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Ellsworth American., 1903-12-02
why the Lord Made So MANY.

On LincoIn's lips, the words that often
csme were thsse--"Ihe common people,D
To those who lived with him and talked
with him, especially during the Civil war
It seemed as II he codld never cease
thinking of tho g VITO were just human
beinge, uniettered, unknown, inglorious
A congressman from q western district
approached hun during his term as Presi-
cent, and apologized for presenting a De-
tiiion from his constituents, because they
were very common people.
'sWeii," said Lincoln, pleasantly, "Ciod
must love the common people, He's made
so many OF 'em. ."-Success.
Women are bound to have the last word
even II they have to turn to the last
page of . book nrst.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-02

weaving them into a work-a-day lie,
Beautiful threads OF gold
a thread OF joy. with a strand OF strife,
And yet, the hands that hold
May fashion them into patterns rare.
Designs Of beauty. rew and fair.
TIL the Master Weaver finds them there,
In beautiful threads of gold.
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-02
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
ropsc For fhe Week Beginning Dee.
8--comrnent by Rev. 8. Il. Doyle.

Topic For fhe Week Beginning Dec.
6-comment by Rev. 8. Il. Doyle
Topic.-what the herses of f<h teach
us.--Heb. XII l-zo.
The eleventh chapter Of Hebrews is
one Of great interest and INSPIRATION.
Here we have recorded q long list OF
the ancient patFiarehs, whose lives
were in harmony with The VIA Of God
and who because of their faith in Him
made their lives count and obtained
a good report" Heroes indeed and
heroes of faith! Not by might nor by
power, but by faith in God. they sub.
dued kingdoms, wrought Righteousness.
obtained promises. stopped the mouths
of lions, quenched the violence Of FIRE,
escaped ,he edge of the sword. out Of
weakness were made strong. waxed
valiant in fight. turned to fight the
armies of aliens" As heroic deeds in
spire to emulation, so also should the
faith of heroes, and from study Of
this chapter our faith in God through
Jesus Christ should be more firmly es.
tablished
The faith Of these ancient heroes pos
sessed several important characters
tics. "a 1t was faith in God. The
faith defined and illustrated here is not
distinctive Christian faith. Saving
faith in Jesus Christ is something en-
tirely different. This was faith in God.
in His power and in His promises Such
faith always proceeds Christian faith.
1t should exist in every human heart
and prepare the way for saving faith
in Christ GU 1t was a practical faith.
Some religious faith is not practical.
1t Ii not applied to the daily affairs of
life. We believe, but do not live by
our beliefs. Not SO was 1t with these
Old Testament worthless. They based
thcir lives upon their faith. Dangers,
dimculties, trials and Affections had no
terrors for them because of their faith
In God Our faith should be practical.
Il should sustain US In difficulty. in
spire Ms to duty and comfort US in trial
and anliction. A fruitless faith is a
worthless faith. (0 1t was an adapta-
Bile faith. The experiences of none of
these worthless were exactly alike. yet
experience. Nor Is there any condition
or experience in life where faith In
God will not sustain US. 1t is able TO
meet the wants and needs of every
human heart and life.
The numbers of the heroes OF faith
are also worthy of our attention Many
young people have the erroneous idea
that but few of the worlds great men
have been men of faith. The impress
sion somehow prevails that religious
faith has been for the most part ex-
ercised by children and women. But
nothing could be further from the
truth, as we see illustrated here. All
Of IsraePs great men from Abel to
Malachi are included ia this list Of
faith heroes. Nor has the Jewish ma.
ton been peculiar in this respect The
worlds truly great men have all be
Iieved in God. Therefore we should
not hesitate TO believe and to act up tc
our faith. Seeing we also are com
passed about with so great cloud OF
witnesses. let us run with pa
tience the race that is set before US
looking unto Jesus, the author and fin
Usher of our faith
BIBLE READINGS.
Gen. iv, 4; V. 21-24; vi. 11-22: xii. 10
xii, 1-19; Elk. ii. Ills; Josh. vi. 1921
Matt. TX, 2T-31; xvii. 14-21: Gal Ii. 90
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-02

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
give you first out of my rich store house
for this week practicable and avsi able
and what would EN- to he a sensib e
remedy for smallpox which IS" kindly
SENDS
Ellsworth American., 1903-12-02

have not written for some time for Aunt
Madge's column, as thought some one else per-
haps could write something that would be of
more interest to the readers. but as smallpox is
now going the rounds, perhaps 1t would be Of
interest to know of a cure.
Edward Hines wrote that be was willing to
lose his reputation public man If the worst
case of..smaiipox could not be cured In three
days. simply by the aid Of cream of tartar used
as follows:
One ounce Of cream Of tartar dissolved In q
pint Of water; driak at intervals when cold.
This Ia q certain, never-faiing remedy.
think Il is nice 10 have home doctor column
In each paper. II | sec this In print will write
more. 3.
We shall be glad to hear from you again
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known Residents That Have
 Passed Away.

Edward Pierce, aged 75 years, died last night at his home, 234 Baldwin street. He leaves besides his widow, six daughters, Mrs Edward Conran of Naugatuck, Mrs T. J. Ashe. Mrs F. w. Leclair, Mrs T. w. Miller and the Misses Mary and Kate Pierce of this city; also a brother iE California. MT Fierce came to Waterbury from Ire land In 1S49 and with the exception of few years spent in mining in Cali fornia has resided here ever since. He was Tor many years an employe of Benedict x Burnham's. In his young CT years he was active in politics and at one time represented the old fourth ward in the council chamber. He enjoyed good health until year ago or more when he was taken i'll and has since been lingering on the border, so that while his death is source of much regret to his family and many friends, still 1t does not come as surprise to those who were near him. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon.
 John Bergin, aged 3S years, former resident of Waterbury, died yesterday in Bridgeport of pneumonia. The re- mains were brought here last night by Undertaken Mulville and taken to the residence of his sister, Mrs John Myer, 275 Pine street. Besides Mrs Myer he leaves another sister, Mrs Catherine Bowling, and two brothers, James and Daniel Bergin. The deceased has lived in Bridgeport for the past seven teen years and had a wide circle of friends in that town. He was an, em- ploye of the Bridgeport Emory Wheel Go and was well liked by his shop mates and employers. He was son of the late Mir and Mrs-Patrick Bergin of Ridge street, couple we'll and fa- vorably known among the older resi- dents of the town. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow after noon. with service at St Thomas's church and interment in St Joseph's cemetery. A mass of requiem will be celebrated for the deceased at St From as's church Tuesday morning at S:3O o'clock.
 The funeral of John Lynch took place this morning from Mulyllle's un- dertaking rooms with mass of requi- em at St Patrick's church by Father Gleeson and interment In St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers. all members
 
 Christopher Talbot. James Grant, Thomas Farrelly, Bartholomew Sween- ey, Keron Brophy and Michael Fo- garty.
 The funeral of Eugene s. Egan will take place from the family residence on Bergin street tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock, with mass of requiem at St Francis Xavier's church and Inter ment in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 Lieutenant Nelson Bronson a re- tired army officer, narive of WHtrr- bury, died suddenly this week at his home in New York.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary R. Bohan- non will take place from the family residence on Orange street at s:3O o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The funeral of John J. Phelan will take place from his late home, rear 39s Baldwin street. at s:3o tomorrow morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
shipvard Trnnt cnne.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is. - Charles Steele of J. F. Morgan & Co. and Charles B. Alexander of the law firm of Alexander & Green were the two witnesses introduced at the hearing into the affairs of the United States shipbuilding company. The former told of his Knowledge of how the Bethlehem steel plant was acquired by Charles M. schwab through the United States Steel corporation syndicate and of the selling agreement with Harris, Gates & Go, whereby the stock. given to Morgan & Go. and MT. Schwab as a bonus was to be sold first. MT. Alex ander, who was still on the stand when adjournment was taken, told of his re. iations to John w. Young, the originator of the shipyard scheme; his experiences in Paris at the time the French under. writing was projected and what he did and did not know of the enterprise
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
THB SOCIAL SIDE.
Coming Entertainments and Winners
 of Whist Prizes.

Coming Entertainments and Winners
 of Whist Prizes.
 On December g the Pastime Athletic club will give one of its popular con- certs and promenades at Leavenworth hall.
 Don't forget the oId-fashioned dance given by Court D. R. Hamilton at Hamilton hall, Mill Plain, tonight. A good time is assured to all who attend,
 4 jolly, good natured crowd is sure to be present at Pythian hall, Water vile. tonight, when the Branyah So- cial club gives real old-fashioned dance.
 The efforts of the Sacred Heart drum corps were well rewarded last night when the dance given by the or ganization was attended by an enor- nous crowd, proving that even the holidays will not keep the young folks from dancing.
 The Military band will give another of their popular promenade concerts at the City hall tomorrow night. The management will make a feature of the musical program by 7layins the old-time popular music, bringing the dancers back to the good times of the past. See program in another column.
 There was large attendance at the whist party given last night in Odd Fellows hall by Canton T. R. Martin, r. M.. I. O. o. F. Mrs Fl. o. Beach won the first prize and the second large prize went to Mrs George A. King. The mems prizes were captured by George A. King and Louis Merrill.
 The whist party and dance given last evening by the Catholic Women's association had fair attendance. Prizes were won by the following: Ladies, first, Jennie Kendrick: second, Miss McGrath; third, Minnie Brey; consolation, Nora McEvoy; gentlemen, first, Michael Grout; second. Micha el Cavanaugh; third, K. !. Fitzpatric consolation, John McGrath.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
TIMELY TOPICS

Mechanical toys in abundance at N B. Wilson's; skates, sleds. Ingersol $1 watches and sporting goods.
 Currans are selling some large muffs of coney fur at $1; children's fur sets, shaped neck piece. flat huff, at S1.25.
 Read A. Mailhiot's ad for some sug- gestions in mems and ladies' furnish ings.
 For Saturday and Monday the Union Supply Co will give $1o worth 6. stamps with barrel of flour at S525.
 Grieve. Bisset x Holland have di- vfded their ad into sections. A glance will tell you what to buy. | Reid & Hughes have a ton of broken candy at 10c a pound; honeycomb candy 40c pound.
 M. Green has large variety of dia- monds, rings, watches, which he is selling below cost.
 y. q. Jackie x Sons have a nice line of slippers at 65c. 75c, osc and up.
 Fenner will put all his iointed dolls at cost price for tomorrow. He has every kind you could think of.
 Legs lamb will be 1Oc and 12c at Castles market to-morrow: pork sausage 9c a hound. .c....
 T. NJ. Burrall X Co will serve you with all the latest in fancy tables, chairs. etc
 Jones. Morgan X Co.'S shoe depart- ment Is a busy rart of their store: s3 shoes going at S1,05.
 Special prices on pork at Plumhs cash market. smoked or fresh shorl- ders Dnund. The Puhlie market says turkeys will he 4c to 5c a hound lower than at Th"oEs~iv'r~g lime.
 Miller X peck's list will nrove a IIsaful one for prosnective huvers. It will save vou nraat doa1 of thinking
 Holovar has 2 line of fancv iecg'nrs for chiIdren. 35c and a5e. ladies. 65c: hovs' military leeeincs fnc.
 Every boy and girl in the city has a chanee to get candy free if thev go to Nullinrs with one of the cards dis fribufad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
CITY NEWS
morning

