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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
LIE ON THE LEFT SIDE.
suEsestion Which May Re Fol- lowed vvith Benefit in Cases
 of In ndtg estion.

Undoubtedly for sound, healthfui slsep the best position Is to lie on the righ$ side. It Is a curious fact, howeveN that to roll over on the left sads ts quite 2 relief in case of in- hgestions says Medical Talk for the Home.
 Let us suppose person has gone to bed. He Is either lying on his right side or on his back. He feels certain amount of fullness in the stomach and perhaps distress. If he Is in the habit of taking a dope he thinks at once of his dope. Some stomachic or perhaps cup of hot water or may be a hot sling is thought of.
 Instead of doing any of these things, if he will just simply roll over on his left side he will be sur- prised how quickly belching of wind will occur and almost complete re- lief from the distress.
 The explanation is that lying on the left side crowds the stoma oh. This lessens the capacity of the stomach and forces the gas up through the esophagus. This will frequently bring much relief A more natural and lasting relief than any drug could have done. Try it the next time you have any of the throes of indigestion after go ing to bed. Lie on the left side for Is or 20 minutes and see if it does not disappear. It is very effective remedy. It is a remedy that the osteopaths would especially approve of, as it is of a mechanical nature and applied directly to the disease After the gas has been all forced out of the stomach in this way the sleeper can generally roll over on his back or right side and go to sleep
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
QUIT THE TURKEY BUSINESS.
How Secretary Whitne ey's Good In- Z tentions Were Spoiled by . Few
 Impatient Women.

The story of how few impatient
 women destroyed a mighty good resolution was recently told by the chief clerk of the navy department. In 1888 Secretary Whitney was de- layed in getting out his report, and finally had to push it through with g rush. says the New York Tribune.
 ssSo well was the work done," says MT. Peters, land so pleased was the secretary, that two days before Thanksgiving he sent for me and said: 'Mr. Peters, I wish you would go to the market and buy turkey for every employe of the government printing ofice.' But, MT. Secretary replied, it would require 5000 tur- keys to fill that order It makes no buy them! It is impossible,' said;
 there are not 5000 unsold turkeys to be had in Washington to-day Then said he. ascertain the names
 of the men who had the principal part in getting out the report, get a turkey for each to-day, and order the necessary number ,000 or 5000 --and see that they arc delivered in time for Christmas.' Under these i'm structions nine turkeys were sent to the printing office that day. The next morning the secretary received ten letters. Nine were notes of thanks. and the other was letter from 55 girls in the bindery, who demanded aNturkey each because of the part they had taken in getting out the report. As soon as he read that letter the secretary of the navy said: MT. Peters, have gone out of the turkey business Nothing fur ther was necessary. The Christmas distribution was not made, and all on account of the haste of 55 women to get recognition for their services.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
wARMED-ovER SPEECHES.
Monograph Cylinders Bought by Senator Hanna Were Not Just
 the Right Kind.

Senator Hanna bought a phono. graph with six cylinders of the Nancy Brown and Bamboo Treen variety. He was pleased and told q servant to lay in stock of ten more cylinders, reports the Baltimore Her~ aid.
 On the way to the phonograph store the servant passed an auction place where such cylinders. among other things, were advertised at cut rates. He purchased and carted the Impressions home, thinking to be commended by his master for his shrewd business ability. MT. Hanna that evening took up the first cylin- der that came to hand, placed 1t in position and started the wheels to going. The announcement was made by the photograph that there would follow "the great anti-trust speech of the Hon. William Sulzer, member of congress from New York"
 MT. Hanna cut off the wind of tho machine, examined the rest of tho apparatus and found that the req son he had gotten the cylinders so cheap was that they were all left over speeches by democratic orators on democratic subjects.
 The next day he went to tho photograph store and laid in hia own stock of impressions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Jerusalem Pudding.

Soak one-haf box of gelatine in one- half cupful of cold water for one-half hour. When read to use, dissolve over hot water. Boil one-fourth cupful of rice for 20 minutes, drain and throw into bowl of cold water. Drain again and dry carefully. Cut up three figs and three ounces of preserved ginger into tiny pieces and soak for IS min utes in one gill of lemon juice. Whip thoroughly one pint of cream, to which add cneIhalf cupful of powdered sugar and one teaspoonful offvanilla. Now add rice, fruit and dissolved gelatine. Stir carefully and steadily until cream begins to thicken. Stand in pan of ice and let ripen for two hours or more. Whipped cream can be poured over the pudding; it improves it, but is not necessary.--Good Housekeep- ipr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
FR1LLS AND FANCIEs.
\ Few of the Attractive Features of the Coming season'a
 Costumes.

Pastel shades will be much worn auring the spring months, the fash Ion oracles say, and although the pouched bolero will not be altogether abandoned there will be many other styles of equal popularity to prove Formidable rivals, reports the Brook lyn Eagle.
 The princess model continues in high favor with those who can wear this somewhat trying type of gown, and some exquisite evening gowns and re- caption costumes are being fashioned hi this style by modistes. One prin- cess robe of soft green velvet was re- heved by trimming of knotted silk fringe-and lovely gold embroidery.
 The greatest latitude prevails with regard to sleeves and the bell, the fan and all the other varieties figure in the list, couturieres endeavoring to add a touch of originality in shape or trim ming.
 Ribbon, which has occupied 80 con- epdcuous place in dress and millinery garniture during the present season, will continue in favor in the spring. In addition to the standard and pastel colorings somber effects are expected to be much in evidence.
 Examines and veilings will be the leaders in spring fabrics In the for mer fancy effects and noticeably an oPenwork weave resembling a check are expected to be more in demand than the plain materials.
 Belts of gold ribbon fastened with antique buckles of some dull metal, set with Persian coral, are smart and not very costly.
 A pretty pattern of wheels edges some of the latest turnover collars.
 The shepherdess shape Is to be the spring leader in hats, the fashion prophets say, and picture effects with long plumes and soft lace garniture will prevail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Tickets are Out for Lecture by Rev
 Father Loftus.

Tickets are Out for Letcure by Rev
 Father Loftus.
 Earl Hudson of Ansonia is visiting with Bertram Hudson and family.
 Mrs Dascomb of Thomaston, for mer resident here, was in town Satur- day visiting friends.
 John M. Keilty, who has been Ill for some time. is slowly improving.
 Jason Hart will leave to-day for West Suffield, where he has accepted a position as teamster for his uncle.
 Herbert Bassett and wife of Torring- ton were in town over Sunday.
 Homer Heminway of New York ar rived in town last evening.
 Edward Brouette of Bridgeport was in town Sunday visiting his family.
 James White, 2d, who has been i'll for some time past, Is somewhat i'm proved.
 Mrs Thomas Shields is on the sick list
 Harry Blakeslee has sold his horse to Joseph Holcomb.
 The Center school did not hold ses- sion to-day, as to-day Is visiting day.
 Tickets for the lecture to be given in St Patrick's church on St Patrick's s day by the Rev Father Loftus are sell ing we'll.
 William Keilty of Naugatuck spent Sunday in town.
 Dr Charles Warren of the Massachu- setts institute of technology spent Sun day in town.
 The regular meeting of the New Century circle, c. Q. F., will take place in Pythian hall Tuesday evening, March 3. at 7:30. All members will please attend.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
AlI tho Accom- . ries.

''I was coming along New Jersey avenue the other day." said Senator Dubois, recently, "and saw two lit tie boys playing horse, as I thought. One boy was fn small cart and the other boy was drawing him. Trailing along behind the cart came most dis consulate looking little girl. a sister of one of the little boys. I stopped the boys, whom knew, and said to one of them:
 "'Tonmy, what are you playing?'
 "'We're playing automobile, replied Tommy.
 "'Well,' asked, why don't you let sister play, too?
 "'She's playing said Tommy. She's the gasoline smell. '"N. Y. World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
watermeIon Railroad.

i Probably the first railroad ever built in the United States principally to haul ,watermelons will be & branch which the Burlington is getting ready to con-
 struct In southern Missouri this spring.
 The line will be 50 miles long, and win run through a district which is dis
 tinctively the home of the water melon. Enough melons are said to De. produced there to keep one railroad
 busy during the ssascn hauling them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
stepped bz sauirrers.

A half dozen men worked all one day in Greenwood (Me.) mill recently try ing to get 1t started, and two of them continued the next day. In despair they took the engine to pieces. Inside the cylinder were several parts of nuts, bits of bark and other fine stuff. A squirrel had gone in through the exhaust pipe and had discovered an excellent place for q winter store- house.--N. Y Enn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
pegerming of Corn.

The degerming of corn-that is, re- moving the yellow germ from the tip of each kernel--is necessary in all corn for export because the germs, when corn Is in the hold of a vessel, start a fermentation which spoils the whole cargo. The product each year of this degerming is about 5,00o,0oo gallons of corn oil, which has heretofore been used to adulterate linseed oil, but now process for clarifying 1t and remov- ing it's peculiar odor brings itinto com petition with olive and cottonsaod aii
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Date Cereal Nsunh.

This served with good cream will givU a hearty, wholesome and digestible breakfast. Put a quart of boiling wa ter in kettle with little salt and slowly sift into the boiling, water, through your fingers, enough entire wheat meal, about cupful, to thicken to soft mush; as soon as the meal begins to remain on top, enough has been added and water is absorbed. If more meal is added the mush will be lumpy. Let cook gently for 20 min utes and then stir in cupful of seeded dates, cover and cook ten minutes longer, then serve hot or cold, with cream.--Washingt Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Mr and Mrs Fred Lawrey of Simons- vile were the guests of Mir Lawrey's s mother, Mrs Jacob Gale over Sunday.
 Miss Ray Smith is suffering with q severe attack of grip.
 Miss Nellie Mccarthy Is i'll with an attack of grip.
 The Rev Sidney Dixon, pastor of All Saints. has just returned from & trip to New York city.
 l.. c. Wood of New York made a visit to this place last week.
 Mrs Layton Rose has recovered from her recent illness.
 Miss Kate Wonn is very i'll with the grip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Mashed Onions, soubfre Style.

Peal a dozen onions, blanch and drain them. Put them into sauce pan with enough chicken broth to cover them nicely. Simmer them slow ly until they are done, but do not al- low them to take color. Add cupful of bechamel sauce and let it cook until we'll reduced and thick, then rub the whole through a sieve. Add little butter and a piece of chicken glaze, season to taste and serve.-Washing- ton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
me Ptarmiran,. BIack Taik.

~ N
 One of the most entertaining of re- cent chapters in natural history is that which relates to the many curE ous means that birds and other anS- malls possess of deceiving the eyes of their enemies. Mir. E. Sandys, in writ ing of upland game-birds, calls atten-s .ition to remarkable and beautiful instance. When tho Ptarmigan puts on its winter dress it has 8 black tail One might suppose hhat this would att tract attention to the bird crouchina on the snow, but, in fact, it serves for concealment. Every projection on . snow field casts dark shadow, and that is what the tail of the motionless ptarmigan looks Hlre, the body of the bird resembling Q mere hump on tho white background.-Nature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Uncle Reuben says,

I ar allus ready to receive good advice from my feller-raen, but at de same time when pusson comes to me an says that Truth should be lamp to guide my footsteps I'm goin' to be mighty careful bout tradin' mewls wid him, pstroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Physical Versatility.

