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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
FOUND MURDERED IN HIS OFFICE.
Merchants Skull Crushed In and italian
Workman Missing.

Merchant's Skull Crushed In and Italian
Workman Missing.
New York City.-Louis Mandel. deal
or in old iron. was murdered In his
Office, In East T~wenty-third street. his
skull being crushed by n heavy iron
bar. He was found unconscious and
died In the hospital. The desk was
riied and his gold watch and chain
and diamond pin were taken.
According to the statement OF James
Murphy. employed In the iron yard.
Mandel reproved an Italian for reg
Letting his work and ordered him to 20
and wash n wagon. The italian com
piled grumblinCly. and Murphy went
TO breakfast. On his return lie found
Manhcl unconscious and the Italian
missing.
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From the original marble. in the State Capitol Richmond. Virginia. Hou.
don came TO this country t. model Washington from life for the statue or.
dered by tho State OF Virginia. He arrived 1t Mount Vernon late o n a Sun
dy night. October 3 1855. and remained Wnshingtons guest a fortnight
studying his hosts pose. action and phyaognomy. While there d made a
mold Of Washngton's face. head and the upper part OF the body. and took
cur measurements of the entire frame. From these he completed the
Mace ready for Its reception, it was not delivered until the spring of lI%.
whom II was placed where 1t is now. Washtngtons supreme manhood
to have parayzed the power Of many Of the artists who undertook to
delneate him. Even the great Houdon essayed to convey too complete an idea
of the man. and thus has overcrowded his statue with symbolism. The cane.
the sword. the poughshare and the fasces take away from tn majesty
IN simple dignity OF the figure. untnon might hreverently suppose that
ts "Fotbpr OF His Country" required a support On either side. or In boyish
awkwardness knew not what to do with his hands. The truthfuiness m
artistic qualities OF the head re beyond crNlcism, ID JUS Ne tut
OF COMPARISON for all other portraits
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lin Found at Cape Town.

\ syndicate hiss discovered deposits
Of lin sixteen riics from Cape Town.
Snuth Africa. \. sample of seventeen
rrHariS of a~lluvial earth was washed
AID produced six POUNDS OF pure tin.
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Harrer's Weekly.

tombs, you could, 1t Is said. hear the
faint clash Of swords and the voices OF
the two brothers calling TO one another
to stand firm and strike bard.-New
York Sun,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
Hopeful II Vain.

Most of the men who own flying ma
chimes are holding them for q rise
Baltimore American.
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to be very valuable to the ocuiist. Ac-
cordlng to the New York Herald the
improvement consists Of combining an
electric lamp Of special construction
With the device which has been In use
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25

Remarkably curious Is q device
which will interest military men. II
Is an apparatus for technical gun prac.
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THE
HUMAN WAY.
4 Charming Little Story For the
Disseminated.

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PERSi1N
rEAR.BoTTLES
Nals, the Uses Of Which Are Known
10 EesH Eurooean8.

70 Few Europeans.
The quaint glasses Of bottles depicted
in the accompanying photograph are
two rare Persian tear glasses OF u
beautiful blue color. standing thirteen
inches high. and having a like circum-
ference ut the thIckest part. Although
1t is pretty generally known that wild
ows In Persia collect their tears in
glasses to sprinkle on their husbands
graves. vet. says q contributor to the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-02-25
FOR Y
EXAMINATION
An Improved Device For the oeuIist's
Use.

A elf-luminous r%etinoscope has been
recently devised by DR.. Henry L. De
Zeng. Of New York. which promises
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
PROTECTING THE BIRDS.
England Is Far Ahead of Anne ca In Preventing Ravages on the
 Songsters.

The protection of birds has been carried so far in England that fruit growers and farmers are complaining bitterly of the ravages of thrushesy blackbirds and bullfnches. These winged beauties work great mischief in gardens and orchards, says the New York Tribune.
 American readers of British books recall with pleasure vivid descriptions of the diversion of shooting young rocks in the early spring with short range, small-bore rifles, and of the succulence of the young rock pies cooked by experts. But it now appears that the English rocks have not been ithinned outs with sufficient thorough ness, and these birds do harm to va- Irious farm crops.
 East of the Mississippi in most of the states north of the Potomac and the Ohio the protection of birds of every kind has been much underdone. We have no rocks or ravens here, but it is certain we don't protect our winged friends as we ought to protect them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02

