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The Springfield herald., 1903-01-23

Now that coal is scarce 1t is gratifying
to know that we Will soon have comic
to burn
The Springfield herald., 1903-01-23

The more dollars some people put into
their clothes the less sense they put into
their heads.
The Springfield herald., 1903-01-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children tccthing softens the gums. reduces In
na:umato aays pain, wind cole. 25c bottle
The Springfield herald., 1903-01-23

Dear Madam-Your hens are dead
The Springfield herald., 1903-01-23

Thousands of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know it, because
it has been called some other name than
catarrh. The fact is catarrh is catarrh
wherever located; and another fact
which is of equally great Importance. is
that Pcruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
CASE OF COSTLY COURTESY.
One Instance Recorded in London
 Where 1t Did Not Pay to 1~ Be Polite. I

The following pathetic story was told in London police court recently:
 A man was sitting in a comfortably full car, when a woman entered and broke the laws by hanging in pathetic desperation to the end of strap. Gal lantry supervened, the man rose from his seat and relieved the woman from the necessity of breaking the law, but by doing so he broke it himself. Then, says Washington Times, the police man entered and all persons standing were ejected, and the man was forced to walk home.
 On the way any number of crowded cars passed him, which refused to take on any more persons, and he went on cursing the position that medieval chivalry gaveS women. But his in- juries were not over yet. He received a summons and was hauled before a magistrate in a police court, together with other offenders who had stood in cars. The conductor explained the situation and told how it was only politeness that made the prisoner break the law, but it was all of no avail to him. The magistrate'senten him to pay fine of three shillings and two shillings for costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
GULLs FOLLOW VESSELS.
Sea Birds of Puget Sound Afford TraV~
 elers an Interesting Study.

To the traveller on Puget soundthere is nothing that so holds the interest on the days trip from Seattle to Vic toria, on Vancouver island, as do the seagulls. These birds distinctly are the feature of the trip, greater in many respects than Mount Rainier or Mount Tacoma, as it is we'll Known to the first settlers, and which rises for thousands of feet toward the south east; greater thanthe Olympian noun tain range on the land between the sound and the Pacific, and which rises cold and drear to no mean proportions.
 The seagulls of Puget sound are an institution, and as an institution are protected by the government of the state of Washington and of British Columbia. To kill seagull is crime and punishment is swift and sure to anyone who is caught committing such a. deed .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13

backward the girls set upon the thieves, and the fun and fighting began. The Indians and tramps seeing the futil- ity of attempting to escape, hastily slowed away what loot they could in their pockets and turned at bay.
 Their efforts were of no avail. The fury of the attack made by the anna zonian phalanx was irresistible, and each boy found himself surrounded by large and aggressive crowd of angry girls. The invaders were struck and ierked and pushed and pulled about the tables, and then thrown on their backs by the co-eds, who piled on top of them and held them powerless. The girls showed no mercy and their ene- mics asked none. One by one the boys were forced to disgorge their plunder, and one by one they were driven through the windows by which they had entered.
 In the meantime the tumult had awakened the preceptress, who hur- ried to the sdining-room to discover the cause. When she arrived she found a situation that was startling, to say the least. Almost every girl student residing at the hall was there. Flushed with victory and content with the sig nal defeat they had administered to the boys, they declared themselves ready to accept any punishment if al- lowed to proceed with the banquet.
 The preceptress was lenient, and told the girls that they were the ag- grieved parties, In order to give the nightgown party. a semblance of le- gality, she permitted the festivities to proceed.
 The next day the campus at Hamline college was the scene of number of secret condolences by students dis cussing the affair. The Indians and tramps declare that they are not dis heartened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
PICKED UP SPILLED OYSTERS
Fish-Monger's Boy Was Unabashed and Deliberate in Right
 ing Things.

Ten feet in advance of the young man who was hurrying to a dinner en- gagement walked fish-monger's boy precariously balancing on his shoulder a large shallow tray, covered by tow- el, relates the New York! Evening Post. The puzzle that. he could keep from dropping it did not long continue, for presently he did drop it with a crash. It then became apparent that the pre- cious cargo was composed of blue points on the half shell. Oysters and shells parted company, and the cracked ice on which they had once daintily reposed was mixed with them in miscellaneous heap on the side walk. Was the boy overcome with shame or fear? No. That is not tho way of the resourceful. New York de- livery boy. He stopped down in de- nberate manner, arranged his tray, and proceeded to gather up the bits of ice, arranging them in an even layer. Then he arranged the shells at reg ular intervals on this bed, the oysters all the while lying on the fagstones. Last he picked up each oyster with his fingers, and fitted it, right end fore most, into shell of suitable size. Spreading the napkin over all he went whistling on his errand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
BEST OF THEM HUNDRED.
kuaicraus Mistakes Made by Some o1 the Worlds Most CeIe-
 brated Artists,

In Vandyke's celebrated picture of Charles I. in armor both of the gaunt- lets are for the right hand. Willie painted & horse without & bit foam ing at the mouth. Angelo, in his great picture, "The Last Judgment" has in- troduced Charon's bark. Brengheli, the Dutch painter, in picture of The Wise Men of the East" making their offering to the Infant Jesus repre- sents one of them dressed in large white surplice, booted and spurredy off, fering the model of Dutch 74-gun ship. Sir Joshua Reynolds gave one of his portraits two hats.
 There are numerous similar errors, all most ludicrous, but l cannot at the moment get hold of a list of them, says a writer in the New York Press. Some absurdities are in Westminster hall. Sir Cloudesley Shovel is dressed in a Roman cuirass and sandals, but on his head is full-bottomed wig of the eighteenth century. The duke of Buckingham is arrayed in the costume of Roman emperor, while his duchess is in the court dress of the George III. period. Tintoret in picture which represents "The Isra elites Gath ering Mama in the Wilderness has armed the men with guns. Paulo Mag 'zochi in his symbolical painting of "The Four Elements" represents the sea by fishes, the earth by moles, fire by a salamander and air by a camel. Evidently he mistook camel for chameleon, which traditionally lives on air. ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13

ninety bowed to dictation at the hands of ten. A walking delegate blows a whistle and thousand men obey the signal. asking no questions before they disappear and taking into ac- count none of the obligations as- sumed by the employer. As the walk ing delegate is not infallible, he some times makes mistake. Tn the Hecla Iron Works case, the whistle was blown under a misapprehension the delegate presuming that rule had been violated, whereas it had been complied with to the letter. For this mistake the firm paid $2.50O, submit ting to the exaction only because on no other terms would the men return
 to work A more fragrant outrage never was and never will be perpe- trated.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
GIRLS FOUGHT WELL
They Actually Smothered Party of
 Marauding Youths.
Struggle Follows Efforts to Break Up NiEhtSown Party Given by Co., Eds-Scanty Attire No Bar
 to the Attack.

The St. Paul (Minn.) correspondent of the Chicago Inter Ocean is authority for the statement that dozenyouths, students of Hamline college, the other night engaged in a close range struggle with the co-eds of the institution, clad in night gowns, and were compelled to retreat after they had been liter ally smothered in girls and pushed and pulled about in a most heartlesg man. ner by. their fair opponents.
 With the girls wearing their slum- Der robes, and the boys decked out in Indian and tramp costumes, the strug- gle was short and decisive.
 It all arose over a nightgown ban quet. The co-eds' had been planning for weeks to enjoy themselves in a novel manner, and elaborate prepafa- tions had beenmade.i The dining-room of Ladies' hall had been selected as the scene of festivities, and tables had been surreptitiously prepared. The greatest secrecy was maintained, but in some unaccountable way the boys learned of the affair and planned to raid the banquet hall.
 Shortly before midnight the girls in flowing costumes gathered in the lower hallway of Ladies hall, and when all were present, marched silently and in body to the dining-room.
 A sight really shocking to the hum gry co-eds met their eyes. A dozen young Indians and tramps were hurry ing about the tables and helping them selves to the delicacies. Though out numbered three to one, the marauders felt the strength of their position, and boldly continued their depredations. Many of the more timid of the girls tried to withdraw hastily, but their leaders were more aggressive, and, aft CT 8 brief but exciting conference at the door, ordered their followers to charge the bold invaders.
 And they charged. With a shout that awoke the enthusias sm of the most
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
All Looking for the Dog.

A Parisian clothes dealer kicked a. dog out of his shop. The dog shot out with some rapidity and knocked over & woman with jug of milk. The wom- an broke the jug and upset an elderly gentleman, and the jug cut both of them. At that moment a cyclist ar rived and was thrown off his machine by the prostrate figures and simul- taneously a cart came up and smashed the bicycle. The magistrate blandly ad- vised the entire squad to proceed against the dog and they are now look ing for it. ~.-. .-a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
WRESTLING THAT COMES HIGH.

The list of the unemployed in this city grows larger every day. On Monday the number of men out of work was estimated at 165,000, with 8 certainty that it would increase as the lumber supply diminished. The loss in wages has been estimated at $660, GOO day and the capital tied up is said to aggregate ever $5O0,0O0, 900. One of the employers says that he found himself with strike on his hands though less than 10 per cent. of his workmen belong to union. g1e was somewhat cynical in com menting upon this aspect of his case, but he did not say that the dog wag- ged the tail, because nothing could be clearer than the tail wagged the dog
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
THREE HOURS FUN.
An Hour or Two Thrown in for Aston
 ishment and Amusement.


 An Hour or Two Thrown in for Aston
 ishment and Amazement. j
 With hosts of special performers to startle the audience for three hours with their marvellous acts, in three rings, on two stages, and on the racing track in the Barnum & Bailey show, as many more bewilder the visitor with extraordinary feats of all kinds in the air, while hundred more tumble and leap over elephants, turn and twist every kind of somersault, and execute acrobatic and athletic exploits. Cyclo, the Kinetic Demon, is a thrilling act, while the exhibit of miniature warships is worthy of all praise. One would naturally think that would be enough for one single admission; but no! for the performances, long as they are, and with their stupendous variety of novel and wonderful features, are really but half the attractions. for the new me- nagerie pavilion there is a veritable midway, lined by the scores of artists who perform in the grand magical, juggling musical and terpsichorean Advertisement, and the remarkable gathering of freaks. Two menageries of wild and trained beasts, cages teem- ing with rare quadrupeds and feather ed oddities, three whole herds of ele- plants, camels and droemdaries, rare collection of queer animal freaks, and other living curiosities, are also a few of the most wonderful attractions of the great American representative shows. An entirely new free street parade with a wondrous 4O-horse team, lots of allegorical chariots, animals and rare objects is still another startling novelty. All will be here on Tuesday, June 30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Irand sts.
 5--Scovill Manufacturing Go (P.l
 6--Cor Bridge and Magil sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro P.l 13-Cor East Main and Niagara stS. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road. 15-Cor Cor High and Walnut sts. 16-Cor Fact Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and Kingsbury sta 23-Burton street engine house. Waterbury Manufacturing Go (Py 25-Cor North Main and North sts 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke st@. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sts 29-Cor Ludlow and N, Willow. sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. S5-Conn By & L't'g Go, car h'se P1 S6-Waterbury Brass Go P) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. 42-Cor South Main and Clay sfs. 43-New England Watch Go (Pl 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go. H 46-Waterbury Buckle Go. P) 47-Cor S. Main and Washington gts. 51-Cor Baldwin and River stS. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Waterbury Clock. Go, case fac.PY 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No hose house. 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin s4a 72-Cor West Main and Willow sfs. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside 74-Cor Johnson and Wateryille sis. 142--Wolcott st. beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main md Melton sts. 212-The Platt Bros Go. P) 213-Hammond Buckle Go. Pl 214-Waterbury Clock Co,m'v't fac IpI o16-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sis. 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sfs 2T2-Grove bet Central & Holmes avs 311-S. N. B. Telephone Go building TTN 312-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313-Randolph & Gloves (P) 314-Plume & Atwood (Pl 315-American Ring Go P) 316-Electric Light Station P) 31s-Holmes. Booth S Haydens fpl 321-No Hose House S23-Cor Washington ave & Porter sAe 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. - 325-Cor Simons st & Washington nva Lumber & Coal co. (P1 412-Tracy Bros P) 432-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts 451-Steele I& Johnson Mfg Go TrN 5s2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 P) Private.
 SIGNALS.
 l. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 II. Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 1-1-1. Three strokes, 12 m, @ D. n.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. Ten strokes ouicAs will indicate a general alarm and will call the entire force into service,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
Few Premature BuriaIs.

Speaking of cremation, the London Lancet expresses the opinion that the chances of a living body thought to be dead being reduced to ashes are too infinitely remote to merit at- tention. In the vast majority of in- stances there is no real foundation for the stories of premature burial or intended burial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
CHAMEL LIN
 OIL
 Ofyour Druggist and Cure TI1erf1
Cost os Civil Uniform s.

Civil uniforms are, iz. some instances, expensive. The British prime minis $ss.5o-quita enough for garment that is so seldom worn. The embroi- dered tunio of lord lieutenant of a county costs Se2. a city lieutenant's uniform coming to a little over that sum.-London Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
FoOt1ess Men.

A footless race of men is said to have been discovered in New Guinea, They live ip the midst of lakes, nov ing about on little canoes and pos- sessing few cabins built on wood piles. Their feet are so undeveloped as to be practically useless for walk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
Comets Are Trihing Things.

Sir John Herschel, who knew a great deal about comets, estimated that even those with tails millions of miles in length do not weigh more than half pound. ..... .-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
The Only One.

First Bald Head<That's beautiful piece the orchestra is playing.
 Second Bald Head-Ah! it is one that will always haunt me.
 "Why?"
 Ut is the only one my daughter knows."-London Tit-Bits.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
THEATRICAL CHATTER.

THEA IRlCAL CHATTER.
 Mrs Agnes M. Hendrick, the wife of pr Charles c. Hendrick, has brought suit against Laura Biggar to recover $100,000 for alleged alienation of af- fections. ~
 Katherine Willard, the brilliant star of "The Power Behind the Throne company, is a native of the state of Alabama Next season Miss Willard is to make a southern tour in this very successful play.
 
 Daniel l.. Hart has brought suit in the City Court of New York, through his counsel, Milliken and Nicholson. against Daniel Sully for $467 and against Willis E. Boyer for $32O, alleg- ed to De due as back royalties on The Parish Priest"
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 When Edward c. White produces "The Triumph of an Empress" next season, in which Mildred Holland is to play Catharine the Great of Rus sia, it will be found to be the greatest production he has yet made. The ser vices of 150 actors and supernumera- ries will be required, and the scenic effects will be unusually elaborate and complicated. The costumes alone will cost $15,0O0. ........ .... ... l:
 The news which comes from London to the effect that the stork is expected to visit the family of William Faver- sham is in the nature of a surprise. MI IaQr teS in6 fa 11nc minus a family. and the fact that his second wife is Julia Opp, who has de- voted much of her time to professional instead of domestic career. makes the news all the more interesting, and of course. it will make a change in Miss Opp's plans for. next season. She will play nurse for the baby instead of leading lady for her husband
 +
 Lew Dockstader's street parades next season will be headed by the Imperial Hungarian Boys band. which is ex- pected to arrive next Tuesday on North German Lloyd steamer. This organization, one of the best known of it's kind in Europe, was brought to the attention of the manager of the Dockstader minstrels by John Philip Sousa, who heard it play in Vienna. The band is composed of thirty-five youths of 16 to 20 years of age. Dock stader's minstrels will open at Young's Pier. Atlantic City, on July ', going to >sanhattan Beach the following Mon day for two weeks.
 I:
 Now that the all-star cast of Romeo and Juliet has come fo an end. those who are of a statistical mind are en- deavoring to figure out how many Of the actors have starred and for how long a period. Here is the result: John E. Kellard., one season in "The Cipher Code;'' ". H. Thompson. three-quarters of season in ''The Bishops Move'': W. T. Ferguson, three seasons in "A Friendly Tip;" Eleanor Robson. one season in Aud rev: Edwin Arden two years in Eagles Nest: Eben Plympton, three months with failure; Edmund Breese, stock actor and starred two weeks; Kyrle Bellew starred two seasons in "A Gentleman of France; George Clarke starred for six months in 'SWhen We Were Twenty y-one," and the following never starred: Forrest Robin son. Frank C. Bangs, Mrs W. G. Jones and Ada DWyer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13

Daniel L. Hart has brought suit in the City Court of New York, through his counsel, Milliken and Nicholson, against Daniel Sully for $467 and against Willis E. Boyer for $32O, alleg- ed to De due as back royalties on "The Parish Priest"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13

Katherine Willard, the brilliant star of "The Power Behind the Throne" company. is a native of the state of Alabama. Next season Miss Willard is to make a southern tour in this very successful play.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13
If Your Old Plumber Cannot Come, Try Us. ...

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 We don't want to deprive him ofa job. but wish to assist those who have trouble with their plumbing. Twill give you the service of the highest paid men in the trade. lfyou arc thinking about buying a stove ask about the STAMFORD. it will pay you to inquire, every one praises it that has used it. We do roofing and conductor work.
 F. H. GARRITY.
 2o1 Bank St Telephone zo3-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-13

Mrs Agnes NJ. Hendrick, the wife of Dr Charles c. Hendrick, has brought suit against Laura Biggar to recover $1O0,000 for alleged alienation of af- fections. >H-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22

that his contention that a soft tire pre-
vented his doing his best last Saturday
night was true.
The youngster was rather disposed TO
be discouraged when he dlsmounted from
his wheel. and upon finding that the tire
was soft he was more disposed "a scold
than otherwise. Being determined to
wipe out for once and for all time the
defeat by Stinson, he asked for a return
match. and for this he has been doing the
hardest sort OF training. as has also Stin-
son, who IL more than anxious TO defeat
the youngster and gain from a second
should have received in the other match
Cyclists as a rule commend Nelson for
plucky and game ride last Saturday
under the conditions. as riding a soft
tire is about the hardest proposition going
when following pace. The tire has a pull
back which is terribly trying TO the rider.
Reports have reached Providence from
Boston of some wonderful times beihg
made by Sammy Sulkins. the Yiddish
champion, holder of the one mile world
record OF / .l3. Sulkins and Major Taylor
Dove meet In paced match race back OF
the big motors tonight for the amateur
championship. and both are going very
strong. Doves late victory over Suitins.
champion. and he has been doing his best
to get ready for the contest of tonight.
| That he has been successful ls styested
| by the times made in training. which
| have been almost equal TO the times
made by some professionals. In fact,
Sulkins has made a hot score for himself
! in training. and his good riding has In
| duced n number Of the managers to make
him a proposition 10 enter the professional
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-22
AMATEUR CAMS.

Yesterday the third game Of the series
now being played between the Pawtuok-
ct team and a picked team from the In
ter-City league resulted in defeat for the
Pawtucket team.
The game was the best OF the series
thus far, both teams playing with much
more snap and dash. In pitching Gala
han easily was the better OF the two. al
lowing but SIX hits. with one for two
bases. while Jordan was touched for IL
safe hits, two OF them three -baggers,
simmons got In his regulation two-base
hit I'm left field. which led one fan TO re-
mark that ''Simmy' must have bought a
piece OF land over in the left garden.
This afternoon the Pawtucket basebal II
team will play the Olneyvilles on the lat
ter's grounds and an interesting contest
is promised. There Is a long-,tanding n
valry between tho two places and the
rooters for each team are supporting
their favorites 10 the limit.
There will be two games In the Inter
CITY league series. this afternoon G. l. A.
will pay at Lorraine. as per schedule.
but the game between ST. Mars and
Holy Trinity has been changed and will
be played on the st. Mary's grounds on
Pidge avenue
The Boston Nationals will play an ex.
hibition game with the Gyms at Rocky
Point. Sunday. and will thus furnish a
drawing card 10 that resort The oppor-
tunity for comparing the best independ-
ent team OF this section with that Of the
National league could not be better