Say, but that short cut through Up- son, Singleton x Oo's stores on South Main and Bank are crowded evenings. Did you ever try 1t?
 Waterbury lodge of Elks will hold regular meeting tonight in Knights of Columbus hall. Business will start promptly at 8 o'clock.
 The choir of St Francis Xavier's par ish will meet for rehearsal at o'clock tonight. Every member is requested to be present
 An anniversary mass for the late Sister Emeline will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception church to- morrow morning at 2 o'clock,
 The several divisions of the A. O. H. will attend divine service in body at St Francis Xavier's church Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock. All members of the order are requested to report at headquarters at ' o'clock.
 They are putting up in Christnas boxes handsome neckwear. The new French four-in-hands and once-overs are correct and the kind he wears. Up son, Singleton X Go the place to get them. Dollar scarfs, put up in boxes, for 70 cents.
 There was no city court to-day. A ca SC against William J. West for intox- ication and breach of the peace was nolled for $1O and like amount was accepted in settlement of case against Mangus Bengston for non-payment of his military taxes.
 Did you notice D. s. x Co.'S window filled with silk suspende~' each pair put up in a handsome box3 A dollar has been considered cheap for snch suspenders. Their price Is 45 cents, including box. The window was taken out to-day and hereafter they will be displayed inside the store. But not long, if they go as fast as during the last two days.
 That's real nice and such a saving, too." as a lady remarked in Upson, Singleton & Co.'S the other day. Those dollar combination sales are very popu- lar as 1t saves time. They have the lists made out on large cards and you can see just what you get, select the size the boys wear. and there you are for $1. They consist of caps. gloves, neckwear. pants, waists sweaters- things that the boys want. At a meeting of La Societe St Jos eph last night, officers were chosen as follows: Chaplain, Rev J. ID. Senesac' president, Wilson VeIllette; vice-presi- dent, Joseph Gauthier; recording sec retary, Charles Charpentier; hnanci.l secretary. K. J. Charest; assistant financial secretary, Charles Hamel' treasurer. Alfred Blondin; first guard Edward Guilbault; second guard. D. Girouard: first sentinel F. Fl. Hamel; second sentinel, Al Lamadelaine.
 Judge Cowell decided a few cases yesterday that have been hanging fire in the district court for some time. In l the case of Teresa Hobson vs Jacob | N'ussler Judgment was given the plain l tiff to recover $41.OS Plaintiff sred l to recover for violation of contract and salary from May to July. She was encaged for season in defendants millinery and hefore the season ex- pised she was dismissed. The defend ant won in the case Of Baron Torko- rnIan vs Nathan Simmons, suit to re- cover commissions on sale of real estate, The case of the Western Real ] tg and Investment Co vs r. TA Wood xp yas vM@knrnd hn khm docket
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Plotting AnnrohIst Arre.tea.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec 1s.-A man who says he is Charles Pierzen, an or ganizer for the Socialist Labor party, was arrested by the police here for at tempting to deliver a speech in the street. He had gathered crowd of more than 300 persons and was de- nouncing the president and the gov ernment and melting an uprising of the laboring classes when the police placed him under arrest. Several Si- cilians known to the police as anarch- ists avowed friendship for the man, and the police have obtained records and information of certain plots which they will not give out in detail. Rough plans of several buildings have been found, including that of the executive mansion at Washington and the Oys- ter Bay home of President. Roosevelt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
DILLoNlS'S STRUGGLES.
Has the Faculty for Making Enemies
 Wherever He Goes.

The Rev Vincent Dillonis told the story of bis life upon his arrival at tue counIy Jail yesterday, where he was committed in deAaulL of verdict for $500 awarded Antonina Rudaclzute LOT islander. Mir Dillohis, according to Ills own story, has had an eventtu career in rhis country. He had a close call for his lite at one time in the city or Pittston, Pa. He engaged a hall for lecture and a large crowd was present to hear him. On the stage were tue chief of police and the mayor or the city. Tn the audience. was a man Wno acted as though he was present Tor the purpose of annoying him. His inter ruptfons became SO frequent and an moving that at last MT Dlllonls asked the chief of police to remove the man from the hall. The chief of police was about to carry out the request when the mayor told him to arrest MT Dil- lonls, and he was taken to the station house and kept there all night. Before leaving the hall, however, he turned around and informed the mayor tha. he would speak in the hall again ol the following Sunday at certain hour At the hour named he was in the hall with a large crowd . his friends. The hall was crowded and trouble was in the air The storm, broke sooner than was expected, Out Mir Dillonis and his friends managed to keep back the crowd by makingta wall of the chairs. But the crowd broke through this after q while and getting at the speaker, pulled him all over the hall by the ears. Then they seized him by the heels and pulled him down the stairs leading to the hall. On the street were a number of teams and 1t seemed t9 be their intention to do the man more harm, for they bound him hand ana foot and drove away into the country. But meanwhile his friends telephoned to the authorities and warm race re- eulted. Dillonis was rescued.
 Going to jail did not seem to discon- cert him any. The idea seemed to be a subject for laughter. The tury's verdict did not seem to bother him in The least and he said that If his h0dy was boiled AttorneysBauby and Rei'ey, counsel against him in the islander case, would not get fat enough out of it to make candles to light them to glory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
ALFRED DREYFUs.

