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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
STAMFORD HISTORIANS.
Ns19-Imposed Duty of NeighborhO~A Boys About the Home of
 Shakespeare.

Tn Stratford-on-Avon, where Shakes pearean pilgrims pay their summer homage, the schoolboys have sober sense ofduty. Their dutyis to tell travel CTS all about Shakespeare. The stranger in the dreamy town walks with delight through it's quaint streets. Suddenly he looks down. Whence comes that buzz zing? No, he is not mistaken. It comes from group of schoolboys, writes Arthur Folwell, in Youths Companion.
 William Shykespeare, the gryte poet" they are almost humming in chorus, twas born in Stratford-on-Avon In 1564-the 'ouse in which he.dwelt may still be seen-'is father in the gryte poets boyhood was 'igh bailiff of the Dlyce-one who shykes spear is the meaning of Is nyme," and so on, in an even monotone, undisturbed and tram QuH. almost like the distant hum of bees.
 That is about all the stranger can un- derstand. The rest is lost in faint, in- coherent mumblings, only an occasional word being at all intelligible. The boys do not look at any one in particular. One gazes vacantly across the street, another at his shoes, still another at the sky; but all unite. in telling the, one weird tale. For 1t, of course, they ex- pect to be tipped.
 The tourist, used as he may be to guides and their parrot-like descrip- tions, is amazed by the Stratford boys. As he listens to their chant he is at first inclined to say:
 Whats all this about?'
 But he gets over that bravely Inter- rupt the Stratford youth in his studied story of the bard, and he will start again at the very beginning, without stopping to answer the question. He will show no surprise, no vexation; he will simply commence all over again. |
 The story the boys tell is not contained in any accepted life of Shakespeare. Any one who can comprehend it will find it collection of local traditions. There is never a. laugh in it's delivery, not even a smile. It is just self-imposed duty-a ceremony bequeathed by one generation of Stratford boys to the next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
Found Snake in Her Hair.

Dreaming that she was putting up her hair and having difficulty in dfsen- tangling it from her fingers, Mrs. Ida Whalen, of Logansport, Ind, woke up the other night to find a snake coiled around her fingers. She hastily flung the reptile to the floor, and succeeded in killing 1t. In the struggle the snake bit her several times, infiicting painful and probably dangerous wounds. The snake measured 12 inches and is of the water snake variety, which are not con- sidered very poisonous The presence of the snake is accounted for from the fact that the family cat frequently brings them to the house, It is thought the cat brought this one in the night and carried 1t into the bedroom, spring Ing upon the bed with it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
THROUGH WITH ROPES.
Commercial Traveller Had Tried One ss as a Ftre-Escape and Once Was Enough -s9.

''Yes, I know that most of. the boys carry rope around with 'em," said the commercial traveller, according to the Detroit Free Press, land the time was when I would not have taken the road without one, but Iagave mine to my wife for an extra clothes-line three or four years ago. read occasionally of g rope saving somebody from burning hotel, but I don't care to be saved that way"
 'sBut you don't want to be burned with the hotel, do your" was asked.
 t'Of course not, but if can't get down by the stairs or the iron flre-escape I'll take my chances on a mattress or fire mems ladder"
 But what's the matter with knotted roper t.. ,.} l
 "I didn't think anything was the mat ter for many years. Iused to go to bed feeling as safe as baby in his crib, and if found a traveller who didn't carry a 50-foot rope in his grip set him down as very reckless man. One day, when I was in an Indiana town, a lot of us got to talking about ropes and burning hotels, and a wall-eyed buffer offered to bet me five dollars to one that couldn't slide down my rope from a third-story window and not half kill myself Of course jumped at the bet, but he knew what he was talking about. I hadn't lowered myself six feet before the rope burned my hands and I let go and broke leg. The trick was tried by three others, and though they escaped broken bones, they were badly shaken up and tongue bitten. After my l leg mended bluffed everybody met on Shat rope business, and I never found a 1 chap who could slide down two stories and feel good for month after. A sail or could do it, of course, but I'm no sail or, and if ever I'm cut off by fire I'll take header for the sidewalk and hope to hit fat man as come down."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
NATERVlLLE TALK

