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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
UNCLE JoE's WAGES.
What Is the Speaker to Do with His 'Odd Seventeen Dollars . Month
 -ais Board Bill.

If Uncle Sam was private employ. CT, and could hear what his men in the house of representatives are say ing about their inadequate compensa- tion. he would expect to see them out on strike before long. The trouble here Is that neither union" wants to take the responsibility of ordering one.
 T should like to congratulate the member of congress quoted in your columns recently as having hotel bill less than his salary remarked a New Fork representative to a Boston Transcript correspondent. t'I pay at the hotel for my family" continued the New Yorker, $500 month under contract. l draw from the government $417. You see where the profit comes in. Nobody wants to mako election to congress a financial prize, but many of us do think the salary should be sufficient to support man in Wash. ington according tn his station. No senator or representative should be expected to go to an alley boarding house.
 The story is told of MT. Cannon'a 'a purpose to go to a better hotel on his election to the speakership than he has formerly lived in. He accord ingly was conducted by the clerk of one of the more fashionable establish ments to such small suite of rooms as his actual needs required How much is it?" asked the speaker.
 We would let you have 1t for $40o month. 2
 As the speaker hesitated. lingering his cigar in a nervous way, the SO licitous clerk inquired: That is not too much. Is it. MT. Speaker?''
 ''Oh. no; not at all,'' responded MT. Cannon, gravely. Il was merely pug zling my brain to think what could do with my other SIT"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
WHEN A MAN SNEEZES.
English Surgeon Says It Is sign of Good Health-Queer Oriental
 Customs.

a
 It is reported that MT. Johnathan Hutchinson has said that when a man sneezes heartily he may know himself to be in the best of health. and that Tho person in poor health was ever known to sneeze." The Scientific American. referring to this reported statement. falls foul of the English surgeon for making so dog matic an assertion, when the con trary Is so easily proved. The jour nal in question then goes on to re- late many old superstitions with re- gard to the ill luck attending sneez- ing, some of which. while proving nothing. are interesting. It appears that many savage and semi-civilized races of the orient have some curious customs regarding the sneeze when the sultan of Monomtopa sneezes, for instance, the fact is made known from the palace by certain signal. In stantly every subject withing hearing of the signal sets up shout. the cry is taken up by others, and so extends until it runs through the confines of his empire. When the sultan of Senaar sneezes. on the contrary, every woman in his harem or within hearing turns her back on him, and makes sign of contempt ty smiting ner hips with her hands-disgusted that so mighty a parsonage should have to sneeze like an ordinary mortal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

my very own--1ny sweet, adorable, beautiful, superb wife It won't do any good to try to mislead them.
 They'll all know 1t the minute they see us I couldn't keep from looking happy, no matter how hard tried. But leave it to me. I'll fix 1t so they won t stare at us or whisper about us. :"
 After the train had started Arthur looked up the conductor and had a short conference with him.
 Then the proud groom returned to his wife, and the official, standing at one end of the car, said. waving a hand to- ward the happy couple:
 Ladies and Gentlemen: I am re- uuested to announce that they have just been married
 They are anxious to have it under stood that they are not at all ashamed of themselves. and they don't propose to pretend thatAthey are old stagers thank you, one and all, for your kind att tention.''
 Then. says the St. Louis Republic, their fellow travellers all stepped for ward and congratulated them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
 BOOKS
"A WRITER'S NIGHT.

\ kAe saunt kSeee wkreteh with their Beck-
 onin@ hAnd@
 70 the blue Of 4h& starry aixyv
 zer Lainty shati0p If silver mist,
 Rs xnocn saila rnerrfiy hy.
 Ia tha distance a trumpet calls,
 1kh a stirring martial sound.
 c peareT. the tramp of the marching saSs esat on the frosty ground. *Ks froat-sprake offers it's Angars chill To the stream meath the willow strands and its busy naurtnur 6 huGhed and still a the touch of the icy hands. iWitn ailvery fringas the caves are decked, Aud the Ecs-kgn&'s pencil light 2 t8R@ Akch&& the windows with magic scenes, vaseh BlsAm in the clear moonlight E$pt hera. in the warmth cf our fngle nook. Where the nrelight gleanas and glowx. Ws dream of the flowers, the hirdS. the
 haes
 3he btush in the heart o1 rose. ez khe wfntTy tempests may roag with
 out.
 &1ad Che ice- kingtp scepser sway, Hst the Ems is summer the whole year
 rnz1nd
 B'ar sbe hsarts that are young and gay <sA1rs Hslan combas. in N, Y. Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
DAN CUPID AT WORK.
International Romance Brought to
 Nasty Conclusion.
Sons Sweetheart Welded b. Father, to the Satisfaction of All Com Gerned - Another Couple Was
 Romantic Just for Fun.

Though Rafael Lopezs father has married tho sweetheart Rafael has courted since their childhood days, regrets the step that has been taken. The father of Rafael Hidalgo Lopez, of Paterson, N. J., lives in Cuba This father, Senor Hidalgo y Liriano, has married the beautiful Senorita Anna Rosa Fernandez Wegener, the sweet heart of Rafael.
 Anna wanted to marry Rafael. and Rafael wanted to marry Anna, but his father, the Senor Hidalgo, was the groom At first blush one would put the senorita down as victim. the young Rafael as another. and tbe father as a hard-hearted wretch. IIl~ stead of that, Rafael is happy, Senorita Anna is happy, and the father is a good natured, obliging man whom any young person would be proud to have as parent
 The solution of this mystery lies in the fact that Senor Hidalgo y Liriano acted thus obligingly in marrying his sons fiancee by virtue of a power of attorney. The father merely repre- sented the son at the altar.
 Senorita Anna is an orphan and one of the wealthiest young women in Havana. She also has the distinction of being beautiful, She and Rafael have been friends since childhood.
 When Rafael left Havana three months ago to become an American engineer. having obtained employment in the locomotive works at Paterson, the girl promised to wait for him until he had made his name and fortune in the United States.
 N The young student recently heard disquieting news from home. He de-. termined to marry his 1ancee at once and wrote her asking if she were will ing to marry him by proxy She was loyal and said yes Knowing that the laws of Cuba do not recognize a church marriage, but hold a civil con- tract marriage binding, young Lopez
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
EXCITING FOX HUNT.
Begins in Pennsylvania Woods anu Ends in Dining Room of the
 Town Coal Dealer.

A fox hunt which began on the grounds of the Upland Fox Hunting clubs fields. then courged through the streets and ended in the dining-room of private house, where Reynard was captured, gave the quiet town of Upland, Pa, an exciting turn the other day.
 Hounds belonging to Edward Grocer had started a large red fox, which, in- stead of taking to the woods. dashed into town. The chatter of horses hoofs, the blare of the huntsmen's bugle and the barking of the dogs in mad pursuit brought the populace on the streets. A hue and cry was raised. Catch the fox! Catch the fox! There he goes!"
 And hundreds of men and boys aug Ipented the ranks of the red-coated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
RAN INTO COAL HOLE.

hIntsmen. Up ard down the streets, in and out of alleys, round lamp-posts, over doorsteps came the crowd at Reynard's heels.
 A man placing coal in the cellar of a house saw a red streak whiz before him, pass into the coal hole at his feet and disappear in the cellar It was the fox.
 Tongues hanging out, the dogs 1esped to the hole
 Bang, the coal man shut the window on the hounds and the crowd and leaped into the cellar. Up the steps into tho dining-room he chased the fox, while the eager huntsmen and more eager dogs waited without
 The fox, cornered In the house, was captured and returned safely to the club for the next hunt.
 But the dogs and the boys went away disappointed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

wrote to friend who is an attorney in New York to have power of at torney drawn to his father.
 Thereupon the attorney had the fol- lowing document prepared: Know all men by these presents that I, Rafael Hidalgo Lopez, of Paterson, N J., have made, constituted, and ap- pointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint Rafael Hidalgo Liriano, of Havana Cuba, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name. place, and stead to perform a civil marriage contract in my name with Anna Rosa Fernandez Wegener, of Havana, Cuba"
 To make doubly sure of the legality of the power of attorney, the Cuban consul in New York signed the docu- ment and the county clerk indorsed it. Young Lopez forwarded the formidable document to his father and the mar riage followed.
 That was marriage method which may be called romantic, but whatever of so-called romance there was in it was there of necessity, according to
 
 however, the romance" is added with out necessity "for the fun of it."
 Such case was presented in another New Jersey instance when Ella F. Slo- cum eloped to be married to Newton E. Smith. The elopement wasn't nec- essary. The girls mother was willing the marriage should take place, but the daughter was determined to be "ro- mantle"
 A few weeks ago Miss Slocum told her mother that she loved Smith and wanted to marry him. At first the mother objected. telling the daughter she was altogether too young to con- sider such thing. But after many protestations the mother yielded and the date for the wedding wHs set
 The day before the wedding Smith appeared to take his fiancee for drive They failed to return at the expected time, but the mother had no suspicious. AS she desired to purchase some arti- cles for the wedding, she left the house presently, and while she was gone the young people returned
 Miss Slocum gathered up soma clothes she would need for wedding Journey and they set out again. This time they did not return and the mother was left lamenting when she learned afterwards of their marriage. { She had the wedding feast on her hands and no wedding party to eat it. s There had been no other reason for an elopement than ihe fan1 that kaa girl sha1&ht " w&Nld nfS tir Z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

 billing and cooing with a much older woman, while the other sat sulking ten feet away. He passed on as before. and again the young man overlook him tc say;s 'sf
 Reckon yo' am sorter surprised obel de change. oh 2,
 Yes. rather. You were courting the daughter two hours ago f
 Oats a fact, sah. 7
 And you said 1t was case of love as first sight.
 Yes, said dat
 Well. why did you drop her for the other?''
 'Dey am mudder an daughter, sah. -'So I should say. but what of thats You ain't going to make love to both al once, are you?" 9s
 ..No. sab; no. sab. rze gwine to lot de gal slide-'' 5, Hut for why?'' sBekase. sah. replied the lover as he dropped his voice to the confidential pitch. T has diskdbered dat it's de mud der who owns de house an has de $500 in de bank
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
BOO KS R
EYE TO MAIN CHANGE.
Colored Man Forsakex Danghtes When He Finds That Mother
 Has Money I'm Bank.

At ten o'clock the other forenoon a citizen passed house on Brush street. in Chicago, to see young colored man and woman seated on the doorstep with their arms around each other. The pedestrian smiled and passed on. but before he had gone a block he was overtaken by the young man who, shamefacedly, said:
 T seed yo' grinnin' boss. an thought I'd explain dat it was 8 case of love at first sight. I was jest took swid dat gal de first mint sot eyes on her, an T. reckon she'll dun promise to marry me befo' noon.''
 Three hours later the citizen returned that way, and he found the young man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
RELICS OF BYGONE DAYS.
New Methods Responsible for Dc. serted Homes and Villages in
 Parts, of New Jersey.

E# As
 In driving through certain portions of the townships of Washington and Bass river, says a Mount Holly (N. J.) dispatch to the Chicago Inter Ocean, one is struck by the number of deserted homes that line the main thoroughfare. through the pines. In some circumstances small villages that were once prosperous communities, are uninhabited and rapidly falling to de- cay'
 In years gone by in the pine district there was considerable manufacturing going on, shipbuilding was an active industry, and tho lumber trade occu- pied large share of attention The manufacture of iron from bog ore was also carried on. Now this Is all changed New methods have been responsible for it. The old furnace at Martha, where large quantities of iron were made. is heap of ruins.
 Near Hampton Gate is church in which the colored people used to wor- ship, and 1t. too, shows the marks of time. King Lewis Armstrong, de- ceased of Mount Holly. was wont to come in years gone by and stir the brethren to fresh deeds of spiritual valor.
 Another historic place is Washing ton tavern. Years ago it was popu- lar resort and favorite stopping place for teamsters carrying merchandise from the shore to Mount Holly. To- day the building is tottering. the fences have the vertigo, while all along the road are to be found abandoned and 6isrnanflad homes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
EQUAL TO OCCASION.
Ruse of a Young Husband Who Was Not Afraid of His Matrim onial
 Achievement.

After the last old shoe had fallen on top of their carriage the bride looked up tenderly into the proud young mans eyes and said:
 ''I feel awfully nervous and silly
 Tt will be so horrid to have every body staring at us and whispering that we are just married.
 Let's act as if we had been married a long, long time, so they won t suspect :"
 But I'm proud of it" he said, slip ping an arfn around her and drawing her lovingly close to him. ttI'd like to stand on housetop some where. darling, and shout so that all the world could hear 1t that you are mine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

dollars?'' he murmured. Why, don't suppose anyone could carry that much away with lem, could they? Ask the information bureau. Maybe one of the porters has wheeled 1t over there"
 The information bureau had only three handkerchiefs and penknife in stock.
 eI stopped at the news stand; prob ably left it there said the young man,
 The news agent said he had an old satchel which a suburban passenger had found, and handed to him. with the suggestion it might have money in it, if its weight was any indication of its contents. The satcEel was pro duced.
 That's mine,A said the young man. Tt contains s26o,o o,o0o in gold bonds, and as much more in other securities. Thanks Then he hurried out into the train shed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
French Have Lost Their Knac,s.

Tn Crimean days it used to be said that French soldiers could manufacture appetizing and nutritious dishes out Of nothing in particular. Apparently this knack has been lost. for Lieut.. Billiard has deemed it necessary to compile a manuel of 40 pages, giving culinary recipes useful under conditions pre- vniling in barracks. In the menns given variety is aimed at, and there are directions as to the quantity of each ingredient needed for given number of men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
LOST VALUABLE BAG.
It Contained Half Million Dollas ana Was Returned Safely to
 Excfted Owner.

Mustered and frightened. well dressed young man ran into the upper waiting-room of the Broadway street station, at Psiladelphias recently, and asked the special policeman:
 Where's my satchel? Have you seer 1t? I've lost it, and 1t has half a mil. lion dollars in it.
 The policeman fell against the steam radiator and gasped Half 8 million
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
NImidemhafr Tern,
needed,

Maidenhair fern, if cut and placed in water with other plants, withers very quickly, but if kept by itself will last for days. This curious fact is made more apparent if either mignonette or heliotrope is among the flowers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
Red SeaI. RIne

The Red sea is for the most part blue. It gets it's name from those small portions of it covered by minute ami malculae which make the surface of the water appear red
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
Chocolate for the Army.

The great nutritive powers of choco- late are now so generally recognized that 1t has been adopted for campaign use in the armies and navles of almost every European government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
Nutrsa cws.

New nutmegs may be distinguished the surface with the finger. If new, the oil will moisten the spot at once. Mace, when new, is also oily. It should always be purchased whole and ground as needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
EngSneertng Feat.

The sinking of shafts through wet ground has recently been successfully accomplished by the aid of artificial freezing The ground is hardened in this manner to prevent sudden thrush of water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
New Yor,x Cbaritie.

New York state gives nearly $11 ,000.- 900 yearly to charities, an amount great CT than the total given for similar pur- poses, by the whole of the United King dom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
Horv the Race Lfyes.

Of the entire human race it is esti- mated that 5oo,ooo,o0o live in houses. TOO, 100000 in huts and caves, and 25o,- 000.000 have virtually no shelter at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
rseatbm frorc Anonfexx

Only 12 per cent of the deaths from apoplexy, softening of the brain and paralysis occur under 45 years. 33 per cent occur between 45 and 50, 55 per cent occur above so
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
To Hide Her Hnt.

'I wonder why Katherine wears three wells wrapped around her hat and none over her face?'
 You wouldn't ask.if you could see the hat. She trimmed it herself. ."-Cincin- nati Times-Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
Chicken Without Feaxhexs.

A featherIess chicken. six moutnlB old, Is curiosity belonging to Charlna Robinson. Of PhfIIipsbuTs N. !. Ets skin is smooth and velvety, without sign Of hair CT feather It is the own
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
In Bombay and Calcutta-

Tn Bombay and Calcutta cripples and lepers are still allowed to stand in rows in the streets begging aims
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
IT q ion

EgnorHn1e ik far less GSdloaas than fasss a{fRs p zg nzase fssys
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
Avernae sixe of Earn, :

There are nearly 5000 ,O00 farms "a tae Enat Fatea. tlas average stze De.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31
nussinn E,ntcrnrise,

HuH@1mu Enterprise. The Russian sorern1a ent will estab- lien saernaa nsiat ekas, M M museums .in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-31

Rsti@naA N as.lI fagls '. Mi " nf9f Me@
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Dress Goods

Momie clcth waistir- .csular
 p!ice S5c, sale pricc...................55 55c Fancy wa'stings, regular
 price COG, sale price. Plain French fanne.s, regular
 prize soc, sale price. .37I5c Striped French nannel-. regular
 price AYc, sale price. ice..................2jc Ali wool challics. fancy stripes.
 regular price S1I4c, salc price.......25c Evening shades in fancy striped challies, regular price 75c, sale price See Fine satin solei, 42 in wide.
 regular price $l.35, sale price........9O 9Oc Granite cloth, all colors, regular price 65c, sale ce..................45c Canvas cloths, 52 inches wide. colors and black, regular price s1.35, sale price ....................... 5i-inch heavy corset suiting, reg u-ar price S1.75. sale price. 5f-irch Nenetiars. all colors, reg ular price $L25. sale price 54-inch ladies cloth, all colors, regular price 6oc, sale pricc..........4Oc
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mems Hose

Mems cotton hose, regular
 price Ice, now ................S Mems cotton hose. regular price 1212c, now.............. ...............Cc Mems fancy cotton hose, regular price FOG, now ow..................3 for soc Mems fancy cotton hose, regular Mems fancy cotton hose, regular price l5c, now ow..................2 for 25c Mems fancy wool hose, regular price 25c, now. ow...................3 8 for soc Mems blue yarn knit hose, reg ular price 25c, now..............3 8 for soc Mems white handkerchiefs, each. Sc Mems linen collars. alIl styles and sizes. regular price 15c; Sale price. ....................... ...7hc
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mems Sweaters

Sweaters. mems and boys, all colors, all sizes, regular 75c kind, :or...... .25c Mems sweaters, a regular $1.5O to S- Kind, cEoice at.-....... .Sl.oO Aol's fine all wool sweaters, neat fancy. stripes, also plain; they sell regular fir $2.50 to s, choice att. $1. .65
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
6be NEW YORK STORE

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Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mems 

Mems suspenders, regular price
 z5c, at........... ...................... ..15C Mems suspenders, regular price
 DUG, at..... ......-............. ....oJc Genuine President suspenders, sold all over at soc, our price. e.............S S5c Mems fancy satin suspenders. one pair in box, regular price up to $l.5O; sale price. ......................6 soc Boys suspenders regular price zUC, now W........... ............... ..... 10C Boys suspenders, regular price Z5c, noW........... ...................15c .15c Boys suspenders, regular price oVC' HOW ........-...........25 Zoe
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mus1ins'

Unbleached muslin, full yard wide G good heavy cotton, worth 6Ac at
 per yard ........................ e Heavy unbleached muslin, worth 114c a yard, at...................... .E BIeached muslin yard wide, s worth 71ac a yard, for...........f=tc V Fine blcached muslin, yard wide, V worth 1-3c a yard, for.........5c E Cretonnc, regular 1Oc grade in neat I'd patterns, new goods, at per yd.......6c Y Sateens, a choice lot of new pat terms, regular price 1-3c, per yd 51kc g New silkalines, just from the mills. G this years goods, fu.I yard wide regular price is 1214o sale price S1bc 8
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mems Ties

Any sec four-in- hand t.e............25 Band Bows, worth 25c for..........15c Any S5Oc teck CT puff tie at.........25c
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Covert Cloth

Regular Toe goods at..................G Regular 12lac goods at................Sc Outing flannel fine lot of light and dark colOrs; regular price
 would be 6Ac, sale price, per yd..... .4c
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mems Trousers

4 lot of odd sizes and patterns. not old goods just the thing nn
 for work days, worth g. 4EEt
 to S; will clear them out at... O V V Mems trousers, good, serviceable goods. neat patterns; wearers, every one of ss5: :::55 ss;?: s.:5:. '5: @.'5: worth Sl.45 Mems trousers. fine wOrsteds and cas- lot; worth s3.50 to h/ n $4; Sale price. -
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Mems Shirts

Monarch shirts, p RA regular price g; NE kbeE Fancy stiff bosom 5hirts, all sizes and patterns reg CA ular price $1.25; hHt Sale price, ......................O V V Mems fancy negligee shirts. full
 assortment of sizes and patterns,
 sold ct 15c, now. .Gjc Ditto, sold ct $I.OO, now...............75c Ditto, sold at s1.25. now.............S5c Mems gOl: shirts. fancy
Arizona republican., 1903-01-18
Shoes

Mems and boys shoes. O NF any g.. $2.25 and $2.5O /h shoe will go on sale at. " h8 O s5%$5sH@ a9 %;P': ,s,s 'i:ss F. shoes. 5OC
 p per cent discount on all tan shoes. including such makes as Selz, Pack ard, etc.