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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
REMARKABLE PLUNGERs.

As a rule, the time of the plunger is short. For the purpose of compar- ison they may be compared to the rocket, which shoots into the air, leav- Ing behind a beautiful train of golden rain to mark its progress. The rockef goes afgher and higher, until finally it bursts and blazes into display that sexcites awe and imagination. So 1t is with the plungers. They burst upon racing with glitter that Is dazz- ling, only to be burned and chaTred from the contact-
 Michael F. Dwyer, who sits day af- ter day in corner of the paddock, crouched far back in the shadow of hds buggy top, furnishes a sad illustration of the fate of a plunger. Mike DWyer Was the gamest betbor of his day. He wolld wager ten. twenty or thirty thousand with not as much emotion as a man could show who was betting his all in a $5 table stake game of stud poker. Mike Dwyer. however, owned a powerful stall of horses. He was in the game for what there was in it. He was power on the turf. None dared oppose him for fear of mourning ng his displeasure. His stake horses he would enter in selling races and ac- cepting the short price, wager tens of thousands of dollars. He, strangely enough, preferred 8 short price. He wanted the sure end of the game. When l1is horse was short-priced fa- vorite he was delighted. When a long price was laid against horse t{1at had an excellent chance to win. he invariably accepted the short show price.
 Finally, Mike Dwyer formed part nership with Richard Croker and went to England. That was the beginning of the end. He was not a power there. His horses were not high class enough to win from English thorough breds. He lost his horses in selling races, squandered quarter of mill lion of dollars in betting, and then re- turned to America. He was never the same man. He was broken in health and pocket. He failed gradu- ally and now, semi paralyzed and poor, he watches the races from a buggy which brings him to the track daily Yet in spite of his reverses, his incur able aff1iction, he is gentle and uncom- pladning, and has more genuine friends than i'm the days when he had but to lift a finger to summon hundreds to his, ,side.-Frank W. Thorp in the Illus trated Sporting News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.
sTATE OF CONNECTICUT, NEW Io Csn,aratr SC h Ca

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. NEW
 Haven County, ss, Waterbury, oc-
 tober 10, 1908.
 By virtue of an execution to me di- rected I will sell at public action to the highest bidder the following which was attached on the original writ in suit Of the HelImann Brewing Go vs James Nally, viz: 8 boxes cigars, IA bar bottles, filled and partly filled; 42 assorted glasses, measure, 1 funnel, 3 jugs, partly filled; 2 empty jugs, 1 barrel whiskey, partly filled; 2 barrels beer. keg lager, 1 front bar and plumbing, i air pump, bar pump, 1 back bar. 32 packages tobacco, 1 cash register, 1 show case, pool table, balls. etc; 3 tables, 5 chairs, ? window curtains and poles, 1 clock, empty barrel, 7 dishes, 4 forks, 1 spoon, 3 knives, state license, 15 towels, box empty bottles, at o'clock p. m., on the 24th day of October, 1903, at the east end of Center square, near the Welton fountain, so called, in Water bury, Conn. 7s,f
 Attest:
 MAURICE F. CARMoDY,
 1O-15-3 Constable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
elssELL's SENSE OF HuMoR
Stories Told of the Former Post
 master General.

Stories Told of the Former Post
 master General.
 The announcement of the death of former Postmaster General Wilson S. Bissell was received with sorrow by the older attaches of the post office de- partment, says a Washington special to the St. Louis Republic. Expressions of regret were heard on every side MT. Bissell, though brusque in manner ofttimes and blunt Tn expression, had the faculty of making friends.
 Many stories are told of him, some of them of a humorous nature Trav- us Ross, who has served under more than dozen postmasters general, said: ::
 Senator Coke of Texas was a man of ponderous weight He had long, shaggy eyebrows that were as prolific in growth as an ordinary mustache. He was good natured and always found time to pilot his constituents about the departments. Coke was for ever and eternally chewing a big quid of tobacco of the kind that is grown in Texas.
 There was post office war on in earnest in some town in his state, and a half dozen or more of his constitu- ents, together with the applicant who had been indorsed by the senator, came east to have the fight settled Coke came over to the department and in- troduced his friends to MT. Bissell.
 Now, Bissell,' said Coke, and his jaws were working with regularity on q mouthful of plug, I want you to ap- point this man Calling him by name) postmaster at -.
 You know he continued, that Tex as is now composed of 100000 good, loyal citizens
 sYes,s Bissell broke in, and 1,OOO,- 900 of them are up here after of1ce.'"
 Ross told another story of member of congress who came to the depart ment one day and rushed into BisselHs office.
 T have no business to transact" :" said the representative; "just dropped in to shake hands"
 BisseI looked up from his desk and quietly asked, Have you photograph of yourself that you might leave?"
 'Mr. Bissell was one of the best men ever served under" said Ross. "He was considerate of every one who worked about his office"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
How to Make cfstern Cement.

