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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
Finally Got It.

''What do you want, little boy?" asked the druggist.
 Say, mister" said the boy, who had been wrinkling his face, scratch ing his head and rubbing his right foot up and down his left leg in the effort to remember something that had escaped him, whats the name of that place where we've got so many soldiers?"
 Fort Sheridan?"
 No; it's good deal further away than that"
 ''The Phinppines?"
 That ain't just it. but it's some where around there"
 You don't mean Manila ?"
 "Manila! That's right! know'd I'd get at after awhile. l want bot tie of manila extract for aavorin' ice cream. How much ?"-Chicago Trib-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

Districts Nos 21, 9. 23-Bridgeport -The city of Bridgeport will be divid- d into three districts. to be decided
 Aryhen the present legislature has diyid-
 d the city into new wards. 70,966.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
"whisky on the Hoof..

Terence V. Powderly, formerly commissioner-general of immigra tion has been confined to the house al winter by an old injury to his knee which has recenly given him much trouble. He was out recently for the first time in several months. He met Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania just outside the white house.
 flows your gout getting along?' a bystander asked MT. Powderly.
 ''Oh, I suppose you might as wei call it gout as anything" he replied
 Up my way" remarked Senator Penrose. they call it whisky on the hoof' '"-N Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
jensus population.
New Haven County.

Districts Nos 8, g, 10, 11-New Ha- ken-The city of New Haven will be divided into four districts to be decid- Fed when the present legislature has di- vided the city into new wards. 1oS,- O27.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
iEW SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
to Have Two Senator's
 Districts 16 and 16.

The committee on congressional and natorial districts have made the fol- wing preliminary division of the tate into new senatorial districts and lac assigned a public hearing in the sen te chamber for Wednesday, May 6, 1t 2 D. m. at which time anyone desir- Ing to be heard for or against the di- vision will be given an opportunity to express his views. The counties will be heard in the order in which they ap- pear in the manual beginning with Hartford county and ending with Tol- land county. If the committee can meet the views of any critics of the bill they will do so before reporting the measure to the general assembly. The full text of the bill follows: The lsenate shall consist of thirty live sena- tors and the state shall be divided into |thirty-fi five districts in each of which one senator shall be elected as follows:
 Hartford County.
 Hartford.
 N Estimated
 Population. Dist No Wards 8, g, 10. .20,OS0 Dist No 2-Wards 8, 4, 5, 6.....32, TO Dist No 3-Wards 2, ,s1O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
John MCELTgOtt.
 Office, Fitzpatrick x Clos ter's, 60 South Main St.
 Telephone connection.
Telephone connection.

WANTED-Th public to know we have
 " best line of Refrigerators at the low est price at J. c. Twining & Go. s, l94-196 Bank street. 4-24-3 <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24

Big bargains in mems S3 and $3.50 shoes at &. AS at J c. Jackie < Sons, 73-75 Bank street. See their ad today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-24
Holland County. District No 35.

The above is unanimous report of the committee except for the division of Holland county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
GOES TO DEFINE BOUNDARIES.
English Officer to Fix Frontier Be.
tween Chile and Argentina.

Sir Thomas Holdich leaves Eng
land within the next few days on his
mission to lay down the new from
tier between Chile and the Argentine
Republic. 1t is not light task. but
Sir Thomas already knows something
Of the Andes. and he has probably
nad more experience in mapping out
boundaries than any man living. Much
s his work has been on the frontiers
1f iIdia. which he knows as intimate
y as we know our London streets.
He has written book called the In
1ian Rorderland." and if ever he gives
~ his "reminiscences they should be
All OF agreeable accounts of travel.
ie was serving in India nearly forty
EARS ago as young officer OF the
,ogal Engineers. The Abyssinian
ampaign took him to another conti-
cnt. but The AFGHAN war took him
aek to the regions which he has
Ene SO much to make plaih on maps.
'ir Thomas is within sight of sixty,
nut grand tour OF mountainous
,outh America has no terrors for him.
ie and his star of engineers expect
o be away several moEths.--London
'hronicle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
AmUSEmENTS {

In the tense language of the theatric-
al advance agent, "Old ArkansaW is
a corker Like the cat. it has more
than nine lives. and like the feline
in the song. it always comes back.
Jumping with bound into popularity.
it has mail1jli1le-,, It's hold upon the
public with a grip that there seems
no possibility of breaking. 1t has dis
tanced all its rivals and bears the
proud distinction of being the only
big sccnic productions worthy of the
Eame before the public. strong.
t(r.SGYact play, possessing those delicate
touches Of pathos and humor and ali
the virie force and vig0r OF the
drama, il ought to run indefinitely.
Another excellent reason may be siN-
en- for its success-its owner possesses
the most elaborate and expensive
stage outfit of any company travelling
No attempt has been made to cheap
Ell the attraction by the engagement
of incompetent actors. he old stand
ard of excellence is reigiously main
tanned and the result is shown in the
continued loyalty of the supporters
"Old Arkansas is play of many
parts. and will be seen in this city at
Elks theater on Wednesday night.
March 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
DONE By SYSTEM.
Once More Is Shown TIE Superiority
OF Mans Mind.

OI Wan Mind,
There is no doubt great deal Of
Truth in all the wise saws o,e n.,ght
quote about human nature being the
same the world over. but still there is
a Inference Who could imagine a
Spanish ltnoch Arden. or even
Frenchman or an Italian playing so
sell-Sacrlilcln2 II part? There is an
Italian laborer in a little town in New
jersey in whose family affairs the
nelShbors are somewhat interested,
VINO does not let the idea of selfsacri-
nee enter largely into his principles
or life. Life has gone rather badly
with him. to be sure Two years ago
ms wife ran away and left him with
a family of little children to take care
OF lie has done this as well as DOS
slble under the circumstances. and
conducted his housekeeping in a thor
oushly masculine way which is worth
considering. During the week he Is
at work good distance from his
home. and, except what he can do
Tor them mornings and evenings, the
Children look out for themselves dur
ing the day. On Saturday he does
his marketing. laying in a stoc,; of
provisions large enough to last
through the week. On Sunday, with a
Humber of friends as assistants. he
cooks. He has built something in the
nature OF an old fashioned brick oven.
III which he can dc g large amount of
cooking at Ole time. and there he
bakes innumerable loaves of black
bread and other things which will
keep until the next cooking dav. ONLY
man would think of doing his house
work in this simple and systematic
way, and il is a great success. How
ever. Tony has found long continu-
aEce OF even weekly housework tire
some, and he is about to bring to his
nome another helpmeet
5ut supposing Your other wife
should come home?' asked an over
eurions Heishbor one day.
Evidently Tony had not thought Of
anything so unpleasant. He consid-
cred tie matter for a moment after it
had been presented ia him Tnen he
replied calmly:
she comma horae9 killa her"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25

and not impossible Its complications
are OF such nature tina even the most
fastidious can witness its presenta
tion. 1t is clean, wholesome and free
from that double .entendre that char
acterizes many of the so-cailed COM
edies of today Its lines are bright,
witty and snappy. It's situations are
piquant. without being vulgar. and its
climaxes are said to be of the most
thrllingly ridiculous character. The
company which Mr.. Beresford is said
to have surrounded himself with. ranks
We are told, as one of the best now
on tour Everyone desiring an even
ing's enjoyment should not fail to wit
ness this presentation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
Indian Grief Raises Law Point.

indian Chief Raises Law Point.
Chief Peo Of the Tn, atiIla Indians
proposes to raise an interesting point
Of law, involving the question whether
the government agent car take
charge of tie affairs of ali allotted
Indian without having been given
special authority by the courts. Al
The bottom Of the whole affair is the
chiefs love for strong liquor. Chief
Pco is the owner OF 32o acres of lan,.
". the Umatilla reservation, over
Nhich he exercised full control unit;
bout year ago. FOR the last year
tgent Charles wilkins has been col
Getting the rent from Chief Peo's
nnant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
"The Wronq Mr.. Wright"

Every indication points to the fact
that that odd fellow Mr. Harry
Beresford in his delightful comedy
"'The Wrong Mr. Wright will give
us an engagement of more than usua'
pleasure and that the presentation will
be one of the notable events of this
seasons successes. THE Wrong Mr.
Wright" as is well known. is George
II. Broadhurst's best play. and has
TRANSPORTED millions of people into
state Of brightness and mirth by Its
brilliant comedy lines. IN fact it may
be truthfullyt said that no comedy on
the stage of today has taxed the risi-
bilities of more people than this con
tinuous laugh-producer. OF Mr..
Beresford who plays the title role.
much has been said in praise. Sufflcl-
ent though. to state that while he sue
ceeded the late Roland Reed in the
part he has gone that comedian one
better and has scored distinct and
decided hit, being one of the few
comedians who has been able to sink
his own individuality and personality
ITO that OF the character he assumes,
avgift that is rare even among stars
OF greater magnitude. "The Wrong
Mr.. Wright itself is an amusing farce
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25

story writers stories of character.
stories of achievement, stories of hui
NOR.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
Gecd .sa..ee or .',:aa

A visitor TO Shakespeare, birth
place, 5tra atfo44l-on-Avon. whose heart
was in Bette condition than her head
walked about the tcWn cate thrilled
with rapture and awe.
When she reached The railway sta,
tion. Nie,@ Ae:' train had not get ar
rived. her enthusiasm was nc; abated
and shz looked about ner with brim-
ming eyes.
All" sic sdit Il tniak this ulace
affects me more than all Here he
must have come to take the train to
20 up 70 Lcndon!"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
Where Dead Cninamcn Co.

The foundering off New Zealand Of
the British vessel Nentnor, with a
cargo including 80 lead Chinese in
coliins. directs attention to Il branch
OF trade OF which not much is heard
Few vessels sailing to Chinese ports
are without this grcwsome freight.
/ re ruling ambition OF every China
man. wherever he may be, is 70 be
Mllietl in his native country
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25

Scald head is an eczema Of the scalp
very severe sometimes. bu, it can
he cured Doan's ointment, quick
and permanent in its results. AZ any
drug store 50 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
Forests in Germany.

Imperial statistics for 1900 show
that Germany had "a 1869 1926 acres Of
wood; in 1883 there were 34,353, ,748
acres, and in 1893 34.473 296 acres
The figures for 1900 thus show an IL
crease, as compared with 1883, of 2lE,.
ITS acres
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
Cities Spring Up Quickly.

Eagle City in Oklahoma was rot on
the map Wednesday morning, but it
was at night. We have changed things
since the time when they took years
to build cities. Now we build them
while you wait.--Baltimore American.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25

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During 1903 the Youths Compaion
will publish in 50 weekly issues
serial stories. each a book in itself. re
hecting American life in home, camp
and field
so
special articles contributed by famous
men and women--travelers. essayists,
solt.iers sailors, statesmen and men OF
affairs.
200
THOUGHTFUL and timely editorial articles
oE important public and domestic Ques
tions.
short stories by the best Of living
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
Recipient Of "Mash" Letters.

The handsome young leading msl
OF local stock company, says the
Philadelphia Record, was holding
forth on the subject of mash notes"
letters received from silly women
and matinee girls. Il suppose | re-
ceive my share of them," he said,
and some of them would make pretty
warm reading. But don't think for a
moment that the actor is alone in
being the object of this hero worship,
il you may call it such. will ven
trre to say that popular yong
preacher, unmarried, prepossesSing in
appearance. with magnetic person
atty, will also get mash notes, al
though | doubt if you could get him
to admit it. They may not be couch
ed in such frank language as those
received by the actor. -. they are
mash notes. NOS II less. | have a
brother who is minister, and con-
sequently | am in position to
~naw."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-25
A True Observation.

Samuel W. Pennypacker, governor
Of Pennsy yivania, has a valuable
library. in some respects the most
curious in the world. Among its treas
ures i. Jefferson Davis copy OF the
cor stitutior of the United States, with
the confederate leaders autograph
on the fly leaf: "Jeffn. Davis Tn
derrc ath Judge Pennypacker has
written: His ooH. And little gooI
did it do him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18

Ladies' Afternoon Toilette-Ladies Fancy
Waist with Yoke. No. 1920. and Ladies
Three-Piece Skirt. With Two Circular .ar
for summer gowns are embroidered shan
tung silks. The ecru and biscuit grounds
are covered with small poll6a-dots or tiny
flowers embroidered in almost any color.
Blue, red. white, violet, black and green
are oil represented.
The Illustration shows charming warm
weather toilette. developed in pale blue and
Tor trimming. The waist is mounted. on
gl0ve-fitted featherboned lining that closes
in the center front and is faced with lace
to a round yoke depth at the back.
The front yoke is included in the shoulder
and neck seams. permanently attached to
the right side, and closes invisibly on the
line the yoke and blouse we'll over the soft
belt of blue MORE.
A wide bertha finishes the yoke. extends
around the back and over the shoulders,
4: is extended to a deep point that is deco
rated with lace motifs The collar is
trimmed with narrow blue velvet ribbon
that Is fastened In rosette bow. the ends
The sleeves are made with inside seams.
and fit the upper arm closely The fullness
ar the lower edge Is arranged on deep
pointed cuffs. over which the sleeves droop
stylishly at thu back.
The skirt is shaped with narrow front
gore and circular sides that are fitted
small darts. 1t closes invisibly at the center
back in habit effect. The pattern is given
full length and one or two tiounces may be
used as preferred They are Of circular
low in npnt and graduating in depth toward
the back The hem and upper edges are
finished with bands of lace. A boN-plait
e applied to conceal the back seam. 1t is
narrow at the belt and broadens toward the
hem. This plat may be omitted If pre-
ferred-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR
BIG FOUR
RUNS THROUGH sLEEPERs
ST. LOUIS
BOSTON
Get Tickets Broadway and Chestnut 81
INSURANCE CASES APPEALED.
Defendants in Riggs Suit Trying to
Collect $4,000.

transcripts Of five Insurance cases ap-
pea.ed from the United States Circuit Court
for the Western District Of Missouri were
filed yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals as follows:
The Union Life Insurance Company, the
American Central Life Insurance Company.
the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, the Northwestern National Life In
surance Company. and the Hartford Life
insurance Company VS.. Paul Riggs and
Eugene De Hart. executors of the last will
and testament OF Eber Il. Robson, late of
Dekalb County. Missouri, and r. E. Lee and
Howard ]. Robson.
In the lower court the decision was for
the insurance companies. which charged
collision between their agent and hysician
and the insured by which deceased pro-
cured life insurance to the amount of S, 900
from each company.
Judge Phillips Of the Western District Of
Missouri granted an injunction in favor
Of the insurance companies restraining the
defendants in the lower courts from further
attempting to collect the amount of the
policies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18

Street costume, showing the adaptation Of
the three-quarter coat, which was 80 popu-
lar in the spring, to the linen suits for
summer. The one illustrated is of dull
mauve linen. with white silk frogs fasten-
ing the bloused front.
Frocks for little girls are in many de-
tails similar to those for women that
they become ridiculous.
1t seems pity when childish lines and
frills are not adhered to. for there Is moth
Ing more charming than a flowery, simple,
fulfilled frock. Yet some of the new ones
have jackets. for instance. that are pre-
cisely like those worn by women. OF these
the prettiest is an outing dress, for there
severity of line can be forgiven.
This Is green lightweight CLOTH and the
jacket, reaching just below the hips. is a
straight box coat with loose belt placed
well below the waist line. Either side OF
the front where the coat opens are two
narrow side pleats pressed fiat.
Two wide collars cut square leave an
open at the neck, which may be filed in
cool days. and a sailor knot of ecru hangs
below. Full sleeves are gatherd into deep
cuffs of ecru whose points run up on the
arm on the inside seam.
The skirt Is plain. save that the bottom
has points running up, strapped in the same
ecru of the cuffs
II an afternoon dress for child Of the
same age were let down her grown-up sister
might wear it. 1t is of fouard silk. the
skirt of which has six gores.
These are slit at the seams to the knees
to let in knife pleatincs of the same. and
bands Of ecru lace outline the seam from
the top OF the pleatS to the waist.
The principal part of the waist is ecrl lace.
A round CAMP with a fiat rufhe of the same
compose the top. From beneath the ruffe
haEgS boX-pleated lace jacket. stopping
Just above the waist line. which is filled
II. by wide. blue crush belt.
The same color forms puffs for the lower
sleeves the over being silk like the skirt
A bow knot of lace il placed in the mid
die of the front of the ruffe at the bottom
OF the CAMP.
However modistes may advocate these
models for children. there is nothing. and
never will be. SO charming for them as thin
white. or, if colors are desired, limiting
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
WILL EXPLORE HUDSON'S BAY.
Canadians Seek New Export Route
for Grain.

ST. Johns. Newfoundland, July 1.-THE
Canadian Government has chartered the
Newfoundland scaling steamer Neptune to
convey a scientific expedition to Hudson's
Bay.
The expedition will winter at Chesterfield
Inlet. Its object is to determine the avail
ability of the region for Canadian grain
route. Captain Samuel Bartlett for sew
eral years navigator of the Peary steamers
Is in command of the ship. the crew OF
which consists of Newfoundlanders familiar
with ice work.
The scientific party is composed of Cana
dian.. ''s-
The ship will also enforce the Canadian
who are operating In Hudson's Bay. This is
the second seal ship chartered within a
month. the British Admiralty recently Sc
expedition to the Antarctic steamer bis
cGvery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
HORSE RESENTED BEATING.
Retaliated With Kick and Broke
Drivers Leg.

Henry Book, p years old, teamster.
living at No. 213S La Sale street, had his
right leg broken yesterday by a horse that
resented kick in the side by kicking his
driver on the leg and sending him to the
City Hospital for repairs.
At the southeast corner Of Park avenue
and Broadway the team which Book was
driving baked and refused to pull the load.
After repeated attempts to get the horses
to draw the load. he walked out on the
tongue and kicked one Of the animals in
the side several times. The horse retaliated
with kick that will keep Book In the
hospital for several weeks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
ABNER MCKINLEY IMPROVING.
Illness Less Serious Than Ap-
peared at First.

Somerset Pa. July 1.-THE illness OF Alb
ner Mckinley is not as serious as reported
Last Saturday he came here from New
York. where he suffered from heat prostra
ton. On Tuesday he was completely pros.
trated and yesterday had an attack of YER
tigo. This gave rise to the alarming re-
ports sent out last night
To-day, however. he had almost entirely
recovered. Before breakfast he took a wall,
through the town. and later spent several
hours driving.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
Evening costume of white chiffon, chantilly
and black velvet.

them to figures of flowers and vines thrown
on white background. These are crisp
and dainty.
Until a child Is 10 years old the necks
should be cut out little, and 1t is pretty
and comfortable to have the sleeves short
pLffs.. Such gowns need not be expensive.
for these designs are made now in thin
materials which cost little. and. except
upon close examination. are as pretty as
sheer ones.
Verify little girls should wear only fluted
muslin hats. and for older ones there are
hats that are simply towering masses of
ruffles,. fastened one above the other on
round frames.
AT the side of the front is put big bunch
of small pink or blue flowers like a huge
chorx. and for summer mornings nothing
could be prettier.
One model for little girls is built like a
hood. but the objection to it is that it is
warm,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-18
RUSSIA TO CRUSH ZIONIsTs.
win Enjoin Meetings and Disband
Organization.

New York. July 17.-According to the Rus
sian correspondent of a Jewish paper pub
Hshed here. Russia, in its efforts to sup
press the Zionist movement, will hereafter
en3ofn the promoters from holding meetings
to advocate their cause and collecting
money. All existing organizations will have
to disband and cease their activities.
The reason for this attitude on the part
OF the Government is explained by the cor
respondent in a statement attributed to a
member OF the Russian Ministry. to the
effect that II has been found Instead OF
centering all their efforts upon the colonial
ton OF Jews in Palestine. the Zionists have
created world power for the purpose of
strengthening their position in the lands
where they live"