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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

Preston was busily engaged in tell ing the house sergeant that all was we'll on his beat he did not see the wind close the door on him. He heard the click of the lock, however, and then turned-or rather tried to turn-to see what had happened. But he could not get around, the door was securely locked and he fitted the box like the proyerbial sardine.
 What was to be done? He couldn't turn around to open the door, so he pounded against the tin wall of the box. This drew crowd of specta- tors, but they were powerless to as- sfst him. They had no key. Then a happy thought struck Preston. He rang up the station house again and explained his predicament Amid the hearty laughter of the house ser geant he asked that man be sent down with a key to let him out. Eff, teen minutes later he stepped from the box in the middle or crowd of laughing men, women and children. He was hot, perspiring and angry, but he went back to his beat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
smart stHYes.

Vogue remarks that coats made of the heavy variety of pongee or of heavy linen and of black taffeta also upon loose sack models appeal to those who no longer wear shirt waists on the street. These coats suggest as much comfort during the heated term. while they are most attractive be cause of their present vogue. Suits of two pieces. skirts and short loose coats, promise to be worn very much by ma irons later. One may wear very pretty sheer shirt waists under these coats and reverse the coat for outdoor wear exclusively. Younger women will in general give their preference to boleros and skirts. Expensive dressy pongee and linen coat suits will be taken up by those who can indulge in extrava- gant wardrobes. Shirt waist suits so easily made at home surely will win a popularity equal to the first shirt waist craze. The very fact that outside of sporting wear white shirt waists have acquired the lead to the exclusion of colored ones this year promises sue cess for the suit when skirt and waist are of one and the same material and which may be worn in midsummer on the street by those who refused long ago to be seen on the street wearing shirt waists old style.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

placed on the further influx of their countrymen. Thrifty and honest Si- cilians declare they are weary of combating the exactions of their own people who have discredited and blackmailed them, and caused the very name of Sicilian to be synony- i nous with stealthy crime and Mafian murders from New York to New Or leans.
 It was Sicilian in New York who called attention to the ease with which newly-arrived immigrants se- cured permits to carry deadly weap- ons. Said this intelligent observer: ''In Sicily and lower Italy every man is his own policeman. He settles his own difficulties. This inbred habit cannot be shaken off as soon as he arrives here"
 Another of the evil practices charged up to the Sicilian is that he is chief among that class of people in this country who live by manu- featuring and passing of counterfeit money. Thus, soon after landing upon our hospitable shores, a great numDer or the immigrants ITOm southern Italy come under the notice of the police and of the secret serv- ice officials.
 The Sicflian above quoted makes the deliberate charge that ''Italy has been glad to. get rid of much of this illiterate, criminal population. She has established schools in some of the ports where these emigrants are gathered. There they are taught enough to enable them to pass through the bars at Ellis island. One million lira ($2oo,Ooo) were raised for this purpose not long ago."
 It used to be not so very many years ago that the Irish, Scandina- vian and German constituted the bulk of the immigrants coming to this country. But more recently the tide has come not from northwestern but from southeastern Europe, southern Russia, Austria Hungary, Greece and Italy (espe.ia1ly Sicily and the south ern extremity of Italy) have fur- nished the majority.
 Government statistics show that in 1893 Gust decade agol Germany led
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
CAUGHT IN PATROL BOX.
Amusing Experience of Policeman Who Was Too Fat to Perform
 Part of Hfs Duty.

Stout policemen have their trou- bles, not the worst of which is rum ming after small boys. Policeman James Preston, of police station No. 6, the other night wished he was sev- eral pounds lighter, says the Pitts burg Gazette. When he made his usual call to the station house at 9: 30 o'clock he entered the call box at Highland and Penn avenue. He opened the door and then stepped in- side. MT. Preston has somewhat more than his share of avoirdupois, and he comfortably filled the box.
 The telephone hung on the wall di- rectly opposite the door, and when
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
ALL KINDS OF JEwELRY.

ALL KINDS OF JEWELRY.
 Hat Pins, Belt Pins, Buckles, Cui Buttons, Link Brttons, Collar But tons, etc, worth from 25c to 75c-10 and $1.oO worth Stamps free.
 5 cases of Summer Blankets, just ths thing for shore use. regular value 75a 59c a pair.
 $2.50 Ladies' seersucker Skirts, fur size, well made, with rufie, regular price soc, 29c each.
 1000 yards mercerized CheyiotsS stripes and dots, regular price 29c. bar gain day Sc a yard.
 9-4 Brown Cotton, short lengths. reg ular price 25c, for Friday 14c a yard. 300 pieces Ribbon, all silk, No 40, all colors, regular price 200, 10c yard.
 1,5O0 pieces Nos 5, T, 9 and 12 All silk and satin Ribbons, fancy and plain, regular price 10c and 121kc, sale price 5c 8. yard
 100 dog Turkish Towels. regular price 1212o, sale price 1Oc each Extrs large size and weight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
The Bargain Millinery

This season we have made a special effort to give our customers better styles and better values than ever be- fore. All our hats are made on the latest style shapes of the season and every hat carefully! inspected before it leaves the work room. Bear in mind when you buy hat of us you buy di- rect from the manufacturer at one-half the price elsewhere and not all alike, as some of our competitors are buying cheap ready made hats and charging you double the price. We assure you that our hats are equal to any shown by our competitors. If you are looking for a stylish hat examine our line and prices before you go elsewhere. as it will pay you to call from any distance.
 Make no mistake, look for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
Nice For an Invalid.

sTake the white part of the breast and wings, freed from skin, of boiled chicken and pound in a mortar with an equal quantity of stale bread. Fla vor with little lemon peel, pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add enough of the water in which the chicken has been boiled to make the mixture of the consistency of cream. Boil for ten minutes, well stirring all the time. This is a useful invalid dish, as it can be drunk and affords g large amount of nutriment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
How to Make Peach cobB1er.

Peach cobbler may be made with canned peaches, especially those made at home in rather heavy sirup. Line a deep dish with pastry half an inch thick and slice into the dish the peaches, sweetened, and flavor to taste. Cover with a crust of puff paste half an inch thick and bake in a moderate oven. Before serving break the top crusts with fork and mix slightly with the fruit. Serve hot or cold with, whipped cream or hard sauce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
NEW PEnERrNTs.

trimmed with smart silk fringe, the revers being of embroidered silk, while velvet forms the small turndown col lar.
 wear and is fashioned of guipure laid on finger depth of black panne, the whole mounted on traHgparent yoke of tucked lawn and lace. This pelerine has pointed ends, in contradistinction to the stole ends of it's companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
4 SERIOUS PROBLEM N
Facts Concerning the Immigration
 of Sicilians.
Secret Service ORiciaIs of New York Declare They Are a Source of
 Troubqe-What Statistics Show.

The Sicilian immigrant has ac- quired an evil reputation. Not that all Sicilians who land on our shores are bad, but that there are enough bad ones among them to cast an evil omen on the name Sicilian appears to be the fact. Even the better class of Italians and Sicilians them selves say that they think it would be we'll if some restrictions were
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
A Confusing Term.

"Is Mrs. Binks st home?" asked the caller. s
 ''No," replied the maid, who had heard a term that she did not quite un- derstand; "she's teaing off some where"
 "Teeing-off," repeated the caller. "You mean she's at the gold links.''
 No, I don't. mean she's gone off to a tea party e."-Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
4 F FARMER STRENGTHENED OUT

A man living on a farm near here came in a short time ago completely doubled up with rheumatism. I hand ed him bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and told him to use it freely and if not satisfied after using it lie need not pay a. cent for it" says c. P. Ray der. of Pattens Mills, N. Y. IA few days later he walked into the store as straight as a string and handed me a dollar saying. give me another bottle of Cha n1berlain's Pain Balm. want # in the house all the time for it cured me" For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

How to Prepare Homemade Sirup.
 A good homemade sirup IS quickly prepared by boiling two cupfuls best quality of soft brown sugar with one cupful of water until clear, thick sirup results. As brown sugar is not always available, white sugar may be used in the same way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
MORE GREEN TRADING STAMPS THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY. BE SURE TO BE ON HAND TO GET THESE
 BARGAINS FOR SATURDAY. GOODS CHEAPER THAN EVER
Note Following.

100 cartons Silk and Velvet Flowers, values 5oc to $1.oO, at 15c and 25c a bunch.
 Ladies' Regular and Out Sizes Jer- sey Vests, also Children's Pantalets, lace trimmed, value 19c, at 1Oc the gar ment
 1000 yards Torchon Lace at 1c a yard.
 A small lot of Ladies' Muslin Skirts, lace trimmed, have been 59c each. 25c each.
 80 pairs Rufied Muslin Curtains, regular price 59c, 39c pair.
 1000 pairs Blankets, value 75c, at 59c pair. An opportunity to fit up the summer cottage at very small cost,
 200 Window Shades, with fixtures, Sc each.
 Two Windsor Ties at 5c each, and $1.00 worth Stamps.
 Two spools Heavy Black Thread at 5c each, and $1.OO worth Stamps free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

MEMS PRESIDENT" SUSPEND
 FRS.
 Reduced from 50c pair to 24c q pair MEMS SHIELD BOW TIES. New silks, reduced from 25c each to
 16c each MEMS ALL LINEN HANDKER-
 CHIEFS. Reduced from 1Oc each to for 25c WoMEN's OPEN WORK LACE
 HOSE
 Reduced from 49c pair to 29c pair WOMEN's SILK EMBROIDERED
 TOP COLLARS. Reduced from 25c each to 19c each WONIEN'S RIBBED VESTS. v-neck, sleeveless, lace trimmed, reduced from 25c each to 17c each DIR LYoNs's TOOTH POWDER. Reduced to l5c VIOLET TALCUNI POWDER. Reduced from 1Oc to 7c box sILKATEEN FOR EMBROIDERY. Black, white and colors, reduced from 5c to Sc spool
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
WALL COVERINGS.

The COnvenaences and Beauties of
 Self Co1ored Papers.
 There is much to be said from an artistic point of view in favor of self colored wall papers. Their use implies, of course. that the paper is not intend ed to form a wall decoration in itself, but is merely to serve as background to pictures, china or strongly patterned and colored hangings and furniture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
How tn Imnrnxe Rot1eh stareh

Boiled starch is much improved by the addition of little salt or dissolved gum arabic. A useful thing to remem- Der is that the iron will not stick to the clothes if the starch used has been mixed with soapy water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
GREATLY ALARMED.

By Persistent Cough, But Perma-
 nently Cured by Chamb erlain's
 Cough Remedy.
 MT H. r. Burbage. student at law in Greenville, s. O., had been troubled for four or five years with continu- ous cough, which he says greatly alarmed me, causing me to fear that was in the first stage of consumption 9 Mir Burbage. having seen Chamber latn's Cough Remedy advertised con- cluded to try 1t. Now read what he says of it: '.I soon felt remarkable change and after using two bottles of the twenty-five cent size, was perma- nently cured" Sold by all druggists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
shouItler caneu witn r,oDr End.,

The cape or pelerine in various forms is one of the marked features of the seasons modes, and two pretty models are here given. The first, for cloth, is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

WOMEN'S WHITE CHEyIOT
 WAISTS. j, Pleated front and back, reduced
 from $1 to 79c each
 WOMEN's WHITE WAISTS. With handsome Persian stripe eff fleets, reduced from $3.2o to
 $2.49 each woMEN's BLACK AND WHITE
 CHECK PETTICOATS. Trimmed with two ruffles, reduced
 from 9Sc to 79c each ALL OUR soc FOULARD SILKS, 24 inches wide, reduced to 39c yard ALL OUR soc FANCY DRESS GOODS AND MIXED SUITINGs Reduced to 39c yard
 FAST BLACK PERCALINE. Reuced from 15c to 101ac yard WHITE CRINKLED sEERSUCKER a STRIPES. s Reduced from 121sc to 1015c yard FINE QUALITY BLACK PIQUE. Reduced from 39c to 29c yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23
Grocery Dept

 p lbs Sugar for $1. .00, with purchase or $1.OO worth of other groceries. 1000 cans Bartlett Pears, 3-Ib cans first quality, regular 19c can, cans for 25c.
 100 bottles Plain and Mixed Pickles regular price 25c, SALE PRICE Sc A BOTTLE.
 OLD MILL SOAP.
 Extra large cakes, and Florodora Toilet Soap, both known all over the country, cheap at sc a cake. Fol Friday 9 cakes for 25c.
 1000 yards White Dimities, Lawns Dotted Swisses, Piques, yard wide Openwork Piques, Striped Lenos, val ues 19c, 25c, 35c, 39c a yard-11c 8 yard; on third center counter
 Nine Handsome Homespun Suits satin lined. silk trimmed, value $15.OO S4.06 suit
 1000 Ladies' Shirt Waists, value S1.0O, $1.5O and $1.75. Both white and colored, the greatest value ever offered the ladies of Waterbury, al soc each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

Goods delivered FREE in Naugatuck, Oakville, WatervilIe and Watertown Every FRIDAY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-23

THE BUSIEST STORE IN Jassa NEW ENGLANDs BUSIEST CITY
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08
1t Was Expected That the Prelimi-
nary Investigation of the Shooting
of the Cartwright Woman Would
Take Place Yesterday.

1t was thought that yesterday the
trial of Mr.. a. Watkins.
who accidentally hot the white woman
Mary Cartwright several weeks 2
would take place and MI. Watkins. in
anticipation of this, was at the session
of the police SQUIRT accompanied by his
counsel, Marsden Bethany. Jr., Esq.
However, the case had to be continued
until next Tuesday as the only witness.
aside from Mr.. Watkins and the Cart
wright woman, was out of the city.
witness is the Min woman who
present when the shooting occurr-
ed.
The charge is that Of assault with a
deadly weapon, but there rs no posi-
blhty of its being sustained as even the
woman herself declared the
shooting an accident.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08
RETURNED FROM A SAD SCENE.
Mrs w A Farriss Back From Hen
dersOn-InterestinS Notes i'm Con-
nectiOn With the Tragic Dealt IF
Her Brother.

Mr.. and Mrs w. 4. Farriss re
urned yesterday morning from Hen
derson, where Mrs. Farriss was sum-
mOned last week by the sad news of
the accidental Staying or her brother.
Mr.. Eugene Belts, a prominent
young merchant of that city.
1t will be recalled that young
Belts was accidentally shot by his
friend, Policeman Robert Crockett,
of Henderson, while they were MEM
bers of a hunting party. Mr.. Far
riss says Policeman Crockett is a
man of admirable character and that
he has become almost crazed over
the shocking accident.
Mr.. Belts was the fourth man to
meet death at n hands of Police
man Crockett, Mr.. Farris says which
is a remarkable, but sad chain of
misfortunes, especially as not a one
of the casualties resulted from will
full action. All the Deaths, too, oc-
CURED within a period of two years.
The first man killed was a negro
named Johnson. who had stolen a
1AOS dIIu "hSi 1OllcoIlldn
went to arrest him attempted to kin
the officer He fired at him and, in
s~elf-defence. Policeman Crockett
pulled his pistol and killed him.
Deaths Nos > and 8 occurred amid
the merry surrounding of Gentry's
dog and pony circus. The show was
exhibiting in Henderson and a negro.
named Bruce. insisted on sitting with
h white people of the large au-
dience against the commands of Po-
Iiceman Crockett The negro not
only abused the officer, but COM
menCed to shoot at him with a pis-
toll Policeman Crockett returned
the fire and the and a white
man, named Robinson. who tried to
were mortally wounded.
Both the injured men were sent to
the hospital ut Raleigh. where they
died.
In each of the four sad incidents
Policeman Crockett was exonerated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08
WHEEL BROKE
End OF n Series OF Mishaps to Train
No so Was the Derailing of a
Number of Cars Yesterday Morn
ing-Track Distracted and Pas
senger Train Had TO Use S. A. l..
Rails.

AS the elimination OF a series OF
mishaps Atlantic Coast Line freight
train No. so came to dire grief yester-
day morning at the Y No large
amount OF damage was done. but
trouble was caused the outgoing Fay
%etteville train. The accident was o.
an exceptional nature.
The train consisted of ffty-three
cars loaded with cotton and at the
time of the occurrence was rounding
the curve at the Y. While making"
this curve a wheel Of one of the cars
broke to pieces and for several seconds
n air, to use an idiom. was filed
with cars. Ten or eleven cars wera
derailed and some went on one side of
the track and some went on the other
while several took an angle position
across the rails. No one was hurt,
though the crew Of the train was
jostled UP. and the damage under the
circumstances was nominal. amounting
to between $500 and $500.
The derailed cars so INSTRUCTED the
track that the morning train bound
for Fayetteville had to take a round
about way to leave the city. The train
had to go out over the Seaboard Air
Line track.
A Wrecklng tram n crew were
sent by the Coast Line to the scene.
but it took several hours to clear the
track
Train No. so is the same one that
was in the collision Tuesday. but yes
terday was not being handled by the
same crew The train left Florence
Wednesday and While on the way here
IT had two cars derailed 1t was 4
double accident as one car was de-
ralled at LAX WaCcamaw and the
other at a point eight miles from this
CITY. Both accidents delayed the pas
sage of the train and then came the
finale at the Z
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08

change it. Well, so long. 1 suppose
you are anxious to take your wife out
| for a spin"
What is it now?" asked Mrs. Bow
ser as her lord entered the house with
the whip in his hand and a 2:3O clip
in his eye.
Il was offered that family rig out
there for $3.50, and it is worth $500 at
the lowest calculation. l picked it up
to save $3.50 and get my health back.
The doctor was telling me yesterday
that what | needed was country air,
n L propose to take a ten mile ride
every morning before breakfast. I
want you to go out with me this after
noon to give the horse d trial. l know
you'll be delighted"
Have you paid for the rig?"
"Of course"
And have got to keep it,"
Naturally. Why not? You don't
seem to be Il bit enthusiastic. Perhaps
you were expecting me to buy a camel
or a yoke Of oxen"
"Are-are you sure you know how to
drive a horse?' she faltered.
What in blaZeS do you mean by
that?' he shouted as he cracked the
whip and sent the cat bounding out of
the room.
AS the outfit had been bought and
paid for Mrs. Bowser decided to saw
no more for the moment, and the idea
OF a ride into the country was not un-
pleasant. She was ready in ten min
utes, and as the front door closed on
her she heard the cat wailing in de-
spair and made up her mind there
would be a tragedy of some sort be-
fore she returned.
She had not fancied the looks of the
equine from a window view, and when
she came to approach him closer she
realized that Mr.. Bowser had been TAX
en- in and done for. The horse was not
only poor in flesh and shaky on his
legs. but he looked tricky and vicious.
AS Mr.. BOwSer united the hitchine
strap his new purchase bit at him in
a Vengeful way and switched his tail
about.
Did you select him for his playful
ness" queried Mrs. Bowser as she no
ticed the action.
"ieS partly" replied Mr.. Bowser.
whose first Impulse was to use the
whip. That is. | didn't want a stone
or q wo>GeH horse. That playful spirit
IS always 4 GOOD sign in a horse. same
as IN I; luHr1u being. Now we are off
for a delightful spin. and you can Law
back and "!:ioy yoTgSalf. Ply George.
but this be.tts riding in 4 palace car
al! TO pieces: Isn't that Il splendid gait
hes got: Starts Fight off as if he had
pouads OF steam on"
Mrs. Howaer didn't lay back and en-
joy herself. On the CONTRARY. she GO,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08
WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Coast Lines Wilmington and Flor
ence Shops Will Have Another
Up-to-Date Appointment.

The Atlantic Coast Lines Ships here
are now being equipped withh electric
lights and upon the completio4 of this
the shops at Florence are % be
equipped. Experts f9om Rich
mond commenced the work @f install
ing the lights in the Wilmington shops
Tuesday and will finish within fifteen
days. By January LIST, aoopding 20
contract, they will have 10 have the
lights installed in the FIorerce shops.
The lights for the shops here Will
so arc lamps and about
1 100 incandescent and in the Florence
shops about 700 ali told.
The electricity here Will ID supplied
the power house of the Consoli-
dated COMPANY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08

BARGAIN
He Buys q Horse and Takes
Hrs. b. Out For q DriJe and
Has q FetO AdJenfures on the
Way That Bring Him Home
on Foof In Utter DiSmoY.

Copyright. 1903. by c. B. Lewis.l
~HE other day at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon Mr.. Bowser drove
up to his gate with a horse
and buggy, or, rather, was
driven up by a horsey looking man,
who said to him as they got out of the
vehicle:
"Well, you've picked up the bargain
of your life. If it wasn't that 1 need
last ten years I'd not part with this
rig at any price. Indeed, I promised
my mother, who owned this horse
when a young colt and had the great
est affection for him, that be should
never pass out Of my hands. I don't
know how to explain matters to her.
Be kind to the horse, Bowser. Be kind
to him"
Il assure you that 1 WILL" was the
reply.
Hes got a sensitive nature. If you
euss and swear at him it will hurt his
feelings as much as if he were a wom-
an. Should you ever hit him with the
whip it would break his heart. I have
always made it a point to treat him
more like a human being than a horse,
and l hope you'll keep it up. 1 also
hope that you'll drive around to the
stables every day or two and let me
pat his nose and speak to him. 1 don't
want him to quite forget me-"
Il appreciate the sentiment and will
favor it all l can. What did you say
his name was?"
"Oh, didn't l tell you? His name is
p. D. O."
That's an odd NAME" said Mr.. Bow
ser as be cudgeled his brain to remem-
Der where he had yer heard anything
like it before.
Yes, rather odd. He was named by
a cousin of mine who is a leading min
lister in Pittsburg, and I hope you won't
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-08
TO THE ALLIED UNIONS.
Hon X. B. Glenn Will Speak in the
Pythian Castle Hall Tomorrow
Night-Will be Introduced by
Mayor Springer.

Tomorrow night the people of Will
mington Will once again have the pleas
urable opportunity of hearing Hon.
K B. Glenn, Of Winston, speak, as he
lis to address the Allied Labor Unions
of the city at that time.
1t has been decided to have the
Ispeech-making in the handsome and
comfortable Pythian Castle hall in the
Murchison National Bank building,
corner Front and Chestnut streets.
The exercises will at s
n the orator of the occasion
will be introduced by Mayor William E
Springer.