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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-19
Taking Coal.

New London, Conn, August 1S-The tor pedo boat destroyer fiotilla is at the New London coaling station for coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-19

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
CONDEMNED swEATsHoPs.
Cardinal Gibbons Asks Support For
 COnsumers' League.

Cardinal Gibbons Asks Support For
 COnsumers' League.
 BALTIMORE, Dec. 7.-Cardinal Gib- bons in the course of his regular month ly sermon at high mass at the cathe- dral here took occasion to condemn ''sweatshops'' and appealed to his hear CTS to discriminate in making pur- ehases in favor of employers who treat their employees with justice and char ity and recommended the charitable work for oppressedatoilers conducted by the Consumers league. The text for the sermon was, Am I my brothers keep- er?''
 His eninence said in part:
 My purpose, dear brethren, is not to commend to you indiscriminate char ity, but my aim is to set before you a special class of persons in this city that you may help to improve their condi- tion, sto redress their grievances and en- able them to earn by their industry and honesty comfortable livelihood. To come to the point, there is class of persons in Baltimore and in other large cities who are employed by proprietors of large clothing establishments. Some of these workers are employed In the stores, others make garments in their own homes and bring them to the es-, tablishments
 Many of these workers, men and women, are compelled to toil in sweat shops, of which there are eighteen in one section of this city, which are con tracted in space and poorly lighted and ventilated. They are overworked and underpaid. After careful investiga- ton I have discovered that after labor ing for six days at ten or twelve hours a day their weekly compensation amounts to $6 or $S. And with this pit tance they have to pay for house rent, food and clothing and other expenses incident to family life.
 You can encourage and cooperate with that excellent society existing here and elsewhere called the Consum- ers' league. It is composed of ladies jealous in works of charity and has al- ready accomplished a great deal in im- proving the conditions of these op- pressed toilers and of establishing hap pier and juster relations between them and their employers"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
ROOTS ARMY REPORT.

Secretary of War Tells of Important
 Changes.
 WASHINGTON, Dec z. - Secretary of War Root in his annual report, just made public, says the most important military events of the year were the creation of the general staff and the enactment of the new military law. He makes an urgent plea for the re- duction of duties on imports from the Philippines. He reports the army gen orally in high state of efficiency.
 Discussing the organization of the general staff, Secretary Root says in part.
 'NThe important military event of the year affecting the regular army has been the reorganization of the system of military control under the general staff act. This act abolished the sep arate office of general commanding the army and provided for military chief of staff to the president, who, acting under the direction of the president or of the secretary of war, representing him, should have supervision not only of all troops of the line, but of the spe- cial staff and supply departments which had heretofore reported direct ly to the secretary of war"
 The secretary tells of the establish ment of the joint army and navy board, following out the line of policy which led to the organization of the general staff. He says:
 1.-The common understanding and mu- tual assistance between the two serv- ices, which it is within the power of this board to bring about, may be made to cover a wide range of subjects of great public importance, including the parts to be taken by the military and naval forces respectively in case of combined operations"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
A winter INirh.t..

When out of door clustering roar doth
 make the poplars rock And winter rattles at the door and tries
 to break tho lock, A touch of fear is wakened by the voices
 of the night For cold is ever hungry and the north wind loves to bite The home is like a fortress where our
 treasures we beStow, Beset by a revengeful and imperishable
 foe, But the heart takes on new courage and
 forgets it's sense of dread When Willie puts his nightie on and cld-
 dies into bed. Why should the future darken with tho
 shadows of dismay? We are the victors now and shall be so for many day. And if he sleeps and smiles with faith in such as you and me What ought our trust in wisdom far be-
 yond our own to be? Perhaps our place is humble fin the toal- some march of life; lPerchance we ne CT shall bear a glitterfng trophy from the strife. But it's something just to know this
 youngsters glad and warm and fed When Willie puts his nightie on and oud.
 dles into bed.
 -Washinston Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
A FATAL TRAIN WRECK.
Three Railroad Employees Killed
 Near Worcester, Mass.

