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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
he Shadow oRHdppineSS of
By IRVING BACHELLER.
'seoseeesseeseesssessesse

TT HAT little inn was somewhere on
 the road from New Amsterdam to New York-a halfway house be- tween now and antiquity. A part was old and part new, and it was all very shabby and simple and genu- inc. Its day began at dusk and it's noon was midnight. Then the red door of Morcho was one of the gates of the city opening on a strange and merry way of life. They called it the Roost because it was inhabited chiefly by the nightfolk. A tall man could almost touch it's caves and had to pay toll of reverence at it's door if he entered. Once in, he forgot all care save that of stepping lightly lest it fall upon him. The Roost had grown, wing by wing, until it covered half the short block, and now under it's roof were unexpected caverns far back of the red door at the sidewalk. A big church fanked the little inn and buried it under fathoms of gloom as the sun came up. When it was nearing noon, of bright day, a great lever of sunlight thrust itself in where the two buildings came close together behind Morcho's, and lifted on the bulk of shadow until it was gone.
 Morcho himself was a man worth knowing. He was an item of ex- pense in the moral economy of the world, but the lesson of his life, if one were able to make it clear, would have some profit in it. He was a brown little Spaniard who knew how to cook and loved eating and drink ing and good companionship. One never sat under the barren beams of the Roost and felt his blood warming and the gloom going out of his soul in the smile of Morcho, without some | thankfulness for the like of him. But that was pleasure, with all it's ac. cessories, full of peril. There was in 1 it too much of the spice of life and ! Morcho came and served him with ] his own hand or sat beside him and l told stories and at the end of each | lifted his glass and said: Happy 1 day!" Indeed, that was the conclu
 sion of every tale he told and, make no doubt, of every dream he dreamed. He came to misery in due time, as did many who sat with him there in the little inn, but he had tc be merry, to give the warm heart tc everyone, to eat when he had nc hunger, to drink when he had nc thirst. Otherwise he would not have
 been Morcho and some who came !! there would have sought host more to their liking. It was as if he said; 1 ''Is your heart heavy, my friend? have merry little monkey of sou
 here in this body, and I'm going te
 show you some of it's tricks" H.
 had no thought of the evil in it all
 He was born Castilian peasant ant
 had never heard any preaching abou- ] temperance, and thinking was out Q.
 his line. I. knew he had heart Q.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
Growth of Cola.

There are some reasons for answer ing the question: Docs gold grow2'' in the affirmative, says Popular Me- chanics, but we must not expect to; grow golden eagles from dollars. 1t has been found that gold nuggets under favorable conditions increase in size. It is claimed that nuggets found in placers are the formations from the waters that percolata through the gravel and are not from decomposed quartz, as is generally supposed. Those who so contend cite the fact that in the center of nug- gets can be found a small grain of iron sand. This was the nucleus around which the earth current of electricity created or deposited gold from the substances in the waterss just as it is deposited in electroplat~ ing-Mining Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
St Johns Church Crowded to the
 Doors Last Night.

St Johns church was crowded to it's utmost capacity last evening when Rev Father Loftus delivered very eloquent address on the life and work of St Patrick The lecture lasted for an hour and a half after which yespers and benediction took place. Mrs Gilchrist. an old and honored resident of the east side, passed peace fully away yesterday afternoon after an illness of less than two weeks. Funeral announcement will be made in a later issue
 All the scarlet fever patients are rapidly recovering.
 William KeiltStof Naugatuck was in town last evening.
 Harry Hard is taking charge of the Watertown and Waterbury express during the illness of his father, Myron Hard.
 The Taft school closed to-day for the Easter vacation. Nearly all the stu dents have left for their homes. Y i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
THRAsHER SUED FOR s1o,ooo.
Eureka Club Charges Trespass Against
 Law and Order League Official.

