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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
Too Late.

During the inquisition of the police department on the saloon question by the grand jury one of the range mem bers made himself notable for his per sistency in asking questions, and he went into every possible way of vio- lating the Sunday laws, like one who knew his game.
 A member of the force who speaks good Scotch brogue was one of the witnesses. After he had testified that he knew nothing of the saloons being open contrary to law, and that he had tried several side doors without suc- cess, the inquisitive juror suggested:
 s'You know that any one wishing to buy drink could get in the back door at No. - Superior street last Sunday by knocking in certain way?"
 z did ma ken thot. l wish could ha' found somebody wi experience to tell o't airlier," replied the witness.
 Then some of the other jurors smiled, but the inqlisitive juror never saw the point.-Duluth News-Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
LIST OF PATENTS

IT, Bardsley, Providence, k. l., clutch; H. J. Blomer. Norwalk, Conn interchangeable suspenders and belt c. J. Capewell, Hartford, Conn, bear ing for journals, shafts and rotating columns; A. r. Corbin, New Britain Conn, keyless lock; $. F. Creasey Sanford, Me, aquarium jardiniere; w w. Fairchild, Tracy, Conn, screw driver; G r. Fenner, New London Conn, sheet delivery apparatus; E. A Judd, New Britain. Conn, keyless lock: F. NJ. Lawrence, LubeX, Me fish cutting table: F. Lyon, Provi dence, +. l., fishing rod; 1T. Parker Bellows Falls, Vt, paper making ma chine: E. Roche. Providence, k. l.. boot or shoe; +. R. White, Water bury, Conn. fastener; c. A Wright Keene, N. H.. quoit; c. A. Yale, Bur lington, Vt, vending mechanism fol coin controlled asparagus.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
Ant. protect Tbeir Own.

Lord Avebury declares that ants that maintain their sobriety make a great distinction in their treatment of the intoxicated stranger and the fellow-citizen who has succumhed to his blandishments. He inebriated 50 ants, 25 from one nest and 25 from another, and put them all into the nest from which C1S4 lot had been taken. The inhabitants at once took the helpless strangers and threw them into the water: while those who were citizens of the nest were carried tenderly away into remote corners to recover from their festivi- tv at. leisure
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
MISTAKES EASY TO MAKE.
An old Engineer Relates One of His Early Experiences in a Bad
 Smash-Up on the Road

'sIt is a pretty easy thing to make mistake in railroading," said an old engineer as he thought of the recent wrecks on the Wabash and Iron Mountain roads in which so many ives were lost, states the Mexican Herald. "As I understand it, those Nrecks were caused by defective or sers. The train dispatcher sent out ais orders directing one train to pass she other at certain station. The operator did not copy the order on his manifold book, as he should have lone. Instead, he wrote it on a slip of paper and handed it to the en- gineer. But in making the copy the operator made a mistake and changed the name of the. station. The collision was the only natural sesu1t.
 'An accident just like that hap oened to me once when I was work ng in the states. I received orders 10 pass train at the next station. [ was just pulling out when I saw he headlight of a locomotive loom- ng up close before me. Did I jump? guess ulu! lHe engines were badly smashed, but, fortunately, ione of the passengers were badly nurt, as I had reversed my engine before I jumped and the other en- zine was slowing down for the sta jon when the collision came. An Examination showed that the origi- lal order had been for our trains to pass at the station which had just ltarted to leaye''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
HOLE THROUGH HEAD
Story of a Man Who Survived a
 Terrible Injury.
Friends and Doctors Expected Him to Die, But He Lived in Spite of Them and Attained an Age
 of 72 Years.

