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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Echoes of the Coal Strike.

An interesting aftermath of the coal famine last winter has recently come to light in the civil courts. Much of the business of these courts consists of what are known as landlord and ten- ant cases. Tn most of the disputes aris- ing from broken leases the tenants have sought to justify themselves for moving out by claiming that there was lack of steam heat during the cold weather. The landlords invariably combated this testimony by claiming that there was no coal to be obtained at the time. Some of the landlords of the high grade apartment houses, where the leases represent a good deal of money, made the mistake of calling their engineers to corroborate them The engineers when cornered testified that they used only sufficient coal to keep the cold storage plants in the houses from freezing. These plants are very costly, and had they frozen up and the pipes burst the damage would have been about $25,000. It was due to this fact alone that many of the best apartment houses in the city were left without any heat at afl.-N. Y. Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
InsuIfed at Last.

'tDid you see that notice of your mar riage in the papah, Weginald?"
 Nav, old chappie. What did it say?'' Said you acted dishonowably in wun- ming away with the girl
 Nav! Well, these-aw-newspapahs don't know anything, anyway"
 t'It said the girl was too good for you"
 "Aw-I don't mind"
 'tIt said you was a dude and didn't have any brains, y knaw.''
 ."Aw-did it? Well, don't mtnd''
 'It said you didn't know anything outside of dwess."
 'T don't care, old chappie."
 And it said your collah was out of style now"
 Nav, old fellah, you-aw-don't mean that" .-. | That's what it said.''
 ''By Gawge, it's insulting. W-what papah was it, Oscah? I'lI-I'n-damme, IT sue it fah libel. won't-aw-stand it. D Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16

bake it, two break it, and third per son must (strict silence being observed) put it under their pillows, in order that they may dream of the husbands whom the fates have in store for them. A similar superstition, which may still exist, is to the effect that an unmarried women will fast on midsummer eve, and at midnight lay clean cloth with bread, cheese and ale, leaving the street door open, and sitting down as if to eat, will see the person she is to marry come in and drink to her. This in the importance it attached to fasting reminds one of the popular belief that those who will fast and sit on the porch of the parish church on this uncanny night will be hold the shades of all who are to die within the yeglr in the order of their deaths.-Londom Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
THE INDIGO BIRDs

Oh, late to come but long to sing, My little finch of deep-dyed wing,
 I welcome thee this day! Thou comest with the orchard bIooms The azure days the sweet perfume
 That fills the breath of May. A winged gem amid the trees, A cheery strain upon the breeze
 From tree-top sitting down; A Ieafy nest in covert low, When daisies come and brambles blow, A mate in Quaker brown. But most prize, past summers prime, When other throats have ceased,to chime
 Thy faithful tree-top strain; No brilliant bursts our ears enthralI- A prelude with a dying fall''
 That Soothes the summers pain. Where blackcaps sweeten in the shade, And clematis bower hath made,
 Or, in the bushy fields, .-.s On breezy slopes where cattle graze, At noon on dreamy August days,
 Thy strain it's solace yields. Oh, bird inured to sun and heat, And steeped in summer languor sweet,
 The tranquil days are thine. The seasons fret and urge are OCT, Its tide is lettering on the shore;
 Make thy contentment mine! John Burroughs, in the Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Repartee in Church.

The friendly and familiar atmos- phere of the average small rural vest ern church sometimes gives rise to endorsements. Dr. David is prom inent man in little far western church, and he generally takes quiet little doze aduring the sermon. Sister Sarah is an elderly, longwinded woman, who likes to "exhort" after the preacher has concluded his re- marks. Not long ago, at night serv- ice, Sister Sarah arose and discoursed at great length. The listeners became visibly restive. pr. David also arose and said bluntly:
 Sister Sarah, it would be an impo- sition to detain this congregation any longer"
 With flashing eyes Sister Sarah re- torted:
 Faint no impersition on you, doc- tor; you've took your nap.
 Then the clergyman, with upIifted hands. said benignly: Let US be dis- missed. Indianapolis Journal. <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
ON ST JOHNS EVE.

If future summers are no more aus picious than those of recent years re- cords of summers when the sun shone will become increasingly valuable. An- cient custom and Superstitions will be recalled with avidity, and we therefore
 make no excuse for relating certain of these. T hope" says Duncan Camp bell, the fortune teller tor rather per- haps, his biographer, Daniel Defoe)' ''that the next 24th of June, which is
 St. John Baptist's day, I shall not see the several pasture fields adjacent to this metropolis, especially that behind Montague house, thronged, as they were the last year, with we'll dressed young ladies, crawling busily up and down upon their knees, as if they were a parcel of weeders, when all the busi- ness is to hunt superstitiously after a coal under the root of a plantain to put under their heads that night, that they may dream who should be their Husbands. This is but one of the va gous means which young women of a spurious turn of mind have adopted to find out at this time who are their destined husbands. There are for ex- ample, some who believe that if q girl will, on midsummer eve, walk backward into the garden and gather a rose, and will then, sewing it up in a paper bag, put it away till Christmas, her future husband will on Christmas day either ask for it or take it from her bosom without asking. Others have followed the we'll known custom of sowing hemp seed on this evening, in the hope that the phantoms of their true lovers would come after that and now. Another device tried for the same purpose is that of the dumb cake. Two girls must make it. two
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
.NAUGATUCK DIVISION.

a5E
 Trains leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport, New Haven and other places south at 6:35, 7:55, 11:18 a. m.; TAO, 3:O5, 4:40, 6:15 and 500 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New. York Bridgeport, New Ha- ven and way stations at 7:14. S:23, 9:O5, 1855 a. m.: 1:24, 3 40, 6:3O, 6:48 8:48 p. m.; 12:39 a. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Winsted and way stations at S:23, 1O:55 a. m.; $40, 5:20 (Waterville on ly), GAS and 8:4S p. n.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Winsted and way stations at 6:35 7:55, 11:13 a. m.; 3:O5, 5:46, (Water- ville) l6:15 p. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way stations at 6:45. S:2S, 11:17 a. m.; 1: 80, 3:45, 5:1O, 6:12, 6:53, S:53 and 11:2O D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations at GAO, TAT, 10:42 a. m.; 100, 2:56, ,4:3O, 5:51, 6:45. 7:45. 11:16 p. m.
 SUNDAY, TRAINS.
 Leave Bank street station for New York. Bridgeport and New Haven at 7:O5. $50 a. m.; 1 40, 5:1O and 800 D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from New York, Bridgeport and New Haven at 9:53 a. m.; 1:24, 7:52, 10:1O D. m.
 Leave Bank street station for Water town and way stations at 9:58 a. m: and S:O3 D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations at o:53 a. m. and :5S p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
TIME TABLE.
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at 700 and 8:3S a .m.; 12:38, 3:30, S:o7 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta. non from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05, 11:4O a. m.; 1:45, 6:2O and 7:3S D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station TOT New York, Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at 8:13 a: m. and 1:5O and 6:24 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta tlon from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at S:36 a. m.; l2.34 and S:O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30. lo.O5 a. m.; 200, 5:05 and 700 p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at 9:oo, l1;3O a. m.; 4:5O, 6:50 and $50 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 5Scovill Manufacturing Go R.l
 6-Cor Bridge and Magiu sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro P.)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stss .14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 15-Cor Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sta 23-Burton street engine house. 24-W Waterbury Manufacturing Go (Py 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham, and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine. sta 29-Cor Ludlow and N Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor W. Main and Watertown rd. 35Conn By &5 L't'g Go, car h'se (Ia S6-Waterbury Brass Go P) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go (P) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. fry Waterbury Buckle Go. (P) 47-Cor s. Main and Washington sta. 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 58-Waterbury Clock Go, case fac:fPy 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No hose house. 5S--Cor Baldwin and Stone sts 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin sfe 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside 74-Cor Johnson and WateryiIIe sfs. 142- Wolcott st, beyond Howard ~ 162-Cor East Main and WeIt,n st~ 212-The Platt Bros Go. P) 213-Hammond Buckle Go. (pl Clock Go. .m'v't fac YypT 216-~Cor North Main and Grove sfs Round Hill and Ward sts Cooke and N. Main sta. 2T2-Grove bet Central 6 Holmes ave. 311-S. N. E. Telephone Go buiIdinc n0l 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sis 313-Randolph & Cloves (P1 314-Plume & Atwood (Pl 315-American Ring Go. (Py 316-Electrfc Light Station Ry 31S-Holmes. Booth x Haydens yry 321-No Hose House. S23 Cor Washington ave & Porfer.s+e. 324 Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325 Cor Sfmons st & washington nvs Lumber & Coal Go. Hy 412-Tracy Bros p0 432-Cor Liberty and s. Main sts 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go. TpY 5s2- Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 l. One stroke calls superintendanb to the City hall.
 II. Two strokes. fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, 12 m, 9p. m.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes ouicR will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Rose Briar.

Perfect cleanliness, air and sunshine are necessary for good complexion. Good health, of course, is an important factor. If air and sunshine are taken early, before the former has lost it's morning fragrance, and while the latter has not yet gained it's power to tan, the benefit is very certain, and a bloom that rivals Hebe's may be expected. Thin, soft, deli4ate skins, as rule, belong to the brunette: the thick skin to the dea6-White complexion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
Co1Ora of Lungs

Three human lungs lie next one an- other in the anatomical museum at Ed inburgh university. The first is that of an Eskimo, and is snow-white In life this would, of course, be ruddy from the presence of blood. The third is that of a coal miner and is coal-black. The fn- termediate one is that of a town-dweller and is dirty slate-gray, as are the lungs of all dwellers in the cities at this moment,-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
YOUR DRUGGIST WILL BUY I
 RACK

You assume no risk when you buy Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy. Your druggist will re- fund your money if you are not satis- fled after using it. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful remedy in use for bowel complaints and the only one that never fails. It is pleasant safe and reliable. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
The New Watch.