have been built, and for six years have watched the progress made in the construction and maintenance of these roads, each year showing great CT skill and better results.
 A tar-macadam roadway has two advantages: the cost is from one- third to one-half that of asphalt or vitrified brick. and it is more endur- ing than either.
 Twenty-one years ago a part of a street was laid with tar-macadam, as an experiment., by the gas company in Hamilton, Ontario. It is used by teamsters in hauling heavy loads of merchandise from the railway. The manner of doing the work was crude in comparison with present-day meth ods, and little labor or money has been expended in keeping it in repair, yet that street is in good condition. Four years ago a block in the busi- ness center of the city was selected in which to experiment. with the newer methods of combining stone and tar in road work. It is block where heavy teaming is done, the largest wholesale iron and hardware store9in the city fronting on it. After four years of hard usage, without a dollar being spent for repairs, that block of road is almost as smooth and in as good condition as when first made. The cost of construction was 6s cents per square yard. Two blocks OF business street, much used for heavy teaming, which were laid by the gas company some ten or 12 years ago, have recently been resur- faced at 25 cents per square yard, no repairs having been made up to that | time.
 The asphalt pavepents put down in Hamilton eight years ago cost more than twice as much as tar-macadam to construct and have involved almost constant expense to keep in repair. Judging from experience, and with the latest methods of combining the material, ,tar-macadam road will | give good service for at least ten l years, and it can then be resurfaced at a cost not exceeding 25 cents per square yard. The tar-macadam road is almost as noiseless as asphalt, and is easier on horses, with less jar and no danger from slipping in rainy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
DU CHAILLU's FIRST GORILLA.
ThrilIins situation of the Noted Afri- can Explorer in the Jungle
 Depths.

Suddenly an immense gorilla ad- vanced out of the wood straight toward us, and gave vent, as he came up, to a terrible howl of rage, as much as to say, I am tired of being pursued and will face you It was lone male, the kind which are always the most ferocious. This fellow made the woods resound with his roar, which is really an awful sound, resembling the rolling and muttering of distant thunder" says Adventures In Equatorial Africa. "He was about 20 yards off when we first saw him. We at once gathered to- gether, and I was about to take aim and bring him down where he stood when my most trusted man, Malaonen, stopped me, saying, in whisper, Not time yet
 "We stood, therefore, in silence, gun in hand. Thes gorilla looked' at us for a minute or so out of his evil gray eyes, then beat his breast with his gi- gantic arms-and what arms he had! then gave another howl of defiance and advanced upon us. How horrible he looked! I shall never forget it.. Again he stopped, not more than IS yards way. Still Malaonen said, Not yet Good gracious! what is to be- come of us if our guns miss fire, or if we only wound the great beast?
 'sAgadn the gorilla made an advance upon us. Now he was not 12 yards off. I could see plainly his ferocious face. It was distorted with rage; his huge teeth were ground against each other, SO that we could hear the sound, the skin of the forehead was drawn forward and back rapidly, which made his hair move up and down and gave a truly devilish expression to his hideous face Once more the most horrible monster ever created by Almighty God gave a roar, which seemed to shake the woods like thunder. I could really feel the earth trembling under my feet. The gorilla, looking us in the eye, and beating his breast, advanced again.
 "sDon't fire too soon, said Malaonen If you don't kill him hewill kill you
 "This time he came within eight yards of us before he stopped. Twas breathing fast with excitment as watched the huge beast. Malaoner only said, Steady as the gorilla came up. When he stopped Malaonen said ~Nowi' And before he could utter the the roar for which he was opening his mouth three musket balls were in hi' body. He fell dead almost without { struggle"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
TOPEKA TRAINS ARE STALLED.
Flooded District WiII Not Be Hab- itabIe FoP Months.

Flooded District W1II Not He Hab- itabIe FoP Months.
 TOPEKA, Kan, June 2.-The latest reports from flooded districts say:
 Miles of the Rock Island track are washed out and much of the remaining track is up on end. It will be week before we can get trains into Topeka. Three train loads of material for re- building the tracks have been sent from Chicago, and we expect to be among the first people to get passenger service started after the flood goes down.
 Physicians say that the sanitary con. dition of North Topeka when the water shall go down will be such that the place will not be fit for habitation fo1 some months. They say the best plan would be to get tents from the state and establish a tent city on some plot of high ground.
 Provisions of all sorts are becoming scarce in Topeka. No freight trains have entered the city for several days, and as large quantities of groceries were destroyed in North Topeka there will not be enough for the people to eat if the present situation lasts much longer. It is charged that certain of the merchants have formed combina- tion for the purpose of controlling the prices on provisions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS
Fire District Committee Met and E Feet.
 ed Officers.