. 1AUW NW NAAC NABtWEM OSMEWks
 For lining cisterns or vessels to con- tain drinking water nothing is better than a paste made by mixing powder ed brick, quicklime and wood ashes in equal parts with sufficient boiled lin- seed oil to make the mixture of pasty conscience. The brick should be re- duced to moderately fine powder, and the ashes should be sifted to get rid of carbonaceous matter The paste may be applied with 8 stiff brush and sub- gequently smoothed with trowel or it may be applied directly with a trowel or wooden paddle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
). Litt|ejohr & Co.,,
 Cor BANK and GRAND StS
NO DISORDER HE RE.

''Order is heavens first law" and you will find our Dress Suit Gases the very acme of orderliness. Our Suit Gases will stand the wear and tear of travel; steel frames, round leather handles, waterproof, guaranteed, from S7c up. A POOR EXCUSE in storm is a cheap umbrella. It is foolish to carry one when you can get new one with 10 ribs, guaranteed to keen in re- pair free for one year, and sell them at manufac curing prices, as we make all our own Umbrellas from 29c up. YES, we repair Trunks and Bags in best manner. Umbrellas recovered and repaired with best Gloria silk from 45c up. Call and see US before buying elsewhere. ST East Main street, by the Immaculate Conception church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
s How to Make Candy Bags.

The gayest candy bags for Christ mas are made of tarlatan in shades of red, blue, pink and green. These are cut square, oblong, stocking shaped or circular, are embroidered in tinsel and have a drawing string Of baby ribbon or colored worsted. Pretty bags are made by sewing silk American flags together and shfrring about an inch from the top with red satin ribbon Paper muslin bags, shaped to simulate pointed caps, turned upside down and filled with candy, are popular with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
Long Raalwax u,unnen.

The twin tunnel under the capitol at Washington which the Pennsylvania railway has been given permission to bore will be 5000 feet long, cost Ssoo,- poo. and electricity is to be exclusively used for hauling trains through it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
unaergronna ohaerxntoraan.

It is proposed in France to establish Bubterranean observatories by drilling miles into the earth with oil well ma chinery. Tn these the strata, tempera- fure and gases at various depths would be studied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
WANT ED!

Everybody to come to l.. c. Kroon- er's opening Saturday evening, Mon- day, Tuesday. You will find every thing up to date in headwear at that place. Don't forget the number, 28O- 2S2 North Main street. Just drop in and ask all the questions you wish.
 L. (. Mooner, 2SO-282 North Main St
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
Thinks We'll of Himself.

"Isn't it strange" remarked Mrs. Bill lins to her husband, that can never get good bargain in shoes?'
 You did onee,' said her husband. "When was that?"
 When you got me."-Chicago Rec ord-Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
Hovv to Remove nrarktnn rnL.

Paint the marks with a solution of cyanide of potassium applied with q camels hair brush. As soon as the ink disappears the linen should be rinsed h cold, soft water. then washed thor pughly before use
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
self Control.

.'Haye you ever shed real tears while acting? asked the inquisitive girl.
 .No,'' answered MT. stormington Barnes. T have felt it sometimes, but make 1t rule never 10 let my box office cares intrude in my Wash sugtnRsetan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
uoyv 10 Bake asacsxeren.

Split the fish, remove the backbone, lay some veal stufIing on each. roll up and bake in q buttered pm and in q snodsraFa oven kor about haIS anahous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WTANTED-A trustworthy gentleman or " lady in each county 10 manage busi-' ness for an old established house of solid financial standing. straight, bona fide weekly salary of SIS paid by check each Monday, with all expenses, direct from headquarters. Money advanced for ex penses. Enclose addressed envelope. Man ager, 37O Caxton Building, Chicago.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

sXTIANTEp--The people to know that
 " have large stock of unredeemed pledges in diamonds, watches, jewelry, sil- verware, musical instruments, firearms and overcoats. Also large stock of new goods, Everything will be sold at rockbot- tom prices. Also money loaned on all kinds of personal property. Business confiden- tial M. Green, 213 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
TYPHOID IS CONTAGIOUS 3~ 5~

By ROBERT KOCH, World Renowned Physician A~M0 WARN everybody that typh, we'll typhoid, is lAS communicated from men, that 1t is highly IESS@ tagious-as contagious cholera, for instance E18 Typhus and typhoid be restricted and fought
 the public health authorities and henceforth be subjected and regulations that apply cholera and malaria.
 spent three months the phu and typhoid districts about Treve Germany where umproved towns and villages alike deadly When the4as government
 missioner prepared statistics about each fever stricken household order track of the disease In this learned that ONE CASE WAS PROPAGATED BY ANOTHER, despite ordinary sanitary precautions First person sckened three weeks later second again. after few week thrd chain The disease by nhaing the ents breath by handhak by wpng his brow by washing his linen in the tub with the of the peoples,
 Whenever yphus typhoid epidemic breaks the supp blamed and there usually excellent blaming but the majority of peoples uncean ha negligence and downright for scientific rules and regulations less blamable
 IN THE TREVEs DISTRICT LIKEWISE OBSERVED CHILDREN OFTEN SUFFER FROM TYPH FEvERs FORM BE BED, NESS PASSING FOR SIMPLE DIARRHEA. FOUND SUCH WHERE PARENTS NEGLECTED A PHYSICIAN. AS CONSEQUENCE NO PRECAUTIONS WHATEVER WERE OBSERVED, HOUSEHOLDS WERE INFECTED, SOMETIMES LONG AFTER THE LITTLE FERERs GOT OVER THEIR INDIsPosiTIoN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
HisCellaneous.

Y OST-Yesterday afternoon, by small n girl, pocketbeok containing trifle more than $5, also receipt with owners name. The finder will receive the sheer est thanks of one who can i'll afford to lose it by returning same to Democrat office.
 lO-15-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: able bodied unmarried men, between ages of 21 and 35; citizens of United States of good character and tem- perate habits, who can speak, read and write English For information apply RECRUITING OFFICER, T 800 Chapel St, New Haven, e6 State , St, Hartford, s1o22 Main St, Bridge port, or TIT Bank St. Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

sXN NANTED-Old soldiers and widows ot
 " soldiers 10 know that secure pen sions with out delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins. 63 Center street. (Post 49, C. A. R.) Insurance. notary public. l2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
POPULAR NY-AWORD ADVS
FOR sHIlE.

NoR sALE-Household furniture for sew II en rooms, including stove and beds. Inquire lo3 North Elm street. lO-io-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

DOR SALE-My home. No 56 Kellogg II Street, near Hillside Avenue. The house is practically new, finished through out in hard woods, four fireplaces, fine oak mantels three bath rooms, two of which have Tennessee marble wainscottings. tlc floors and up to date fixtures. ceilings and side walls burlaped. On account of leaving town will sell at a bargain, small pay- ment down., if desired per cent interest on balance. The location is one of the very best in the city, which will be seen by . visit to the place. A fine home for any one who buys it. Do not let this oppor- tunity go by if you are looking for home. For further information write me at Fulton, N. Y.. JAMES V. WASHBURNE.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

EOR SALE-Cheap. about 80, ,ooo bricks, I 10000 feet joist, boards, sheathing, s doors and frames, 35 windows and frames for brick walls, plate glass windows. store doors, transons, stone window and door sills, stairs, etc. Sell entire or separate. Inquire of pr. C. Art. Ward. 30 North Wil- low street. 1O-l5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED-Engagements for Macs Or
 W chestra. Furnish music for all oc- casions. Address Wm. Mclean, 8o Clark Street. lO-5-2w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED-Anyof1e looking for an over
 coat, and to save money al the same time, to call and inspect our misfits. Also our line of secondhand overcoats, many worn short time only. Wn. Possner, 3O3 Bank street. 9-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

EOR SALE-Fine three-family house. l6 II rooms: all modern improvements everything up-to-date. On Laurel street. End house from Welion. Big bargain. tMust be sold this week. M. s. Neiulan, 565 Eas Main street. 10 i2-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

DEAL ESTATE OFFER The Boughton IO estate will be sold in building lots on terms never before offered In the history of Waterbury. Make your choice of lots. de- posit $loO,z which will draw bank interest until streets are cut al no expense to tho purchasers. Avail yourself of this oppor- tunity before November |. Call at oncs on J. E. Sandiford, lo9 Bank street. room 9-ll-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED-A first-class, all around bot
 tier, to bottle ginger ale. Apply 10 Jean Jacques, proprietor Diamond Boiling company. iO-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

.nO YOU want a truss If 50 go to Water D bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, and get the advice of an e1- perienced truss man, who has sold hun- oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
 . 7-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

NV IANTED-Mechanics and workingmen
 W who do not go home at noon to call and get one of our 2Oc dinners. You will be surprised at the meal we can give you, and you will never more be satisfied with cold dinner. If you take your best meal after your days work is over, we can give you a good lunch for l5c at the noon hour, including cup of good hot coffee. Avery's Restaurant, South Main street Opposite Union. I...gxs1I-} rv7sT. 7.S.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED-Everybody who owns a dog
 W that Is of any value to his owner to cal on Younans. 25l South Main Street and have name, residence and registered number marked on collar. