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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
LIGHTING FOR PICTURES.
Al London Scientist Pronounces the Incandescent ManteH the Hest
 for the Purpose.

What mode of lighting is least in- furious to pictures? This question, which concerns not merely public art galleries, but also private collections, has been experimentally examined by Prof. Percy Frankland, F. R. s., of Mason college, Birmingham. His tests were applied to electric arc lamps and incandescent gas lights, and his deci- sion, to the surprise of the electricians, is in favor of the incandescent man. tie, says London paper.
 It is charged against the arc lamp that it generates small quantity of ozone and nitrogen oxide; but the gas- burning mantle gives off carbon diox- idle, and to some extent sulphur com pounds, however perfect the combus- tion. The very best mantle light will blacken ceiling. No combustion cf gas, where the products of combus- tion mix with the air, can be otherwise than deleterious either to man or pie ture. If the burning is within chim- ney and the fumes are led out into the open, the gas mantle is perfect; otherwise its products are and must be poisonous, only diminished in mis- chief by the amount of ventilation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
USES OF A BANANA.
dany Sources of Revenue to Which ] This Popular Fruit IS Put

Immense fortunes have been made put of the banana business. Revenues 10 not accrue alone from the sale of the fruit, for the leaves are used for backing; the juice, being strong in tannin, make an indelible ink and shoe blaeling; the wax found on the dnder side of the leaves is valuable 4rticle of commerce; manila hemp is made from the stems, and of this hemp are made mats, plaited work and lace aandkerchiefs of the finest texture; moreover, the banana is ground into banana four. The fruit to be sold for 1essert is ripened by the dry warmth of faring gas jets in the storage places in which it is kept, and care has to be taken to prevent softening or overripening. The island of Ja- naica yields great crops bf this use- ful and money-making fruit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
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TANGLED RELATIONS. :

TANGLED RELATIONS"
 Polls had the above attraction last evening and a well pleased audience enjoyed the farce It presents many amnsing situations of married life and enaets humorously the entanglements of the divorce court. The company presenting the farce is a capable one and those present last night enjoyed fhe performance It will be repeated tonight and a matinee will be given tomorrow afternoon.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Mystlication, mystery, illusion! Lov- CTS of the black art as it is unfolded by one of the most sskillful operators had a great time yesterday at the Jacques, and they marveled at the skill while they laughed themselves hoarse at the comedy that the mysterious De Bierre showed. If there is anything in the realm of magic that is impossible to this young man, it would be difficult to name it. for he seems to be a veri- table conjurer. His tricks are more of the original class than is usually found in these magic acts, and they are exc cuted with a skill and neatness that appear to rob them of all difficulty for the operator. They are none the less deceiving to the eye, however, and no conjurer ever demonstrated more for cibly the truth that the closer you watch the less you see. DeBierre, however, is not alone in making com edy, the rest of the. bill being in the main along that line. Warren and Blanchard nave singing and comedy act that made good at both perform ances, and they won a recall at each. Jane Courthope and Charles Forester have very funny comedietta in The Cowboy and the Lady," and Orville and Frank introduce some merrlment into their parts of equilibrism. Other highly attractive acts are offered by the Musical Johnstons. O'Rourke and Bennett, Cogan and Bacon and others. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; after. moons, 10 and 20 cents. ladies 1Js
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Grieyc, BiSSet & Holland
 38 ard 40 Bank St. Telephone 222-2
New LaCeS.

Glace Kid-in black, white and all the newest shades of greys and modes price $1.49 pair.
 Suede Kid-in black and the new shades of modes and greys- price .49 a pair.
 WOMEN'S WRIST BAGS.
 Fine Seal Leather in black only, sil- yer and gilt trimmings price $1.25 each.
 Beaded Chatelaine Bags-79c, 98c, $1 25 and $1.9S each.
 BOSTON BAGS.
 Another lot of these handy shopping bags arrived Saturday. They are the same as the two previous lots metal frames, covered with cloth and bound with leather; made strong and durable to stand knocking around price 39c each.
 NEW PILLOW TOPS.
 Floral Designs. Society Emblems, College Flags, etc, most extensive line of these to choose from at 25c and 49c each.
 SANITARY DIAPER CLOTH. This is the regular 50c quality, but we have picked up lot of some POO pieces at a price way under the regu- lar cost; the gain is yours-price 43c. 8 piece.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
THE COMING HORSE SHOW.
Manager Riggleman is Receiving Lot of Encouragement

