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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
A CHRISTMAS TOBOGGAN
By MANDA L. CRocKER

fXfN q sheltered cleft on the noun
 tain side where the scraggy pines made polite obeisance to their bare e-headed neighbors, the Halfway house had stood, hamburger of com fort, for score of years.
 And now, though the old stage lay Fotting in the valley and the traveller thundered along by rail beneath its very foundations, the friendly gables seemed beckoning to imaginary guests.
 Tonight. too, the pine branches Erackled merrily on the wide hearth, Rs if the snubs of a progressive pub Ii0 were not worth minding, lighting ID the long, low room in the gloaIning pf the Christmas Eve.
 Two women conversed in tender monotone in the cheery illumination, and the elder was saying: "The paper cannot be found and, of course, the property goes to your Uncle Hermon."
 The other rose wearily from her place before the fire and stood lean Ing her head against the black old Fashioned mantel.
 Then uncle really intends taking our home away from us?" she said, in- terrogatively. looking down into the patient mother face
 Certainly, my daughter" came the reply In cheerful resignation, "and he expects to take possession soon, too But your father always made much
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
SUITS AGAINST ROYALTY.
Legal Action Against Kings and Em. perors in Common Law Is
 Not Tenable.

Kings, emperc@, czars and other monarchs differ from ordinary people in being beyond the reach of what Is called Common law-that is, the ordinary law which is binding, on their subjects. The king of England cannot be. sued as a lrespasser or debtor, nor can he be sited to appear as witness. On the other hand, the king is unable to take any civil action against a subject, though he can institute criminal pro- eeedings against any person in the king dom, but he cannot appear as witness In the case, says the Chicago American.
 The other day man was prosecuted for forging his majestys signature to D check drawn on Coutts' bank, London, but King Edward, even If he wished to do so, could not go into the witness box to prove the forgery; his evidence had to be given through the medium of other parties.
 Shortly after King Edward, then prince of Wales, had purchased the Eandringham estate, a dispute arose be- tween one of the tenants on the porperty and his royal landlord in connection with the preserving of game, which eventually resulted in a lawsuit.
 There is nothing to prevent the prince of Wales, who is subject of the crown, from suing in the ordinary courts of law, and this is what his majesty pro- ceeded to do against his refractory ten ant. The case, however, was settled out of court. the tenant giving up the farm, for which he was well compen- kated
 Emperor William of Germany cannot appear personally in an ordinary court of law, but he can, and does. appear from time to time through his repre- sentative.
 A couple of years ago wine mer- chant sued the kaiser for the large sum of $12. The kaiser had, prior to this ac- ton, paid the merchant his account, which amounted to some hundreds of dollars, less a trifiing discount, and transferred his imperial orders for wine elsewhere.
 The wine merchant, having lost the kaiser's custom, determined to exact his pound of flesh, and sued his late cus- toner for the full amount due on the wine account. The case eventually went to the supreme court of appeals, where 1t was maintained that the merchant was entitled to his SIP, and this is all most unique example of a subject win ming a case against the kaiser in the higher courts. Tn Russia no one can take any action against the czar, unless he be of noble rank, and even then it is extremely dan gerous work for the litigant to proceed against his imperial majesty. There are very few instances of such cases, and they generally result in the plaintiff having very bad time of it for the rest of his days.
 A Russian noble, however, couple of years ago had the temerity to embark on a lawsuit against the czar in, con- nection with disputed boundary, which divided part of the nobleman's property from that of his imperial majesty N
 The property was situated in Siberia near some yaluassso gold mines, and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
During n Thunderstorna.

The Cimmaron salt fields in Indian territory boast of large hot spring, which forms pool about 20 by 50 feet. A startling story of this spring is told by cattlemen who camp near by. One night last summer thunderstorm was raging over the plain, when bolt of lightning descended. Instantly great volume of flame shot up thousand feet into the sky from the spring, and con- tinued to blaze for 20 minutes. The cowboy claims that the hot springs "blowed out" and that the location changed several rods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
We Give Red Star Trading
 Stamps With all Purchases.
DOLLS.

The hearts of the little ones will be filled with delight on Christmas morn with any of these handsome dolls. They're in every size and every kind, dressed, undressed, jointed hips, kid bodies, movable eyes and talking dolls, all have beautiful silky hair rand perfectly moulded faces. Prices to suit any fancy.
 JOINTED DOLLS-17c, 25c, soc, 75c, up to $2.75 each.
 KID BODY DOLLS-Bodies of fine kid: 25c, 39c, 5oc, 75c up to $2,25 each.
 DRESSED DOLLS-All manner of costumes from the neat, dainty mus lin goods to the finest silk fabrics. Most of them removable dresses; prices 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, up to $2.9e each
 DOLLS HEADS-Best Bisque Heads 25c, soc, s75c, and S9c each.
 DOLL SLIPPERS-1Oc a pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
WOMEN's HANDKERCHlEFs.

The most sought for article for gifts in all the entire line of holiday goods. No. disappointments will greet you in our Handkerchief Department, wheth- CT it's in the cheapest cotton goods, the finest embroidered for plain linen goods of the exquisite lace creations you're looking for, they're all repre- sented here in bewfldering varieties. AT 5c-There are the colored borders the embroidered corners and the plain white handkerchiefs. AT 10c-The Swiss embroidered, lace trimmed and plain all linen hem stitched goods.
 AT 121ac-A magnificent line of all styles in embroidered, lace trimmed initial and plain.
 AT 25c-The most popular in price and the strongest in values of any of our lines. It includes most any thing you can ask for in lace trim med, embroidered, initial and plain goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Ask for Red Star Stamps when paying for y0ar pur- chaSeS. /|
UMBRELLAS
FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILL
 DREN.

We could tell an interesting story of handles of silver, gold, pearl, ivory and innumerable other novel effects, but what's the use. To fully appre- ciate them you must see the umbrel- las. Any of them will make a gift which will be a lasting and grateful remembrance. There are all prices from 49c to $1O each, which gives a range of prices so that all may be easily suited. Covers are in all silk, union taffeta, gloria silk and mercer ized serge and they're made by the best umbrella manufacturer in the country. The most popular lines are:
 THE MEMS UMBRELLAS-At 9Sc, $1.49 and $1.9S each. All paragon frames, rib, silk gloria covers. han. dies of plain natural wood and with silver trimmings.
 Better grades at $250, $2.9S, S3.9S, $4.9S, $7.50 and $1O each.
 WOMEN'S UMBRELLAS-At 9sc, $1.25, $1.49, $1.75, $1.9S and $2.5O each. Handles of every description and cov- CTS of all silk, union taffeta and silk gloria.
 Better grades in all silk umbrellas at $2.9S, $3.98, $4.9s, $7.5O and $1O each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
WOMEN'S NECKWEAR.

"We'll have popcorn and chesInuts, and browned birds and-everything," !" cried Ned, as his plans bubbled over.
 "Everything," repeated his sister, bitterly, land then by and by have nothing"
 But Ned did not hear, for his mother was saying: Here's note from Cousin Jessie" while smile lighted up her careworn face.
 Then she passed the paper to Edith, murmuring: "All winter long in the dear old house."
 Papa has concluded to let you stay in the house until spring, as he can not find tenant before that time. He will stop on his way to Fulton's in the morning and talk with you about the matter" was what Edith read. Then she laid the slip of paper on her brothers palm, wondering if by that time anything would happen that they would not have to go at all.
 Ned tossed the note into the ma ternal lap contemptuously and his sum- ny face darkened "Who cares for his charity extension, I'd like to known he exclaimed. "It's only because he can't do otherwise and make 1t pay"
 His lip curled disdainfully and quiv- cred into silence. He did "care," after all, poor little brother. And Edith's heart smote her as she kissed his flushed cheek in sisterly sympathy. After all, he had been braver than she,
 "It's a veritable toboggan," ex- claimed Hermon Cameron's wife as the fine team cantered up the treach- erous slide" Really I am afraid of an accident"
 Fudge, Mrs. Faintheart; what can happen?" laughed her husband, gayly, as he cracked his whip over the sleek bays.
 Truly, it did not seem possible for 1 anything to happen out of harmony with the lovely holiday. Nevertheless, a few minutes later the serenity of the day was all broken up for the Camerons. Frightened at something by the roadside, the horses became unmanageable and, in a twinkling, be- 1 coming detached from the sleigh, ran ! wildly around the upper turning throwing MT. Cameron heavily to the l ground.
 The impetus of the accident sent the vehicle spinning down the glassy in cline, it's occupants perfectly helpless l to stay their mad flight The Fultons. startled to see a run away team dash into their grounds ran out to recognize it as that of their friend, Cameron, and in a short time they were bending solicitously over the unlucky man who, prone on the Christmas snow, was moaning uncon. sciously.
 "We will take him up to the wid
 ow's," said MT. Fulton, glancing in the direction of the friendly gables, while l you go for the doctor" addressing his
 son, "and then we will look for tho 1 rest of them"
 l Prudence Cameron prepared a coucI for her unfortunate brother-1n-law with 8 queer sensation tugging at her heartstrings. He had meant to stop but not in this manner. Surely there 1 was a Providence in it.
 Here are some papers we picked IF" said MT. Fulton, laying 8 roll in the widows hand. They must belong to him. Examine them and see. haven't my glasses with me-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

boundary line was question of consid-. erable importance to both parties. The Russian nobleman not only lost the ac- ton, but incurred his royal masters grave displeasure, which necessitated his leaving Russia for some years.
 On his return he found that large portion of his estate had been conf1s- cated, and was informed that he had committed number of offenses, which could only be expiated by the payment of 8 large fine, amounting in our money to some thousands of dollars.
 Sometimes in England rumors get about that royalty shelter themselves behind their exalted position from the inconvenient consequences of the law Recently King Edward ordered an in quiry to be made into the circumstances under which certain royal prince was said to be connected with the doings of a financial company that failed.
 Two eminent lawyers conducted the inquiry, and fully satisfied the king that no legal liability whatsoever was att tached to the royal prince in question for the doings of the company, other wise it was King Edwards full inten- tion that the prince should be held an- swerable in the ordinary way for his share in the company's transactions.
 The sultan of Turkey can be sued by any one of his subjects in civil action, but the action must be taken through a minister of state. This Is the letter of the law, the reality being that, If any, one attempted to do so, he would promptly lose his head. Actions of this sort are, therefore, unheard of in Turkey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Fresh Christmas Chocolates
 fOc and 200 a Box.
WOMEN'S FUR NECK SCARFS

LONG BROWN CONEY NECK SCARFS-F Finished with tails; $2.9S each.
 LONG BLACK HARE sCARFs- With six tails; $5 each.
 ISABELLA FOX SCARFS- With two brush tails and paws; $s.5O, SIC and $17.5O each.
 SABLE FOX SCARFS- brush tails and four paws; $1O and $12.5O each.
 SABLH OPOSSUM STOLES- Satin lined, finished with six tails and silk cord fastener; $1O each.
 FUR MUFFS-To match scarfs; $1.9S to $15 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

s In her own room Mrs. Cameron looked the papers over. "Of course they're his,' she unused, unrolling the grimy outer wrapper. Unfolding the inside paper she read: ..I hereby give and bequeath the Halfway house to my sister-in-law, Prudence Cameron, and"
 She read no further. Down at the bottom of the instrument was the pe- culiar chirography of her injured broth er-in-law.
 "It was never lost!" she exclaimed; ''but Hermon never meant that l should see this"
 Putting the precious document away carefully, she went downstairs with a queer little smile triumphant on her patient face.
 The physician and Hermon's family had arrived and the wife was saying: "We went right on tobogganing down ing. Then the cutter went to pieces against a tree and we were upset, but not hurt"
 She ended with a hysterical laugh, as she looked toward the white-faced husband.
 Stunned a considerable, bruised a bit, but fairly ready for his Christmas dinner" said the doctor as he took his leave.
 Tn the kitchen Edith surveyed the brace of cartridges and wondered if there was enough to go round" But while she cogitated the Fultons came in with bountiful dinner.
 "We planned for company" laughed jolly Mrs. Fulton, land we're bound to have 1t, even if we meet them half way" And soon the Christmas cheer filled the lonely old rooms. In the midst of the merry Christmas dinner Prudence Cameron looked across the table at her brother-in-law who, pillowed up in an armchair, was munching a Drowned bird, and said, playfully: Christmas gift, Brother Hermon."
 "I meant to have brought some thing" he stammered, in confusion, | but
 Thank you, know you did," inter rupted Prudence, her face glowing with victory, 'and it is all right MT. Fulton gave it to me-the will, mean and thank you again." Had the house tumbled down the mountain side Hermon Cameron could not have been more surprised. He sank back among the pillows with a suppressed groan. My heart!" he said faintly. My heart!"
 You are hurt more seriously than we thought for!" cried the Fultons, in alarm. | "Oh, no," murmured Hermon. "I am just little overcome" And so it proved. But, although he revived and chatted with his friend, Fulton, over the toothsome plum pud- ding, he did not look Prudence Cam eron's way again that day. And that night Ned sat before the cracking fire on the broad hearth, while the dancing light touched his ruddy face and glinted up along the smoky rafters, and whispered between his palms: Dear Lord, we are so l thankful for the blessed Christmas tide; but just now we are thankfnller for the upset of Uncle Hermon" l Wages In Iowa. | Tn 1902 62, ,299 employees in Iowa wer
 paid S26.660 nn4 in oc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
To Test Value of Mirlx.

Milk varies in viscosity with com position and temperature, and new apparatus called the "lacto-viscometer is regarded by French physicists as solving the problem of simple test for milk. It consists of timed cop per reservoir, mounted on tripod with a fine, glass tube as outlet. When the reservoir is filled with a sample of the milk, the stopcock is opened, and the time required for the escape of the liquid is noted in sec onds, with the temperature. and ref erence to a table shows the exact character of milk corresponding to these data
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
why corean Girls Marry.

Should Corean girl die before mar riage her life has been failure, since she has never been under the rule of a 'Elord of creation" Were she to be buried in the family cemetery on the hillside her unruly spirit would cause trouble among the ancestors; so hole is dug in one of the great highways and her remains are deposited therein without ceremony. It is believed that as travellers pass day by day over the grave they will trample her unruly
 spirit into subjection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Red Star Trading Stamps Bring better returns to the collector than any others.
BOOKS.


 Books suitable for all ages are here in the most attractive and substan- iaI bindings.
 CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS 1Oc, 1215c, and 25c each.
 CHILDREN'S NTEAR A B l. D LINEN BOOKS-1215c and 25c each.
 CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS 1Oc, 121ac, 15c, 19c, 25c and 49c each.
 ssALPHONSE AND GASTON BOOKS-49c each.
 FATHER GOOSE BOOKS-Nicely bound and illustrated; 39c each.
 BOYS BOOKS Stories by Henty, Horatio AIger, Jr, Kipling, and the ever popular Grimms Fairy Tales, Aesop's Fables, Uncle Toms Cabin and hundreds of other equally as in feresting tales for the boys. Good cloth bindings and clear type at 25c each.
 GIRLS BOOKS Combined with the above two lines is splendid line Of books for girls from the best writ CTS; prices as above, 25c and 49c vol ume.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
38 & 40 BANK ST.
FANCY WRITING PAPERS.

IAaVScp puG uP HI DOAGS, making up slightly and useful pres ent; prices 25c to $1.50 box. FANCY SETS.
 TRAVELLING SETS-In durable leather cases; at $1.25, $1.9S and $2 .9S set.
 MANICURE SBTS-And Toilet Sets in handsome cases; 75c, 9Sc, $L50, $1.75, $1.9S and $2.9S set.
 SHAVING SETS-$1.98 q set.
 SMOKING SBTS-$3.7 .75 each.
 NUT PICK sETS-25c and 50c each
 CHILDREN'S KNIFE AND FORK SETS-25c, soc, and 75c set.
 INK WELLS-Several catchy nov cities in these goods; at 25c, 39c, Soc, 75c and $1 each.
 HAT AND CLOTHES BRUSHES - They're the best values to be found and are an inexpensive gift that any one would appreciate, 25c, 33c, 35c, 65c and $1.25 each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
MOMEN'S CLOVES.

We carry only the most reputable makes in our Glove Stock. THE VASSAR"-Our 9Sc leader. in
 black, white, gray, modes. THE EMPRESS"-Our popular s1.4e
 real Kid Glove. in black, white and
 the most stylish shades. DENTS GLOVES Heavy English
 Walking Gloves at $1.5O the pair.
 F. K. seam gloves, $1 the pair. MOCHA GLOvEs-In tan and gray.
 csc the pair. Silk Lined $1.49 the pair.
 MISSES AND CHILDREN'S FLEECED LINED GLOvES-5Oc and 75c the pair.
 BOYS FLEECED LINED GLOVES ---5Oc and 75c pair.
 WOMEN's AND CHILDREN,s GOLF fGLOVES-In wool angora wool and silk; several colors; at 25c. 49c and $1 the pair. And several other styles of gloves which we haven't space to mention here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

AT 6Oc. 75c and S1-You could not
 ask for better assortments or values
 EXTRA FINE ALL LINEN EM- BROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS- At $150, $1.9S, $2,5O, $2.98 up to S4.98 each. All handkerchiefs nicely boxed when desired.
 CHILDREN'S HANDKERCHIEFS -In fancy boxes, three in a box; 15c and 25c a box. < WOMEN'S SILK INITIAL HAND KERCHIEFS-25c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Have to Tell About It.

People who talk too much about their good breeding usually have no other way of proving it.-Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
Finding Fault.

People who can think but very little often find fault with others because they do not think much Washington Ia,) Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
WOMEN'S HOSE.

PLAIN BLACK AND FANCY HOSE-1n cotton and silk; prices range from 25c to $1.9S a pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
TELEPHONE 222.
NEWS GOODS.

From this immense Mems Furnish ing Stock of ours you can choose gift at small outlay of money that will be useful and acceptable. Every thing in wearing apparel for men with the exception of shoes, clothing and hats is at your disposal here and anything purchased which proves un- satisfactory to him we'll willingly exchange it for you. Suggestions of desirable gifts for the men.
 Neckwear, MufHers, Gloves, Half Hose, Shirts. suspenders, Handker- chiefs, Hose Supporters, Arm Bands, Scarf Pins, Cuff Buttons, Studs, Col lars and Cuffs, Nightshirts and Un- derwear of all kinds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
PICTURES AND PHOTO FRAMES.

BEAUTIFUL ETCHINGS-W With old oak finish frames; csc each.
 PHOTO COLORS-Excellent like nesses of the genuine water colors, framed in handsome gilt frames in various shapes and. sizes; 25c, 37c, 45c, $139 and $1.9S each.
 PLATINETE AND PASSE PAR TOUT-Many new subjects; at 1Oc, and 25c each.
 JEWELRY.
 BROOCHES-In every conceivable style; at 25c, 49c, 75c, 99c and $1.5O each.
 HAT PINS-10c, 25c and 49c each.
 STICK PINS-25c, 49c and 98c each
 BRACELETS-25c, 49c, 9Sc and $1.50 each.
 FOB CHAINS-In gilt and silver; 25c and 5Oc each.
 NECK CHAINS--In gilt and silver; 25c and 5Oc each.
 GOLD SHELL RINGS-25c and 5Oc each.
 STOCK PINs-25c and 50c each. WOMEN'S NECKWEAR.
 Every new style of Stocks or Col lars is represented in this collection of beauteous conceits in Women s Neckwear. They're always 1n de- mand for Xmas gifts.
 STOCKS-Lace, Chiffon, Silk and Mercerized Goods. They're made in the daintiest of styles and colors; prices range from 25c to $1.50 each.
 WOMEN'S TOP COLLARS-Enor- nous varieties to pick from; at loc, 15c. 25c and 49c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
A Special Feature of Red Star Trading Stamps--Their One Book Premiums are Unequal ed.
LEATHER GOODS.

Pocketbooks, Wrist Bags, Automo- mobile Bags, Gard Gases, Cigar Hold CTS, Music Rolls. etc. MEN'S POCKETBOOKS- plain leather and seal, combination change and bill compartments; at l7c, 75c, and 9Sc each.
 WOMEN-S POCKETBOOKS--V ious styles and shapes in seal, wa1rus, alligator and snake skin; from 25c to $2 each.
 AUTOMOBILE BAGS-Of walrus, seal and snake skin, with change purse, card case and vinaigrette; 9Sc, $1.75, $275, $3.99 and $4.9S each.
 WRIST BAGS-Several kinds of feathers; at 25c, 49c and 9Sc each. FANCY PERFUMES.
 Always an acceptable gift. Wood- worth's choice perfumes in fancy boxes; at 21c, 25c, 49c, 65c, 75c, S9c, and $1.75 box.
 COMBINATION BOXES Perfume soap and sachet powder; at 1Oc, 25c and 49c a box.
 BRIC-A-BRAC. An elegant line of the new
 MORIAGO WARE-Vases, Sugar and Dreamer, Cracker Jars, Olive Dishes, etc; prices range from 75c to $2.9S a piece.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

Visit the Show Rooms of The Red Star Trading Stamp Go, 2 and % Harrison Ave- nue--$f worth of Stamps free to all book holders the Last Saturday of Each Month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS FROM THE DRESS GOODS DEPT.

NOVELTY wAIsTINGs - Wool and Silk and Wool; 39c to 75c yard.
 BLACK TAFFETA SILKs-For petticoats in qualities guaranteed to wear; from 49c yard upwards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21

Are you collecting Red Star i Trading Stamps? If not, get a book from us and start in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-21
CHRISTMAS HINTS FROM OUR
 DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. x

WOOL BATH ROBE BLANKETS Striped and figured designs of var ious color combina lions; s2.5o, ss.75 and s4.es each.
 TOWELS Hemstitched and firing ed; 21c, 25c, ssc, ssc, soc and 5sc each
 wHITE SHIRT WAIST PAT TERMS Three yards in pattern. put up in neat box; 9ec pattern.