Waggsby-T That new friend Of yours is one of the most versatile men, anatomically speaking, that I have ever seen.
 NaggsbyI don't quite understand.
 Waggsby-Why, he is the ouly per- son I have ever known who was both knock-kneed and bowlegged.- .-Balti- more American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
It Depends

Shopper--I want to get vase that doesn't cost too
 Floorwall1er Yes, madam. China ware department, fourth aisle in the basement.
 "Where did you say the ''vawses" are to be found? ?'
 sArt department, madam; second floor, front" t."-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
A New Occupation.

An enterprising draper in New York employs an assistant who is particu- larly expert in arranging crayats in the most fashionable shapes. The assist ant attends weddings and helps the bridegroom and best man to properly adjust their ties for so suspicious an occasion.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
~-- ~ ---.- sss~ ss Narrow Escape.

Something went wrong with Alice the other day and she raised her hand as if to strike her mother.
 .Why, Alice!" her mother ex- claimed. 'You weren't going to strike me, were you?"
 "Well," returned Alice, "before I thought who you were, I was."- Somervillc Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Strained Relations.
It took place in & dairy.

It took place in a dairy.
 The dairyman was pouring large quantities of milk through fine wire netting.
 There were microbes in the milk.
 Other microbes by the hundred were sitting on the edge of the crock and gayly looking on.
 Their relations were being strained. -Baltimo,% ADaerican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
severe on the Widorn.

The penalty among the Hottentots for widows who marry again is some what severe. It Is the rule among these people that, before so marry ing, widow must cut off the joint of finger and present 1t to her new husband on the wedding day."-N. Y. Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Another Catch.

Jolkley-Say, you know the story of the eye of needle, don't you9 Polkley-No. What is it?
 That's the hole of it."--Philadel- phia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
No Cause for Alarm,

Mir. Bacon--When all the fools are dead I don't want to be alive
 Mrs. Bacon-Well, don't worry; you won't be.--Yonkers Statesmaa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-02
Ana sne Others Are.

People who have occasion to be stuck up hardly ever Washing Son (Ia-) Democrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
J. THoS. HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.
AN ACT

Mo 76 AN ACT GIT. Al For the relief of H. B. Roper. of Madison county. Whereas. II. B. Roper did nav the State of Alabama the sum of sl42. 20 for board of prisoners in iaiI in cases where convictions were had, and judgment confessed for fine and costs, the amount of board not having been taxed as cost. in certain cases. for the years 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 and 1897, for which he holds the state Aduitor's receipt; and, where as bv decision of the State Board of Compromise, he was required to pay said feed bills to the State. which was enormously collected from him bv the State Auditor. therefore
 Section l. Be 1t enacted by the Legis- ,ature of Alabama, that an appropria- tion of s142,2O be. and the same is here hv made. for the relief of H. B. Roper, Cor inc amount of feed bills enormously collected from him by the State Auditor an the first of March. 1898
 Sec. g. Be 1t further enacted, That the amount of money named in the foregoing aectlon shall be paid out of any funds in the Treasury, not otherwise appro- nr,ated, and that the State Auditor be. 2 nd he is hereby authorized and required to draw his warrant on the treasurer, for the amount named in Section 1 of this act in favor of said Henry B. Roper. Approved March 5. 1903.
 official.
 T. THOS. HEFL1N.
 Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23

with all lawful conditions imposed by the donor, and exercise such other powers as are Incident to private corporations. Sec. 2. That Section 1913 Of the Code be amended 30 as to read as follows: May increase membership.-Any society which has heretofore. or which may hereafter be organized under the laws of this State for the social and literary advancement of it's members. may enlarge its member ship to a number not exceeding five hun dred, by filing iE the office of the Judge of Probate of the county in which such society was incorporated, written dee- laration, signed by a majority of the ex- isting members of such society. to the effect that such extension is declared and made, and fixing the limit thereof.
 Approved Oct. 10. 1908
 Oficial:
 ]. THOs. HEFLIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
J. THOS. HEFLIN.
 Secretary of State.
AN ACT

~, ,cr AN ACT II. 53s. For the relief of Seaborn R. MN sey an ex-Confederate soldier of the county or Randolph, State of Alabama. Where as Seaborn R. Mulkey, resident citi- zen of the county of Randolph, state of Alabama, a disabled Confederate soldier duly made application for re- lief under the act for the relief or needv Confederate soldiers and sailors, resident citizens of the State Of Ala bama and their widows, approved Tor his prorata share of the money appro- priated by the State of Alabama Tor the year 1902 and that said application mel all the requirements of the law, but the fact that he having recently been resident citizen of Clay County, Alabama. and having made application and drawn a pension from the State of Alabama for the year 1900 and 1901 and having then moved to the county of Randolph, State of Alabama, being of imbicile mind and body and not hav- ing first been informed as to the law regulating the making of application for said pension, made application from Randolph County of the State of Alabama, and under this condition of facts the State Board refused him any pension for the year of 1902, mak- ing the following endorsement or the application Appearance of fraud, try ing to draw fro>> Clay County And whereas said application was made be- fore the Board of Examiners of the county of Randolph, State of Alabama for want of knowledge in regard to making said application and not with the intention of fraud, and whereas on account of old age and disease he is unable to earn living by manual labor, therefore.
 Section i. Be 1t enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, That the Auditor of Alabama Is hereby authorized and required to draw his warrant upon the treasurer of Alabama in favor of Seaborn R. Mulkey of Randolph County, Alabama, for the sum of eighteen and 6O-lo0 dollars and the treasurer of the State of Ala bama shall pay the said warrant out of the pension funds In the State treasury not otherwise appropriated.
 Approved March 5, 1908.
 Official.
 J. THOS. HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
J. THOs. HEFIIN,
 Secretary of 5trts.
CT. Gs
AN ACT

No. 44.) AN ACT CT. & For the relief of N. J. Stallworth. Judgd of the County Court Of Monroe Coun- ty.
 Whereas N. J. Stallworth. as Judge of the County Court of Monroe County. was required by the State Auditor to pay over Into the State treasury the sum of seventy and 49-100 dollars, being for feed bills of prisoners in criminal cases wrong fully claimed to be taxable as cost in such cases, but was paid by said Judge on the Sd day of March. 1898. Section l. Be it enacted by the Legisla- ture of Alabama, That the sum of sev- enty and 49-100 dollars be refunded to N J. Stallworth, Judge of the County Court of Monroe County, and that the Auditor draw warrant on the State Treasurer for such amount to be paid out of money In the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
 Approved Oct. 12, 1908.
 Official.
 J. THOS. HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
J. THOs. HEFLIN.
 Secretary of State.

No. 49z.) AN ACT CH. 91i. To amend Sections 1904 and 1913 of the
 Code of Alabama. Be 1t enacted by
 the Legislature of Alabama:
 Section 1. That Section 1904 of the Code be amended so as to read as follows: 1904 u6s6) Q996) d526) Q262). Powers.-Corpora- tlons created under this article may hold real and personal property. not exceeding in value five hundred thousand dollars, may receive property by gift. will. or device, holding the same in conformit2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-23
J. THOS. HEFLIN.
 Secretary of State.

No. 50g AN ACT. fTI .S5o To authorize the Board of Convict Inspec- tors with the approval of the Cover nor, to sell the cotton mill at Speig- ner, if 1t shall be deemed best. Section l. Be 1t enacted by the LegisIa- ture of Alabama. if they shall deem 1t best to do so, that the Board of Convict Inspectors, be and they are hereby au- thorized, with the approval of the Coy ernor, to sell the cotton mill at Speigner, Alabama. belonging to the State, upon such terms as they may deem best, after giving notice of the purpose to sell, in at least three daily newspapers published in this State, and the purchaser shall pay the purchase money therefor into the State Treasury.
 Approved Oct. 6. 1908.
 official,
 J. THOs. HEFLIN,
 Secretary of State.