Three Railroad Employees Killed
 Near Worcester, Mass.
 WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. What is believed to have been the failure of the rear end brakeman of local freight train to properly protect his train was the cause of serious rear end railroad wreck about mile east of the Union station in this city, in which three railroad employees of the Boston and Albany division of the New York Central and Hudson River rail- road lost their lives and 100 or more passengers on the owl train from Bos- ton to New York were placed in great danger. .
 The dead are Conductor Philip J. Nc Grath and Brakemen W. E. Crowley and Charles Vaughn, all of this city. One other employee of the road, Thom- as McNamara, has not been seen since the wreck occurred. He was the brake man who was sent back to flag the ap- preaching owl train.
 The engine, mail car and baggage car of the owl train were all derailed, but the engineer and fireman clung to their engine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

Charles Messner of Union City Vic
 tim of Trolley Accident. Charles Messner, who resided in Un- ion City was the victim of terrible accident yesterday about noon. He was on trolley car and asked the conductor to stop at Prospect street. When 4 Prospect street was about reached Messner, who was standing on the car steps, lost his hat and while endeavoring to regain it, lost his balance and fell from the moving car. His leg was caught in the truck and cut off just below the knee. The un- fortunate man was quickly attended to and carried to 8 house nearby where he was made as comfortable as possible. Those who witnessed the accident say it was one they will not soon forget. The unfortunate mans leg was mashed and crushed in a ter rible manner. Messner was taken to the Waterbury hospital soon after the accident Charles Messner was well known in this borough. He was em- ployed as foreman in the cutting de- partment of the Phoenix shop and had a wide circle of friends all of whom deeply regret the terrible fatality. .l
 Tomorrow night Scott Go, U. R., K of P, will present the well known stirring Russian drama, Darkest Russia under the personal direction of Jean Ingraham of Waterbury. A large number of tickets have been sold and large audience is expected Seats went on sale at Birdsall's this morning.
 A class in German will be started at night school in the Salem building to- morrow night. All who intend taking up the study of German should be on hand promptly at 7:30. The class will meet every Tuesday evening.
 Miss Minnie Jones of Highland ave nue was pleasantly surprised Satur day evening by about 25 of her friends the occasion being her birthday. Al though taken completely by surprise Miss Jones proved herself to be a ca pablo hostess. The merry party broke up near midnight. Games and vocal and Instrumental music made up the evenings entertainment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
DIR. EDsoN'S SURPRISE.
Electric Bath with Which New York
 PhySicinn Amused Visitors.

Electric Bath With Which New York
 Physician Amused Visitors.
 A vizltor to the home of the late Dr. Cyrus Edson of New York was struck by the many queer objects he saw scattered about the rooms. Directly off the main corridor is a room the fur nishing of which cost many thousands of dollars Besides few richly uphol- stered chairs and a table the furnish ings were of a medical order.
 As you stepped into the room you shuddered at the sight of large wire cage dangling by wires over a chair. About five feet away from the dan- gling net was large box which stood upon four glass pedestals. The box had glass sides, and a peep into it showed four large white wheels. The visitor naturally inquired what the machine was for. A New York World reporter who had occasion to interview Dr. Edson some time ago asked this question.
 "Oh,' replied the doctor, 'that is my patent electrical shower bath. Just try it."
 The reporter sat in the chair and the net was lowered over his head and body. A colored man turned a crank in the machine and in an instant buzzing sound filled the room. The effect on the reporter was startling. A spray of electricity surrounded him, and for all the world it seemed as though water was dropping on his head. Slight shocks of electricity ran through the system.
 Would you like 1t cold?" inquired pr. Edson.
 The reporter nodded.
 A button was pressed, and, To and behold, the spray felt as though a stream of ice cold water had been turn ed on and was dropping on the head and running down the back. Suddenly and without any warning the button was released and another pushed. The N cold air disappeared and as if by magic hot stream nearly 100 degrees warm surrounded the reporter Gradually the heat was turned off, and nice, refresh ing cool breeze enveloped the reporter.
 The effect was grand. The reporter, who had been suffering from the heat of the outside street, felt rejuvenated.
 "The machine is a great cure for nervousness and insomnia" Dr. Edison told the reporter. "There Is no harm in 1t, and although 1000 volts pass through it 1t gives no perceptible shock"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
NEWS ; FROM ; THE SUBURBAN 7 TOWNS
WATERFRONT JOTTINGs

Thomas Mccarthy May Have Severed An Artery. Thomas Mccarthy has had severe attack of nose bleed on different occa- sions during the past week. MT Me- Carthy was accidentally hit between the eyes with piece of iron a short time ago, and it is thought that an ar- tery was severed at that time.
 Dayton & Judson killed twenty-two hogs on Saturday. MT Dayton expects to erect slaughter house near his place.
 Wilbur French visited bis father here on Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Mclean of Lansford Pa, who have been visiting friends in town the past week, returned home Saturday. Their daughter, Mrs Yer non Brennan, accompanied them for a short visit to her former home
 Mrs Albert Skilton, who has been i'll for some time with nervous prostra- ton, is not as we'll, and council of doctors was held on her case the past week.
 The condition of Michael Higgins re. mains about the same.
 Thomas Fray has purchased pair of Belgian hares, paying large price for them.
 Miss Mccarthy of Waterbury visit ed with her sister. Mrs John Minne- han. over Sunday.
 There was a lively scrap at the Heminway pond on Saturday. Most of the crowd were under the influence of liquor and were willing to fight any, body who came on the pone. Just who the parties were is not known, and no arrests were made.
 Bennett Bronson of the Taft school spent Sunday with his parents in Wa terbury.
 A. l.. Cook, druggist, at the post office drug store will spend the Christ mas holidays, at his home in Canada.
 N R. Francis, a master at the Taft school has returned from visit to New Haven.
 Chester Atwood has severed his con nection with the Oakville Go, where he was employed in the printing de partment.
 Business at the local factories is quite brisk, considering the time of year. Although not as full of orders as six months ago, the trade promises to hold out well until the holidays.
 James Quinn of Waterbury spent Sunday in town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Omar Reclaaune.

Omar Rech@m@e. An old Time Cookbook. simpler far than now, A Loaf of Homemade Bread. no Fuss no Row, But Bridget singing as she cleans the Sink oh, such Home were Paradise enow! sometimes think how Wonderfully Good Wafles would taste instead of Breakfast Food, And how the Clothes would Last if Washed at Home But whats the use of such a yearning Mood? Yet make the most of Maids today; the End May be that. servantless we shall de- scend To dwell in huge Cooperative Plants. Sans Privacy. sans Hope. sans Homes to tend. &4 Ah, Bridget fill the Coffee Cup that clears Today, at least, of our Domestic Fears Tomorrow Maid and Mistress both may be Swept from the Path of the Progressive Years!
 -Iifs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07

How q King Won Horse GuarG.
 A brother-in-law of the Duke of Rox- burghe, Captain Charles Villiers of the Royal Horse guards, has succumbed to the ruling passion and is to contest seat in parliament at the next general election. He is nephew of the wealthy Lord Amherst of Hackney and the son of clergyman who was by no means yhell off, says q London cable dispatch to the New York American. When the king first met young villiers at couzR- try house he was struck by his stall wart appearance and said to him, You are going into the army, of courseT'
 'No, sir" said young villiers. My father is clergyman, and he can't af- ford it."
 But your uncle can," answered the king. T shall speak to him about il"
 The king not only spoke about it, but saw to 1t that young Villiers should serve in his majesty's favorite cavalry regiment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
HoWLETT's WIDOW PARTY.
Syracuse Man, Pestered by Proposals,
 Will Not Have Another Party.

