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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
WHERE PEOPLE COURT DEATH
A Far Northern Folk Who Have Some
 Strange Customs.

A Far Northern Folk Who Have Some
 Strange Customs.
 .'Persons suffering from some incura- ble illness, and especially old men and women weakened with age often pro- claim their wish to be killed by their nearest relatives. Then the sons or the nephews. who otherwise are kind and dIltiful to their elders, feel them selves bound to comply however un- willingly, with the request. No re- traction is permissible since such an announcement is considered as prom ise of human sacrifice to the evil spirits.N If taken back, the revenge of the spirits on the whole family wall be incurred.
 q know of case where a man, after violent quarrel with his five sons. announced aloud his wish to die. The next morning he thought better of it and retracted his words; but. so I was informed in all seriousness, the revengeful spirits shortly afterwards inflicted the hoof disease on his herd, and took away three of his sons one after another.
 Usually, however the man who has proclaimed his wish to die remains firm until the end. I met in 1S96. at the Anui fair in the KoIyna country, man who said that he wanted to get rid of the troubles of this world. He had no apaprent illness, but his zest for life had completely vanished, and he intended to start for the land of his forefathers He was as eager for death as if it meant for him pleasant Journey to distant but very interest ing country. The vicinity of the Rus sian fort was no place for the fulfill ment of his wish so he had to delay it for a couple of months; but when next met Katil<'s wife early In the fall she was already widow. She told me the details of her husbands death in a very simple way. He was strangled with lasso. She held his head in her laD. and two of his sons pulled the ends of the rope. Katik's wife told me also that he was cheerful to the last. and even joked the very moment his face was being covered with the hood of the death coat to prevent those present from seeing his last struggle Wal demar Bogoras in Harper's Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
FERNs FROM NAUGATucK.
Quantities of Them are Shipped tc
 Nerv York Daily

Quantities of Them are shipped to
 New York Daily.
 The Naugatuck fern harvest has commenced, and heavily loaded baskets of these decorative plants are being daily shipped to New York. The men engaged in this industry have built a shack in the neighboring woods and come into Naugatuck occasionally to purchase provisions. They are for eigners, principally natives of sunny Italy, and are of a thrifty nature and attend strictly to business while the harvest lasts.
 These men claim they save enough from this work to last them for the wLole year. The young leaves sell for 10 cents per hundred in the New York market and as a. picker can get from eight to dozen leaves from each root 1t is easily understood row big money may be made by steady worker The leaves are used with cut flowers for table and reception decoration, and are in great demand amongst the wealthy patrons of the metropolitan florists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
FAYETTEVILLE TALK

Some of the Sidewalks In Bad Condi-
 tfon.
 The sidewalk between the corner of Chapel and Elm streets has gotten to be public nuisance. There is a step of nine or ten inches by T. B. Carney's store that on dark nights is impossible to see, and if the board of public works don't get busy and look after it they will have a suit on their hands to occupy their time. This has been in bad way for about year, ever since the macadan road was put in and the curb laid.
 Prayer meeting at Grace M. E.. church this evening at o'clock. The Rev J. J. Moffett will lead.
 Manager Bride has arranged game with the Winsted baseball team for Saturday afternoon to be played on the Winsted diamond. Many of the friends of the team are expected to go with them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
OAKYILLE HAPPENINGS

Charles Lynn, clerk at the local meat market, was married to Miss Hattie Stephens, also of this place at a small village in the vicinity of Woodbury, Tuesday of this week.
 The strawberry festival and enter tainment at the Congregational church yesterday was we'll attended. The lat ter is said to have been very good. Over S7O was realized.
 Ernest Therault. clerk at Simon's store, is i'll. He has not been at work Cor the last two days.
 Henceforth the Democrat will be for sale at the local postofice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
.NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Naugatuck Drum Corps Will Attend
 Annual Meeting in New Britain.

Annual Meeting in New Britain.
 The Naugatuck drum corps will leave on the early train tomorrow morning for New Britain to attend the annual fifers and drummers' conven- ton. The corps intend to compete for prizes.
 The Westville A. c. team who are to play the local fire department team on Hotchkiss fieldsa said to be a strong aggregation. Several old Edgewood players are said to be embers of the team.
 Two ex-employes of Sawtelle's circus became involved in quarrel at the show grounds yesterday morning and had to be put under arrest to keep the peace. Another intoxicated individual was soundly thrashed by one of the showmen for raising a disturbance.
 The real estate of the late John J. Hull is to be sold at auction Saturday, June 6, at 9 a. n.
 Several people were taken suddenly i'll yesterday while at work in the diff ferent factories. The smoky atmos- phere is said to have been the cause in most cases.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
New York Markets.

FLoUR-Firm at the recent advance Minnesota patents, s4.20d4.bo; winter straights ss.56G8.70; winter extras, S2 SOG 3.10; Winter patents, $S.75GDA 10.
 WREAT-Flrm and higher on the bull- ish Missouri state report and a strong advance at St. Louis: July, So1SGDso 1s-1so.; AYE Firm: state. ssa6sc.. Q. l. f.. New York; No 2 western. 5sZo.. f. Q, D., afioat. CORN-Fairly active and higher alsc on bullish crop news and the wheat ad- vance; July, 56sSc: September, 53Kc.
 OATS-Firmer on the UnfavoTAble cror reports: track, white, state 30MQD451ac. track white. western, 39laGp491Ac.
 ..PORk--Easy; mess SIS. 250ls76 family. LARD Duns prime western steam, BUTTER- -Firnp;. state dairy, 170z11sc : extra creamery. 221hc.
 CHEESE-IrrGgular state, full cream, fancy, small. colored, 10SSc.: small, white, I0Ho.; large. colored, 10ssc.; large white, EGGs Steady near by extras 17ss@1sc near by hrsts, lb1z01615c.; western extras, gGdARay 1I;;ss; x stss..ssY fa,S ssssnaing ss steady crushed. 6.46c.; powdered, 4.95c,
 MOLAsSEsFir New Orleans s10 TURPENTINE-Firna at Aa@4s5bo.
 R1CE-Ouiet; domestic. EMGfc.; Japan nsR47lhSklt nsTR47lGhSklotw-Dun; olty. 5o.; country. sao Strong; shipping, 7S@s5o.: good to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
The Forest Fires Cast Gloom Over
 This Place Yesterday.

All day yesterday and all last night this place was clouded with very dense smoke, presumably from forest fires in different parts of the country. Several citizens who left articles out of doors during the night found them covered with very fine ashes on going for them in the morning. Old residents say that nothing of this nature was ever ex- perienced during their lives. It is hoped that whatever be the cause of such phenomena it will cease before the people all become blind.
 The grange held regular meeting at town hall last evening.
 Farmers about town do not predict very heavy crop of grass this sum- mer. They expect that the grass will be useless with regard to quantity as well as quality unless rain falls very soon.
 The Wafertown base ball team will go to Torrington Saturday to play the team representing that place. The lineup of the local team will probably be as follows: McGowan, Of; F. Keil- ty, ss; Hardy, c; Bellery, 3b; Daily, 1b; J. Keilty. If; Dunn, If; O'Donnell, 2b; and Therault. p. The management has purchased new uniforms, which are very attractive
 R. N. Deland went to Lynn, Mass, yesterday, where his father, Alfred Deland, recently died.
 The masses for the first Friday were we'll attended at St Johns church thas morning. Father Refdy of Hartford said one mass.
 The Taft school will close for the summer vacation, on Thursday, June II.
 The Probationers base ball team are trying to arrange game with the Hustler Athletic club of Waterbury
 MT Wiggett has severed his connec- ton with B. O. Atwood, the druggist
 James McLeery, who has been laid up with a sprafned ankle, Is able to be around again.
 The conditio nof Simeon Baldwin, who about five weeks ago was operated upon for appendicitis, remains about the same.
 The condition of Simeon Baldwin, choir in town hall next Friday evening promises to be one of the best social events of the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
COMING EVENTS

June 4-5-S-9-10-11-12 - Continental carnival and street fair.
 June 6-Shirt waist promenade by waterbury Military band.
 June 11-st Thomas's school closing exercises.
 June Vaudeville by Local No ss, N. A. T. s. F.
 June 12-St Johns choir entertain ment and festival, Watertown.
 June 12-St Thomas's school first an- nual commencement.
 June Young Mems Catholic Lit erary association, 4th aI4.ual cScnr- sion.
 June waterbury Military band promenade, NaugatLck.
 June :O Waterbury Military band promenade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
MARvEDs OF CORN BREEDING
It Is Carried on as a Modification of Corn Breeding.


 It Is Carried on as a Modification of
 Corn Breeding.
 Corn breeding is a modification of live stock breeding and follows the same general laws and principles of plant and animal breeding to the corn plant. The per cent of sugar in the sugar beet has been increased from 3 per cent to 16 per cent. The ordinary beet was improved by seed selection so that an enormous industry has been built up and a new source of sugar given to the world. This has been done with a plant which seeds once in two years. Corn produces a crop every year a single seed producing return of over thousand fold. From this great number of offspring varying in size shape, color and composition a selection can be made which will de- velop any feature of the seed or plant By continued selection these valuable attributes can be fixed in the charac- teristics of the plant, and the useful ness and importance of the crop in creased. To illustrate the point. We have been able, by selecting ears having long shanks. to increase the length of the shank nearly two feet in five years selection. By selecting ears with tall stalks, we have been able to increase the height of the stalk al most three feet in five years. By se- lecting ears from plants having wide leaves we have been able to increase the average width of the leaf, and by selecting ears from stalks having mar row leaves we have been able to de- crease the width of the leaf. Cogmo- politan Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Socialist party.
 Fidelity court
 Electricians union. Third division, A. O. H. Court Lincoln, A. O. F. Court Richard Wagner. Protector Hose company. Rose Hill Hose company. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Mizpah colony, U. o. F. +. Court Champlain, F of A. Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. F. Waterbury lodge, B. F. o. E. Cigar Makers union. No 395. Winona council, IT o. U A. NJ. Townsend lodge school meeting. Connecticut lodge. A. O. U. W. Household Ruth, G. U. o. O. F. Court Stephen J. Meany, F. of A. Waterbury Steam Filters and Help. CTS.
 Liberty circle, No 50, Lady Forest CTS.
 Friendly league, cookery, choral class, dressmaking.
 Y. M. c. A., business mems gym. nasium class, bowling league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
MORE PLAINS OUTLINED.

New York, June 5.-It is reported, in connection with the plans which have been submitted to the bureau of build ings by the New York Central company for Improvements in the Grand Central station in this city, that twenty story hotel will be erected opposite the sta tion. If the plans outlined are carried out the new hostelry will be one of the finest in the world. The present Grand Central building will be carried up to the same height as the hotel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
Mfne Vet1etta

One of the most eminent Palmists is located at 6l Leav- enworth street for a short time, The madam will go out to give entertainments by appointment. Look for sign. 6-2-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
SALISBURY'S CHILL.
Caused Story to Be Spread About That
 He Was Seriously III.

London, June 5.--It was reported this morning that the Marquis of Salisbury was seriously ill at Hatfield house, his Hertfordshire seat, but inquiries showed the report was exaggerated. According to the former premier's pri- vate secretary. Lord Salisbury had a chill during the night. which occasioned some alarm, but he was better this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

Quite likely you don't need to take roomers into your home-but if you are little lonesome and the house is too big and you want some pleasant people around you, that's different. You can get the right kind of people by advertising in the Demo crat Want Columns, and 10 cents may hring quick results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
NOTICE.
WOoDMEN OF THE WORLD.

All Woodmen desiring to attend the unveiling ceremonies at Bridgeport are requested to provide themselves with white gloves and report at Com stock hall at S:15 Sunday morning, to take the $50 Naugatuck train.
 5-t1 Per Order Committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

Yes, you can get 8 ''silent partner" for that business venture of yours if you advertise-in the right way-for him. This city is full of 'silent part ners' whose surplus capital Is pushing new enterprises into prosperity. Try q small adv in the Democrat want col umns and you may get him for 10 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
sMoKE DRIPPING sorTH

Washington, June 5.--Smoke from the forest fires in the northern states has drifted south beyond Washington. This morning heavy fog, augmented by the smoke, hung over this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
FOUND BESIDE TRACK.
Westport Man Perhaps Fatally Injured
 Last Night.

LaSt N1ght.
 Westport, June 5.-James Smith of this town was taken to the Norwalk hospital late last night, suffering from injuries which may prove fatal, He was found by a crew of a trolley car lyiGE unconscious and bleeding near the tracks d quarter of mile outside this village. His skull was fractured and he had other severe injuries.
 \ good deal of mystery surrounds the cause of his injuries. It was at first reported that he had been struck by trolley car, but the evidence indi- cates that he was hurt some other way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
Everybody Can't Do Eyerythinp

We can't paint a picture. or carve statue. or make & coat, but we car wash clothes to perfection. We can dn It because we do nothing else-hays done nothing else for good whiIe-ha cause we have studied 1t. and thouwhe about 1t, and worked hard as anW painter ever did. It requires as mucH hard work, and practice, and talent. fo make a good laundry as to make good pic{ure Everybody can't paint s pic- fre-everybody can't wash clothes psr- fectly. We want you to give US fain YriaI, and allow us to prove our word.
 Davis Steam Laundry
 Iz CANAL STREET
 Branch ofnce. CT Grand street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
PENNY A WORD ADvs. >>>

EOR RENT-Very desirable tenement on II Luke street, rooms, modern i'm provements. Inquire P. ]. Coogan. Ssi. Baldwin street.. 6 2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Closing stock euotation..

Money on call steady at 21a per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 41s05N per cent. Exchanges, $24S, $40, 11S; balances, S1o,47s. 1GT CIosirer Y,rioAa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

no RENT-Storage rooms, $1 and s N monthly. Inquire John Moriarty.
 6-l-f2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

lTO RENT-Tenement In Fitzpatrick # block, corner of East Main and Wal, streets. Inquire at Fitzpatrick drug store.
 5-26-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

WANTED..A thoroughly competent laun- dress. Apply to Mrs, $, w. Kellogg, 3 Prospect street. 5-26-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

WrANTED Ally who enjoy first class Cui-
 sine at moderate prices to give trial to the new managers of T. H. Hayes cafe. 52 East Main street, up stairs. The kitchen is in charge of an up-to-dase chef. and q specially will be made of order business. The best the market affords will be kept constantly on hand. Regular dinner from ll:3O a. m. to 2 D.. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

W7ANTED-To repair anything that In
 not in working order. No matter how badly 1t may be out of gear we can with little doubt renew Its usefulness, If not, we will tell you so, and 1t will not cost you anything. Your Bicycle. Sewing Machine, Typewriter, Cash Register, Violin. etc. You ought to sec some of the Violins we have put life into. c. W. Mes- scr, 3o Phoenix Ave. 4-il-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

ENOR RENT-Three light, airy offices, fit I for doctor. lawyer, insurance, real es- tate, barber or dressmaking apartments in the Conlon building, Apply at their store.
 5-l8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

DOR SALE-Two two-family houses in Brooklyn district. Pays over ten per cent. Address c, Democrat office.
 6-28-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
Live stock Market,

Live Stock Market.
 CATTLtE-Marke steady: choice, $5 3o0 k40t prime. SSe5B 90: good, A. NGD&S0; veal cslYeA S7Wf. 90.
 RoGs-Market lower; prisns heavies, 8.%Qi mediums, @6. .40GD6.45: heavy Workers @.&0l Mght Workers and pigs, $s.400S. 45: SflHhf AND LsAA4Bs-Market nrm: best wethers, s&eoGD4.S0; choice ysarlings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

WANTED--Old soldiers and widows of
 soldiers to know that secure pen- sions without delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 49. c. A. RI Insurance, notary public. i2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

WANTED-Any old thing you don
 " want: Papers, magazines, clothing. furniture, iron, for Salvation Army Salvage. Wood orders received. Adjutant Winchell, 2l2 Meadow. Phone 4O5-5. 5-1i-in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

WANTED-A competent girl for general
 Housework, Apply to Mrs Chas E. Hall, 133 Pine St. 5-5-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

WANTED-Every one needing refrig-
 " orators or oil stoves at Lowest Prices to call al Twining & Go. Furniture and Carpet Store, 1e6 Bank street. 6-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

ITO RENT of 4 or rooms, | o5o East Main street. SIP per month.
 5-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

H'Ok SALE-Store Awnings. Inquire II l86 Mill street; s RIA s 6-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

DOR SALE-Five dozen Dining Chairs I at Manufacturers Prices. Other bar gains in Furniture, and Carpets, in Old Rink. l96 Bank street. J. c. Twining & Co. 6-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

EOR SALE-Three brand new Pianos, I never used, $loo, less than regular prices, cash or instaliment, great bargains, 24 East Main St. 6-3-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

EOR SALE Cash register, Glass counter. II cheap. Dalton & Go, 24 East Main St.
 6-3-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05
ToNSoRIAL ARTISTS

GEORGE KLEEBER, l61 Bank st.
 OveE Innes, Morgan & Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-05

ITO RENT-3 Room House and Garden, $6.OO per month, at No. loo Hill street. 6-l-6
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-07

Eva stoddard. of Indianapolis. is being en-
tertained by Miss Aurilla Jeffries. MISS
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Joseph
entertained a number of their friends at the
Assembly Tuesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Beggs, of Terre Haute, Miss Donei-
son, Of Cedarvihe. KAN. ana Judge and
Mrs. l.. j. Hackney were among the out
of-town guests. Mr.. w. II. Strong ana hls
guest. the Rev. Benjamin r. Myce. OF Rock
port. N. Y, spent Thursday in Greensburg:
DIR. Karl Nay. Of Chicago. is the guest
OF his grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs; James
Elliott....Nr and Mrs. Flood and daughter
Floods father, Mr.. William Prlce....Alr.
and Mrs. Will Talbert, of Greensburg, spent
Wednesday here Mrs Horace Montgomx
cry entertained Mrs. William Dunn, OF
Greensburg; Mrs. Earl Karmire, OF Dlils-
boro, o.; Mrs. Chauncey Clark, of Indian
apolis. and Miss Genevieve Parker Wednes-
day afternoon. -. Prof. and Mrs. u. q. coats
went TO oxford, o., Saturday to spend the
summer. ... Mrs. Warren Bronson Went 10
Franklin Tuesday for a several days WISH;
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Brown entertained
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. b. y. Brown, OF
Indianapolis. and Mr.. and Mrs. john Us
borne. of Hamilton, O....Mr. and MIS- ia
Schiller spent Tuesday with friends In Ed
inburg. -. Misses Emma Howard, May Dean
and Louie Dupree have gone to Terre Haute
for an extended stay....Dr. Morris drake
went to Richmond Thursday TO attend tne
State Medical Society convention. mrs.
Thomas James left Friday TO spend the
summer with her daughter, Mrs. dwaiu
Grlswold, OF Evanston, lH-.-.MrS. Ann
Sears, of Brightwood, Mrs. Julia Porter and
Mrs. Josephine Pinnell. of Lebanon, are
guests of Mrs. O. j. Glessner-...MrS-
Chauncey Clark, Of Indianapolis, is spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Edward Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Stewart, of Green
field, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Clark....Messrs. George and Henry Horst
have returned 10 their home in Pittsburg.
after a pleasant y4it with their parents.
Mrs. Carrie Downey, OF Vevay, is visit
ing her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Down
ey....Mr. Ed Cotton returned Saturday from
Zionsville. DIR. and Mrs. Williams and
daughter, of Chicago, came saturday to
L. c.. Sammon is entertaining Mrs. Lora
Shepherd, of Dowagiac, Mich....Mrs. Thorn
as Joice. after a fortnights stay with Mrs.
Joseph E. Brown, has returned to her nome
in Vevay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-07
West

Miss Hattie Baker has returned from a
stay in Sidney, O....Mrs. Fife Richardson
is the guest of friends in Spencer....Mrs
w. A. Fox gave a dinner party Wednesday
evening in honor of Miss Claudia Shepard,
who is visiting here from Noblesville....
Mrs E. s. Alexander and son Paul are
home again after a short visit to friends In
Princeton. Mrs. H. c. Modren has re-
turned from a visit with friends in Cos
Miss Anda Wilson, of Rushvllle, is
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Will
on. Miss Anebel Buchanan, of Rising
Sun, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Losutter.
Mrs. Lucretia Brown. OF Gosport, is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Want
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Tomlinson, or
Jennings, La, are the guests of Mr.. Tom
linson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Tucker.
miss Maude Dischelle has returned from
a visit TO friends in Cambridge. Mr.
Christian Gosett is the guest of relatives in
Plainfeld Miss Clara Reid is the guest
of relatives in Marion. .Mahlon Elliott VIII
leave tomorrow for Detroit. Mich, TO be
gone several weeks....Mr. James Kelly and
wife, of Whitestown, are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Zion. Mr.. John Morris
has gone to Frankfort, Mich, TO visit his
daughter, Mrs. Clyde Carmack.. Miss
Helen Kepler has returned to Cambridge
after a short stay with friends...-Mr and
Mrs. Sidney Hines, of Martinsville, are the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. E. S. Alexander. q.
Mrs. Miles Matthews and daughter Maude
will leave to-day for Newton, Ill, to spend
several weeks with relatives. Miss Clara
short stay with friend Mrs. Fox enter
tanned a company OF sixty friends last
Wednesday evening at her home in honor
of her guest, Miss Speers, of Anderson.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Hayes
last Wednesday evening their daughter,
Miss Ida Hayes, was married to Mr.. Chas.
r. Lentz. Elder Wesley Davidson per-
formed the emo