James R. Ells of Glenbrook was in town on business yesterday.
 Charles Smith of Windsor Locks is visiting friends in town. 4
 The manager of the Bristol ball team has promised a good time to all who go up Saturday.
 Sheriff Barnes of Plymouth was in town yesterday on business.
 John Dady of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting friends on Main street.
 James J. Lynch is expected home to- night from Salisbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30

outstretched hand presented paper. Az he did so his hand suddenly fell and his shrewd eyes stared hard at the kind ly face which looked So suuarely at him. Then he turned toward the other two and heckoned furtously.
 ''Cone here, youse kids; come here! Here he isI" he said.
 The otheft two ran up. The first one pointed at the gTsafssuEgepn and cried:
 'Dats him, datas the feller Jwot was teNing you about. He cures legs like wot you got ehQrty.1 Y
 shorty looked at his leg. | He. had a homemade broonasticR crutch tucked under his shoulder, and his left leg was drawn up and shriveiled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Death of We'll Known and Popular Young Man.

OeaIn or Weu AnoWn Anu GoPuA0A
 Young Man.
 The city water was shut off on Spring street to-day while the water company's workmen were laying pipe Ion that street.
 Officer Malone is taking his vacation this week. Officer E'ruin is covering his beat.
 John A. Brophy, 9 years of age, son of william Brophy, died at his fathers s home on Oak street yesterday morning. He leaves father, four brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. John Brophy was one of the most popular and we'll known young men in town. He was a member Of the Salem Social club and formerly was employed as a boot maker by the G. I. R. G. Go. His friends were innumerabie and h1s death has cast, deep gloom over the wide circle that will take 8 long time to lift. The deceased has been in fail ing health for some time and early fin the spring he went south for his health but the trip did not seem to do him much good as he has sunk rapidly ever since.
 Henry Garheld's new house on Mel bourne hill Is rapidly nearing compile tion. Ernest Facher is doing the work
 Seth Baldwin and Seth Bingham are spending their vacations at Twin Lakes. e ~ .
 The Home Dramatic club will soon commence rehearsing for the Charity Ball" which they are to present in the opera house in September. The July tax should be paid this week if property owners wish to avoid having liens put on their property.
 The Mohawk "A. 0. baseball team will play the St Joseph's T. A. B. team of Waterbury on Washington park Sunday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30

TSyR. LORENZ and his gentle way with L1 children have been the subject of many anecdotes. This story is told or his stay in Rochester:
 One day. worn out by his professional work, he set out for a walk. In the course of his ramble he came to the falls of the Genesee river. There Dr. Lorenz and friend stood gazing into the depths of the gorge below.
 a Three little newsboys caught sight of them, and darted over, crying shrilly, ,'Poiper, mister: poiper here; all about it!" MJ >, .#
 Dr. Lorenz turned and nodded to them and one ran ahead of the other and with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
Had Long FaII.

~Speahing of bad falls," remarked Joggers, T fell out of window once, and the sensation was terrible. Dur ing my transit through the air I really believe I thought of every mean act I ever committed in my life"
 @H'mY growled Jiggers, you must have fallen an awful distance. "-St Louis Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
CHOLERA 1NFANTUM.

This has long been regarded as one of the most dangerous and fatal dis eases to which infants are subjest. It can be cured, however, when properly treated. All that Is necessary is to give Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, as directed with each bottle. and cure Is certain. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30

No man or woman in the state will hesitate to speak we'll of Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after once trying them. They always pro- duce a pleasant movement of the bow els, improve the appetite and strength en the digestion. For sala hv all druggists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-30
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
ThriIIing Experience of a Missouri
 Farmer Who Was Thought to Be Dead. .e

A few days ago G. w. Teacher, oi Sturgeon, Mo-, 31 years old, was struck by lightning and given up for dead, But he lives to tell the story Teacher
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

