact'y. (P). 54--Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No hose house.
 H8-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts.
 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sit. 72-Cor West Main and Willow stS. 73-North Willowst.
 74--Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 14l-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Welton s.s. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. (P). 2l3-Shoe Hardware Go. P), 214-Watb'y Clock Go my't fact'y. (P). 216-Cor North Main ana Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 261.-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 272-Grove. bet. Central x Holmes avs. 311-S. N. E. Teephone Co bd'g. (P). ( 3l2-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph x Gloves (P). 3l4-Plume x Atwood. P). 315-American Ring Go. (P). 3I6--Conn R. & l.. power house. PJ. S1S-Holmes, Booth x Haydens. P). 32I--No hose house
 323-Cor WaSh'g'n ave and Porter st. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st and Wash'g'n ave. 371.-City Lumber and Coal Co. (P). 412-Tracy Bros. (Pl.
 432-Cor Liberty and South Main sts. 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Co. (P). 5S2-Cor Bald win and Rye 1ts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Distance of the stars.

To find the relative distance of the sun and stars suppose the earth and sun but one inch apart. At the same relative distance the nearest fixed star would be just Il miles away.-Science.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Ii Was In fo Him

MT. Williams (Fanny's admirer)-- Is your sistah going to the seaside this summah. Tommy?
 Tommy-That all depends on you. I heard ma say if you and Fanny svere engaged before the season open~d, there wouldn't be any sense in her going.-Stray Stories.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
The King of Spades.

Prof William Petrie, the eminent En- glish Egyptologist and explorer, is known by his London intimates as 'sthe king of spades on account of his ma- nia for delying after archaeological specimens.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Couldn't Remember His Name.

A dealer about to write receipt for purchaser did not like to ad- init that he could not remember the name of so good customer and re- sorted to the expedient of asking.
 How do you spell your name?"
 s'S-m-i-t-h."-Judge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
An Extraordtnary Order

Recently London merchant receiv- ed from crack regiment an order for peck of feas. The officers wanted the "varmints" to put in the bed of an unpopular subaltern.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Bogus Butterhies.

Artificial butterflies are sometimes manufactured for sale as rare speci- mems to natural history museums and private collectors.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
Big Australian Farms.

The average size of farms in South Australia is larger than anywhere else in the world. The average farmer holds 7s,0o0 acres.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
A Cold Proposdtion

One may outlive hatred, but indif- ference Is 9 perpetual cold storage investment. Milwaukee Sentinel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-08
FOREST PARK

WEEK COMMENCING MONDAYs
 SEPTEMBER 1. ZINE AND DANDY,
 Comedy Acrobats. THE BRENNANS,
 Singers and Dancers. EVANS AND FINN,
 Knockabout Comedians. TOM BRYANT, Character Comedians
 Lady Singing Act. MARVELLE, Monologue Artist.
 Monolouge Artist. Two performances daily. Band Concert Sunday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-21

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Literary Clubs.

At a called meeting Of the womans club
wednesday afternoon the following were
made honorary members Of the organiza-
,ion. Mr.. Abe Levy, Mrs. sydnor, Mrs. NJ.
~ BRYAN, Mrs. Willie Hutcheson, Mrs. 81.
Ii. Foster
The attention Of the clubs secretaries IS
called 10 the fact that reports for this de-
partment must be sent In by Friday morn
ing OF each week at the latest.
Several interesting matters had 10 be
omitted last week because Of the hardness
OF the reports arrival
~
The Houston Heights Literary club held
a meeting on wednesday afternoon at the
home Of the president Mrs. c. A. McKin-
neY.
Roll call was answered with current
events and Mrs. c. L. sumbardo gave e1-
pro,siou 70 = few thoughts on 'srhe fn6u-
srrs ~ nur rofcfHthsta Upan LtsrH tttre. =
Tbs lessen was % the adoption Of the
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UNI survived the uaussmannlaauon OF the
Second empire quite number have already
dlsappear,J An,ng th.n, ma rcadcr ,rt,t
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men OF letters used TO meet from the time
90 the BoUrbon restoration until the presl-
ututy OF Felix laurci the Cntc Procopo
lNtllhs place of liberal rcplblicauism OF
lSlN' ANA ot Gamhctta aud his devoted
, followers Va lSU" aud the MuiSon Doree,
scene OF thv much Ialkedof orgies and &c.
vHh'Hc tNit0NasanrtS of the marquis or
iit0tuid, ot the duke of Hamilton. 1T
lrlhce pemidon OF Narasckiuc, nf kant
he\ ana oi oinor gr0udosc d0ndies aud
/ none sncudturlite ot the halcyon days OF
NAPOLEON III. Now u rs the turn ot the IN
nous Nue dcs tordcllcrs, where Murdt and
pnhton lived and which is 80 rich IN
souvenirs cf The revolution aud Of the reign
| or terror The municipal council of the
! riiN ot lars has dccldod tu tear down "a
quaint block of old houses between No, 81
/ boulevard saint GCrmuiu and the Rue de
| l hrole dc Mrdteiue, which iulm- the last
! rene "t the Rue DIES torlciicis, celebrated
l't lls Revolutionary club where sall'
hNlhhl orli"fS such as Camille pesnou-
/ mus pait2h ana MaraI tolrcd ana thah-
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A Tete-a-Tete
with
the Musicians
eesssseseesseeeesssesssss

ns produced In New York GU November "A.
There is little glory for composer In this
sort o. WORK, and It requires sound con
marx. Even n there were Beethoven to-
Jay TO write "hgmont" music where ia the
innnaget 70 provide a proper orchestra for
its productiong
once q manager put on "a Midsummer
NigNs Dream aud was prevailed upon to
ude all the Mendelssohn music lils com
pnny went transforming With two nrst
Niolms In the orchestra When thc time
came for the Invasion OF New York. tho
business manager said TO the manager:
N~n have to enlarge the orchestra for
New York"
Why said the manager; Eve have all
kludS OF instruments IN 1t now"
We must have more FIRST yloins," do.
clar0l the business manager
what shouted the manager; more