Manager Riggleman is Receiving Lots !. of Encoura cement.
 On next Saturday the much talk ed of horse show. will be conducted at the Athletic field, under the personal direction of Howard H. Kiggleman, for the benefit of the Waterbury hospital.
 For eight years he was manager of the Postal Telegraph company at New London and having conducted horse shows in the west, thought the intro duction of an equine carnival in New London might prove successful. His first show was 8 phenomenal success, and since then New London's horse show Is one of the most important So- cial events of the yea1.
 From the fact that MT Riggleman has lived here for several months it can be inferred that he .aas made sev- eral friends. Consequently he has been rearkab.y successful in securing assistance for the Saturoay afternoon show. Thomas H. Hayes, Teddy Biggerstaff and Sam Lowe, trio of horsemen prominently identified with the turf for many years, in talking to MT Rfggleman yesterday, congratulate ed him upon securing the services of the crack starting Judge, General Al
 
 judge of classes. f'You have made a ten strike in securing General Harbi- son., said Mir Hayes. "He has hun dreds of friends in Waterbury and his coming will. do wonders toward mak- ing your show a success. He is a fine fellow and has no fear"
 The veteran turfman, Sam Lowe was euqally enthusiastic over the selection Of General Harbison, as was "Teddy'' Blggerstaff, who knows a horse when he sees one. sam Lowe is to enter his crack staflions, National" Luther C." and Alexander Je- erson," also his pride, the handsome mare, ''Sophie Jef- ferson" in their proper classes.
 The high art Autographs advertising the horssehow are shown in many places about the city and well merit the commendation they excite, for no finer work has ever been seen here. The design for the ehograph was submit ted by MT Riggleman when arranging Tor his first New London show and is copyrighted.
 Entries will be received until Friday evening and all horse and automobile owners should put in their offerings without delay Make the first show a rousing success and incidentally help the Waterbury hospital The city off, cials will be invited to the show and if the weather is fine all Waterbury should be on hand to give the horse a royal greeting. Reserved seats are now on sale at F. F. Becton & Co.'S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
MINERS SUtfOUAIED
Deadly Explosion Tn 8 Vir-
 ginia Mine.
FIFTEEN BEYOND REACH OF AID.
Disaster Caused by am Accumulation of Gas Catching Fire From Lamp of Careless Miner Who
 Disregarded Orders

ROANOKE, Va, Sept. 16.-A disas- trous gas and powder explosion oc- cured in the Big Four mine of the Algoma Coal and Coke company at North Fork James Lester, an engi- peer; John Rocokie, a Hungarian min CT, and fifteen colored miners are known to be in the mine now, and there is no chance of their being re- covered alive, as they are beyond the point where the explosion occurred, and the gas and smoke are so thick that the rescuing parties are being driven back.
 H. +. Frankenfield, the bank boss, and George Gaspie, Hungarian min CT, succeeded in crawling over the fall en coal and slate to the lights of the rescuing party and have been taken out alive, although they are both bad ly burned and were nearly suffocated by the gas and smoke inhaled.
 The explosion was caused by an ac- emulation of gas catching fire from the lamp of miner who was going to work and this in turn firing six kegs of blasting powder that had been stored in the mine. The explosion knocked down all of the brattices for a quarter of a mile back toward the mine en- trance, thus preventing the air from reaching the men imprisoned behind the debris. There had been small gas explosion in the mine on Sunday last which burned two mine mules to death, and Mine Superintendent A. J. Stew art had personally cautioned the men who worked in the mine not to at- tempt to work again until the air had been tested by a safety lamp, but they disregarded his caution and went in.
 A party headed by Mine Inspector Cooper attempted rescue, but was driven back by the want of air. It is now learned that the coal is burning, and there is no hope of extinguishing the flames until new air passage can be built to the point of the explosion. Superintendent Stewart has a large force of men at work now and will make a second attempt to reach the imprisoned men.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
THE DRUGGIST EXPLAINED.

together He had with him roll of rubles worth about SIP, 900 which he was intending to deposit.
 The stranger thanked him and of- fered him cigarette, which he took, and began to smoke. A few minutes later he became very sick and tainted in his companions arms. When he recovered consciousness he found him self in drug store and soon saw that his elegantly-dressed companion and his roll of rubles had disappeared, While he was wondering what had be- come of them the druggist told him that he had certainly been robbed.
 "Your companion vanished as soon as he brought you in here," he said, "and, of course, he took the money with him. suspected nothing at the time, but I soon noticed a peculiar odor from the haf-burned cigarette which you held between your fingers, and when I examined it I saw plainly enough that you had been drugge0 .
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Eleven Bodies Recovered.

BLUEFIELDS, w. Va, Sept. 16.-A telephone message just received from A1goma says eleven bodies have just been recovered from the mines and that six more bodies are to be taken out. So far those recovered are all colored miners with the, exception of one white miner named Luster. The names of the other men are unobtain- able at this hour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Phvsician at FanIt

A Paris physician reports the case of a patient suffering from tuberculosis whom he sent to Switzerland with in junctions to take care not to expose himself. The patient climbed noun tain, was caught in a severe storm al- together unprotected, lost in the snow, lived for three days and nights in the open and was at last found and sent back to France, since which time he has continued to improve and is now pronounced cured.-London Mail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
COMING EVENTS.

September 15-20-Washingt Hill Athletic club fair at City hall
 September 17-Sociable St Elizabeth society Turn hall, Scovill street. September 18-Italian societies. pie nic.
 September 20-Horse snow at Ath- 1etic field
 September 24-october 2-st Michaers church fair.
 October 1s-14-C Convention French so- cieties.
 Oct. 24-Sociable by Waterbury Tent and Eagle Hive, Maccabees.
 November 8-15-Elks' carnival at auditorium.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
DOPED BY CIGARETTE.
Victim of Cunning Thief Is Rendered Unconscious and Robbed of a
 Large Sum.

While on his way to the Imperial bank in Warsaw recently Constantine Kali dax, a young Pole, was accosted by an .elegantly-dressed man who politely asked him the way to the bank.
 q am going there now, replied Con- stantine, ''and we may as well walk
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Immigration Increasing.

Immigration statistics for the last
 fiscal year are of interest, because
 of the great increase in the number of new arrivals. Of the total of 494,- 800, the month of May brought the most, s2.o54; and in the past four months the arrivals numbered 26s,- so?, or considerably over one-half. Austria-Hungary, Italy, Germany and Russia sent the most immigrants. It is of interest to note that only one fourth of the whole number were women, and that not the newer parts of the country, but New York, Penn sylvania and New Jersey were the destinations If the majority of the incomers. Many went far west, even to California.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Lightning,s Queer Work.

While an infant was being christened at Odessa the church was struck by lightning. The priest, the baby's fa- ther, and godfather were killed on the spot, the child, it's mother, and god- mother being left unhurt.--London Telegraph.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
MEETINGS To-NIGHr.

Naturalists' club.
 Anchor lodge, K. of P.
 Court Falcon, F. of A.
 Naomi chapter, O. B. s. . St. Jean Baptiste society. Comstock lodge. k. of P. Sheridan council, K. of c. Anchor lodge. N. B. O. P. Kellogg lodge. F. and A. NJ. Fraternity lodge. l. o. G. T. Nosahogan lodge, I. O. O. F. Good Cheer council, O. c. F. Old Glory assembly, N. F. L. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Progressive council, O. U. A. NJ. Bricklayers' and Masons' union. Sanctuary Onwark, A. O. S. A. Friendly league physical culture aressmaking, cookery, mandolin
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Everybody Can't Do Everything

We can't paint a picture, or carve 3 statue. or make a coat, but we can wash clothes to perfection. We can do if because we dos nothing else-have done nothing else for a good while-b a- cause we have studied it, and thought about it, and worked hard as any nainter ever did. It requires as much hard work, and practice, and talent, to make a good laundry as to make a good nicture. Everybody can't paint pic- f,Ire-eyerybody can't wash clothes per fectly. We want you to give us fair trial. and allow us to prove our word.
 Davis Steam Laundry
 Iz CANAL STREET
 Branch office. 67 Grand street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
A seIs-Protectionisf

"Do you believe in protection?" ''Well, yes; self-protectio,n.' .'.-De. troit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16

Crematories for Diseased Animals. Crematories for the destruction of animals which have died from infec- tions and contagious diseases have been erected in several parts of Si- Iesia.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
Prof. Bailey

Member of N. s. Professors of Dancing and
 the Terpsichorean Art Society. Returns from his professional engage ment at the New York Lenox Conserva- tory September IS, to resume his dancing class season. The most noted instructor of ballroom and professional stage dancing the past nine years in the Naugatuck valley. Send for 1n- structive pamphlet; F lessons $5s
 70 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16
A Definition.

A tornado, by the way, says the Chi cago Tribune, is cyclone boiled down.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16

Mems Kangaroo Calf Ch0es. leather liner, a shoe that is cheap at $500, for three days only, $1.s9.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-16

If chilly nights do not turn your thoughts towards heavier bedding these prices ought to, At 5oc-Extra heavy Fleecy Blankets in handsome colorings, regular S1 quality soc We are showing an unusually fine line of WOOL BLANKETS, prices ranging from S2. go upwards
 Large eleven quarter Blankets, Lambs wool,
 with very handsome borders S3.5o value Ss Space does not allow mention of others, but we would say that what you save here on Blankets you can invest in coal, but you prob ably won't need to--blankets as fine and heavy as these are warmth almost sufficient.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19
Harris VS.. Ferril.

This controversy. which bids fair to
became as famous as the suit of Bar
dell VS.. pickwick. has at last elected an
opinion from the legal adviser of the
state. The case Is one which involves
the prerogatives and dignity of two
state officials. Curator Ferril OF the
State Historical Society was out secur-
ing specimens one day. as was his
wont. when Game Warden Harris
came up and placed him under arrest
on the charge of violating the game
laws of the state by slaughtering song
birds. The birds were seized and the
game commissioner has since held
them. Ferrll made formal demand
about three weeks ago for the return
of the birds. which was refused.
The Denver News of August 14th re-
ports the latest developments rs fol-
lows:
Game Commissioner Harris now has
an answer to his inquiry to the attor-
ney general in the matter disputed
with Mr. Ferril Of the State Historical
Society, which pleases him Immensely.
Mr.. Harris asked Mr.. Post three ques-
tions. and is satisfied with the reply
to all of them. They We're as follows:
First-Is it lawful to sell or offer to
sell any part of game quadruped that
is protected by the laws of the state!
Second-Are song birds or insectivor-
Gus birds protected by the laws of the
state? Third-Can they be taken for
scientific purposes without Il permit to
do so?
Attorney General Post replies as fol-
lows: "First-Game quadrupeds can
only be used under the law for food
consumption, when taken in the guam
titles and at the times prescribed by
the act To offer for sale any part of
such game is n violation of the law.
unless it be lawfully imported and evi-
denced by proper invoices as provided
in the act.
'.Second-Song birds and insectivor-
ous birds are protected by section 10
of the laws of 1897, which has not
been repealed as far as | know, and
does not conflict with the laws of 1899.
"Third-By section 81 of the laws of
1897 certificates may be granted to per-
sons therein named and under the con-
ditions prescribed to take game, etc.
for scientific purposes, but this section
was modified by section of division
ii of the laws of 1899 to reduce the fee
for the permit from So to 81
Mr.. Harris says Mr.. Ferril has no
permit and so has unlawfully contiscat-
ed the birds. The game commissioner
has also consulted many prominent at
torneys on the subject, and says that
although he will not make Mr.. Ferril
any trouble. he wants him to under
stand that he must abide by the state
law. He added:
Il don't believe that l would give
him a permit to kill snowbird now"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

eight months from suppressed men
situation, and it effected my entire
system until became weak and debil-
itated, and at times felt that / had =
hundred aches in as many places.
only used the Compound for few
weeks, but it wrought a change in mo
which felt from the very beginning.
1 have been very regular since. have no
pains, and find that my entire body is
as if it was renewed. gladly recon-
mend Lydia l.. PinSham's Vegc-
table Compound to everybody
Miss ELIZABETH GAME, 60 w. Division
St, Fond du Lac, Wis.-S50oo forfeit II
aboVe testimonial Is not genuine.
At such time the greatest aid to
nature is Lydia +. PinlSham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t prepares
the young system for the coming
change, and is the surest reliance for
woman's ills of every nature.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all
young women who are i'll to
write her for free advice. ADJ
dress Lynn, Mass.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19
THE BETTER HALE.