ed Officers.
 The annual meeting of the Water town fire district took place last even ing, at which the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: District committee, William J. MunsOn, Ira c. Hotchkiss and Dr c. B. Jackson clerk, Frank Mobiles; collector, J. D. Me Gowan; auditors, H. H. Bartlett and B. H. Heminway. The report of the committee was accepted and it was voted to purchase an amount of hose not to exceed 800 feet in length and a tax of 112 mills on the grand list was laid payable August 15.
 Charles Maxwell has severed his connection with the Oakville Go and has taken a position with the Hitch cock Hardware Go.
 Miss Reeds dancing class will hold the regular meeting this evening.
 The King Arthur society held an in teresting meeting at the Congregational chapel last evening. A large attend ance was present.
 The regular melting of New Century circle, No 635, O. of F., win take place in Pythfan hall this evening.
 Edward Bellery injured his ankle while playing base ball at Seymour Saturday and will be laid up for few days.
 Taft will play her last home game of the season tomorrow at the fair grounds with New Haven high school.
 Samuel Barlow, who has been spend ing the past two weeks at the seashore returned home yesterday to look after his photographing business.
 The Heminway &y Bartlett Silk Go is having a new fence placed around the east side of the factory. c. W. & T. F. Atwood are doing the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02

the man to end his sermon. He refused, and the marshal was called. He resist ed arrest, and the marshal hit him.
 Amen" shouted the preacher. The marshal hit him again.
 "Hallelujah," replied the evangelist, still pulling back. The marshal at- tempted to close his mouth, which called forth a triumphant.
 "Parise the Lord!"
 Probably he would have been shout ing yet, but he was offered the alterna- tive of leaving town or working 100 days on the rockpile. His zeal, which was proof against blows, imme ediately succumbed to the threat of compulsory labor, and he "hfd out"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
FLOODS DESTROY MAILS.
Railroad Mail Rooms Under Eight
 Feet of Water.


 Feet of Water.
 WASHINGTON, June 2.-Dispatches to the post office department report that the floods have wrought havoc to the mail service in southern Iowa, Ne braska and in the neighborhood of Kansas City. A telegram received here from Superintendent Taft of the rail- way mail service at Kansas City says: "Situation worse, if such is possible. Union station and transfer clerks room under eight feet of water. Missouri Pa cif1c is running trains between here and St. Louis. Santa Fe railroad ex- poets to start train for west some time during the day, but doubtful. Only train service into and out of the city is from the Milwaukee depot, Twenty second and Grand avenue. Frisco and Katy trains are being operated from Rosedale, Kan, south. Conditions are deplorable and demand promph atten- tion. Property losses beyond computa- ton. Argentine and Armourdale wiped off the map and no communication with Kansas City, Kan. Probably two car loads of second, third and fourth class mail matter will be lost, as we are unable to reach the cars and re- move the mail, the water being from three to five feet above the floors of the cars. Still storming, and no one can predict the outcome"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
WATERVILLE TALK
Freight Station Agent Ferrill Has Re
 signed His Position.

Freight Station Agent Ferrill Has Re
 signed His Position.
 Miss Katie Duggan, who has been spending the past few days with her sister in Thomaston, returned home yesterday.
 Charles Trinkhaus of Bridgeport Is the guest of MT and Mrs Thomas Van Alstyne.
 Amos .Ferrill has resigned his posi- ton at the Naugatuck freight station and has gone to New Haven to fill similar place.
 The Good Will lodge, K. of F., No H, held well attended meeting last even ing and worked the second and third ranks on several candidates.
 Court Pine Hollow will hold their regular meeting in Good Will hall this evening at o'clock.
 The s. P. As will hold special meeting in the parish hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
 Class meeting at Grace M. E. church this evening at 7:45 o'clock. James Clift ST, will be leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Board of Charities to Build a New
 Barn at the Almshouse.