There lately died in Arizona man of old age, who has been the cause of the greatest wonderment of not only the medical fraternity, but also of all who had ever seen him, as he was man who literally had had daylight let through him, and lived-yes, lived longer than the allotted span of life, after an accident that any surgeon in the world would have pronounced i'm mediately fatal.
 The history of this case, says the Los Angeles Herald, is most wonderful and interesting. Fifty-one years ago, n 1850, pr. Henry J Bigelow, of Boston, Mass, was called up hastily to see a quarryman who had "been killed, but was still breathing" as the messenger described the case.
 Dr. Bigelow found tha patient, a. young quarryman about 20 years of age, had been tamping the powder in hole, preparatory to a blast, when a premature explosion had taken place, eiecting the crowbar used for the tamping to a great height. On it's descent it struck the patient on the frontal bone, penetrating the skull, passed downward through the brain, and came out of the head at the angle of the lower jaw.
 When the doctor saw the man he was lying in the bottom of rough, springless wagon, such as is usually used for hauling stones from the guar ries. He was stretched out on piece of canvas, under which had been placed some old coats of his fellow workmen, and in this manner he had been transported over a rough quarry road for nearly 12 miles. On arriving at the mans house it was discovered that, apparently, he was still breath ing, so they had called in pr. Bigelow to decide whether the man was dead or alive. Upon examination the doctor found that he was still alive, but the
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
To the Pupils Attending Wat
 eTbUry Schools.

Company c, Second regiment C.. N. G., will hold q Mischianza at City hall next April. What is the meaning of "Mischianza ?' In what recent popular novel does the word .'Mischianza" ap- pear?
 Company c will give $5 to the pupil sending q correct answer to the above, and, in the judgment of committee to be hereafter named, the best article of 25 words (not more) about the word "Mischianza; $3 for second correct answer and best article; $2 for third {; $1 for fourth, and 50 cents for fifth. Give your full name and the name of your school. Mail before March 15, 1902, to Puzzle Committee of Company G, Waterbury, Conn. 2-2O-3
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
NAUGATUCk NUGGETS.
G. M. k. Shoe Co Horses Out Clearing
 Paths.


 Paths.
 The heavy, wet snow which fell yes terday afternoon and evening has tied up all travel on the steam as well as the electric roads. Several trains came through on the steam road, but were caught fast and had to be side-t tracked at Naugatuck. The work train which carries the local employees of the Bea- con Falls Rubber Shoe Go to the fac- tory did not arrive, it having been stuck a short distance below Water bury. consequently the employees of the company were unable to get to work this morning. The trolleys were not running this morning and it is doubt ful if traffic can be resumed to-day. The snow, which is very wet, packed down hard and for this reason the cars are not running, they not being able to push the weighty snow away or to catch the rails. The G. M. k. Shoe Co.'S snow blow, drawn by two of their strongest horses, was out about 5:50
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
Population of United state.

The population of the entire United States, according to report of the census bureau, was S4,233,o69 in the year 1900. In the United States prop er there were, as before announced, y5,994,575; in the Philippines, 6,961,- s39, according to the estimate of the Statistician of the Philippine com mission; in Porto Rico, 953,244; Ha- waii, 154,ooo; Alaska, 63,592; Guam, 1000; American Samoa, 6,1o0; persons n the military and naval service of he United States outside of the ter titory of the United States proper, p1,219.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
A Serious Case.

Late one evening a doctor received a note from a couple of fellow-practi- tioners, saying:
 ''Pray, step across to the club. We are one short on game of poker"
 Emily, dear" he then said to his wife, 'sI am called away again. It ap- pears to be very serious case, for there are two doctors already in att tendance.''- .''-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
An Awful Smoker.

The champion smoker of the Brit ish army, private in the Third bat talion, Royal Warwickshire regiment had from his youth on regularly con sumed 1H pounds of tobacco every week until his regiment was drafted out to South Africa, when the cur tailment of his supply almost broke his heart-Chicago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
WHEN YOU WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de. scriptinn, a runabout, surrey, wagon erte, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call Up 106. Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours Pinney's livery, 25-33 Scoyill street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
NoTTcE

Big reduction on bottled goods tf4ls week. Look at prices in both our windows. Hunters, $1.00: Wilson's, S1.OO; John Jameson & Sons Irish $1.OO; Dewar's Scotch, $1.00; Sher- wood. Csc; Finchs, 65c; Mt Vernon, Csc; Pepper, 65c; Old Crow (Bourbon), 65c. All bottled goods equally low i'll J. J. Sheehan, 223 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
RED HOT STI1FT

There is great difference in the quality Of coal. Good coal gives more heat, burns longer and has less waste than cheap stuff. We sell notn- ing but the good kinds Lehigh or Lackawanna is the best your money can buy. Frank Miller S Go, Il South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
HEIIOl HELLOL

That you, MT Sanderson? Well, can you send Us another roast like the one you sent Us last? It was delicious. Certainly; we aim to please the most particular and to carry out this aim We buy the best the markets afford, and sell at the lowest price consistent with quality and avoidance of bank ruptcy. Sanderson's Market, corner North Grove and North Main streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
ARE Yau 4 LOVER

Of art? If so, call around to the new and up-to-date store of Dalton x Co, and examine their stock of fine goods. A visit to this store will be sure to repay you, as they have many pretty articles at very small cost. Cut flowers and floral pieces. Pfichard building, corner Bank and Grand
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
A NEW AMUSEMENT

That every home should have. The Rurrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and teipin outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; $15 to $27, complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E. H. T0wle. 8 Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.

We have the very popular burlap and tapestries in fifty different shades. They are beautiful and very reasona- ble in price. We do all kinds of in- terior and exterior decorating at req senable prices. Let us estimate your work A. F. Taylor S5 Go, 45 Cen ter street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
OUR DAILY BREAD.

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material, baked in a sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. We'd ding cakes and fancy baking, and genuine home made mince pies. Eat our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Co, 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
TT DOES NOT COST

Any more to have a good team than an indifferent one. Ii you are out for business or pleasure we can suit you equally well. If you have a team of your own and wish it properly cared for, we can satisfy you.. no matter how particular you may be. Louck's sta- bles, 46 Spring st; phone 605-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
COLD WEATHER GOODS.

have large stock of horse blank cts of every quality from $1.O0 to $500. Plush robes in many styles, $z.00 to S1S.OO. Fur robes from the cheapest to the best. Gloves for driving, working.nen, motormen. 25c up. James Dick, 6S-70 Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
MOTT RuRNEn nIIr

have escaped the fire and am pre- pared to meet the wants of my GUS toners and the public with suits at short notice. Call and see my samples. All new and stylish goods, made to measure and made to fit," at reasona- ble prices. Repairing done. John Ec- cles, practical tailor, 65 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-family houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at S1.00O less than can be built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley-Upham Go, builders, AS South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22

MILLINERY THAT IS STYLISH.
 ThaM is the kind you are sure to get when you patroniZe the well known and up-to-date milliners. Kennaugh & Newell, at 57 South Main street. A lot of trimmed hats at low prices al ways ready for customers who cannot
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
State Laws for Physicians.

But eight states do not now require examination by a state board of those who wish to practice medicine. They are Arkansas, Colorado, Ken lucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Tennessee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
OF EyERY DESCRIPTION

We clean and dye in the most thor ougs manner dresses. shawls, feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons, and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing a speciality. City Steam laundry. 43 Jefferson street. phone 135-2.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
rpEsH GIFT FLOWERS

At this season of the year seem to be prettier and smell sWeeter than at any other time. w. M. Cottle of the West Side Hill greenhouse has every variety His store is at 26 North Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
Fov1s Consumed in London.

1t is the opinion of leading sales men that London consumes no few- CT than 15,0o0,O00 fowls a year, which, if evenly divided among the population, would allow about three per head per annum Indianapolis News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
DEMOCRAT P0IN TIERS.
USING A SAFETY. RAZOR

USING A "SAFETY" RAZOR
 Means saving time, saving money and shaving with comfort The "Grif- fon.'l sold at Lakes drug store, 21 South Main street, has all the latest improvements and is not expensive.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
WE MAKE A SPECIALITY

OI the highest class prescription com pounding Ask your doctor if he has any objection to your bringing his prescriptions to Fitzpatrick's phar- macy, East Main and Wall streets. Telephone 1714.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
GREAT COATS GALORE.

We want to show you the newest things in overcoats. We have all the popular styles-the long, boxey coats in different materials at $10, SIP and S15. Are you wearing our dollar gloves? D. G. Kilduff x Go. 54 Bank
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22

THE STAR CONTEMPORARIES co.
 We manufacture our own candies fresh every day. A full line of choc- plates. bon bons, molasses candy, pea nut brittle and many other kinds. Our prices are very popular. Gall and try our sweets, at ' Exchange place. l. G. Henderson, proprietor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
A. T. WEBSTER.

Druggist, will have headquarters in the Apothecaries' Hall wholesale de pertinent on Center street, and is ready to prepare prescriptions and sell all patent medicines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
A TOOTH RRuSH.

Is an article that you must have. We have them to fit everybody me- dium and soft bristles-children's too call and see them. Prices Sc to 40c. Ebbs, the. druggist, corner East Main and Cherry streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
THE OLD RELIABLE MARKET

THE OLD RELIABLE MARKET
 Has full supply of native turkeys, roasting chickens, broilers, fowl ducks, squabs and geese, grouse and Guinea hens, celery, cranberries, let tuce, parsley, sweet potatoes, turnips, spinach. $. Bohl,' 2I Phoenix ave- me
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
DON'T FORGET TO LOOK

DON'T FORGET TO LUOh Over Frank E. Benham's horses. He has forty, and there might be one that would suit you. Frank E. Benham.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
SAVE NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS

SAVE NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
 One of the best bargains offered by Abbott x Parker, real estate agents, 21 East Main street is a handsome two family house on Central avenue. Out of town owners are bound to sell and have marked down the price from $6,30O to $5,4OO It is i'll ex- cellent condition and is truly q rare bargain
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
Cost of Our Army.

Cost of Our Army. The expenses attached 10 the Unit i'd States army are something over million dollars week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
ONE or smHE MOST IMPORTANT

: UNE -OF - n " MOSL INIPOEIANTT Articles in furnishing your house is the range. Some ranges are constr sct. ed different from others. We carry the Crawford. See it.. Benson Furni- lure Go, 18S-l90 South Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22
ENMAN0HIP l PROF HoLLEY

Teaches every pupil 10 write . me rapid, business hand, in a course of 16 private les -ons and no failures. All kinds of pen work executed in tho highest degree of art
 167 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-22

Come and see us. Our plant is not the largest, but it is by far the most modern and best equipped printing office in the state. The Jackson Quick Print, 36 Platt block.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-01

"More Paine's Celery Compound has
been sold in the city of Omaha for the
last month than all other medicines put
together
SO writes the leading wholesale drug
house of the West to the proprietors
of Paine's Celery Compound.
In October last Il card from Hon.
Frank Il. Moores. the Mayor of that
city, was published in the Omaha Bee
in which he told of the great benefit
Paine's Celery Compound had been
to him. II regard it," he said, the
most wonderful remedy | have ever
tried for building up the system when
once run down.
On account of Mayor Moores' great
popularity and well known standing.
the publication of this card in the Pee
instigated the omaha News. the Bee S
principal competitor, to make can
vass of druggists and physicians in
that city to find out their experience
with this and other remedies. \ few
days later the News published almost
a page of the opinions it had gathered.
The physicians and druggists inter
viewed were absolutely unanimous in
saying that, of all prepared remedies
the one that had undoubtedly. in their
experience, accomplished more than all
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-01
Saved Her Child's Life.

''In three weeks our chubby Ntue
boy was changed by Pneumonia almost
to skeleton writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins, of Pleasant City, Ohio. "A ter
rible cough set in, that, in spite of a
good doctors treatment for several
weeks, grew worse every dsy. We
for Consumption, and our darling was
soon sound and well. We are sure this
grand medicine saved his life" Mil
lions know its the only sure cure for
coughs, Colds and all Lung Diseases.
faction rial bottle free.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-01
Poor Sinners Bell.

The poor sinners bell is bell in the
city of Breslau, in the province OF
Sllesia, Prussia, and hangs in the tower
Of ono of the city churches. 1t was
cast July II, 1886, according to historic
records. 1t is said that great bell
founder of the place had undertaken
to make the finest church bell he had
ever made.
When the metal was melted, the
founder Withdrew for few morlrH;s,
leaving boy TO watch the furnace
and enjoining him not to NEEDLE with
the catch that held the molten metal,
but the boy disobeyed the caution, and
when he saw the metal flowing into
the mold be called the founder.
The latter rushed in and, seeing as he
thought his work of weeks undone and
his masterpiece ruined, struck the boy
blow that caused his immediate
death, When the metal cooled and the
mold was opened, the bell was found to
be not only perfect, but of marvellous
sweetness of tone.
The founder gave himself up to the
authorities, was tried and condemned
TO death. On the day OF his execution
the bell was runs TO call people to at
tend church and offer prayer for the
unhappy mans soul, and from that it
obtained the name of "the poor sinners
bell"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-01

Anticipated the Permission.
Ministers have many interesting and
amusing experiences.
A local clergyman was engaged in
conversation with number of friends
the other day, when each started tell
ing stories of weddings he had per-
formed. One of the party had this to
offer:
Some time ago great big fellow,
roughly dressed, and wee mite of a
young woman came to him. They had
no witnesses, and, in fact, did not care
to have any. Nevertheless, brides
maid and groomsman were selected
from the household, and the ceremony
began. They had promised to love and
obey and all the rest of the service.
when the preacher announced, "Kisa
the BRIDE"
The bridegroom, on bended knee, hes
itated little, tried to say something
and couldn't.
"Kiss the BRIDE" said the pastor.
"Why, parson, did, afore l come
here at ALL" replied the bridegroom,
whose face had taken the color Of a
June rose.
Tho witnesses burst forth in laugh
ter, while the MINISTER had all he could
do to retain the serious expression
which he always wore when wedding
people.-Duluth News Tribune.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-01
THIRD
meState Contest
Has Been Here.
Event of Importance to
Buchtel.
Some Of the Speakers Who Are to
be Here.

The state oratorical contest which
will take place in this city, Feb. 20,
will be the twenty-first in the history
of the association. Buchtel has been
u member OF the association for the
past II years, and this will be the
third time the contest has been held in
Akron.
The last time the contest was here,
which was ten years ago, Mr.. Lee Ly-
barger receiver second honors. Attorney
Robert Tucker was the only Buchtel
man who ever carried off first honors.
He also won second place in the inter
state contest.
Mr.. Clarence Carlton, who will rep
resent Buchtel, has revised his ora
ton and is practicing diligently in an
ticipation Of the contest. Mr.. Carlton
intends to make the fight of his life,
and Akron people need not be sur
prised, if he should win first place.
The auditorium of the First Metho-
dist church will be the scene of the bat
tie of the orators. Immediately after
the contest the victor and vanquished
and other students, will repair to the
Buchtel, where the banquet will be
given.
The State Treasurer of the associa-
ton, Lawrence Mihills, has heard from
four of the colleges which are entered.
Mr.. Oliver f.. Weaver, representing
Wittenburg, will speak on Demos
themes, the Lion;' Mr.. j. i. Knots,
Mt. Union, on THE Emancipator of
the World" Mr.. Woodward, Hiram,
subject unannounced; Miss Ada G..
Hunt, Dennison, OH the subject, Gen.
Stonewall Jackson" Miss Hunt is the
first woman who ever had the honor of
representing Dennison.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-01
A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away

Mr.. w. w. Baker, of Plainview. Neb.,
writes: my wife had lung trouble for
over 10 years. We tried a number OF
doctors and spent over IL thousand dol.
lars without any relief. She was very
low and | lost all hope. when friend
suggested trying Foley's Honey and
Tar, which | did; and thanks he to
this great remedy, it saved her life.
She is stronger and enjoys better
health than she has ever known in
ten years. We shall never be without
Foley's Honey and Tar and would ask
those afflicted TO try it."
A. Warner, j. NJ. LATER, j. Lam
rarter 4 Co.