Syracuse Man, Pestered by Proposals,
 Win Not Have Another Party.
 'No, indeed; no more widow parties for me-" said Alfred A. Hewlett, the millionaire widower of Syracuse, the other day when he was asked whether he intended to celebrate his next birth day after the malner of his last, says the New York World. "Do you know, I'll never hear the last of that widow party. I'll bet my name and the story of that widow party are known all over the world.
 'fLetters of proposals of marriage and every other alarmed thing keep right on coming now, and it's most year since 1t happened. Hundreds of 'em from every civilized country in the world ex- &Dpt China. But I have clippings from Chinese papers containing the account of my widow banquet. Some day I in- tend to turn them over to the historical association. If I live until Feb. IT, shall celebrate my eighty~third birth day by having few men friends in to dinner. Not a woman shall be there, and as for widows''-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

A number of Oakville young people are making preparations to give mas querade ball next Friday evening, De- cember II, in Judd's hall.
 Edward Champagne, who was badly burned by a gas explosion about three weeks ago, has resumed his work at the local pin factory.
 who has been keeping house for Mrs Charles Graham several months, dur ing the latter's Late illness, returned to her home in the above place this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
GRIeve. BIssET < HOLLAND.
YuLgTlpe DECORATIONS.
TI1e Chrfstmas COlOrs and Materials ara ua.r ~. IIaa mNEa Anra

TIre Chrigtmms C0lOrs and Materials
 and How to Use Them.
 There is nothing more delightful in housekeeping than decorating the ta- ble, and already the dainty housewife is pondering the matter of appropriate floral display for th@ time honored fes- tival. The foundation of all artistic results lies in the pure white damask, on which every bit of color will stand forth as only perfect background can make it.
 Red is unquestionably the true color for Christmas decorations, If we would make them distinctive, and this bright color gives always suggestion of warmth and 'cheeriness.
 A most charming centerpiece is in the form of g star. Directly under the chandelier, bedecked with laurel and holly, place the table draped with white linen. In the middle put tall and graceful crystal or silver candelabrum, trimmed with greenery and holly ber- ries, each of its lights shaded with gauge or fluffy paper shades of bright scarlet At the base large flat star radiates from the candelabrum in five points. A tin form serves as a founda- tion. This is packed with damp moss and then filled with scarlet geraniums, offset with fringe of feathery green. The little howerets of the geranium must be divided from the parent stem and packed quite compactly.
 Placed about this centerpiece are four small, hat dishes containing alternately little mounds of ruby jeIlies and can died chestnuts piled cannon ball fash ion. AS far as is practicable the table service should be china ornamented with narrow red bands, supplemented by the usual cut glass and silver. The star may be filled also with holly ber- ries, with a deep border of laurel leaves, or another variation of this idea iS to form the star of heavily frosted evergreens, bordered with holly berries.
 While holly and mistletoe for many decades held almost undisputed sway as Christmas decorations, their substi- tutes are now numerous. LycopodiuIn, familiaRly known as ground tor run ning) pine, has light, feathery effect and is lovely for festooning and dra- pery, or it can be made into flat wreaths and tied with smart bows of broad red ribbon. These wreaths may be placed at the four corners of the table or laid around the candelabrum placed in the center
 At each place a bunch of holly. tied with narrow green ribbons, and the name card are placed. These cards are easily made round, with a wreath of holly leaves on the edge, painted in green and outlined in silver, with sil- yer lettering. Boston Cooking School Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Nrinfver. a ChiId,a Fur.

Miniver is the favorite fur for ricb children, and one sees an endless ar
 ray of miniver trimmed baby garments in Central park, New York. The fur is white and soft, and the cost is not great, says the New York Press. White fox is finer fur, but Is too expensive for general use. Miniver is known principally as the fur which peeresses of England nse to trim coronation robes. IT diners from ermine only m that the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Nut SaIad.

For nut salad use equal quantities of crisp celery cut in inch pieces and either blanched almonds or English walnuts. Serve on lettuce with large spoonful of dressing made as follows: To the yolks of two eggs beaten very light add half teaspoonful each of mustard and salt and beat again. Add slowly, continuing to beat, four table spoonfuls of melted butter and six ta- blespoonfuls of vinegar. Cook in a double kettle until it thickens and is creamy. Before using. and when per fectly cold, add one cupful Of whipped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
SOLDIERS RULE,
Cripple Creek Trade Suffers From
 Effects Of Strike Troubles.