Eureka Club Charges Trespass Against
 Law and Order League Official.
 New Haven, March 18.-As a sequel to the raid and arrest made by Captain Thrasher and detectives of the law and order league upon the Eureka club in Hamden two weeks ago, suit for $1O,- 900 damages was instituted to-day against the secretary of the law and order league by Attorney Isaac Wolf, representing the Eureka club. The league detectives after making the raid upon the club arrested Patrick F. Cal lahan. the steward, who, the law and order league claims, is the sole proprie- tor of the business, which they say is not bona fide club. but serves only as cloak for an illegitimate liquor busi- ness. Callahan was tried in Hamden last week and convicted. An appeal was taken to the court of common pleas and it is the intention of the club to take the case to the supreme court to determine it's rights.
 When the league detectives made the raid they seized q quantity of stock, including books belonging to the club. The basis of the civil suit against Thrasher is for trespass. The suit IS returnable to the superior court on the first Tuesday in April
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18

lead some days, but even then the glad hand, the toast of Happy day." the merry tale, were not withheld.
 I had been out of New York a year and, returning one summer night, Mine host had grown thin and pale. He spoke in rough whisper and trembled with weakness. I could see that the man was dying, but the inn was already dead. A lonely guest sat near me and Morcho was trying hard to keep his feet and tell a story. He sank into chair at the end of it and soon fell nodding. The cozy rooms were empty. The tables were neatly spread, but where were the merry feasters, the song and laughter that rang to the roof in other days?
 'Marcho,' said the man who sat by him, lifting his glass, where are the happy days?"
 s.Madre de Dios,'' he whispered. Here's happy day!" and then he took sip out of a glass that had been waiting for him.,
 "You're sick, Morcho," said the man, drinking. You'd better go off somewhere and take a rest" Then away.
 Morcho had not seemed to hear him and shortly came over to me, rubbing his hands. He was bracing himself for the task before him and his smile came hard. I was an old cus- tomer and he must do his best to please me.
 q not sick-no-o-o-o!'' he whis- pered. T be we'll purity quick" He would have the waiter bring l glasses and bottle in spite of my re. fusal to drink. He'd1a great need ot 1 good cheer-that was evident. His
 hand trembled as the ruby flood 1 trickled into his glass turned mo ment to give my order. When looked again, his head had fallen on his hand
 and Morcho was sleeping. The little l clock on the mantel ticked loudly, anc ! the long hand was on its last quarte, climbing to II. The canary that hung l in the window had covered his head l The moment was long with Gofel1n ess l A man came in, as was waiting 1T l the silence, and stood moment look
 ing down at Morcho
 Coin to die soon and he hasn't C l friend in the world-they've all Jeff
 him." he said. Icouldn't bear the sigh
 of him sleeping there beside me and SC I touched his shoulder and said: "Morcho, happy days!"
 'sHe started up and answered quick ly, as the liquor touched his lips
 Happy day!"
 "'How are you to-night?" the mar 1 asked.
 T better; get we'll purity quick, 1 said Morcho.
 You'd better leave New York-it's
 tough climate" said the other. Jus l go off somewhere an' take rest.''
 sYes," I echoed, you'd better g<
 somewhere and take a long rest" l ''I no leave my business,'' he said, ant l took another sip. Then he laid his head upon his hands, and coughed until l thought he was lear his end. Th1 I waiter came to fan him. He got on hi I feet presently with an effort painful
 to witness. He held the half-empt, 1 glass and turned to me. I He my old customaire," said Nor
 cho; 'he stay by me an try to giv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
NAUGATUGk NUGGETS
Ladies' Auxiliary Gave Banquet to A.
 70. H. Last Night.

o. H. Last Night.
 X large number from this borough attended the American band prone made at City hall in Waterbury last evening.
 Attorney w. J. Neayy. state deputy Of the Knights of Columbus has notifi- cd his deputies that he will not be a candidate for the office of state deputy before thee state convention of the K. of c. to be held in New Britain in May.
 1t was reported yesterday that At forney Kennedy of this town had been engaged as counsel by the Central Labor union in the fight against the injunction granted the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company. He was asked last night if the report was true. MT Kennedy said that he had been approached in regard to the mat ter, but whether he was to act as counsel or not he did not state. At torneys O'Neill of Waterbury and Danaher Of Meriden have been engaged fo represent the Central Labor union.
 The Go 4 basketball team of Water bury and the Naugatuck Athletic clubs team will try conclusions at the Gem opera house Friday evening. There is a great deal of interest mani tested about town in this game and a large crowd Is sure to be on hand to see #.
 The Ladies' auxiliary give ban uuet to Division No 112. A. O. H., at Hibernian hall last evening Speech making. singing and dancing made up the evenings entertainment. There were a large number present.
 Seth Baldwin of this town won the 1..s,a9weight wrestling contest from w " Perry at the Yale gymnasium yes ferday afternoon.
 St Patrick's day was fttingE ob- served by the Women's Study club at it's meeting in the public library yesterday afternoon. Papers were read on the the subject. "The Home of the Shamrock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
TONsORIAL ARTISTS
scientiae Mosquito Breeding.