imprisonment on Devils isle, his re- patriation, retrials and pardon, were the theme of the worlds conversation. His friends have never rested in their efforts to clear his name, and now they are rejoicing in the victory of long sustained fight for justice.
 Spies of the French secret intelligence department had been at work in the German embassy in Paris and in Sep tember. 1894, discovered the now ia. nous bordereau on which the convic- ton of Dreyfus was apparently based. Count Munster was then the German ambassador, and Lieutenant Colonel von Schwarzkoppen was the military attache. The bordereau was found fin fragments in Schwarzkoppen's waste basket General Mercier turned 1t over to Major du Paty de Clam, who pieced it together and affirmed that the hand writing resembled that of Dreyfus.
 Captain Alfred Dreyfus of the Four teenth artillery, then attached to the general staff, was arrested in Paris on Oct 15, 1894. The arrest was made on the order of General Mercier, minister of war, and Dreyfus was taken to the Cherche Midl military prison, where for fifteen days he was kept in igno- rance of the charge against him. The fact that Dreyfus was Jew added bitterness to the popular feeling. Gen. eral Mercier announced that there was overwhelming evidence that for three years the accused had been in commu- nication with the agents of foreign power.
 General Mercier had the letter before the court martial and it is alleged that in reading 1t as a last resort to secure the conviction of Dreyfus he deliber- ately changed the letter ID" to "Dreyfus," though it plainly did not refer to the prisoner. Colonel Picquart at once denounced it as a forgery. Shortly after came the confession of Lieutenant Colonel Henry, who was then head of the secret intelligence de partment, that he had forged the let ter. His suicide soon followed. Be cause of this exposure M. Cavaignac resigned, as did General de Boisdeffre chief of the general staff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
DREYFUs JUSTIFIED.
After Many Years Prisoner of Devils
 Island Is Reinstated.

PARIS, Dec. 1S-~The council of the war office has decided on Captain All fred Dreyfus' reinstatement in the ar my and that he be given the rank of lieutenant colonel It is said that a determination has been reached to deal vigorously with officers who express disapproval of Dreyfus reinstatement.
 The reinstatement of Dreyfus in the French army will be the last chapter in one of the most sensational TO- mances of the nineteenth century. His arrest and condemnation as spy, his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAUS
Hartford Office Leads in Applications
 and Situations Secured.

The report of five free employment offices in this state for November was issued yesterday and shows that the Hartford office had the most applica- tions for employment and also seeur- ed the most situations. The Bridge port office had the most applications for help. The report is as follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Steamers StflI IcehOund d

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. IS. :. The Hutchinson is lying to off Colchester. Ont, about forty miles from Detroit. The ice crusher ferries Pleasure and Promise are with her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Jnpnnese Troops For Korea.

LONDON, Dec. IS. A cablegram from Tokyo says the dispatch of troops to Korea is imminent and that the elder statesmen have been summoned to meet the emperor today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Sailors Injured on Turkish Cruiser

BALTIMORE, Dec. 1S.-By the ex- piosion of steam pipe in the fire room of the Turkish cruiser Medjivia, recently built by the Cramps of Phila. delphia, four men were severely scala ed. They were landed here and are being treated at Johns Hopkins hos nital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Fever Record nt nnt1er.

BUTLER, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Two deaths and four new cases form the typhoid fever record for the day as reported to the executive committee. The con tributions now received amount to over SS0,000 A carload of canned goods and provisions donated has arrived
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
nank Preal,lent . roraer.

GUTHRIE Okla, Dec. 1s.-- Rufus R. Councils, president of the defunct banks at Iniiahoma, Sterling and 0lusta, Okla, has been found guilty of GnmwMrw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18

Bad Trolley Crash Tn Paris.
 PAISS, Dec, 1S.--A dense fog which enveloped Paris caused a collision be- tween two electric cars in the suburb of Noisy-le-sec. Nineteen persons were injured. seven of them seriously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18

Furnffure Warehouse Destroyed.
 OMAHA. Nel,.. Doc. 1s.- Fire has destroyed the furniture warehouse and factory of Reebe x Rpnyan. Loaa RN000n. ........
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18

Hartford:
 243 163 40G 115 145 200 9s 93 191 New Haven:
 124 s5 POO 31 s2 113 2s 57 s5 Bridgeport: =
 A 100 234 30 1s1 211 27 142 169 Waterbury:
 ss or 1So 20 s1 1o1 P 72 a4 Norwich:
 20 23 43 4 20 24 8 21 24 Total: ,s 464 55s 1922 200 509 TOO ITS Ss5 5eS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
LEHICH COAL.

Right into your bin IS where We de- liver the best coal to be had in the city, at the lowest market price. Our Lehtgh coal has made many fast friends. This coal contains very little s.2te-no dirt, and clinker Is a stranger to it. Give us trial order and we are sure of permanent cus- toner.