OFhppiG creek Trade SumerS From
 Effects Of Strike Troubles.
 CRIPPLE GREEK, Colo, Dec. T. Cripple Creeks trade has been paralyz- ed by the proclamation of martial law. Heavily armed pickets of the national guard are stationed on all street cor ners, and many residents of the city do not venture upon the streets. Prov ost Marshal Thomas E. McCfelland is occupying the mayors office. He has caused the arrest of several per sons.
 Following the suppression of an ed- itorial in the Victor Herald, Provost Marshal McClelland has threatened to cut off Cripple Creek from the outside world by locking up the correspondents of the Denver papers and to censor all matter to be sent to the Denver papers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
Britain Must Acquire Tibet.

VIENNA, Dec. 7.-Professor Yam bery, speaking of the possibility that the British expedition to Tibet will lead to international complications, declares that Great Britain must acquire Tibet l1n1ass sIa yi~tss- ae teeo Tt,dia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
DIRECTORY OF Reliable Specialists IN WATERBURY.

KURTEN'S HORSE MART Auction Sale every Tuesday at p. m.
 Rain or Shine. SOUTH END STABLES, opposite Eagle Brewing Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-07
GricYc, BiSSct & Holland 35 ard 40 Bank St. Telephone 222.
 We Give Red Star Trading Stamps.
Holiday Books.

and the old the boys the girls aud the little The prices cheaper than ever such books sold be- fore.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-23
INNEs BAND CONCERT
Will Be Given in Hyde Park at 4:15
This Afternoon,

In Hyde park commencing exactly at
4:15 this afternoon. the Innes Union band
will give one of their popular Sunday
afternoon concerts. The program in
cludes the following selections:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-23
! COMMITTEES FOR
WORK ON REUNION
Executive Council Appointed
Them at Meeting.
SAME DATES AS FAIR
Great Crowd of Soldiers VIII
Attend Meeting.
SAME DATES AS FAIR

Yesterday afternoon the executive COM
mittee of the Wichita and Southwestern
Reunion association met and appointed
the following committees to take charge
Of the work of organizing and arranging
the matters for reunion:
Finance-W. L. Appling, J. NJ KNAPP.
and W. r Burgess.
Camp Arrangements-Wm. Aid, John
Beckwith and j. H. Rutter.
Camp Supphes-W. H. Lane and John
Fisher
Reception Committee-M. A. Mcclellan.
c. Clayton, Col. w. E. White and NJ.
NJ. McCollister
The officer of the day is Major A j.
Weaver.
The reunion will be held this year be-
ginning September 20 and continue until
October 2. The executive board has been
at work for some time and the men who
will assist them will begin their labors
this week that ample preparations may
be made TO entertain large crowd of
old soldiers and their families. Cover
nors Bailey and Ferguson have been in
vited to attend one day and there viii
be numerous other speakers well known
throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. Dur
ing the evenings camp fires will be held
when the veterans will give "reminiscences
of the war. These camp fires are a de-
light to the old soldiers and OF sur
passing interest to all. There will be
plenty Of vocal and instrumental music
during the reunion. The soldiers of the
Spanish war, Sons of Veterans, ladies'
auxilaries and exconfederate soldiers
have been invited to attend
The Wichita reunions have been at
tended by people from all parts of Kan
sas and Oklahoma and from inquiries re-
ceived this year there will be a larger
crowd present than at former reunions.
The association is making every prepara-
ton TO take care of larger crowd than
ever before and those who have been
working on the programs declare that
,lhey will be better attractions than have
been held at reunions this year.
The fair will be held on the same dates
and this adds a great deal to the attrac-
tiveness of the reunion as il gives the
old soldiers a chance to see the fair and
visit the reunion also.