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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16

fear-inspriing flight through the air in the clasp of his strong hands. One night as he swung head down wards from the trapeze with the fair one in his grasp, it dawned upon him that he was in love. In brief but inn passioned speech he communicated his feelings; the lady smiled. He pro- posed; she murmured: "Yes." Next day they were married.
 Another American courtship: At the house of mutual friend at Hoboken, N. r., the couple met for the first time. Half an hour later he pro- posed and was accepted. Long en- agreements were to the taste of neither, so, with the 1ady's consent, justice of the peace was telephoned for, and the knot was tied just 50 minutes after the twain had set eyes upon each other.
 Desiring to see his son married, a New Yorker named Bower, who was on the point of death, summoned the young man and stated his wish. The son, however, who was happy enough as bachelor, demurred, whereupon the father, waxing wroth, declared that unless he married that very day he would strike him out Of his will. It
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
M'GovERN OUT WALKING,

Terry McGovern received a leave of absence for few hours yesterday af- ternoon by the attending physicians at the Hahnemann hospital, where the Brooklyn whirlwind has been incar- cerated since last Saturday morning. when his nose was operated on. He was very glad to be out in the open air again and took long walk. moi re- turning to the hospital until after ! o'clock. The fighter will continue his preliminary work there until the 1st or February. when he will move to Louisville with his retinue of trainers and sparring partners. He will fight Dave Sullivan in that city on Wash 1ngton's birthday before the Southern Athletic club. on which occasion Rob- ert Fftzsimmons will act as referee. McGovern'ss manager, sam Harris. will leave for Louisville on Saturday Y next to make arrangements for inc coming of his man. Harris will engage the training quarters while there so that McGovern's work will not be in. terrupted except the necessary trip on the railroad.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
CAPES.

CAFES.
 Plush Embroidered Capes, fur trim med, former price $S.9S, sale price $4.95.
 Plush Capes, better quality, former price $11.9S. sale price $5.95.
 Fine Kersey Capes, with or without silk lined hoods, former price $7.9S sale price $495.
 CHILDREN'S AND MISSES GAR
 MENTS.
 1 lot of Short Box Coats, former price S3.9S, sale price $1.95.
 1 lot of Long Coats, former price $4.9S, sale price $2.95.
 LADIES' AND MISSES SUITS. 1 lot of Ladies Suits, in castor, blue and brown, Venetian. Broadcloth and Covert Cloth, former price $9.98N tc 9S, sale price $4.95 and $5.95. lot of Ladies' and Misses Suits in all colors, Broadoloth, Venetian and Covert Cloth, latest styles, fine qual ity goods, former price $17.9S and $199S, sale price $9.9J and $11.95. One lot of very fine quality Skirts former price $7.9S, sale price $4.95 Dress Skirts, fine material, former price $3.9S to $6.9S, to close at $1.95. One lot of Broadcloth, Venetian Cheviot Skirts, former price from SASS to $9.9S, sale price $295 to S5.95. Silk Waists. in all colors, former price s3.9S to $6.98, sale price to close at S1. .95.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
s. FOREMAN, 62-64 South Main St.
 fo thes sign ANNUAL MARK-DoWN sALEa

chanced that the first person whom the son met on leaving his fathers presence was pretty waitress at a neighboring hotel. To her he intro duced himself and told his dilemma. She consented to extricate him, and a minister having been fetched, the pair were married that afternoon at the dying mans bedside.
 Prof. McShane Iectured at Scranton, Pa., on sLove, Gourtship and Mar riage," Illustrating his words by se- 1ecting from his audience five couples, who, he ayerred- were suitable for each other. Of these selected couples one evidently placed implicit faith in the professors prognostication, for no sooner was the lecture finished than Miss Hattie Weaver and Mr. John Ward, although they had never previ- ously set eyes on each other, were made man and wife.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16

anywhere near equalling his fight with Jeffries, which is thought to be inn probable. Maher will have his hands full. But those who saw Sharkey take defeat from Ruhlin and Fitzsimmons believe that he will be unable to stand up before Maher if the latter can get to him. AIaher and Ruhlin once fought a twenty-round draw in which. both were severely pushed. As Ruhlin stopped Sharkey, some ring followers believe they have line on a victory for Maher. Both Peter and Thomas are hot headed,- and with little goad- ing there may be whirlwlnd of not punches that will bring definite re- sult before the end of the sixth round. This will be the first heavyweight fight of any importance ill the east since boxing ceased to be legal in New 1ork state, and quite a number or New York enthusiasts intend to see it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
WITH THE wREsTLERs.
D \. Dwyer Says He Has the Match
 E3ginched

z The principals in tomorrow nlgnt wrestling contest at the Audltorluh will complete their training this even ing, and all report themselves 1n nrst class shape. This is especially true of both Wittmer and Dwyer, who have been working narl since the match was first 5rcacned.
 The contest between Jesse Foley ana John Herschel is creating a lot of in terest, and the fact that Jack Roacn will probably be matched to meet the winner adds zest to the affair." Each wants to meet the Pride of Washing ton Hill,'' and will strain every nerve to secure first honors tomorrow night. |. Max Luttberg of St Louis at Miners s Bowery theater, gave the sports a chance to see what good wrestler he is. He met Frank Idone, formerly of Light battery F, U. s. A. Idone re- gently returned from the Philippines, where he has been in service. He IS a fair wrestler and last night he tried to stay fifteen minutes with Luttberg. He was thrown in 5 minutes. Last night Fred Burns signed articles for match between Luttberg and Wil- liam Lawrence of Brooklyn.
 George Bothner, the New York crack, added another victory to his credit last night at New Haven by beating Jack Harvey, the Brooklyn 'sStrong Boy" The rules were catch as-catch-can. The articles called for a match. best three out of five falls to count, for purse of $500, of which the winner was to receive $250 and the loser the remaining $50. Harvey was no opponent for Bothner, who threw him about without much trou- ble. Bothner got three falls in sue cession and surprised the large crowd by his cleyerness. Bothner gained the first fall in minutes, the second in If seconds and the third in 43 seconds. Johnny Knowles beat Joe Miller of New Haven in two straight falls. Jack Roach of this city wrestled draw with Jack Fox of Brooklyn.
 In a Graeco-Roman match John Piening defeated William O'Day of New York in the London theater last night. O'Day went on for the $25 which Johnny Dunn offers to anyone whom Piening cannot throw inside of fifteen minutes. During the first half of the match his showing was very good. Once he had Piening on one shoulder ready to apply a full Nelson. Piening by clever move escaped. At the ninth minute O'Day had bellows to mend. When Fleming tried for a one quarter Nelson O'Day was too tired to resist and fell into bridge. Once in this position Fleming found it an easy task to secure fall, which he did in 10 minutes and 12 seconds. As a pre- liminary Orville ". Holmes of Brook lyn and Charlie Kamerar went on for ten minutes, Graeco-Roman rules pre- vailing. The decision was a draw. Piening had Sam Weiser for an oppo- nent in the afternoon. Weiser was thrown in minutes and 10 seconds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
WRESTLING MATCH. DWYER vs. WITTrlER Jacques Auditorium, Friday Evs'ng, Jan. IT at 3 o'clock
C On Sale at E. H. Towle's MINUS 33 CENTER ST.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES. HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at zoo and 8:3S a. m; 12:3S; 3:30; SOY D. n.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street. sta- tion from Boston, Hartford and way stations at sos, II 40 a.. m.; 1:I5, 5:1a and 6:55 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street staticn for New York, Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at SIS ]. m. and 1:50 and 5:1S p. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta tion from New York, Fishlxill Landing, Danbury andway stations at S:36 .. nl.; l2:34 and S:04 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 10:O5 a. m.; 200; 5;05; TOO F. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 80 a. m.; 4:50: 6:30; $50 p. m.
 NAUGATUCK DIvISION For New York-6:35, SIP, 10:50 a. m; 1:3O, PAS, eos p. m.; Sunday, T:05 a. m; 5:1O D. m.
 For Bridgeport-e:35, s:a2,s i1o:5o a. m.; l 80, PAS, sos p. m.; Sunday, 1:oo q. m.; 5:10 D. m.
 For New Haven tvia Derby June tion) )-6:35, SIP, 1O:50 a. m.; 1:3O. PAS, f.fO, O.US, .zU tulAOuJ #p. Ill.,, houhuay 7:05 a. m.; 5:10 p. III.
 For Ansonia- SIP. 10:50 a. m.; 1:30, PAS, 4:45, COS 7:20 mixed) p. m.; Sunday, 7:O5 a. m.; SID p. in.
 For Watertown--6:4S 8:41, 11:17 a. m; 1:31, 4:01, 5:O0, 6:12. 7:03, 9:05, 11:2O p. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. m.; 500 D. m.
 For Thomaston, Torrington and Win sted-S:36, 11:12 a. m.; 3:56, 6:5S, 9:oO D. m.; Sunday, 9:3a q. m.; 7:55 P. Ill.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m. and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ion from Middletown and way sta tions at 7:5O 8. m. and 400 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
LOVE AND MARRIAGE
Evidently the Two Are Not Always
 Closely Associated.
Lightning Courtships Which Seem to Prove That Cupid Sometimes Does Not Aim His Arrows
 with NeedfuI Care.

s'So you married him after an ac- quaintance of only two weeks"' asked the magistrate at the Marylebone po- lice court at London not long ago of a well-dressed young woman, who stated that she had lost her husband the previous evening in Leicester square. She had married her husband "a young fellow five years her junior but three weeks previously; so that between his first and last appearance out five weeks had elapsed.
 The superstitious believe that for a lady to find the thimble in the wed- ding cake is an infalible sign that she will die an old maid. One whol was acting as bridesmaid to Miss Alice Sinclare, of Cincinnati, to whom this mischance happeneds resolved, how ever, to conquer fate, and oh one of the guests, a MT. Keeler, whom she had met for the first time, expressing warm admiration for her charms, agreed, to marry him forthwith. So a clergyman was procured, and the cere- mony was performed within three hours after she had first encountered her husband.
 ~
 On the morning ofythe day fixed for his wedding a young Manchester tradesman received Ia telegram an- nouncing that his prospective bride was too i'll to permit of the ceremony being celebrated, and requesting him to apprise the clergyman and invited guests of the postponement. Annoyed at this somewhat cavalier treatment the bridegroom, instead of complying, hastened round to an inn where served a barmaid of his acquaintance bear ing the same name as his fiancee, made ardent love for 20 minutes or so, pro- posed, was accepted, and within an hour was married man.
 Rapid and unique was the courtship of Charles Kruger, of St. Louis. He was an aerial performer. So too was the lady who afterwards became his wife, and who was won't to terminate
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
FOUGHT THREE BEARS.
California Hunter Dispatched Then All, Killing the Last of the Trie
 with His Knife.

United States Government Surveyor Stoner was in Ventura, Cal, the other afternoon and he told an ex, ceedingly interesting and exciting story regarding the killing of an enormous she grizzly bear and het two cubs. Bert Cooper, local hunt
 CT of some fame, did the killing. The corps of government surveyors is now at work in the mountains back of Nordhoff. Cooper is cooking for the crowd. Last Thursday Cooper was riding leisurely along a fre- quently travelled trail not far from the camp, when suddenly he encoun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
nndIax HncL Reairns

NEW YORK, Jan 16.-Dudley Buck, for twenty five years organist of Holy Trinity church in Brooklyn and q com poser of wide reputation, has resigned. In the quarter of century that he presided in the choir loft he has miss ed only two services. Mr. Bucks res ignation will take effect from May 1. Dudley Buck is sixty three years olG. He was born at Hartford, Conn, and from that city went to Chicago, where he remained until after the great fire.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5-ScoyiIl Manufacturing Go. pl.
 6-Cor Bridge and AIagill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro. (P).
 I3-Cor East Main and Niagara SIS. 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 KingsDury sts. 23-Burton street engine house. 2HWaterbury Manufacturing Go. CD. 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts.
 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st. 2g-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 3t-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
 3e-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42--Cor South Main and Clay s.s. 43-New England Watch Go. (P). 45-Benedict & Burnbam Mfg Go. (Pl. 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. P).
 47-Cor $. 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. (P9. 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts.
 57-No hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. G2-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willowst.
 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 162-Cor East Main and Weltox s.s. 212-The Platt Bros & Go. Pj. 213-Shoe Hardware Go. (P5. 214-Wat'b'y Clock Go mv'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 & Holmes avs 311-S. N. E. Teephone Go bd'g. (P). 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 312-Eandolph x Gloves (P). 314-Plume < Atwood. (P). 315-American Ring Go. (P). 316-Conn R. & l.. power house. (P1. Holmes, Booth & Haydens. (Py. ;,21. No hose house 33223-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 Go. (P). 412-Tracy Bros. (PA. 432--Cor Liberty and South Main sts. 451--Steele x Johnson Mfg Co. iP}. 582--Cor Baldwin and Rye Dts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
Aprosperous RaiIway.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16-The di- rectors of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company at their regular monthly meeting approved the report showing the operations of the system for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 1901 and authorized the submission Of the same to the stockholders for their approval at the annual meeting on Tuesday next. The report shows surplus of $574, 4,612 as against a deficit of year ago of S2,O77, ,797. The total earnings were s26,6s3, ,534, an increase of $3,- 634, 4,25I.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16

tered the three grizzlies all standing upon their hind legs. They were but 30 feet away. Cooper quietly jumped to the ground and tied his horse to nearby tree. Then he was ready for the fray. He had but eight shells. The next moment the she bear caught sight of the intruder and made a run for him. Sure of aim Cooper sent bullet into her head, then two more bullets followed, lodging also in the head of the beast, and she was dead The cubs wanted to decamp. Cooper fired the remain der of his shells, killing the first cub, but the other yet remained. This latter cub was on the run.
 Cooper was not to be deprived of the prize, although without ammuni- Sion. It was hand-to-hand fight. The rifle was broken on the cubs head without serious effect on the animal. Cooper quickly brought his knife into use and s1ashed the cubs throat. The fight lasted but few minutes and there were no witnesses to the single-handed combat.
 During the past week the survey OTIS, rangers and their. friends, have lived on bear meat. The meat of the cubs was delicious, according to Stoner. A large quantity of bears grease was rendered and is being utilized for cooking purposes. The she bear weighed over 1000 pounds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
4 cI1RE FOR LuMBAGo.

". c. Williamson, of Amherst, Va, says: "For more than a year l sun er- ed from lumbago. l finally tried Cnamperlain's Pain Balm and f gave me entire relief, which all other remedies had failed to do ( Sold pg all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16

If troubled with a weak digestion, belching, sour stomach, or if you feel dull after eating, try Chamberlains s Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, p cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
.F NINTH ANNUAL GREAT MARk~DOWN SALE

Silk Skirts, formerly sold from $9.9S to S199S. sale price $6.95 and $9.9o. Silk Waists, in better quality, former price $5.98 to $7.9S, will close at $3.9o. Flannel Waists. formerly sold from $1.25 to $4.9S, to close out from 4oc to $1.25.
 Fine quality Waists, latest styles, button back and front, former price $1.9S to $4.98, sale price $1.25 to- S2. 90.
 SILK PETTICOATS.
 Silk Petticoats, in all colors, former price $69S to $14.9S, sale price S4.9o to $7.95.
 Fine Mercerized Petticoats. former price $1.25 to $3.9S, sale price 1ron 75c to $2.45.
 FURS AT GREATLY REDUCED
 PRICES.
 Electric Seal Jacket, former price '$25.OO, sale price S14.9o
 Electric Seal Jackets, former price S35. .OO, sale price $19.9J.
 Fur Jackets, former price S19SS, sale price S11.95.
 You will find eevrything as adver- |tised and everything marked ill plaln figures. All garments are tailor -maue' fit and workmanship are guaranteen' as the garments were made m our own factory.
 Don't miss this opportunity. Re member the place,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
Wines and Liquors.

Jehc Deguypers gin, large bot $1.35 John Deguypers gin, small bot Ito Hennessy 3 star brandy, -1-75 Hennessy 2 star bra dy, 1.50 John Jameson Irish whiskey, 1.25 Powers & Sons Irish whiskey, 1.25 Glenlivit Scotch whiskey, 1.25 Imported port and sherries, 100 Hunters whiskey, 100 Wilson's whiskey, 100 Mount Vernon Whiskey, LOO Old Crow whiskey, 100 Hermitage whiskey, LOO Mumm's champagne, large bot $50 Manhattan Cocktail whiskey, 100 Old Pepper whiskey, LOO Belle of Nelson whiskey, 100
 Call and get our price list We have the only ladies' room in the city strictly for ladies only.
 Corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16

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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-05-21
FLOWER AND TPEE.

Altheas show their Rose Of Sharon
flowers in August and September.
In setting out tree the previous
seasons growth should be shortened
one-third to three-fourths. according to
the roots.
The golden ccreopsis and the feath.
cry shoots Of the garden asparagus
make beautiful and artistic combina-
ton in a simple vase.
Watercress is good when the leaves
are large. The size Of the leaves indi-
Gates the amount Of tissue-strengthen-
ing chlorophy!l-in them.
The safest rule in pruning is to keep
watch on the young trees and cut out
any branch that seems to need removal
while it is yet small enough to yield
to the knife.
Trees that grow large tops. such rs
elms. silver naples. Gndens. ETC..
should be planted forty-five feet apart
in order to allow each tree room for
expansion and prevent too much
shade
Plants Of sweet william must be pur-
chased FOR a new garden. rs those
grown from seed sown in the spring
will not blossom until the spring fol-
lowing. Once started, however, they
will continue year after year.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-05-21

The river boats on the Congaree
river opens up vast possibilities for
the development of the inland coun-
try, the scope of which has never yet
been conceived by the most sanquine
Imagination. Lexington, together
with the balance of the contiguous
territory adjacent to that river, will
share in the benefits which will fol-
low the establishment of this class
of steamers. This is the kind Of
progress that Commercial Dem ocracy
is contending for and stands pledged
to foster and encourage. By a
policy of the government to improve
the rivers and harbors of the coun-
try an appropriation of s50,OoO per
annum was secured to open the Con-
garee to navigation from CRANKY to
Columbia and the establishment of
this line of river steamers is the first
fruits of that appropriation. The
credit is due Senator Tillman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-05-21

The Cubans have at last succeeded
in establishing a government of their
own. the island having been turned
over to them by the United States
government on May Goth. The per-
sistence with which that people strug-
gled through all the long weary years
for their civil and political freedom
cannot fail but strike a responsive
chord in the breast of all liberty low
ing people, and the bardships, priva-
tions and martyrdom they have En-
dured to accomplish this end has won
the respect and 'sympathies OF the
civilized world. May that new born
government steer clear of internal
dissensions and strife and prove to
the doubling Thomsses that the Gu
bans are capable of governing them
selves.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-05-21
Blood.

We live by our blood, and on
it. We thrive or starve, as
our blood is rich or poor.
There is nothing else to live
on or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, we are being re"
freshed, bone muscle and brain,
in body and mind, with con-
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits,
no cheer, no spring, when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved; our blood
is poor; there is little nutrl:
ment in it.
Back of the blood, is food,
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-nlan
woman and child.
If YOU have not tried it, send for free sample,
its s.agreeablc taste will surprise you.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists
xoo-a1s Pearl Street. New York.
soc and s1.oo; all druggists
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-05-21
Black Sea Peculiaritfes.

The Black sea differs in a most re-
markable manner from other seas and
oceans. A surface current flows con-
tinuously from the Black sea into the
Mediterranean and an under current
from the Mediterranean into the Black
sea. The latter current is salt, and, be-
ing heavier than the fresh water above,
it remains stagnant at the bottom. Be-
ing saturated with sulphuretted hydro
gen. this water will not maintain life,
and so the Black sea contains no living
inhabitants below the depth Of about
100 fathoms. The deeper water when
brought to the surface smells exactly
like rotten eggs.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-05-21
ANNUAL REPORT
OF
Frank W. shealy, Treasurer

"a S1AAA !" SsAS"sJ3 3 @sSS @sss
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S. C.,
For the Scholastic Year 1901.
Office County Treasurer,
Lexington, S. c., May 20, 1902.
To Hon. James Aldrich, Presiding
Judge, Court OF General Sessions,
for Lexington County, S. G:
Dear Sir: In conformity with the
requirements of an Act No. 1874, ap-
proved December %, 1889, A. D., [
have the honor to submit the follow
ing report of the transactions of this
Office for the scholastic year begin
ming July let, 1900, and ending
June 30th, 1901.