One OF the finest books about the
irrigated West is 'The ConqueAJ of
Arid America" 1t Is now entirely out
of print, but, fortunately, permission
was given to reprint the best portion
of it in tifty-page pamphlet, called
"The Better Half of the United States
Every western man ought to read this
and send it to eastern friends. For Il
copy with other literature about the
sunny San Luis valley, send four cents
in stamps to Zeph. Chas. Felt. 1O2 Bos-
ton building, Denver, Colorado.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

A Chicago man who was worth
$500, 600 a year ago has assured the
tax reviewers that he hasn't a cent
This shows that when a man is lucky
enough to get hold of 100000 he
should take it away somewhere and
bury it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

The manager of New York aqua
rum has discovered that fishes really
think. If he could interview some
that come within range of the sum-
mer resort angler their opinions on
the fool with the fancy rod and reel
would be worth chronicling.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

When the Duke of Marlborough
goes to assume his duties of viceroy
\ large percentage of the people of
Ireland will have their first oppor-
tunity to see chafing dish and a
spider phaeton.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

1t may serve a good purpose to re-
mind the public that deaths resulting
from the use of the harmless fire
cracker on our last national anniver-
sary are still being reported to the
coroner.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

Minister WI Ting Fang is going to
write a book on the United States,
but it is difficult to see where he is
going to find any new material since
he has already practically exhausted
the subject.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

According to a pathetic article on
the requirements of school teachers
which was recently printed in an edu-
cational journal, they have to know
pretty near as much as country edt-
tor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

DR.. Leyds has been barred out Of
South Africa In view of the fact that
he has money enough to live like a
prince in Europe some people prob
ably will refuse to regard his Danish
ment as a hardship.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

Great Britain did the best she
could in arranging coronation dis
play. but America quite took the
shine out of it with Vanderbilt wed
ding.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

San Francisco has one saloon for
every twenty-five adult male inhabit-
ants. In some respects. however, 1t
ISN'T such a bad town.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

The Rev. John N. Mills classes
many OF our modern novels with yell
bow fever. This is unjust, for the
Sever is not always fatal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

We do not know exactly what a
Swiss "seiche" is. but 1t is evidently
. proper thing for all well Regulated
summer resorts.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

The saying is that every man has
his fool hour at some time in his ca.
reer." 1t would seem as If a good
many spend it at Newport. Strange
things occur down in that metropolis
of fashion and folly
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

Peary would be cheered up II he
could be reached by telegraph. The
Windward has started toward tho
North Pole and the relief ship bears
ping pong outfit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

A Pittsburg man killed himself e
cause his wife left him. The amount
she took with her is not stated.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

P1ttsburg. Some people will regard
this as o burning shame.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

The friends of the Egyptian sphinx
will be much mortified to learn that
he Is decaying.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

Many people would settle the New
Jersey mosquito problem by moving
out Of the state.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

The national amateur golf champion
IL only twenty years of age, but he
hopes to- outgrow it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

That New Jersey boy who was re-
Suscitated after being under the wa
ter half an hour will be a good mau
to experiment with our submarine
boats when he grows up.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

May Yohe henceforth will hardly
trust the key to her safety-deposit
box to young men who swear undying
affection.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

A Rhode Island man claims to have
been cured Of rheumatism by stroke
of lightning. An analysis of the case
probably will show that the rheuma-
dsm was scared out of him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

Spain will station a diplomatic rep
resentative at Havana, but 1t will be
some time before he will become the
dean of the corps.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

Few people are dying from appendi-
cstis now. King Edward deserves
praise for establishing a fine prece-
don't
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-08-19

machine that will lay brick as fast
rs six or seven men has been invented.
but We shall still continue to get our
eggs in the same old homely way.