Barn at the Almshouse.
 There was another large attendance mt the May festival last night.
 Dr Walter Riely and Miss Julia Burke were married at St Francis's church this morning by the Rev Father Sheridan.
 A benefit dance will be given by the St Francis T. A. B. society at Column bus hall Saturday evening of this week.
 About $2OO clear profit was realized by the Methodist church from the four act comedy drama, 'tSeven, Twenty eight" which was given at the opera house last week for the benefit of the church.
 The board of warden and burgesses will hold regular monthly meeting tonight.
 The committee having charge of the Fourth of July celebration will hold a meeting in the borough court room to- morrow night.
 The board of charities are contem- plating building a. new barn at the almshouse. 1t will, if the board s plans are carried out, be a substantial, roomy structure, and will certainly fill M long felt want at the poor farm.
 Graduation exercises at the local high school will be held the 26th of this ! Nnorlfh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
Knew What He Needed,

The doctors wife went to the door, The doctors wife and the woman next door were not op friendly terms, but the tramp didn't know that.
 ''De lady next door, he said, "give me piece of her homemade pie, an 1 fought"
 "I'm sorry" interrupted the doctors wife, "but the doctor isn't at home just now. However, there's a physician in the next block, and if you hurry he may be able to give you relief before much harm is done. e."-Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02

weather. Another advantage is that it is almost dustless.
 In constructing tar-macadam roadway the bottom course, or stone founda tion, should be six inches in depth, or fiat stone, varying from six to 12 inches, laid roughly by hand, after which stones of a smaller size are put on top, so that all the larger voids in the foundation stones are filled. This is then we'll rolled. Then come two layers of sharp-angled tar red stOne-the bottom layer of stone that will pass through a 2H-inch ring and the top layer that will pass through a two-inch ring. Spread & light coat of tarred gravel over the lower course of tarred stone before putting on the second layer of stone. Each layer should be thoroughly smoothed down with heavy steam roller. This packs the roadway and makes it solid.
 After smoothing surface of top lay CT, top dressing, composed of two thirds parts of fine sharp gravel and one-third part stone dust, mixed with 25 gallons of tar per cubic yard, should be carefully spread over the surface. Then spread fine stone dust very evenly over the top and roll with heavy roller. Pound the ditches and irregular places that can not be reached by roller with hand pound CTS. JAS NJ SHEPHERD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
PROOF AGAINST BLOWS.
Street Exborter Willingly Took Hard Knocks, But SuccumbeGa to
 Threat of Hard Labor.

There was g. negro street exhorter in Maryville recently whose religion is proof against hard knocks, says the Kansas City Journal.
 "I'm one of Gods cranks,' he told people as they passed "You all think i'm actin foolish, but you'd act fool ish, too, eff the Lord wuz to get hold of you"
 Mayor Garrett apparently did not approve of this sentiment and ordered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
FAR -MACADAN ROADS
They Have Proven Success in
 Hamilton, Ont.
Offer n Solution of the Road-Ma1xing Problem for the Smaller Cities and .Tovns-How They Are
 Constructed.

Good roads are the demand of the day, not only in cities, but also for country highways. The cost of roads of asphalt or brick puts them out of the question, save in the larger towns and cities. The old style of macadam road is impracticable in many of the western states, because of the scarc- ity of stone and the cost of transpor- tation;
 Throughout the province of Ontario, Canada, many tar-macadam roadways
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS
Another Deer Discovered-This Time
 Near This Place.

The talk at Oakville that Miss Daisy Capewell is soon to be married to MT Lavigne of Waterbury has little or no foundation. She denies it, and her parents also.
 George Poker, who had been away to Torrington for the last few months, recently returned home.
 Miss Annie Meehan Is troubled with rheumatism. She can hardly walk.
 It is assered that a deer has been seen in the vicinity of Oakville and Watertown.
 Charles Hubbell was i'll yesterday He has not yet resumed his work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
nlYnrnN i'm RmmMYma

Divorce is difficult in Russia, both by reason of the laws delay and the cost of actions, but the annulment of mar riage for informality is simple and easy. In some parts of the empire the marriage service is enacted with this contingency in view. The certificates may be left undated, or the ages of the contracting parties omitted. In some parts of Little Russia relative, dur ing the ceremony, gives the bride a slap, to prove in case of need that she has married under compulsion. Wom- en who succeed in obtaining separa- tion from their husbands on the ground of informality are received into o society, are allowed to marry again, and may even be eparatedag gain with out loss of position.-N. Y. Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-02
Extraordinary Session mt Boxo4a.

xtraOrdfnary Se1Efon at BOEOfR.
 WASHINGTON June 2.-Senor Her ran, Colombian charge d'affaires, has received cablegram from the Colon. bian minister for foreign affairs offi- cially announcing that an extraordina. " session of congress had been called for June 20. Private advices received at the legation, it Is said, continue to show a strong opposition to the ratifl cation of the treaty, but recent indica tions, is is added, have given more hope.