Jackson, June 12.-Since the state
political campaign opened there has
been all sorts of talk about cliques and
combines to further the interests of
various candidates. Conspicuous in
this respect was the Longino- Fox
Wilson combine which was supposed
to have fiourished like a green bay
tree while Mr.. Fox was candidate
for governor. Since the retirement
of Mr.. Fox this talk has gradually
dwindled away until nothing is left
save an occasional random criticism of
the alleged Wilson Longino combine,
with an occasional minglnig of the
name of Judge Critz as co-conspir-
ator.
Now the political novelists have
brought forth another giant combine
They figure collusion between Sen
ator Money, Major Vardaman, Con-
gresham ". S. Hill and Hon T. u
Sisson. Major Vardaman is Senator
Moneys cousin, Congressman Hill is
his son-in-law, and Mr.. Sisson, who
is running for district attorney, is Mr..
Hills law partner, and it is alleged
that the scheme is for Major Varda-
man
TO SUCCEED COL. MONEY
as senator, Mr. Hill is to succeed
Vardaman as Ggovernor, ana Mr..
Sisson is to succeed Mr.. Hill as mem
ber of congress.
There is perhaps a much founda
tiol in thi' talk rs th1ee Is in the talk
of a LolSino Wilson comb inc, ami
those ~hJ klo : anything Of polijicai
coulitinoS il Mississippi realize that
the after is the yeriaSt nonsense
Wilson is
NOT EVEN \ VOTER,
nor are any of the federal Office hold
ers to whom has been given places.
Since his desertion of the democratic
party he is looked upon in the same
light as any other traitor would be re-
garded, and it is not Likely that pub
lie man possessing the political astute-
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12
Woven and interviewer Into the Political Cam
paign==AnOther Startling DiscOyery--An-
other Wonderful Combination.
MONEY, VARDAMAN, HILL AND SISSON
These Four and No More to Divide Up the Most
Prominent OffiCes-But 1t Is All MoOnsfine
During MoOnless Night.

ness with which Governor Lonigno is
credited would jeopradize his chances
by an unpopular affiliation, and one
that could not accomplish for him
any possible good.
1t is doubtless true that
VERY FRIENDLY FEELING
exists between Senator Money. Major
Vardaman, Congressman Hill and
Mr.. Sisson, but it will be difficult to
make the people believe that they
have formed a combination to gob-
BILE up all the offices in the state.
Senator Money and Major Vardaman
have been especially friendly during
the campaign, doubtless owing in a
great measure to the fact that their
views on the negro question are prac
tically synonymous.
Another campaign canard that has
been completely exploded is the talk
of
NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE
at the capital to further the interests
of certain candidates. There was
much shouting on this subject dur
ing the early stages of the battle,
but it has now died out. The fact of
the matter is that very few Of the
Jackson correspondents care conti-
mental who is elected governor, as they
will probably be able to hold their
positions regardless Of the man who
captures the office. and if they possess
any rOliticai influence it would be
nonsense to attempt to use it when it
might jeopafdi2e their professional
stan ding.
The state campaign is now, and
has been since the beginning. a free
for-a'l fight in which every man has
been for himself, and all cliques, COM
bines, syndicates and trusts exist
merely in the fertile minds of men
who perpetrate it to serve their own
political ends aud deceive the voters
into believing that they are being i'm
posed upon.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

Mr.. Louis Hillman and bride, who
we're married at Coffeeville Wednes-
day evening, were in this city yester-
day, leaving in the afternoon for
Leakesville. where they will reside in
the future.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

alarm system and thus help yourself.
lt is not everybody who gets full
value for his property destroyed by
hre through the insurance companies
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

Among other notable improvements
made by the Hattiesburg Drug Co.
since moving into their new quar-
ters is cement pavemdnet in front of
the store. This has been much
needed and greatly improves the ap-
pearance of that locality.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

No. no ice this morning. But
the balance of that ton of coal which
came up short last winter might be
delivered now.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

Rev. W. A. Hall of Trenton ar
rived in the city last night and will
remain here for some time visiting
friends.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

G. A. Zeigler and Mrs. J. E.
Zeigler of Sumrall are guess of the
Klondyke.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

Rev. L. E. Hall of Scranton is visit.
ing friends in the city this week.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12

To the property owners: Help
the firemen by establishing fire
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-06-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
A brand new upright Hardman
piano, at bargain. Apply at this Of
tice. June12 2t
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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
WE GO FOR WARD.
Joint Meeting of Aldermen and
Railroad Officials Settle the
Union Passenger De-
pot Question.
pot Question.

In accordance with the resolution
recently passed by the Board of City
Aldermen inviting a conference here
Thursday With representative Of tie
several railroads that pass through
or terminate in Go1dsboro, Messrs.
j. Il. Keniy, Of the \. G. L., S. l..
Dill, of the A. & n. c., and Henry
W. Miller, Of the Southern, came to
the city and met with the Board and
a number of representative citizens
at 1880 O'Clock.
The conference was very harmon
iOus, and the expression Of views was
free and liberal and general on the
part of members of the Board and
the railroads addressed the meeting,
and stated, tiIat, il his opinion,
based on a comprehensive experience
with cities throughout the country
moving for and obtaining union pas
senger depots, Goldsboro is most ad-
vantageously blessed with a depot
situatiOn-such as no other town en-
joys and such as many towns in his
knowledge would be glad to have
even New York, he said, is nov;ng
for union depot in the centre of the
city at great expense. He expressed
cordially d Willingness to do any
anything in reason to improve the
accommodations here, and asked
suggestions from the Board. He was
follow ed by MIR. Miller for theSouth-
err and by Mr.. Dill for the A. & n.
c., both Of which gentlemen en-
dorsed Mr.. Kenly's expressions and
col.sl.l4t>, AZ MS desire to cooperate
with the Board of Aldermen in bet
terin2 ous ,.epot conditions.
At rne conclusion Of these remarks
Nv +. Il. Borden submitted resO-
luton, trnIch was adopted, that the
s.nnoe Of the meeting favored the
present location; after which Alder
man Harrison moved that the rail-
road officials be requested to put in
operation at once, in cooperation
with the city's work, the paving Of
the walls ways between their tracks,
which motion was adopted and was
c3letll.e,: in by the above railroad
officials and the meeting adjourned.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
z ma kable Cure If Group.
a Ejstle. gsovsS fife Saved.

I have - few vo. q 10 Say regard
ing Cha N her a nj, 90 h Remedy.
IL aave6 CIV i1ti bow 'fa and feel
scat [ cannat praise II enough. I
bought bottI4 OF it from A. j.
Sfeere Of GOOD win, s d., and when
I got home with it thu poor baby
could hardly sreathe. I gave the
medicine as directed every ten min
nt5s until he ''thre up" and then /
5norsshs sure b. S-s gong to choke
20 death Ne haa II, nnll tbs phlegm
cut al Dis hluutA II great long
e-si - gs. Z al s,,,s.tivas sJdni # ! lad
cot got that hc Jlr, of cough medi-
cine, my boy woui'7 not be on earth
TO day---JoEL DEMoNT. Inwood,
Iowa. For sale at MacKay's Phar-
macy.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
TEL LEGRAPH NEWS.

Ninstou-Sale'1, n. G., Jan. r.
Mrs. John Garrison, aged 20 years,
was killed near Wallburg late this
afternoon. she was driving d nlule,
aud the al.ilnal became frightened
and ran away, throwing Mrs. Garri-
son ont of her wagon. She was
draggeu for some distance and was
dead when found.
Aslleviile, Jan. 9.-A movement
is on foot to secure compulsory edu-
cation IN AsheVille. The matter has
Seen tal,en yp b. the Junior Order,
United American Mechanics, who
have passed a resolution requesting
that tno General Assembly of North
Carolina pas an act providing COM
pulsoty education IL this city, and
another resolution that the school
board OF the city endorse the move
nleiiJ.
Frankfort, Ky, Jan, 12.-Henry
Youtsey to-day continued his testi-
mony before the grand jury. 1t is
said that he is making a full confes-
sion, not only of his part, but also
telling what lie knows about what
others did in the alleged conspiracy,
three years. ago to assassinate Cover
nor Goebel. 1t is currently reported
that new evidence has not only been
secured on those already indicted,
but also evidence such as to involve
Others not hitherto mentioned in the
celebrated case.
Washington, Jan. 12.-The presi-
dent has decided to give the people
of Massachusetts taste OF his negro
policy, where from all accounts, it is
mosthighly appreciated. 1t is stated
on very high authority that VIM. III.
Lewis, a graduate of Harvard and
famous as the centre rush of foot
ball team at that institution, is to be
appointed assistant United States dis
trict attorney at Boston. Mr.. Roose-
welt was spufredS on to this appoint
sment by reason Of the facts that the
press III various parts of the country
has suggested that he show his
friendship for the negro by making
appointments of men of that color in
the north, and not confine all of his
efforts in this direction to the South.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
A GOOD BILL.

a member of the Legislature, now
in session in Raleigh, has introduced
d JiIi which prohibits any member
Of the Legislature from holding any
office created by the said Legisla-
ture,
This is eminently right and prop
er, aud i'll meet the hearty endorse
n1ent Of the people of the State.
Public officers should avoid the
very appearance Of evil, and when a
JseSiatatGIe goes TO work and creates
offices, and these offices are filled
right away by the men who created
them, it certainly affords large room
for criticism.
By the way, we regret to notice
that already bills are being intro
duced to increase appropriations,
while the proposition is pending to
issue a half-million dollars worth of
bonds with which to pay the debts
of the State.
The Legislature should not in
crease appropriations for any pur-
pose, except for the care of the in
sane, and then only after the most
careful investigation of the needs in
that direction.
The people are tired of promises -
they want promises backed up by
performances.
Let the Legislature of 1903 so act,
that its friends will not have to
apologize for it. ssssssssss7sss isssaSsss
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
HOw's This z

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We, the undersigned, have known
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5y their firm. ~ II
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Halls Oatarrh Cure Is taken inter
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Price 76sg per bottle.sssold by SaIl
sruggists Testimonials free.
HALLS Family pills are the best.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
A Marvellous Invention.

Wonders never cease. A machine
has been invented that will cut, paste
and hang wall paper. The field of
inventions and discoveries seems to
be unlimited. Notable among great
discoveries is DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. It has done
world Of good for weak lungs and
saved many life. Thousands have
used it and conquered Grip, Bron-
chitis, Pneumonia and Consumption.
Their general verdict is: Its the
best and most reliable medicine for
throat and lung troubles. Every soc
11d Et.0e .5a5Ji: Z ei.arant9ed by J.
II. Hill & Son druggists. Trial bot
ties rrree.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
t3OLDsBORO N. G.. TRURss1z z, J sNUARY Is 1908
SHOT AT A DANCE.
Elijah Smith Seriously Wounded
By Jasper Warlick on Last
Saturday Night.

At frolic in Grantham township
on Saturday night Elijah Smith was
shot and seriously wounded. The
dance was given at the home of
Frank House on the plantation of
John Worrell. During the progress
of the festivities Jasper Warrick was
talking and laughing rather loud and
was told to quiet down by Elijah
Smith. Warrick hushed up at once
and the dance proceeded.
Later on Smith and some of his
friends were out in the yard and
Smith began to boast of the manner
in which he had made Warrick quiet
down. Warrick's friends told him
what Smith had said and the two
men soon became involved in hot
words which would have brought
them together in fight had not
some bystet.l''ero separated the two
men. Warrick's friends took hold Of
him while Smith continued to ad-
vance with a knife in his hand, at
the same time calling upon his
brother John Smith to shoot. War
rick pulled out his pistol and shot at
Smith three times, only one shot
took effect and that struck Smith in
the side.
Theeound of the pistol shots caused
the music ia the house to stop and
the dancers ceased their pleasure.
When the firing ceased Smith said
he had been shot and the cOmbatants
with their friends retired in the dark
ness and each left for home. y doc
tor was sent for and Smiths wound
was pronounced serious.
A warrant was issued for Warrick
yesterday, tut Up TO the pressut tt..he
he has not been arrested. Warrick
and S5initi. had q fight about twelve
months ago, aG which time Warricll
got The best Of the encounter and
since that time the two men have
not been on the best of terms.