To get the eggs of new species of mosquito inhabiting a South Caro- lima swamp, Dr. w. c. Coker, of the University of North Carolina, had to borrow the aid of horse. The horse was driven into the low ground haunted by the mosquitoes, and when he came out the insects were found drilling through his skin. They were carefully removed, put in R tin bucket, fed daily with blood from the hand, and after about five days, to the doctors great delight, they laid their eggs in the water. It was to procure and study these eggs that he had taken all his trou- ble. In such homely ways science sometimes makes it's advances Sci. ence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
AUTOMOBILE CAUSED PANIC,

Chicago, March 18--A dispatch to the Tribune from Phoenix, Ariz, says: Word has been received here that Shir- Icy Cristy, general manager in the southwest for an American life insur- ance company, and Benjamin Sinister, who have been touring ill Mexico in an automobile, have both been thrown into jail at Cananea, Sonora, because their automobile caused a panic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
MEYER FOR, INSTRUCTOR.

New York, March 1S.-Through the efforts of the track athletic managers, the Columbia broad jumpers have pro cured the services of Meyer Prinstein, the great Syfacnse athlete, as instruc- tor. PrSnstein. who has left Syracuse,
 anow q member of the Irish 4. l. of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Walter Place, superintendent of the Pin shop, and George Boden have gone to Boston.
 Fred Stevens is on the sick list.
 Miss Ella Dains, who has been i'll with scarlet fever is rapidly recover ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
Navisation or the suassrsxrpp,.

The Mississippi and it's tributaries are navigable for 35,ooo miles; the rivers of Europe furnish navigation for only half as many miles, and few of them are connected.-Geograph- ical Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
His Only RefuEc.

The ParsnnY Your wife, sir, Is trying to run my church.
 WitherbyIf that is really the case, the only thing for you to do is to join aaaT saalxaR aiNh.--Harner'S Raxaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
sadder Rut No Wiise.s

young man may be trifie sadder, put he certainly isn't any wiser when ne calls to see his bestg girl and finds her out.-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-18
Rubber Floers.

durable as asphalt. and cheaper, are SsSssssag tried in Germany.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
NEUROLOGICAL.

At a meeting OF John, NJ, SimOntOn
Camp, No 6O2, held at Nettleton. the
following resolutions of coincidence and
respect for the memory of comrade,
Capt. Daniel W. Holly, of Shannon,
We're adopted.
Resolved, that in the act of the Divine
Providence which took from earthly as
ISOLATION with us our beloved and hon.
ored comrade. Capt. Daniel W. Holly,
we recognize His inscrutable will and
humbIv bow in submission thereto.
Resolved, that in the loss of our be-
loved cumrade, there was taken from
us a noble. good and true man, a zeal
Gus, steadfast friend, II fine citizen and.
an swerving and devoted champion
of the cause in which he fought bravely
and nobly.
Resolved. that we sincerely deplore
the loss of our comrade who was bound
to us by ties of brotherhood and deeply
sympathize with his kindred in their
bereavement.
Resolved. that these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this Camp
and ii copy beforwarded by the adju-
tant thereof to his family, and that they
be published in the Tupelo Journal:
Committee.
VIZ SPARKS,
JAS kINCANNON,
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
Residence Burned.

On Tuesday morning, at 10 O'Clock,
our people were startled by the fire
alarm AMI it was soun ascertained
that the residence of Mr.. Jake Miller,
corner OF Main nnd Madison streets,
wa. nn fire. The bnckpt brigade,
which Includes rverybpdy. mae and
fnmale young and old, white and black
rushed to the scene to find that the
burning had ~ fnr advanced that the
81, ing oi the house WAS imuussible.
llerow efforts we.e made hut to no
avail and the building was soon IA
mass OF ashes Onlv n plrce or two of
furniture aud II trunk was saved. All
the furniture. bedding, aud abou two
hundred aud fifty dollars in money was
consumed. Also Mrs. MiIler's diamonds
and other jewelry, was lost. \ part
of the money, silver coin, was taken
from the ashes and more may be
found. Mr.. Miller's loss was about
fifteen hundred dollars, on which there
was but four hundred dollars insurance.
The house adjoining in which MIR. Max
Miller resided was seriously threaten
ed and, for a time. it seemed that it
would be impossible to save it. But
the brigade" worked like heroes and
by the use of blankets buckets and
bravery 1t was saved. Some of the
young men scaled the roof and dis
played remarkable courage as firemen.
We certainly have the material of which
to make a strong and efficient fire de-
partment and it should be organized
and put in proper shape for such emer-
gencies.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
Pictures Found.

Mr.. Sam Young OF the Fifth district
al in town Monday and left with us
several pictures which had been found
in a tree in the woods out west OF Shan.
non. These pictures had been delivered
some time last fall to an agent who pro
posed to have them enlarged and return
ed. He hiss never been heard of since,
and how the pictures found their way
into the hollow tree is only a matter
OF conjecture. We have pictures receiv
ed from the following parties who
can call and get them: Mrs. w. M.
Anderson. Leighton, Miss. Mrs. +. A.
Wagner, Chesteryille, Miss, Mrs. John
Scott, Leighton. Miss. An infants
picture, child about six months old Iron
Leighton. No name. WI will be pleas
ed to deliver these pictures upon APP
plication OF the owners. Call at Jour
nal otics.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
Leonard +. lrby.

Leonard G. Irby OF Shannon, Lee coun-
tv, died at Portales, New Mexico, on
April 18th, 1908, to which place he had
gone in search Of health. He had been
for many months a sufferer and on the
advice OF physicians had gone to that
famed region in search of relief.
MIR. Irby was about twenty-five years
old and was Il young man of fine bust
ness qualifications, being engaged in
merchandising at Shannon for several
years. He Lore a high reputation for
integrity and moral rectitude and was
universally respected and esteemed. He
was of pleasing personality and made
friends wherever he went. He had been
absent but a few weeks when the sad
intelligence of his death was received by
his friends. He leave a widowed
mother and several brothers and sisters
to mourn his untimely loss. 10 them
the sympathy OF the entire community
goes out in which the Journal sincerely
joins.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
tOSter-HOIt.

On Sunday, 26th. uIt Miss Sallie
HoIt and Mr.. F. L. Foster, were married
by Rev. II. A. Kimbrongh, pastor of the
First Baptist church Of this city. The
marriage was solemnized ut the Baptist
parsonage. Mrs. Foster has for many
years been Il resident of this city and is
a member of II large social circle in which
she is very popular. Her girihoud days
were spent here and she has many
friends who admire her for her MANY high
traits Of wOmanly character. Mr.. Fos-
ter has been an attache of the Frisco
road for several years and holds a high
place in the estimation of all who know
him. Their hosts of friends join in
hearty good wishes for their happiness
and success in life. May their pathway
be strewn with fairest flowers.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
Card of Thanks.

We desire to return to the good
people of TupeIo our sincere thanks
for their noble conduct in endea yoring
to extinguish the fire viii ch burned
one of our residences and seriously
threatened the other on Tuesday morn
ing last. The response to the call for
aid was spontaneous and everybody
both old and young put forth her
culean efforts to save our property
from destruction. We have dwelt
amongst the people of the states OF
Iowa. Missouri and Texas, but we
have never received kinder or more
friendly treatment than we have at the
bands Of the good people amongst
VIII ON our lot is now asst We take
pleasure in testifying to their courtesy.
generosity and pleasant demeanor
towards us during our residence in
their midrt, all of which was empha-
sized by the alert aud prompt man.
ner in which they rushed to II as-
sistance on that deplorable occasion.
We shall ever remember with grateful
hearts the kindnesses Of these good
people and implore the blessings Oi
Heaven upon them.
MILLER Bros.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08

