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Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
PARROT AT THE TELEPHONE
The Sound of Loved One'a Voice Sets the MockinG Bird to Talking
 Hi@ Best.

Not all parrot stories are pretty but here is the prettiest that evet was told--and fact, too, says the Boston Transcript. Caddie is tke one of all the family with whom the parrot really cares to talk, and to her his condolences and his criticisms of the various members of the house. hold are ever ready and voluminous. Silence, long unbroken, had fallen for days on his corner, and, to tell the truth, was not unwelcome, alto. gether, considering the satirica1 rogue's sneering laughter when out of sorts as he was during Caddie's absence, or when for any reason a prey to gloomy views of life and it's mysteries At last one day Caddie got back to within telephone range of home. and called up the bird after talking with the rest of the family. The moment he heard her gay and familiar hail the parrot was almost beside himself. fluttering about and rapidly retailing his whole stock ot observations, calls, shrieks, whistles and nicllnames; all the while he eyed the telephone with that cold air of suspicion and contempt mixed with curiosity peculiar to the oblique glance of the creature, and then pro- ceeded, followed by the family at a careful distance on the sly, to rubber" through the various rooms, up stairs and down, in search of the real presence of Caddie.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

of the bear. Calvwell fought, but as he was wholly unarmed the bear clawed great gashes in his face, hands, chest and arms, and he was soon covered with blood. The furni- ture was broken and the telegraph apparatus ruined.
 After five minutes or more of fight ing Calvwell broke away and, al- though faint and weak from the loss of blood he jumped head first through the window above his desk, carrying the sash with him and cut ting himself in many places. The bear. remained in the office. Calvwell staggered over to the sec- tion house, routed out the workmen, and told his story. A shotgun was secured and Caldwell, accompanied i by three section men. returned to the station, where they found the bear asleep on the counter where | Calvwell had been mapping. Through the open door one of the men blazed away with both barrels at the bear, killing the beast. The bear weighed over 500 pounds.
 Owing to the breaking of the tele- graph instruments all trains on the Saginaw division of the Pere Mar quette were held up for several hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
TREATMENT OF THE HAIR.
Some Causes of Falling Out, Lack of
 Vitality and q Formula for Prevention.

The commonest cause of the loss oY hair is some acute general disease, and it is during the period of conva1es- self manifest. Mothers, too, aft CT the birth of their children, not in- frequently find their hair falling out to very considerable extent. Indeed, any cause that produces lowering of the vitality of the blood as whole tends to promote the falling out of the hair, says Mrs. Mary Easton, M. D., in American Queen. ...
 It often happens that though the hair does not actually fall out, it be- comes so dry and brittle that the proc- ess of combing the hair drags quite large quantity out by the roots, and it then falls spontaneously. The re- suit is that after short time lux uriant head of hair may be reduced by quite one-half. Frequent wetting of the hair is another cause of its falling out, and, strange as it may appear, excessive dryness and scurfness of the scalp is often accompanied by loss of hair. Hereditary influences, too, are often potent factors in the produc- tion of loss of hair.
 Immediate measures, both local and general, should be taken to arrest the fall of the hair whenever it is noticed. Any disorder of any bodily organ, such as gastric catarrh or indigestion, must be corrected, so that the vital energy may be maintained at it's high est degree of efficiency. The tonic ef- feet of the cold bath (for those who react we'll to it) is invaluable. Expo sure of the scalp to fresh air and the direct rays of the sun is also adnira- ble.
 Locally, a stimulating lotion like this should be rubbed into the scalp once day: Liquid ammonia, 1A dram; essence of bitter almonds, 1h dram; spirit of rosemary, 1A ounce; essence of mace, ten minims; rosewater, three ounces, and in conjunction with this application the scalp should un- dergo regular massage with tincture of arnica, rosemary, or with rum. If complete badness threatens, try this cream, rubbed in every night: Qui- nine sulph., one-half dram; oil of bit ter almonds, two drams; bone marrow, 2A drams; Peruvian balsam, one-half dram. Y
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
LIST OF PATENTS

H. B. Arnold, New Britain, Conn, apparatus for agitating and separat- ing articles: A. R. Batchelder, Ports mouth. N. IT., car-replacer; A. W. Cash, Hartford, Conn, typewriting ma chine: W. T.. Cheney, Meriden, Conn, screw-shaving machine; w. R. Coulter, Waterbury, Conn, electric time switch; 70. E. Flanders, Post Mills, Vt, curry comb or card cleaner; J. Flynn, Bridgeport Conn, switch-iron; L. L.. and J. W. Fox, Lowell, Me, device for clearing horses from vehicles; R. w. Frost. Darien, Conn, drilling machine; F. W. Gum. Keene, N. H., sap-bucket cover; K. Hill, jr. Norwalk, Conn, trolley wire support; c. H. Holm, Bridgeport. Conn, tapping fixture; F. I. Jones, Norwalk. Conn, hot air fur mace: &. Lake, Bridgeport, Conn, sub- marine boat; R. w. Mansfield, New London, Conn game and puzzle block; H. P Maxim, Hartford. Conn, motor vehicle; c. B. Mellen, Hartford Conn changer for mixing apparatus fol printing presses: c. w. Mettler, Hart ford Conn, and F. c. Rockwell, West Hartford. Conn, portable stove; R. R
 Pease and r. !. Tucker, Hartford Conn. sterilizing apparatus; A. Roesch Bridgeport Conn. pressure governor
 A. K Rosenbeck. Stamford. Conn clothes line holder: c. s. Stevens, New Britain. Conn, folding stand; A. r. Street, Rockville, Conn. apparatus fol moving trees: G. F. Whitmore and E Nj. Tillinghast. New Haven, Conn
 child's carriage,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
WIT AND WISDOM.

Sponges gather easily, but they are quickly wrung dry.-Ram's Horn.
 A loafer is never able to realize that a busy man has anything to do ,--Atchison Globe.
 It is easy to turn over new leaf, but it is often difficult to make il stay turned.-Chicago Daily News.
 Beryl-"She says she won't marry until she meets her ideal" Sibyl- What is her ideal?" "A man who thinks she's his ideal" l."Baltimor Herald.
 It is probably impossible for man to be on the right side of every ques. tion, but he should manage to be on the right side of some of them. Chicago Journal.
 Jorl1ins-"Your son will be a com. fort to you in your old age" Job. lots-"If that boy turns out as he promises, won't have any old age.' Boston Globe.
 Hicks-"That picture of D'Aubcr's that you bought at the exhibition looks better in your study than 1t did there, somehow" Wicks-"Yes I have hung it the other side up."- Sommerville Journal.
 { subtle.-Mrs. Bragg-"I gave quite a nice little luncheon the other day. Didn't she tell your" Mrs. Sly "No." Mrs. Bragg-"Strange! Why. she was one of my guests" Mrs Sly-"Yes, she told me that."-Phil. adelphia Press.
 "You done wrong" said Brother Dickey, tier give dat nigger dat ole frocktail coat!" "You think SOP" ''l know so. Hit'll be de ruination CT i'm! He'll quit workin' now, ,en spen' de balance CT de year persuad. in hisse'f dat he got call ter preach de gospill. I bet you right now he gone off ter buy Bible on the in stallment plan!"-Atlanta Constitu' tion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
PENSION BILL FLOOD.
House Passes a Large Num-
 Der of Private Measures.
AN ANTITRUST BILL AGREED ON.
It Ts snid to Cover the AdminiStra- tion's SugGestions-Hobson Re- tirement Is opDosed-The Coal
 Shortage investigation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Yesterday was private pension day in the house, and IA bills were passed, none of es- pecial importance. MT. Russell (Tex), the successor of the late MT. Degraf- fenreid, criticised the house for undue haste in the consideration of private pension legislation and precipitated quite debate. He called attention to the fact that since the civil war 10000 special bills had been passed by con- gross, over 1000 of these in the first session of the present congress.
 As a result of extended consideration of the various pending antitrust bills the subcommittee of the house judicia- ry committee, of which Representative Littledeld Is chairman, has practically, agreed on an antitrust bill, 1t has not yet been adopted formally, but it is said to meet the approval of all mem- bers of the subcommittee. It will be laid before the full committee, and then 1t is expected it's features will be made public. It is understood that 1t provides for publicity, not through a new commission to be created, but through the interstate commerce com mission. It is further understood that the bill covers administration sugges- tions for antitrust legislation.
 The naval affairs committee of the house decided by vote of to 4 not to report the bill authorizing the transfer of Naval Constructor R. P. Hobson to the retired list.
 o+o ha int of Columbia continued it's investigation Into the shortage of the coal supply in Washington, hearing Joseph Crawford, general agent of the Pennsylvania rail road; w. J. Zeh, local dealer, and some of the officers of the senate and house of representatives.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
countenance

fiance. ~
 'Mr. Mainspoke," she said, bitterly, "this is too much. When, you first came in this evening it was evident to me that you intended to provoke a quarrel. There was marked cool ness in your manner, and as we sat on the sofa together you edged away, and insisted upon changing to a chair. Even there, however, you were not contented, but you sudden ly arose, and I caught you glancing at the clock. Several times I saw you start to pace the floor, as if something was on your mind, and now, when at your request I play your favorite air on the piano. catch you trying to mimic me behind my back. This has gone far enough. If, sir, you wish to break off the en- gagement, you have but to speak. Let there be no further shillyshally- ing"
 James Mainspoke loved the indig- ant girl before him better than his life, and he became conscious that unless he told the plain truth she was lost to him forever.
 Darling" he said, his face suf- fused with blushes, Eff you must know, have on a suit of brand-new underwear"
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
W0MEN'S WEAR

WoMEN'S ,TWO-CLAsP KID GLOVES-Gray, tan and white, regular price 75c, tonight and Monday 63c pair WoMEN's WOOL GOLF GLOVES
 White, gray and black, regular price 25c, tonight and Monday
 20c a pair WOMEN'S WHITE WOOL VESTS AND PANTS-Regular price 9Sc, tonight and Monday 79c garment WoMEN'S EXTRA HEAVY FLEECE LINED BLACK COT TON HOSE Regular price 39c, tonight and Monday 29c pair WoMEN's SILK wAIsTs-Made from fine beau de soi silk, in black and pink Gibson style, regular price 49S. tonight and Monday $3.9s each NOMEN'S BLACK SILK WAISTS Made with tucked back and front, regular price $3.25, tonight and Monday $2.50 ANGoltA ToQUES-White, red, gray and blue, regular price 49c, fo.nirht and Monday 39c each BOYS WOOL STRAWBERRIES ular price $1, tonight and Moh- day. Iec each PERFUME-Whit rose, wood vio- let and heliotrope odors. regular price 49c, tonight and Monday gfi-@ Eaf &5y,.. 37c an ounce PERFUMED TAUCUM POWDER Regular price 5c, tonight and Monday SC Dox vASELINE-To-ni and Mon- day 4c bottle TOILET PINS-Assorted black and white, tonight and Monday 4c
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
MONSTER BLACK BEAR.
Fought station Agent Up in MichiEa n and Tied Up n Railroad for
 Several Hours.

F. T. Caldwell. formerly of Kala. nazoo, Mich, but now, night operator for the Pere Marquette railroad at Hemlock City, Mich, was attacked by monster black bear in the sta- tion at two o'clock the other morn ing and seriously injured in the struggle that followed.
 Calvwell was awakened by some thing clawing at his body. He jumped up and confronted full grown bear, which attacked him. Be- fore the frightened operator was fairly aware he was in the embrace
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
Special Attractions for TO-Night
 and Monday
DRESS GOODS

UKESS OUUUS ALL WOOL GRANITE CLOTH Regular price soc, tonight and Monday 39c yard WHITE WOOL wAIsTINGs- Regular price 25c, tonight and Monday 19c a yard SILK AND WOOL PLAIDs-Reg- ular price 50c, tonight and Mon day 39c q yard
 WASH GOODS. HEAVY TWILLED OUTING Light and medium colors, regu- lar price 1212c, tonight and Mon- day 91ac a yard SMALL LOT OF DRESS GING- HAMS-Mostly pink stripes, reg ular price 7c, to-nikn, and Mon day 41ac q yard OUR DOMESTIC SALE ENDS TO-
 NIGHT.
 To further increase the interest in this sale at the finish here are three extra specials FOR TONIGHT ONLY: 10 pair WHITE BLANKETS-Par wool, full size and heavy, regular price $2 a pair, tonight $1.19 pair WHITE WOOL SAXONY AND FLANNEL-Regular price 25c a yard, tonight 15c a yard 1s-INCH FIGURED DAMASK TOWELING-Regula price 15c, tonight 10c a yard
 MEMS FURNISHINGS. MEMS HEAVY FLEECE LINED WOOL MITTENS-Regular price 25c, tonight and Monday 21c a pair MEMS SILK FLEECED HALF HOSE-Extra double soles, high spliced heel, Hermsdorf dye, reg ular price 25c, tonight and Mon- day 19c pair MEMS WHITE WOOL UNDER WEAR-An excellent dollar gar ment. tonight and Monday 79c each MEMS LACK SATIN SHIRTS Attached collars, regular price 4sc, tonight and Monday 39c each
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

rare vase beneath. This it smashed \ to thousand fragments.
 In the room where the ball made its first appearance was the favor-,, ite Angora cat of the wealthy aunt.l This cat, to her way of thinking, waal thing to be prized above all things, The cat was not accustomed to sur-I prises such as that furnished by theA combined efforts of the billiard balfr and the vase, So the cat took al panic and bolted. In it's wild fightl to the protecting care of its mis-l tress it took short cut, and in sol doing upset a lighted lamp witha grave results. A curtain was ig7i nited, ard then the woodwork of theA room followed. In moment the en-s tire house was in peril. An alarml was sent out for that spectacular or-il ganization known as the Paris fires department. What damage the fireg omitted they looked after. and whenb they had finished the condition oE the rich maiden aunt was more thar& serious--it was critical
 M. Reichard, whose intentions wercS known to the aunt, was sent for, andg at the bedside of the dying woman al blessing was asked upon the match| that was expected to follow. In the course of few days the rich aun passed away, the shock of the firdS and the consequent excitement hav-E ing been too much for her enfeebled condition.
 Then the young people undertook the task of consoling each other. It was entirely to the liking of Mi Reichard who did his best to relieve; the mind of his charming youngIl fiancee. In the progress of his courN-ll ship he sought in every way to bell diverting and entertaining. He told the young woman many stories of his daily affairs, and finally recalled the1 incident of the billiard ball and h:sl funny miscue.
 Then there began a comparing of days and dates, and it was found that the day of the billiard miscush and the day of the fire in the house. of the rich maiden aunt coincide0. The inference followed that the bil- Hard ball had frightened the pet An-ll gora cat, who had in turn upset theS lamp, which set fire to the house and caused the firemen to invade the place and so shock the maiden aunt that her death was the outcome of itI all.
 It was an unbroken chain of cir-l cumstantial evidence. The miscual was the provoking cause of it alL,' The miscue was committed by M., Reichard, and logically it followed that M. Reichard was responsible forl the death of the beloved aunt.
 The charming niece broke off thgi engagement out of hand in spite oil the protestations of M. ReichardI Il who is not even left the consolationy of playing billiards, as he vows heA will not again touch cue unless theI young woman forgives him for hi6s bad play.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
Could Be Seen.

The scarcity of servant girls led Mra. Vaughan to engage farmers daugh- ter from rural district of Ireland. Her want of familiarity with town ways and language has led to many amusing scenes.
 'Can Mrs. Vaughan be seen?H the visitor asked.
 'Can she be seen?" sniggered Kath- leen. "Shure, an Oi think she can; she's six feet hoigh and four feet woidel Can she be seen? Sorrah a bit of anything else can ye see whin she's about. ."-Cassell's Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
LOSS es at Sea.

The report of the life-saving service shows thc there were 3SS accidents to registered vessels in this country last year. Odt of 2a,424 persons in danger only 19 in all were lost, and the prop erty loss was about $2, 100000. There are 272 life-saving stations, of which 195 are on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, GO on the great lakes and 16 on the Pa- cific coast. The cost of maintaining the service was $1 ,650,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

"The incest and pleasnntest medi- cine I have used for indigestion and constipation is Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets" says Melard r. Craig of Middlegrove, N. Y. They work like a charm and do not gripe or have any unpleasant effect" For sale by all aruggistap
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
Jenny Lind Cake.

One pint of sifted flour, three ta- blespoonfuls of melted butter, one cupful of sugar, one egg, half tea spoonful of soda dissolved in tea cupful of milk, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar and a little nutmeg are required for this cake. 1t will not sing, but it will make you ask for more.--N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
TALE OF THE TIMES.
Although He Sc eme d R estIess and Un- easy He Loves the Dear Girl
 Just the same.

It was 9:3o o'clock in the drawing. room of the home of Miss Clara Arm stretch. As the last notes of the piano died away, says the New York Times, the young lady in question suddenly whir1ed around and gazed long and fxedly at the agitated
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Central Labor union will be held on Monday evening. Aside from the fact that the election of officers occurs at that time there is many important matters to come before the meeting and the attendance should be large.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10
AIice'& Adaptntion.

Tom Harkaway-Alice, can you tell me why it is cruel to dock horses tails?
 Alice Ryder-Yes, indeed! Because what God has joined together, let no man put asunder.-Puck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

GOIN UF@N8IHK III NeW GeHHMHus
 There are now at work in the rivers of the middle island of New Zealand about 24o dredges, each costing from S25,o0o to $7o,ooo, with the object of extracting gold from the deposits in the beds o9 streams.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The Painters and Decorators union installed the following officers Mon- day night: President, James Moore vice president, William Woods; re- cording secretary, Frank Moran; f. nancial secretary, John H. Pratt; treas urer, Howard Emery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The Building Trades council elect ed the following officers at their meet ing on Tuesday night: President John Houston vice president, William Futile; recording secretary, Eugene Sperry: financial seer etary and treas urer. Henry Ackley; business agent, Frank Moran.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

Business Agent Moran of the Build ing Trades council has again resumed his duties after a weeks sickness.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The wire pointers and drawers will meet in Buffers and Polishers' hall to- morrow at 2 p. m., for the purpose Of organizing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The trades union label Is an emblem of purity, honest labor and fair condi- tions, and is never placed upon the product of tenement house, sweat shop or penal institution. "9
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

Twenty new unions, with an esti- mated membership of 4,0oO, have been organized in New Haven the past year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The New Haven Palladium will be unionized on or about the 18th inst. Nearly all of the larger newspapers are arriving at the conclusion that this is good business policy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

There will be meeting of the cast CTS helpers at Buffers and Polishers' hall this evening for the purpose of taking steps toward recognizing. All employed at that line of work will find 1t greatly to their advantage to be pres ent. ,... v.f.f. "A. E
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

Tne Worlds Cotton Crop. The annual cotton crop of the world is 5,330,000,o0o pounds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The Standard Oil Go has commenced pensioning its old employees. Every person ho has been in their service for twenty-five years and has reached the age of 64 years will be given a pen sion. The amount will be equal to one- fourth of the salary of the employe during his last year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

Meeting of Typographical union, No 320, at 8 o'clock tonight. installation of officers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

There will be a meeting of the Brewers union at Hellmanns hall a 8 o'clock this evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

Richard Bell, M. F., general secreta- ry of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, of England, an- nounces that that union will pay the $14000O verdict in favor of the ,Taff Vale Railway O., which sued the un- ion because the labor leaders ordered a strike on the road.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The New Haven Leader of Sunday devotes three columns to Phil Daly's report as secretary of the New Haven Trades council. Members of some of the Waterbury unions are awaiting his final report as treasurer of the Water bury Trades council.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

Representatives of the New Haven branch of the Order of Railway Con- ductors waited on officers of the Con- solidated road this week, and although no definite information is given out, 1t is understood that request was made for an increase in pay. As the western roads are granting advances quite gen orally the employees of the Consolidated believe they also are entitled to the sama secognitian, considering that tha
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The Prompters' union was the first to organize in Waterbury in 1903, having received its charter last Sun day and Is now in full working order. Nearly all of that calling in Waterbury are now members, and those who are not will find it greatly to their advan- tage to get in their applications early.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

District Council No. 3 of the Brass Workers of the state will hold an i'm portant meeting at Buffers and Pol ishers' hall tomorrow. About fifty delegates from all parts of the state are expected to be in attendance, as also are President Quite and Secretary Cullen of the international organiza- tion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The referendum vote taken by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen for the appropriation of $25,ooO for the purchase of plot of land whereon to erect a home for aged and infirm rail- road men, resulted in majority of Io,- GOO votes for the project. The train, men and conductors have each, voted S25,0o0 for the same purpose and fund ,s""
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-10

The members of the Drug Clerks union show great interest in their or ganiZation when they turn out in good ly numbers at midnight and continue in session until 2 q. In., as was the case on Tuesday night Cor Wednesday morn ing rather). They are rot as bad off in this respect, however. as are the mem bers of the Amalgamated Street Car Employes of New Haven, who do not call their meetings to order until a. m.
 The large attendance at the meeting of the Economic league on Sunday night Is sufficient proof that interest in the organization Is not on the wane, and the unanimous election of nearly all of the old officers Is evidence that harmony prevails inside their ranks. The next meeting will be held in Car penters' and Joiners' hall on Sunday evening, February s, when a commit tee of ten will be elected from each ward to look after the affairs of that ward.