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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.

fresh attempt has been made tC explain the impressive astronomical phenomenon which, according to the scriptures, accompanied the birth ot l the founder of the Christian religion dnasmuch as it was of short duration 1 and exceptional braHancy. it has often been suggested that it was a temper ary star, like that which blazed out suddenly drl the constellation of Per- seus over two years ago. Indeed, a be lief for which there never was any substantial foundation was once en- tertained that the star of Bethlehem may have been identified with the star which Tycho observed in 1572. To &C., cApt this later theory 1t was necessary to assume that the object in question was in the habit of reappearing regu- larly at Intervals of about 314 years. A few credulous people actually look ed for its reappearance in 1886, al though no reputable astronomer en- couraged the expectation. It did not come, and nobody now takes any stock in the idea of identity with Tyche's star.
 The latest suggestion, offered by Da- N117S I OADCss dA IL4SAlSSnludL, IS Jl1dL tue star of Bethlehem was not only a com ct, but was the same one which bears Halley's name. This comet has had a peculiar interest for astronomers be- cause 1t is the first whose return was ever predicted. After its visit to the vicinity of the sun from outer space in 1882 Haley found records of the paths followed by similar bodies in 1907 and 1531. These, conformed so closely to the orbit just computed that he felt justified in declaring that the dates represented three separate ap- pearances of one comet, and that a fourth Inbght be confidently expected in 1885. Though Hally did not live to see 1t, the comet came back exactly on time, and appeared in precisely the right place. If nothing happens to it, therefore, it ought to be observed once more in 1911, or eight years hence MT Forbes tries also to identify Hal iey's comet with one mentioned by Josephus as appearing at the time of the destruction of Jerusalem, 75 A. D., and another which so singalized Pom pey's defeat of Mithridates nearly 15O years before.-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
woMAN's WORD IN COURT.
Mrs Hall Has Long Argument With
 Magistrate Crane.

Mrs Hall Has Long Argument With Magistrate Crane. New York, June 6.-Mrs Edward Hagaman Hall, whose husband is sec. retary of the American Scenic and Historical Preservation society, argued 1 with Magistrate Crane in the Harlem court yesterday for over an hour on the case of two young men whom she accused of having 1nsulted her nurse girl in Central park Thursday. The magistrate decided to discharge the prisoners, as they had not been identf- fled in a manner positive enough to en- able him to punish them justly, and Mrs Halls speech was made in an ef- fort to have the young men held.
 Madame" said the magistrate, ''in my experience I have found that wo- men can seldom identify anyone. I have no faith in women's identification. They Identify the first person they meet if they have been insulted, or have had any other trouble. They have no judg ment in identifying anything or any body. I have known cases where wo- men have positively sworn and caused to be sent to state prison men, who, 1t has afterward been learned, have been innocent of wrong doing. If 1t were your son who had been arrested. you would want me to be very careful in this case.'
 Mrs Hall, who was accompanied by her husband, said:
 ''I think it is shame that a woman's word is of no use in court, Don't you understand that the innocence of a woman Is at stalker These men ought to be punished. For twenty minutes Eeld them until 8 policeman came. did not touch them, but held them by moral force. Their guilt held them there"
 II do not agree with you on that point" said Magistrate Crane, Eff they had been guilty should think they would have run away"
 t"They don't dare deny their guilt to me-" said Mrs Hall. ''Let them come out here and face me and deny their guilt if they dare.'
 The fathers of the prisoners stood in front of their sons when Mrs Hall said that, and Mrs Hall wanted Magistrate Crane to order the prisoners to stand out and answer her questions. Magis- trate Crane refused, saying that they had right to remain mute if they saw fit.
 +@Now, my dear,'' began MT Hall to his wife, "I think we had better go. The magistrate has given his opinion, you know"
 Mrs Hall took no notice of this, but continued her talk. Magistrate Crane patiently sat and listened to Mrs Hall until she finished, then gave the pris- oners a short lecture and discharged them. AS Mrs Hall was leaving the court room MT Hall turned to Magis- trate Crane and said: ''My wife is a ! woman of great spirit. Don't you think SOP"
 ''She is;'' said Magistrate Crane, and MT Hall followed his wife out of court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
SUIT AGAINST JUDGE BURPEE
Attorney Bronson Placed an Attach

Attorney Bronson Placed an Attach
 ment on Residence of the Judge.
 A suit for $2,OO0 was entered against Judge l.. +. Burpee to-day by Attorney N. R. Bronson, representing Frederick B. Atwood of W'atertown. The case, if it ever goes to trial, promises to be very interesting. It seems that MT Atwood has been almost all over the state looking for a lawyer to take the case and searched in vain until he hit upon MT Bronson It is said that there is not the best of feeling between MT Bronson and Judge Burpee on ac- count of the latter tying up property belonging to the former some years ago in a suit in which T. H. Hayes was plaintiff. That case is still in court.
 The circumstances in the present case are as follows: About twelve years ago George E. Tompkins, father of the foreman of that name in the employ of the Scovill Manufacturing Go, died, leaving an estate. Mrs At wood, wife of the plaintiff in this case, was a daughter of MT Tompkins and therefore had an interest in the estate. There was some difficulty in settling up the estate, it seems. A good deal of money was necessary to clear of some encumbrances and pay the GUS tomary expenses in such matters. The heirs, thereupon, who it seems were represented by Judge Burpee. formed a fund for that purpose, and when the estate was settled up this money was returned to them.
 At that time Judge Burpee's offices were situated in the Platt building and some years after that property was destroyed by fire. MT Atwood asked for his portion of the money he had put into the fund to enable the estate to be settled up. Judge Burpee told him he must have received his money, for all the other heirs had been given theirs. MT Atwood, however, main tained he had not received his portion, but said that if he had he had forgot ten all about it. and that undoubtedly Judge Burpee had his receipt. Judge Burpee replied that all his papers were destroyed in the fire and the receipt in question among them. However, he referred to his bank account, which showed that nothing had been left Of the estate to be divided after it had been settled up. That was about eight years ago, and about two years after the settlement of the estate had been effected Judge Burpee's resi- dence has been attached. The case is returnable to the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
TO JAIL CITY OFFICIALS.
Counsel for Platt. Bros in Sewage Case
 Will File Such Motion.

Counsel for Platt. Bros in Sewage Case
 Will File Such Motion.
 Counsel for the Platt Bros in the sewage case of Platt Bros against the city will next Wednesday in the super for court in New Haven file a motion for the commitment of Mayor Kilduf and the board of public works and other city officials to the county jail for contempt of court. The basis for such a motion will be formed on the failure of the city to comply with the injunction restraining it from using the Naugatuck river as sewage outlet on ana after June 1. Judge Stoddard, counsel for the plaintiff. claims the city officials are in contempt for their failure to comply with the terms of the injunction which was granted against the city some three years ago. Dam ages of S6O,000 was allowed the plain tiff at the time if the city failed to adopt some other means than the river as sewage outlet, on the grounds that the plaintiff was grievousiy damaged. Motions and counter motions have been filed in the case since then, and finally the matter was taken to the legislature and an amendment made to the char A ter giving the city power to condemn lana 1t may find expedient for use in public improvements. There is a mo- tion before the courts now asking for the appointment Of a committee to con- demn certain land eaA-"st.s "s--.,x..,rt.s of the plaintiff. Judge Stoddard has been threatening for the past month to bring this motion for commitment for contempt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
WILL STOP COLLECTING.

Chicago, June 6.-The committee in charge of the Kishtneff relief fund has ceased its efforts to collect money. "We feel that we have contributed enough, said Samuel J. Kline, the treasurer of the fund. We have forwarded S1O,- 900 to the foreign committee and have S0,500 now on hand. This will not, however, be sent until we hear from the people on the ground. The money furnished by America should relieve temporarily the sufferings of many peo- pie"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
TRANSFER FOUND GUILTY.

Chicago, June 6.-A union teamster, Abraham Covert, has been found gull ty of manslaughter. Covert killed Samuel Gates, commission merchant Union troubles resulting in Gates driving to the railroad freight depot to receive shipment of produce brought on quarrel. in which Covert strucR and killed Gates Five members of unions served on the jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
Chicago May Go Hungry.

CHICAGO, June 6.-With two hotels and twelve restaurants already tied up as the result of labor troubles, cooks and walters endeavored to spread the strike by calling on the help in three leading hostelries of the city. Union delegates visited the Au- ditorium hotel, the Auditorium Annex and the Palmer House restaurants, but walkouts at these places were averted, temporarily at least, by an agreement for a conference.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
OUR SEMI ANNUAL!
 I-3 OFF SALE.

Tn order to dispose of our seasopabiei stock in season we generally reduce our prices early and not at the end of the season. Beginning Monday, Junds I, we will offer our entire stock, with@l out reserve, at 1-3 off sale. in other words, in order to make room for next seasons stock we will allow 1-3 off the6 price on any article in our various
 DEPARTMENTS and yet at our usual E z terms, for cash or on credit. Don't neglect this great opportunity, but call at once to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
HELD FOR FORTY DAYS.

San Francisco, June 6.--Mrs Leo Li, whose case has excited so much atten- tion in the papers, has been released from the shed at Mail dock after forty days of detention, in transit to transit to Montreal, via Vancouver. She will sail for Victoria on July 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
c1eve1and Gives Topeka s1.ooo.

CLEVELAND, O., June 6.-The To- pelza relief committee of the Cleveland chamber of commerce wired Treas urer Bonebrake at Topeka to draw for $1 900 as a starter on the fund which will be raised in this city. It is be- lieved that large sum will be con- tributed by the people here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
''A1uOk'' BIasing For Fifteen Miles.

SANDY HILL, N. T., June 6.-The "muck," famous for producing pota- toes, is ablaze along the valley from Fort Edward to Whitehall, a distance of fifteen or twenty miles. Farmers are fighting the ground fires with hose, taking water from the canal. Crops will be an utter failure unless rain comes within 8 few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-06
LIFE IMPRIsoNMENT

Helena, Mont, June 6.-James S. KearIy has been sentenced to life im- prisonment for the murder of Thomas Crystal. Kearly was one of the best known civil and mining engineers in the northwest.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
Kenton Wedding.

At the home of Elder and Mrs.
Gentry Reynolds, in Kenton, We'd
HesadsJJ evening at O'clock O'Clock, Miss Miss
Fannie Reynolds, their daughter,
was united IN marriage to Mr..
Knox Harper, of Rives. The GER
emony was quietly performed by
Elder Reynolds in the midst Of the
family and few immediate friends.
without attendants or formal prepa--
rations.
Mr.. Harper was accompanied by
his best friends, Messrs. Edgar
Shore and Dave Clemmons. Miss
Reynolds has been employed for
some time in the Rives Graded
School, in charge of the music de-
partment, and is young lady of
charming character and personal
graces, highly esteemed and uni
versally popular. Mr.. Harris is a
descendant of one of Obion county's
best families, an influential young
farmer and a thorough gentleman.
We offer our congratulations.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
MARDl GRAS.
New Orleans and Mobile.
]. L. SH1vE.
Jan. e, 1903.

Very low rates via the Mobile and
Ohio r. r. Tickets on sale February
II to %, inclusive, also for trains ar
irving at destination by noon Febru-
airy "a. Return limit February %,
with privilege of extension to March
IA, 1908. For full particulars apply to
any Mobile and Ohio representative
or Jno. M. Beall, A. G. P. A. ST.
Louis, Mo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
w. G. T. U.

The w. c. t. U. and Mothers
Meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Walter G. Reynolds,
Tuesday afternoon at 23o o'clock.
Opening song, "Try to Walk in
the steps of the Saviour"
Prayer by president, Mrs. M. e.
Edwards.
Bible lesson, John, 8 CHI; l to 13.
Roll call, respond with verse con
tanning word, Anxious"
Minutes OF last meeting.
Review of "Open Door, (Feb.
MOI
Mrs. ]. D. Littleton.
Leaf1et, Whose Daughter" and
discussion of same.
Parliamentary drill, conducted
by Mrs. H N. Sheriff..
Reading, Miss Katherine Rey-
nolds.
Remember s'The White Ribbon
should be worn, and large attend
ance is earnestly desired.
Fish Bros. for mems furnishings.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
A Good Offer

Every new subscriber, and every
one now subscribing for our paper.
The Commercial, for years sub
scription, will be entitled to the
Farm News one year free of charge.
The Farm News is a leading farm
and stock journal of the middle
states, the price of which is so cts.
Both papers will be sent to you for
the price of one.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
Cheap Homes ii Texas and Arkansas.

cheap homes IN texas anu AIhdhSdS'
Along the Cott0n Bell it0ute-land
that can be bought for $500 to So 90
an aere and un-cnt-oyer timber
ground that makes good grazing land,
furnishing range ten or eleven
months OF the year, farming land for
corn, wheat, oa.s, cotton some Of IT
peculiarly adapted to quick growth
and early maturity Of fruits and
vegetables, such as peaches, pears,
Ipiums strawberries, tomatoes, pota-
toes, onions, cabbage, melons finding
good markets in the north at fancy
prices, on account Of excellence of
quality and earlier maturity than in
other sections. An ideal place for
the man of small means-cheap fuel,
cheap building material, long grow
ING Seasons, short, mild winters-a
land OF sunshine and plenty. Let us
send you literature descriptive of this
country. !.
ssHomes In the Southwest. !"
uGlimpses Of Southeast Missouri,
Arkansas and N. w. Louisiana"
although Texas with a Camera"
Fortunes in growing Fruits and
Vegetables, n'sThe Diversifier," fruit
and truck growers Journal.
On first and third Tuesdays OF each
month the Cotton Belt Route will sell
One-way tickets from st. Louis,
Thebes, Cairo and Memphis, to points
Id Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas,
at half the one-way rate plus $500, or
round trip tickets at one fare for the
round TRIP plus $500, allowing stop
over going, and 81 days return limit.
For full information. address,
e. w. LEBAUME,
G. p. 81 T. A.,St. Louis, Mo-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
NdiUinq's DruqStore.
New Rural Route.

A new rural free delivery route
has been established from the Full
ton postoffice on the Tennessee side
which will pass through Mcconnell
Ruthville and back to Fulton. ]. HI.
Lowe was yesterday examined for
the carrier OF the new route, and as
he is the only applicant, it is likely
he will receive the appointment.
Up-to-date people use the Modern
Hair Remover. Why not? It is all
0. K. The best is the cheapest.
Scots. at Whites.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
Are Yon Going West1

Beginning February Is, and contin-
uing every day thereafter until April
30, there will be special rate to all
points in Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, and British Columbia. For
maps, rates, routes and other infOrma-
tion, write at once to T. D. Campbell
District Pass. Agent, Wisconsin Cen
trail Railway, 218 Pike Building, Gin
cinnati.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
Miss Pharr Married,

Miss Ella Pharr, a former Kenton
belle, recently engaged as a music
teacher in Texas, was on the 18th
inst. united in marriage to Mr.. J.
H. Blankenship, teller in a Dallas
bank, and a popular gentleman.
Miss Pharr was we'll known here by
a host of friends, who are pleased
to hear of yRhe event.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
Free.

We will give ! Dbl. Sunshine Flour
for the first and most suitable name
sent us for our new breakfast food.
This offer closes April l. Help us;
it costs you nothing. Send sugges-
ton to
DAHNKE- WALKER MILLING Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20
A CIRCLE OF SEASONS.

AS frail old man, Winter will
soon gather up his snow white bed
and breathe his last.
Then March will step in, and, like
the mourners of old, with feigned
grief howl and rave over the ST.
lent bier; but April weeps. After
she has shed floods of tears over
her late departed ancestors (Jan-
nary, FEBRUARY and March) the
beautiful May queen calmly steps
forth and besprinkles these graves
with fairest flowers. But April
and May only for moment meet
and their short embrace is both
greeting and a goodbye. Weeping
April faints away and is buried be-
side her ancestors. Then May low
ingly covers her new made mound
with beautiful garlands. Nature
spreads her green mantle on every
blooming tree. But this fair green
of spring, also, must make her visit
short; so she gives us happy
greeting, hastens to load the earth
with beauty and blessings, then
bows an affectionate adleu, just as
playful summer, bright rose-crown-
ed summer, dances over the crystal
streamlet and comes merrily trip
ping in. She also gives us great
stores of wealth and beauty, but
has a nilsson elsewhere. Then
"Summer gathers up her robes of
glory, and like dream of beauty
glides away" Like silence listen
ing to silence, she quietly steps in
to Autumn. Then behold the grand
display Of nature. The forests
must be on dress parade. See
their brilliant outfits. "Tired of
wearing green dresses the live-long
summer" the trees have dipped
their robes in Natures dyes and
now each wears coat of many col
ors. Like school children these
forest sent1nels seem to be dressing
up for the Thanksgiving service,
and, like them, seem to have much
to be thankful for. But they have
Just been entertaining royal visl-
tor, one of renown and wonderful
influence. 1t was he that induced
them to change the color OF their
old suits. He will soon undress
the forest and let them sleep
throughout the long cold winter.
Hence each tree is making the best
possible display of its magnificent
wardrobe just before laying it
aside. Their noted visitor was
Jack Frost, who was an angel of
death to the leaves. He does his
work of destruction SO quietly that
he causes little disturbance. Though
he comes stealthily as a "thief in
the night" comes frequently and
each time reaps rich harvest, he
leaves such charming beauty in his
footprints, we can scarcely regret
his coming.
But hush! During our musing
the autumn leaves have fed, the
russell leaves have flown from their
parental homes, leaving the trees
bare. Likewise while we are silent
ly musing, planning for future COM
fort and prosperity, time speeds
away and before we are fully aware
the spring, summer and autumn,
have passed, carrying with them
many of our joys and hopes, and up
rises the winter king and shakes
at us his head of snow. To-day as
January stands trembling over his
grave, what is more beautiful than
silvery scene.-A pupil of Prof.
Parrish, Oak Grove School.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-02-20

held at the c. P. Church Friday
evening A good attendance is de-
sired
Messrs. ]. M. and ]. D. Senter,
of Humboldt, were in the city few
hours yesterday en- route to Dres-
den on business.
The Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams and friends are requested to
meet at the court house in this city
on Saturday, February %, at 2
o'clock P. m. Important business
to be transacted.
The protracted meeting announc-
ed to commence at the Baptist
Church last Sunday has been post
poned until next Sunday night, at
which time Rev. Sledge, of Helena,
Ark, has agreed to be present.
There was no prayer meeting at
the Cum berland Church Wednesday
night on account of a leak in the
basement, the water flooding the
furnace. The ianltor was little
slow in locating the trouble, and
the church could not be heated for
service. Everything will be in
readiness for Sunday, however, and
the regular Sunday school and
church services will take place as
usual.
Rev. w. L. Atkisson, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
has just completed his first round
of visits among his congregation,
and expresses himself very highly
pleased with our people and the
hearty welcome accorded him. Mrs.
Atkisson has also been made the
recipient of many cordial express
sions of welcome by the ladies, and
is indebted to them for the recep.
ton and comforts of the manse.
The trial of ]. B. Reed, the negro
who was jailed here Monday for
forgery at GAINESVILLE, Miss, was
set for hearing before Judge Mai
den Yesterday. Mr.. Staten, the
prosecutor, didn't appear, however,
but is expected to be here to-mor-
row, at which time the case will be
called. Judge Swiggart represents
the negro, and writ of habeas cor
pus is pending. The negro had
$500 on deposit here.
Manager J. W. Temple, of the
Cumberland Telephone Co., in
forms us that his company will in
the early spring commence remod-
cling and overhauling all the lines
in this city, and that something
like $4,000 will be expended for ca
bles to be used in this city. Union
City now has the third largest ex-
change in Western Tennessee, and
the best manager IN the whole
state, who will not rest contented
until he has the best equipped office
in the country. He is made Of the
proper stuff, and you can bet when
he quits working at a thing it is
just about right.
On account of the cold weather
this week and the irregularity of
the trains, Mr.. Robinson's Concert
Band and the Business Mems Club,
of Sparta, Ill, did not pass through
Wednesday, as mentioned in last
weeks paper, but a message from
Mr.. Robinson yesterday stated that
| the club and his band would be
here tomorrow Saturday after
noon, going south over the M. & O.,
at 3.38 o'clock, and that by the
courtesy Of the road he would be
permitted to tender his friends a
few minutes entertainment by the
band, and accordingly extends a
cordial invitation to everybody to
be present.