BblIk.-I will have a kiln OF brick
ready for market about the 10th O
May aud from that time on will have
plenty of brick to meet the demand.
JOHN TKIPLETT.
The residence of Mr.. W. n. johnson.
who resides n few miles east of Ponto.
toe, was totally destroyed by fire
Monday morning. Only u few house.
hold effects wer. saved. We have not
I learned the particular. Of the origin OF
the fire.
The funeral of the late .I,s. Lowry
will be rrrnclei on the fourth san
byterian church at O'Clock in til.
morning, by Rev. 5. ID. Shelton. The
friends and acqunintances of the family
are invit"d to be present.
! Pumps Most complete line of Wi
pumps ever brough to Tunelo. P.ire
range from 81 soup. Satisfaction guar
anteed. CnIl at J. 7. CARROTS.
Yours to please.
u. A. HERND0N,
Plantersville. Miss
Wanted-Iiye agents to sell DR.
Whites Electric Combs, patented Jan.1,
1899. Cures dandruff, hair falling out
sick and nervous headaches, yet eos nc
more than an ordinary comb. Sells on
sight, Agents are wild with success.
Send SOC for sample thalf price,. Write
quick. The DR.. White Electric Comb
Co.. Decatur. ILL.,.
Marshall Robinson arrested a young
rn~rT> Nfrlnr ,,I., ,,,, ,,,,k@ IA
Okolona for assaulting a young son of
MIR. Glidewell. who lives near Okolona,
sometime in March. The negro struck
the little fellow in the head with a
Ratchet and made his escape. He has
been lodging the officers since, but was
finally u down Monday morning.
He was taken back to Okolona by an
officer Monday night for trial.
/ We regret to learn that orr good
friend, Sam McCord, OF the Palmetto
neighborhood. lost his house by fire
last Tuesday. All his furniture and
even the clothing OF himself and wife
was burned. The house had just been
built and he had just moved into it. 1t
il indeed.a sad misfortune for our friend
but Sam has push and energy and he
will soon build again. Such men as h,
can not long be kept down. We are
sorry for him and proud OF him too.
We regret to learn OF the death of Mr..
f.. S. Foster, which occurred AT his
home west of Shannon, on Saturday
morning the 25th of April. Mr.. Foster
h:d been in poor health for a number of
years, being a great sufferer from rheu-
matism and the end came hen the
disease attacked his heart. The deceas-
ed had been Il citizen Of the neighbor.
hood in which he died, for more than
twenty-five years. He was a man of
sterling character and held the warm
friendship Of every nan in HIS commune
ty. He was kindhearted. generous and
public spirited and ready at all times to
respond to any demand for the public
good made upon him. He was buried
at Pleasant Grove church where a large
concourse OF friends assembled to pay
tribute to the memory Of their departed
friend. Deceased leaves a wife. several
daughters, and sons to mourn his loss.
To these we extend our sincerest sympa-
thy.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08
LOCAL..

BBlLK.-I will have a kiln OF brick
ready for market about the 10th of
May aud from that time on will have
plenty of brick to meet the demand.
JOHN TKIPLETT.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-05-08

Our valued friend, William Morris
ESQ. of the Pleasant Grove neighbor.
hood was in the city Tuesday, on bust.
hess before the Supervisors court.
Rev. r. A, kimbrough left Wednesday
for Savannah, Ga, to attend the South.
ern Baptist Convention. There will be
no services at the Baptist church Sun.
day.
Mr.. II. NJ. Martin HI his usual custom,
has had the first Irish potatoes of the
season. He has a fine crop which he
will be able to put on the market with
in the next few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Patterson. Mrs,
Adolphus Orr, of Verona. and Mrs
Kirk, of kirksville. and Mr.. Charlie
Morgan, were guests OF Mrs. W. T..
CLAYTON the past week.
Misses Jenkins and Maynard Of Aber-
deem, who were the guests of Mrs. 4. G,
Wright, have returted home. While in
Tupelo these young ladies made many
friends among our young people.
Mrs. r. M. Martin has returned from
Little Rock where she was called by
the illnesses of her daughter Mrs. ]. A,
Thomas. We are glad to report the
~latters condition much improved.
Drs. Edwin Topp and Frank Henier.
who nave spent the past session mt the
Louisville Dental College, have returned
home for the summer. These young
gentlemen made fine progress in their
studies and took a high stand In their
classes.
An infant child Of Mr.. A. +. Kinds.
man died last Monday and was bur.
led Tuesday evening, Rev. ]. A. Bowen
pastor OF the NJ r church officiating
We tender our sympathies to the be-
rea we'd parents: