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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

The annual handkerchief and candy ba- zaar will be held in the Seminary Chap el February II. These annual meetings are always looked forward to with unu- sual interest by the young people of the city as well as the students in the vari- ous schools,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
bend. norn tn capt.vltx.

The birth of litter of lions at Haslemere park, private menagerie in England, leads one of the English papers to note fact that has for long puzzled biologists, and that is notorious among those who interest themselves in the study of wild beasts In captivity, this being that nearly all the lion, tiger and leopard cubs born in that country have cleft palate, which prevents them from being properly suckled, and usually leads to their premature death. But, beyond this, a more astonishing fact ntil1--and one that also greatly pug glas bio1ogists--is that which deter mines that of all the wild animals born in England those born in Bris- toi are regarded as the finest and as the most likely to live. So we'll known Is this to professional show men and menagerie keepers that "Bristol born" is recognized brand In the wild animal trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
NOTICE,

1le bureau of assessment of the City or Waterbury in the matter of the as- SeSSment of benefits and damages &C., crulng to all parties interested in the layout Of Walnut avenue. from Walnut street to Wall street and the establish Ing or grade on said street between the aforesaid points, as the same was accepted by the board of aldermen January 3, 1903, approved January 12, 1908 made report to the board of alder men setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to be given to all per sons interested in the proposed public improvement in all respects pursuant to the provisions Of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto and they fully heard at the time and place speci- fled in said notice all persons who ap- peared before them
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the city of Wa terbury for benefits accruing to them and each of them by the proposed pub 1 lie improvement over and above all damages the sums written opposite their names respectively, to wit: North
 Side: Charles O. Hamilton, Margaret l Hamilton, $28.S0; Edward H. Smith
 $22,S7; Thomas Brannon, Bridget Bran
 non, $27.00; Otto l.. Dechand. $27.OO
 estate Stephen E. Harrison l S27.OO; Otto l.. Dechand, $292s
 astate Stephen D, Harrison, S75.52
 South Side: John Freedom, $22. 50
 Frank Pelka, $22 50; The Pierpont Bros 1 Co, $20.25; estate Stephen B. Harrison
 $2OO.8S. Total, S507 03.
 Report accepted, assessment of bene hts and damages confirmed and adopt
 ed by the board of aldermen April 20
 1903, approved April 24, 1903.
 Payable May 8, 1903, at the office o1 4 Collector of Taxes, William E. Thoms City hall building.
 I Attest: M. J. RYAN | 4-29-S City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
CLEARING TIME.

Eird yourselves with gingham arrons' O ye women of the land, Pin your skirts to clear your shoe tops; take the scrubbing brush in hand' Boil up alkaline infusions, turn Nne whole house upside down, Slop the floors with soap and Wa1er' needless of your husbands froWn' Tank up carpets, rugs and matelhs' jerk the pictures from the walls Have your pals of studs where we can stumble OCT them in the halls. Pile the stairs until they are worse than any alpine steps to climb Have the regular old picnic incident to cleaning time.
 Ell the bathtub with umbrellas, DOCKS
 and shoes and bric-a-brac, Heap upon the grand piano, kitchen dishes ill stack. Set the dinner on the mNastel, though
 there's little time to eat; See fhat every one who enters wipes { with care his muddy feet; Keep the windows all wide open as you
 ply the mop and broom; Have a hot and steamy vapor permeat'
 ing every room; kwab and scrub and splash ana sp1ucei lin your fight with winter grtme, Revel in the moist discomfort incident
 to cleaning time.
 Have tfe men with whiteWash brushes
 spread the tinted kalsomine, Take all necessary bedding out and all
 it on the line, Have the furniture revarnished till the
 odor makes one faint, See that all the woodwork glistens witt 1 a coat of shining paint; Don't have anything to sit on sleep on
 eat on; also frown
 When you hear meek suggestion as tc
 "sorne hotel downtown Let the masculine complainer know
 it's nothing short of crime Not to make one's life burden In ths
 glad spring cleaning time.
 Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
MATTER OF SNEEzlNG.

Ln Nearly Every Language, God
 Bless You is ill Vogue.
 1t is a very CAUTIOUS thing that all ofer tue world there exists the same snpersti ton in regard to Ihe apparent- Jy ErlVIaI matter o1 sneezing. III near ay every language under the sun there as some eQulyalent of the ''God bless youp' with which our older inhabi- tants in the country salute the per son who sneezes. To the saluIadon ln France is sometimes added the phrase land preserve you from the rate ol Tycho Brahe," who is believed to nave got rid of a "death of & cold by a single sneeze-which killed him. h England a regular formula Is used ''Once for wish, twice for klss' three times for a letter and four times for disappointment"
 In Italy the salutation is simply, "Fe- Hcitar' or May you be fortunate ;! In India 1t is customary when one sneezes to say, May you live! and the reply runs, Long life to you! Should q Hindu chance to sneeze while he is going through his peculiar aDlutlon practices in the Ganges he will make a kind of sign over his face. stop in his ritual and begin all over again.
 In ancient times the Romans, hold 7 ing the idea that sneezing between noon and midnight was good omen, believed that between midnight and noon 1t was most unlucky, and if they should chance to sneeze while getting 10 in the morning they would at once Set into bed again. There must be something in this, especially on very cold mornings, but boys home for their holidays are not as a rule, su- perstitions, and 1t might be difficult for them to impress their parents with a saving belief in this happy super stition.
 The Germans say, "Good health!'' because they maintain, and not with out reason. that sneezing is 8 warn; ing of approaching catarrh and also marks the moment when a charm, g wish or a suggestion may drive fl Z away. The Persians go further In this idea; they say what practically , amounts to eThank Godr'because they consider that the sneeze has actually ] driven away some evil spirit that has attempted to get into a mans body tc feed upon his sacred fires.
 The people of the Amazulu go even further than this into superstition. and arrive at the stage of actual devil worship No doubt they would style 1t "ange1 worship" but the things tc which these so7called angels are sup posed to lend themselves put that high-sounding name quite out of tht question Their unciviHzed familiar spirits are said to give some sign wher they are near and able to hear theil yrotaries. New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
NOTICE,
TO AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING WEIGHTS AND
 MEASURES.

Be 1t Ordained by the Board of Alder
 men of the City of Waterbury:
 Sec 2. Any person who shall use scale, weight or measure of any kind. in buying or selling any article of n1er- chandise, or ill determining the amount to be paid to any servant, workman or operative for his or her work, that has not been inspected by the said sealer of weights and measures within one year, shall forfeit and pay penalty of ten dollars, one-haf of which shall be paid to the person or persons giving the necessary information for conyic- ton under this section.
 Sec3. All persons having scales which are to be used in buying and selling goods or merchandise or in determining the amount to be paid to any servant
 workman or operative for his or her work, may carry the same to the place of business or office of the sealer of weights and measures, who, having in- spected and found them correct, or having made them correct shall stamp them 70. w" with the year; and if such scales, weights or measures can- not be made correct they shall be stamped 'Cond" and shall not be again used in the purchase or sale of goods. Sec 12. The following list of fees shall be charged by the sealer of weights and measures for his service at his office: For testing each set of
 weights, fifteen cents; for testing each
 balance, fifteen cents; set of measures, gill to gallon, fifteen cents; set of
 measures, dry, fifteen cents; each yard
 stick three cents; for testing each plat form balance made for weighing less
 than five thousand pounds, fifty cents; for testing each platform balance made for weighing five thousand pounds or
 more, one dollar, with an addition of twenty-five cents when inspected on the premises of the owner, and twenty I five cents for each hour when occupied in correcting any article; said fees to
 be paid by the person whose articles are inspected, but no more than one 1 fee shall be charged for inspecting the same article during the same year, un- less such article is found below the standard, in which case the sealer shall be entitled to charge double the above fees.
 Adopted by the Board of Aldermen, April 20, 1903. Approved April 24, 1903 EDVARD. G. KILDUFF, Mayor. Attest: M. J. RYAN, l 4-29-3 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

a masthead, and over the blue pillows the great guns rolled and thunde cred as a mighty armament battered down & massive stronghold; and the cries of the wounded and the moans of the dy- ing rose to heaven, Down through the ages these guns will go echodng on, and even to this day the night winds bear to many a sorrowing home the echoes of those patriot death sounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
NOW IS YOUR CHANGE.

Why be troubled with a leaking roof when you can get new one reasonably by seeing CHARLES F. MILLER, car penter and builder. Shop, 46 Benedict street; house and phone, 179 Walnut street; call, 148.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the C1ty Of Waterbury in the matter of the assessment and determination of bene- fits and damages accruing to all par ties interested by the establishing of building lines on Walnut avenue, from Walnut street to Wall street both sides, at ten feet back from and paral- Tel to the street lines of said street, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen January 5 1903, approved January 12, 1903, made report to the Board of Aldermen setting forth that they caused reasonable notice to all persons interested in the proposed pub lie improvement in all respects pursu- ant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and they fully heard at the time and place spec. flied in said notice all persons who ap- peared before them. And thereupon they did assess and determine that the City of Waterbury pay to the following named persons in full of all damages accruina to them by reason of the proposed pub lie improvement, the sum written op- posite their names, respectively, to wit Charles Hamilton and Margaret Ham ilton. $144.69
 And that each of ithefollowing named persons pay to the City of Waterbury for benefits accruing to them and eacl of them by the proposed public i'm provement the sums written opposite their names respectively. to wit: Ed. ward H. Smith $37. 50: Thomas Bran non. Bridget Brannon, $36.OO; Otto I. Dechand, S28.S0; estate Stephen E Harrison, $22.80: Otto l.. Dechand $19.50. Total $1446O.
 Report accepted, assessment of bene fits and damages confirmed and adopt ed by the Board of Idermen April 20 1903, approved April 24, 1903.
 Payable May 8, 1903. at the office o- Collector of Taxes. William E. Thons I City Hall building.
 Attest: MICHAEL J. RYAN.
 4-29-3 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

nance shine likethe morning as he cried out: Joy. joy, awaits me on the nor row. and he passed swiftly away, but on every face I met saw the echo of the joy that had but just gone by. And whenthe morrow came the merry mar riage bells pealed forth and went echo- ing over the busy town, into the pal ace, the cottage and hovel, into the busy office and the factory, into the hearts of the great and the lowly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
UsuaiIy the Case.

Slaughter said the mother who was long ou Solomonic wisdom, f"whatever you do, don't marry man with dreamy eyes" "why not. ma?" asked the beauti- flu bud
 Eeeaese. replied the mater. tits deIphauts tc fudge he'll also pos sess s dreamy pocketbook. Chicago DailJ News,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

Still echoing on my sight the vision lives, undying and sublime.
 Echoes of love, of joy and sorrow! Echoes, still and deep! Echoes merry and gladsome! Echoes of half-remem- bered thoughts! Echoes of life and echoes from beyond the Silvery mdsts! Go forth, each on it's appoint ed mission, and bear with you, where soever you may go, pleasure, solace, sympathy and hope.
 Out of the unexpected, sorrow fell, and at once a multitude of little echo ing waves arose and followed on in ever-wid ening circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
Fees According.

Old Dr. Grimshaw (to the medical student)-And now, remember, that to a physician humanity is divided into two classes.
 ,Student-And what are they, doc tor2
 .The poor whom he cures and the rich whom he doctors. '-Stray Sto- ries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

Four hundred pairs of the newest spring styles in shoes just received by the Colby-sherwood Co Look over the prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
Fastidioua.

"You look tired. grandma" "Yes, there was tramp here beg eawine for a pair of shoes. After ran- lacking the house for an hour I ouno g pair and guess what he said
 What. grandma ?"
 'sHe said he was from Boston and wore only buttoned shoes. s."-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

EN LMOUsauU NlEH Idy waiting in the rife pits the order which should
 send them down to death and glory. Above the
 breakers a cloud of sul- phurous smoke was lowering closely. Above the cloud the starry flag streamed out from many
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
DON'T YOU SEE

that if you continue to spend all you earn you'll be poor all your life? Every man and woman should own a home Can you think of anything safer to in vest your money in? Two-family house and M of an acre of land for 5000 located on Baldwin street
 y. T. PHELAN. AZ Bank Street. Take elevator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

NCE whilst my soul was lifted on the wings of hope, I saw a snowy mountain top, opalescent, beau tiful. To-day, I close my eyes, and far and high the white Sierras CIoyv and rIiSfen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
NOW FOR "A FARM.

Ninety acres, Bristol; big farm; everything first class; with 10 rooms in house, at $3,500. Trade or sell. Twen- ty acres, with buildings, i Water town, $1,3OO; $2OO down. Thirty acres. Southington, at $3,O00, with buildings. Trade or sell
 6. s. Lang. Room l2. I5l Bank St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

fell upon moSS-covered loGs anu lay fe' fected on the bosom of quiet pool Her ladyship looked up and, smiling, satd to me,
 "And do you know, fair sir, that in this wood a wondrous spirit dwells,F
 "If one there be that dwells herein then two sweet spirits are beside me now," said l,
 SIT was heaven shone out on me for a second, till she said:
 'sYou jest, fair sir, but listen"-and then she called out merrily: "Echo, Echo! come hither, pretty one" At once from out the wood the fairy splrlt answered back, and oh, 1t was the sweetest voice that ever mortal listened to. $ if some bright and happy thought had found it's way into the soul of an aeolin harp and gladdened' all it's chords and melodies; and then my love laughed out merry laugh ana the fairy echo went tripping and dancing and bounding on from leaf to leaf until the wood thrilled to the gladsome sound. And, when it ceased, my love sang forth a little song until I fancied that the.wood had changed to Paradise and that a cloud of viewless, soft-voiced seraphs were about me. But that was in the Long Ago, and am just returned from straying down that shaded lane once more. I stood within the wood as we stood on that blissful day. called to the fairy spirit as my love called then, and though thousand voices answered me, the sweet voice that I waited for was gone I called again, but could l not catch the heavenly sound amongst 1 the many that came back to me. And then I sang the song my love had sung, but as the song came floating back to me the fairy music was so changed knew it not, and l turned backward wond sadly whether the beautiful spirit echo had flown away, or whether it could be that she had answered on that morning long ago only because ] the sweetest voice that ever parting i lips had uttered bade her come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

Ladies' TaiIore d Garments
 It is not necessary to go to New York for the latest creations and new est designs in tailored suits and riding habits. Order tailor-made suits of
 P. BUCK, 27O North Main St,
 am better prepared than ever to please my large number of customers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

In the Household Help Lot tery' you may have drawn more than your share Of blanks. But how many poor servants did you ever get through advertising for them in these columns? You can s. cure an ad for three days for 25 cents, or 1 cent g word for one day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

EYOR SALE-Cooler and counters. In@ I quire 166 Mill street. 4-27-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

WANTED-Old soldiers and widows eA
 soldiers to know that secure p@nM sions without delay. Pension vouchers axs ecuted. George Robbins, 63 Center stresh (Post 49. C. A. R.1 Insurance, notarN public. i2-3f-y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01
: / PENNY A WORD ADVS, >~<

WANTERR-Helper in machine shop. w Mustsbe well recommended. Address, Box M, Democrat office, 5-l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

no YOU want man ss ssFAir your bgs D cycles, typewrit@rs, sewing maohineE cash register, go-cart or violin, or any S# thingp if so go to C. W. Messer, 8 PhosS nix avenue. 4-ff-6rr4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

WANTED TT Position by drug clerk.
 Seven years experience; thoroughly competent; references first class. Address H. Smith, box 795, City. 4-l4-H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

SAFES-75 secondhand, fireproof office p and house safes Bargains New
 catalogue, The E. P. Blake O., Boston, Mass. Mention this paper. 4-t6-3o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

EOR SALE-Brophy property. asu@ 9k Lafayette and Washingsan 4-Sop3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

WANTED-Whi housecieaukhA tes1m celient time to give your oM dews4 papers cast off clothing, bottles and othef household waste to the Salvation Army tp, help it's Salvage Industry for the unens Ployed. Phone 4o5.5. PIP Medow St
 4-28-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

W WANTED-Experie Laundry help Waterbury Steam Laundry, Cana ot. 5-l-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

WANTED-Three painters apply at Earl W House or 67o North Riverside St.
 #s E-l-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-01

OST-Pocketbook containing about five IA dollars, probably on Grand or Bank street. Return to Democrat office and re- ceive reward. 4-30-3
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-10

At present the Street Cleaning Dc
partment of New York Is investigating
the air in the city streets, with view
Of showing the influence of clean gut
tiers upon the health. Gelatine plates
have been exposed in certain districts
to collect bacllh, and these are being
examined in order that scientific proof
may be had that certain disease germs
flourish in dirty surroundings, and that
whatever the citizen may be taxed to
keep his thoroughfares clean he will
finally save in his doctors bills. The
microbe colonies developed on plates
exposed in a neighborhod Of light
traff1c, wide streets and asphalt pave
ments average fve, while those taken
in region Of heavy traffic downtown
averaged over 1000, and those in the
tenement district on the East Side over
SeO0.-Woman's Home Companion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-10

cotton fabrics equally well. Plain col
lar and cuffs can be substituted for the
lace when the material requires such
treatment and the lining can he used
or omitted Mt will. The arrangement
of tucks is peculiarly satisfactory, as
the shorter groups provide fulncss and
soft folds over the bust. The plain
back Is seen in the greater number OF
new models and always is becoming.
The fitted lining extends to the waist
line only and is closed at the centre
front, but separately from the outside.
The waist itself consists Of the back
and fronts, both of which are arranged
In gathers at the waist line. The back
Is drawn down smoothly, but the fronts
blouse slightly over the belt At the
centre Is the regulation box pleat
through which the closing is made. The
sleeves are In bishop style with straight
cuffs. The stock is novel and attrac-
tive.
The quantity Of material required for
medium size Is three and quarter
yards twenty inches wide, three
yards thirty-two inches wide or two
yards forty-four inches wide, with one
half yard Of allover for stock and
cuffs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-10

snow at the time, ascended Mont Froid
(2S00 metres). one of the most danger
out mountains in the French Alps; ac-
companied the soldiers to the summit
Of Mont Gents (2200 metres). and final
ly reached the top Of the Frejus (2700
metres). where she ~nitted the Ninety
seventh Regiment 10 join the grand
maneuvers in Savoy During her trav-
els Nine. Brassard constantly carried
a basket containing nearly thirty
pounds of cocoa and her provisions,
wore ordinary shoes without nails,
and was armed with an ordinary walk
ing-stick. Many soldiers "feu OUT
with fatigue during these difficult
marches; not SO Mime. Brassard. who
finished up by walking among the SOL
diers another hour or two In order to
sell her cocoa. A paltry $50 francs
represented the profit at the end Of
the aneuvers.-Chicago Chronicle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-10

There never was a time when so
many evening dresses suitable for res
taurant feasting and resort wear were
to be seen, and even bought ready
made. White broadcloth is so far the
smartest thing. though velvet, lace and
more or less spangled fabrics have
played conspicuous part. From this
on canvas, etamine, voile, barege, nuns
yelling, grenadine and lace will be
more in evidence. And lace and hand
work will be most favored as trim
nings. Tiny tucks, ajour stitchings
and any amount Of embroidery, all
these go to make the success of these
lovely dresses. Add to these lace, any
amount of 1t, and there you are. Such
dresses are high at the neck, with OF
without stock though the sleeves and
yoke are often transparent.
Fringe has neither become craze
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-10
A NEW FASHION FAD.

One. Of the latest discoveries Is the
shoe-string belt. That a smart touch
could be evolved out OF just an ordl-
nary shoe-string sounds almost incredi-
BILE, doesn't it? But the shoe-strins
belt, nevertheless, has all the airs and
graces of an imported novelty, and in
addition to this it fits the figure to per-
fection, and there is no end to its wear
ing qualities. Black and white linen
sRoe-strings are generally used for this
pSXel belt. The shoe-strinys are braid
ed, and the number chosen depends
upon the width of the belt you desire.
and incidentally on the number of
strands you know how to braid. At the
ends of the belt the shoe-stgings are
tied in hard little knots. then left loag
enough to be fEinged so that they lsoa
like, tassels. The linen shoe strings
when braided make q very pliable belt
One which fits the waist line prettily.
In addition to the blse k-and-whlte
belts there are others in brown and
tan. brown and white, as well as in
bla plaid. Baby ribbon in
two or more colors braided IN the same
way as the shoe-stings also makes an
effective shirt waist belt-Woman's IS
Home Companion.