Youngman-T got this watch on my birthday.
 sharp-so you had birthday this week?
 ssYes; but how did you know 1t was only this week ?''
 T notice you still keep the watch in the chamois case that came with It, Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
The SaiIOrs2 Psalm.

How many people at all events-are aware that one of the Psalms is often called the sailors Psalm? Those who were at the open ing of the East London Jacks Palace" by the prince of Wales will know it, for the name was used there. It is, of course, Psalm 107, wherein occur the beautiful and familiar words, They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters-those see the works of the Lord and His wonders in the deep" The Psalm is usually read as part of the simple services which take place on Sunday on ships at sea. For that reason it is known as the sailors Psalm. London Chronicle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16
MERIDEN BRANCH.

Trains leave Dublin street station for M1ddletown and way stations at 9:05 a. m. and 6:15 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street station from Mfddletown and way stations at 7:5O a. m. and 3:5S D. m.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 700, S:43, 10 a. m.: l: 1:5O, 4:O4 D. m. Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9;33 a. m.; :O5, S:2O, 600, 7:45 p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:5O a. m.: 5:5O D. m.
 Arrive ar Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshire at $50 a. m.; $50 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16

Go to mothers side,
 And her crushed spirit cheer; Thine own deep anguish hide
 Wipe from her cheek the tear; Mark her dimnaed eye her furrowed brows The gray that streaks her dark hair now, The toil-worn frame, the trembling limb, And trace the ruin back to him Whose plighted faith, in early youth, Promised eternal love and truth, But who, foresworn, hath yielded up This promise to the deadly cup, And led her down from love and light, From all that made her pathway bright, And chained her there mid want and strife. That lowly thing-a drunkards wife And stamp'd on chfldhoods brow, so mild, That whitening bltght-a drunkard's childl Go, hear, and see, and feel, and know All that my soul hath felt and known, Then look within the wine-cup's glow, See if it's brightness can atone; Think if its flavor you would try, If all proclaimed-"'Tisd drink and dieg'
 % Tell me hate the bowl
 Hate is a feeble word; I loathe, abhor-my very soul
 By strong disgust is stirr'd Whene'er see, or hear, or tell Of the dark beverage of hell!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-16

y -A=A. s--s ..-- ..- So "a X .x.-a.r Baara she 1S The K,nd You Have Always 19Ag,s
, 1903-06-17

No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, SOU risings, and catarrh of
the stomach are all due to Indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
Bents the natural juices of digestion as they
exist In a healthy stomach, combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconstructive
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing. purifying, sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
Mr.. S. s.. Ball. Of Ravenswood. W. Va, says
" was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured me and we are now using 1t in milk
for baby"
kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. $l.oo Size holding az times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by E. o. DEWITT & co.. CHICAGO
Cohen Bros, Wildwood.
G.. w. Dougherty, Anglesea.
, 1903-06-17

H. w. Cobb, proprietor of the pretty
" Seaside Hotel. " at Wildwood, is a genial
gentleman who has made himself popular
with his guests since his coming to Five
were spent on the farm of his father (the
late Capt. Josias NJ. Cobb on Jones'
Island, Cumberland County, n. j. After
his marriage to Misc Ida milford, of
Cedarville, he spent a short time conduct
ing a general store at Cedarville. Later
he operated a large dairy farm in Burling-
ton County, n. j. Soon after the discov-
cry of the gold mines in the Klcndike he
went to Alaska and did a mercantile bust
ness among the miners in addition to
operating various claims. Soon after his
return he purchased what is now the Sea-
, 1903-06-17
H. W. COBB.

side Hotel at Wildwood, and with the aid
of his estimable wife has made of 1t a
success. Last summer the house was
crowded with guests, as it will doubtless
be this year. The Seaside is directly on
the beach, electric lighted throughout,
and the new trolley line passes the front
doors.
Mr. Cobb is a member of Wildwood
Borough Council. and is becoming popular
on the whole island, as he ~enlarges his
acquaintance and friendships. This year
he has added a pool and billiard room to.
the basement of the hotel, also a cigar
store. Asphalt pavements have been laid
around the hotel and other improvements
made recently. The Seaside " is open
all the year.
, 1903-06-17

Trains leave Holly Beach as follows-For Cape
May and intermediate stations-10,05 a. M, 1.50
connects for Cape May Saturdays only, 4.23
p. M, week days. Sundays, 9.45 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-26
SELMA.
Mrs. Frederick Watson Seriously In-
 Jured-veterans Hold Meetno.

Selma, September 25.-(Special )-Mrs. Frederic Watson was seriously hurt in 2 atiaway accident shortly before noon tO, ~. As she turned into Dallas street en route to her home the shaft came loose from the axle and frightened the horse. The wheels ran upon the board sidewalk around the new Baptist church, which is in course of construction, and the buggy turned upside down, pinning Mrs. Watson beneath. She was carried into the Presbyterian manse nearby and physicians were summoned. She insisted that she was not seriously hurt, but on trying to walk to a physicians buggy she tainted She was carried home and has been unconscious ever since.
 Mrs. Watson Is internally injured, and grave apprehensions are felt for her re- covery. Mrs Watson is prominent work CT in all charitable and benevolent affairs anG has always taken great interest in the Selma library. She is sister of Col $. w. John of Birmingham.
 Tonight at the meeting of Camp Jones' United Confederate Veterans, the two dis tinguished senators of Alabama, Brigadier General John Tyler Morgan and Brigadier Edmund Winston Tettus, wee conspicu.. ous figures Beth are members of the camp, but it Is seldom that both have an opportunity of attending meeting to- gether. A large number of the members were present to greet the two well be- loved comrades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-26
OPELIKA
Immense Sewer is Almost Completed.
 Other News Items.

Opelika, September 25.-(Special.) )-The immense sewer constructed by Barlow Smith for the railroads here has been completed except the gap across Cham bers and Tallapoosa streets Five hum dred and fifty thousand of the best brick and many car loads of Portland cement and sand were used and the cost was over ten thousand dollars. It is the most substantial improvement here and Super intendent Johnson, of the Central and President Wickersham of the Western. work anywhere.
 The subscribers to the telephone com pany here are on the move. They claim the service furnished Is poor and out of date. The company has just raised the price on phones and many complaints are heard. The superintendent for this district has been here to investigate the matter.
 The store in beat 12, this county, be- longing to Robert Hudson was burgla- rlzed and burned by unknown parties Sunday night. Loss about $1000 with no insurance.
 Up to last night b25 bales of cotton had been received here. Many more are coming in today.
 The attendance at the public school Is 375 now, with more constantly entering.
 Sheriff Rawls, one of the negro dray- man for VandiVer & Co.,, was caught stealing by MT. Whitfield, his employer, yesterday and jailed. His burglaries are said to extend over many years and he has been living highly on his thefts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-26
Cooper Furniture Co.
 2O2O- 2O22 Third Avenue.

inspection and found everything in splen- did shape. The plant here is at present engaged on repair order of 600 box cars for the Queen and Crescent route All the plants are in operation except the fur mace here. As soon as present contracts are completed the trustees will be joined by MT. Hurlbut and the orders of the court will be carried out by them.
 George Parker, an impudent negro; who halls from the great state of Ohio, Is in serious trouble in Gadsden, and is now in jail under a dark charge, having in suited lady during the absence of he husband. The ladys husband conducts loan business in one of the principal
 blocks of the city. Last night while her
 husband Was absent on business George Parker went to the office in an intoxicated condition, used indecent language and tried to be familiar
 He went so far as to ask the lady to
 take a drink out of his bottle. The lady
 was very much alarmed, and the intruder
 was attempting to push his way into the room, when another negro came along 1 and saw what was the trouble. He took hold of the man, and carrying him down stairs, turned him over to the police.
 Today the negro plead guilty to the charge of disorderly conduct, ut the
 evidence was so damaging that Mayor Campbell turned him over to the sheriff.
 He was placed in jail to await the action of the grand jury, which is now in ses- sion.
 Asa Vaughan Walker, the wife of Capt. A. c. Walker, died at her home in AL bertville Wednesday after a long and patient suffering of about three years. Miss Mamie Lou Peters, the 17-year-old daughter of Joe Peters and wife, died at their home in Little Wills Valley, near Gadsden, last Wednesday. Miss Peters was taken ill three weeks ago with 0 severe attack of typhoid malarial fever. There was strange and singular meet ing by accident in the town of Attalla yesterday, when white and black friends of old slavery days met after a separa- ton of thirty years In slavery days the Russell family owned many negroes, and as was generally the case, both white and black boys were playmates and be- came greatly attached to each other. When the war was over all the boys of the Russell family except three and all the negroes except one grew up and passed away. On yesterday the last three Rus sell brothers met by accident in the stors of M. M. Russell in Attalla, and soon afterwards the only living slave, Frank Russell, also stepped in, and the old group was complete. The negro did not know the three brothers were in the city The meeting was accidental, and the scene was a most effecting one.