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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
LEAGUE TO SAVE CHILDREN.
Substantial Efforts to Prevent Infant
 NortaIsty Being Made fin Rural France.

Ther is one locality in France, where the infant mortality is truly frightfu1; that is at Saint Pull sur -Mer, in the Pas de-Calais district. Here out of every two children born one is fated to die during the first year of it's existence, a mortality exactly double the general average for the whole of France, which is, moreover, unusually 'high-200 to 25O per 1000, says an article in L'Illustra- tion, translated for Public Opinion. We have been skeptical of leagues in gen. eral, but the league against infant nor tality has proved it's right to exist. The members of the league have succeeded in creating at Saint-P -Pol-sur-Mer what is called "goutte de. Iait'' (drops of milk). At present each child born of poor parents receives box of linen at the time of it's birth. Assistance is given the parents in the form of bread, meat and coal. Mothers who cannot feed their children receive bottles of pasteur- ized milk, which has been sterilized one hour after being drawn from the COW. The assistance given the mother is such that she does not need to return to work until her child is four months old. The result of these efforts has been marvel our; whereas down to a year ago 50 out of every 100 children died within a year, during the last eight months (the time the work has been in operation at Saint-Po1-sur-Mer) only one child died in its first year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
). LittIejonn & Co.,,
 Cor BANK and GRAND StS
SPECIALS FOR TONIGHT AND ! THURSDAY.

At 71bc, Linen Batiste, worth 15c; see window.
 At 35c, All Linen Bleached Da1nask, worth 59c.
 At 75c, an assorted lot of Table Nap kins, worth $1.OO to $1.39.
 At 21c, Heavy 9-4 Bleached Sheet ing, from 25c
 At 111kc, Good 5-4 Bleached Pillow Casing, from 14c. . ..
 At 71ac, Fruit, Hill, Langdon, Lons- dale and other Yard Wide Bleached Cottons.
 Alt 5c, Staple Apron Ginghams, reg ular 7c.
 At 31sc, three kinds of Bleached Toweling.
 At rec full size Crochet Quilts, from $1.0o.
 At 29c, lot of soc Umbrellas.
 At 25c, a lot of Soc Lawn Ktmonas. At 75c, a lot of S1.00 Lawn Wrap pers.
 At 71kc, Ladies' 121ac Fast Black Hose.
 At 15c, Boys Indestructible Hose, 25c kind.
 At 1c, Palm Leaf Fans. The sale of Muslin Underwear con- tinues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
2" sle4 ONE BASS THRICE TAKEN.
Greedy Fish Comes Back After the Bait Although Wounded
 in the Effort

Sometimes a fish strikes because it is hungry, sometimes because it is irri- tated, sometimes because 1t has got into ahe habit of doing so. There are fish which, when 8 bait has been snatched away from them once. cannot be tempt cd to attack 1t again, though the hook has not touched them; there are others which will return to the charge. even though they have been badly scratched, says the New York Sun.
 Recently a couple of men fishing arom boat on Round Lake. in Sawyer county, Wis, caught a couple of dozen of bass and, having enough, returned to the water all taken thereafter. One returned a three-pounder whose side had been freshly scared by rnuska1- longe.
 A moment afterward the frog was taken and he hauled out fish scared in the same place. He believed it to be the same fish, but to make sure clipped the edge of back fin with his knife and put it in the water.
 After couple Of casts the frog was again seized and the fish, after fight, was reeled in. It was the marked bass. To avoid taking this fish all of the af- ternoon the boat was moved away.
 Early in June two friends named Wade and shively, fishing on Long Lake, Wis, lost two frogs apiece and all within i've minutes. They were. using small green frogs hooked through the lips. They believed that some extraor- dinarily smart bass was after their hook,
 Then Shively got strike and and when the bass was landed 1t was found that it had taken all five frogs.
 George Clark, of Chicago, fishing in the Gogebic region of Michigan this spring, hooked a muskallonge when trolling with some sixty feet of line out. The fish immediately rolled over on the line, wrapping it about it's body twice or thrice, and gave hard fight. After twenty minutes of work it was brought to the bedside and shot through the head.
 It weighed 12 pounds, not particu- larly big musky, but strong and game. Certainly it struck at the spoon bA-' cause it was angry, and not because it was hungry, for sticking out of 6ne side of it's mouth was the tail of a bass which weighed a pound and a half. Three inches of the tail and body pro- jected; the remainder of the bass was firmly fastened in the nav and doubt less the tail would have been swallowed after the other part was digested if Clark and his spoon had not happened along.
 The musky made it's fight with the bass sticking out of one side of its mouth and the hook sticking into the other side of 1t, and the bass was not loosened at all by the struggles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Worlds Fair Ceutenn1axe

Tn this age of worlds fairs it is in- teresting to note that July, 1903, marks the semi-centennial anniversary of the opening of the Crystal Palace, the first great exposition held in America. The building, which covered five acres of ground and was a palace of windows, occupied, with it's surrounding garden. what is now known as Bryant park. be- tween Fifth and Sixth avenues and For- tieth and Forty-second streets, New York city. The dedication was great event, participated in by President Franklin Pierce, Secretary of War Jef- ferson Davis, and other national and state dignitaries. The east end of this site is where New York's beautiful pub lie library is being built-From "The Worlds Progress" in Four-Track News. ..-=
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
SANDALS COMING IN.
They Are Being Worn by Women Who Desire to Keep Up with
 the Times.

For several years past a craze for the wearing of sandals has been grow ing among the fashionable women of the east, says household exchange. When Lady Constance Mackenzie was last in this country she not only wore trousers as she rode horseback, but in cold weather and warm she wore sandals for walking in the country. They were the real Greek article, without heels. The Independent Scotchwoman wore stout brown or gray hand-knit stockings with them.
 At first her American friends merely jeered at the sandals as an affectation, but Lady Constance, though decidedly original, is not sensationalist. When she explained to few of her high-heeled women friends the advantages of san- dal-wearing as cure for nerves, she was listened to with respectful interest. There is nothing so soothing and strengthening, she declared, as giving your feet plenty of air and walking fiat footed. S
 This summer, very quietly in the country home, more than one nervous wreck is trying the sandal cure and re- 3oicing. So far most of the sandals come from England, where they are worn by men and children freely in public and by women in the privacy of their own lawns. All the children and some of the men wear the sandals without hose, but the women cling modestly to their stockings. They say that they sleep better and are far less neuralgia, less prone to moods and more fit in digestion since giving their feet a chance to breathe and move in the natural way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
woxld,s Fair Centennial.

Tn this age of worlds fairs it is fn- teresting to note that July, 1903, marks the semi-centennial anniversary of the opening of the Crystal Palace, the first great exposition held in America. The building, which covered five acres of ground and was palace of windows, occupied, with it's surrounding garden, what is now known as Bryant park, be- tween Fifth and Sixth avenues and For tieth and Forty second streets, New York city The dedication was great event, participated in by President Franklin Pierce, Secretary of War Jeff ferson Davis. and other national and state dignttaries The east end of this site is where New York's beautiful pub lie library is being built.-From "The Worlds Progress" in Four-Track News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
MIRACLE OF THE SEA.
Ship Captain Sealed Up in Wreck Ex- fists for Twelve Days and
 Is Finally Rescued.

A wonderful story was lately told to the maritime court at Danzig by the captain of the steel sailing ship Erndte, reports the London Leader. He left Memel with cargo of blanks on April IS for Oldenburg. Capt. Engellandt, who is also the owner, remained at the wheel during gale which overlook the vessel next night, and at four in the morning went to his cabin to change bis wet clothes. He had just got into dry underclothing when the vessel tip- ped over, and he found himself stand ing on the roof of the cabin, of which the sea had dramatically closed the door.
 By unloosening the boards of what was now the floor he got into the hold. which contained only loose sails. For tunately some shelves of a high cup board standing in the cabin remained intact, and from them he collected two tins of condensed milk, three pounds of prunss, some rice, sugar and sausage. He also found a hammer. For 12 days the man lived in his prison, eating as sparingly as possible and drinking sea water, which appears to have had no ill effect. He spent his free time in hammering on the steel bottom of the ship to attract the attention of chance passing vessels, and slept quite we'll at nights, for, after the first few days, the sea was smooth. He knew when it was day, for a dim light pene- treted the water.
 On the twelfth day the Norwegian steamer Aurora saw the wreck and sent boat to take it in tow. Engellandt had fallen asleep, but hearing footsteps over his head he began knocking with his hammer and shouting. The Aurora's men returned to their ship for tools and bored a hole through the wreck's keel, where they had heard the knocking. When they drew out their borer a man's finger followed, and they soon learned that Eigellandt had food for four days more and wished to be lowed to land, for it was impossible to re- lease him in the open sea- He also de- sired to have the hole plugged again, as he was afraid that the loss of air would cause the ship to sink lower in the wa ter.
 The Aurora lowed the wreck safely to Neufahrwasser, where, with consid- erable difficulty, it was attached to a huge crane, plate was unloosed, and the imprisoned captain freed. Engel- landt was perfectly conscious, and even able to walk alone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Fruit Culture i'm washanetou.

The state of Washington proposes to rival Oregon as fruit-producing com monwealth. It has been demonstrated that it's soil Is exceptionally well adapted to fruit culture and it is calculat- ed that the orchard plantings of 1902 and 1903 will approximate and possibly exceed 100000 fruit trees. s'The Northwest Corner" as the garden spot for the hardy fruits, and California as the citrus Eden, give the Pacific coast long lead as the land of luxuri- ant orchards. From the Field of Fact, :, in Four Track News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
COMING EVENTS

July 31-Ladies of the Ma cabees SO ciable and dance.
 Aug 1.--st Joseph's T. A. society 3th annual excursion.
 August 5-Company G, Second regi- ment, excursion to New Haven; Ninth regiment monument dedication.
 Aug 8.--Waterbury Military band promenade.
 Aug 19-A. o. H. excursion to Hart ford, state parade.
 Aug 19-A. O. H. (Naugatuck) ex. cursion to Hartford, state parade.
 Sept 3-"Otello," by Italian Filo Dramatic society, direction A. Ferraro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Registrars Notice.

The Regfstras of Voters and assist ants will be in session at the following places Friday, August ' and 14, 1903, for the purpose of placing on the list tor primaries and caucuses the names of those who apply that are not on the Msts prepared in August, 1902, and February 1903.
 FHrst district, room 8, Platt building, 43 East Main street.
 Second district, Phil sirnong tailor shop, over Citizens bank.
 Third district, City court room, Caty hall.
 Fourth district, Dodge's shoe store, 84-S6 South Main street.
 Fifth district Kings cigar store, 46 East Main street.
 Sixth district. Waterville drug store. Voters having changed their resi- dence since former registrations should see to having proper correction made. Voters who have changed their resi- dence since last October should also notify the undersigned to insure op- portunity to vote at the coming city election, as no thorough canvass will be made and great many are not io- cated at the present time. JOHN BLAIR,
 J. H. FLANAGAN,
 Registrars of Voters. Room 8, 43 East Main street. 7-29-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Cherry Btrftteps.

sift two cupfuls of flour with a rounded tablespoonful of bak- ing powder and little salt. Beat up an egg we'll, stir it into three-auar- ters of cupful of milk. and stir grad ually into the four. Beat we'll. and add g cupfu1 and a. half of stoned cherries that have been well sprink1ed with pow dered sugar, and allowed to stand for ten or Is minutes. Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into deep smoking fat. When a rich brown. drain on absorbent paper, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve immediately. - Household Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
RESTRICT OF WATERBURY. SIS PRO-

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY. SIS PRO- A bate Court. July 28, 1903.
 Estate of William Kelly, late of Waterbury in said district . j Upon the application of Thomas F. Flaherty, of Waterbury. Conn, praying that letters Of ad- ou said estate and an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased may be proved approved; allow ed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probata Ofioe in Water bury in said district. on the i5:h day of Aug. A. D. l9o3 at o'clock in the afternoon and that mo- tice be given ot the pendency of said application publishing the same one time in some news paper having q circulation in sad district,
 By order of Court,
 z James J. Cassin, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Kaiser a@ Landowner.

, Kaiser Wilhelm owns 83 estates and 53 castles. These foot up total of 3O0,- GOO acres and bring in an income of $160, ,000. He has as yet visited only 30 of his castles, but the total sum which goes to their support is enormous. He is building f1fty-fourth castle, mag nificent affair, which will overlook Posen in Prussian Poland. lI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

WANTED-To sell 200 unredeemed
 " Watches in solid gold, silver and filled cases with Waltham and Elgin works. Also a large variety of diamond rings. All kinds of jewelry, musical in- struments, firearms, etc. All goods sold with written guarantee. Also wanted to loan money on diamonds, jewelry and all kinds personal property at easy rates. Bus. mess confidential. M. Green, 2l3 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Uncle Reuben Says.

When I find wallet in de road look at de facts in de case an keep it: when lose my own look at de prin- ciple of de thing an expect de finder to return it.-Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
Societies Attention,

The use of Forest park will be given free to societies for picnics, clam-bakes or outings of any description. Free use of dancing pavilion and other accessor- tes. Apply on premises. 7-28-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
1>> PENNY A WORD ADVs. 1>1

EOR SALE-Scholarship. Good for a IL three years course at Syracuse uni- versity Value, $500. Will sell at a sac- rifice. Address, G. H., Democrat office
 7-27-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

10 YOU want truss If so go to Water D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

WANTED-Everybody to know that
 " thete is no need to worry If you cannot get home 10 dinner. Just cali al tAverys Restaurant, 236 South Main St., opposite Union and make arrangements to have your dinner ready at any hour you wish, and only SLIGO for six good dinners. All we ask Is trial, which will cost only 200. 7-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

ANNIVERSARIES of all kinds; Bi-
 cycles, Cash Registers, Typewriters. Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-ii-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

ITO RENT-Storage rooms. $l and s L monthly. Inquire of John Morfarty.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

TAHERE's dew left on the daisies and clover,
 There's rain left in heaven I've said "tseven Hmes' and
 times am old-so write a letter; My birthday lessons are done. lambs play always,-they know better; They only times MoonI in the night have sailing And shining round and low. bright-ah, bright but your light is failing; You nothing but a bow Mooni have done something wrong in heaven That God has hidden face? hope, will be forgiven, shine again in your place o velvet Bee! you're dusty fellow You've powdered your legs with gold. o marsh Mary-buds, rich and yellow, Give your money to holdl o Columbne! open your folded wrapper, '. twin turtedoves dwell! <, Q CuckoOpint! tell me the purple clapper
 That hangs in your clear green bell! And show your nest with the young in it, will not steal them away: old you trust linnet, Innet!
 I am seven times to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

A GENTS WANTED-Ladies or gents "A For new household article in Water oury. Good money and no competition. L. A. Legare Sole agent 8 Russell street. 6rlogeport, Conn. 7-2S.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

NOR SALE--Nce family honse. 25 Denny A Street. Inquire 2o South View St.
 7.29-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

pHoNoCRAPH RECORDS for sale 15o
 records at Is cents each, taken as thev come. Fl. P. Stark. Stone house, Hiph- 'ai'o avenue. 7-27.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

WANTED--The people ot Waterbury and
 vicinity to know that they can get their watch, clock or jewelry repairing done by B. Ruby, l72 South Main street, at very moderate prices. All work warranted to give satisfaction. A full line of watches, clocks and jewelry always on hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

ENOR SALE CHEAP-L urnber. Wood, Blinds, Windows, Doors and Brick Call at once; must be sold; corner ,rand street and Cottage Place. 7-27,3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

MACFlNlSTS WANTED-lo Good wise ~ Hands. Apply at once. E, J. Man Manvile Machine Go. 7.azSI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

WILL SELL $65 Parlor Suit in good con.
 W dition for $l6. leave city. Louis Ave, 40 North Main street. 7-2a.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

\ ,OST-Pocketbook, containing money. A rosary beads and medal. Finder Will be rewarded on returning same to Dem ocrat office.E 7-27.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

WANTED-Fiffy thousand men to drink W Buttermilk, recommended by phy- sicans for kidney and stomach troubles. Jas. E. Watts Cafe, South Main St.
 1LoT-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

M ME. VENNETTA, the Eminent Palmist, L has returned Located at 40 North Maln St Will remain short time only. Olo address ei Leavenworth St. 7-27-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29

h'CR RENT-Furnished room, for men I only. Apply at 3e Scovill street
 7-l3-tf
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-11-17
TRAINING SCHOOL NOTES.

The members of the county board, the
county officers and the training school
board favored us with brief visit
Thursday, a recognition which we
greatly appreciate We should be
pleased to have them come individually
as well and make our acquaintance.
1t was a pleasure to be numbered
among them as guests OF the agricul-
tural school at dinner and to partake of
the delicious and substantial viands,
which the pupils had prepared. The
feast of wit and flow of soul that fol-
lowed was an occasion to be long re-
membered The remarks OF our presl-
dent, senator KreutZer, were especially
grateful to us. Messrs. RIngle, Gilbert
and other members of the board spoke
words of approval and encouragement
that heartened us for the work before
US. Supt Lamont presided with be-
coming grace and dignity.
Returning late to our school we found
that Miss Chellis had opened the session,
called the roll, had the school spell
down, and was conducting an exercise
in reading, the room being in perfect
order. No incident since the opeaing
of the school has given us more pleas
ure. The learning and recital of speci-
fed verses from Browning is the penalty
for hardness on the part of pupils. Our
attention was called to a legend on the
blackboard to the effect that tardy
feathers would be expected to recite six
stances from Browning, requisition
which was complied with on the follow
inc morning
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-11-17

Supper and sale at the Universalist
church, Tuesday, Dec. Sth
200 umbrella stands at 4Sc at the
Littlejohn-Esch CO., Saturday from
1890 to 6 p. m.
The sale of ''Blue Ribbon flour ex-
ceeds that of any other brands at the
stores of Max +. Boehm. j1G-tf
Neil Campbell is building home for
himself and family on Fulton street.
Robert Girdwood has the contract.
Mrs. IL. G. MeCrossen entertained
the boys choir of St. Joh0's church, on
Saturday evening. 1t proved very
delightful evening.
1t is reported that Louis Melbeck,
living west of Marathon City, last week
shot two year old steer belonging to a
farmer which he mistook for deer
Don't miss the Thanksgiving concert
and bali to be given by the Wausau
Liederkranz at Columbia hall. Cones
full orchestra will furnish the music.
Verna, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Chas Hoefts, living at SOP Bridge
street, died Friday after an illness of
four weeks. Funeral was held Sunday
Ii you want to use your premium
ticket from Wegner's store bring photos
before it is too late. Union Art school
5l5-5l7 Third street, up stairs next to
Rohde's.
Langlade county is going to have a
new Court House. 1t will cost not less
than 1925. 600. The county board of
that county passed a resolution to that
effect last week.
Louis Dionue, log buyer for the Alex
auder Stewart Lumber Co, is engaged
in his winters work of purchasing logs
for the company, and has contracted
Tor about 5000, 900 feet up to the pres
ent time.
Horse, buggy and harness for sale
cheap either whole or in parts; prefer
selling the horse whole.
2t MONTGOMERY HARDWARE Co.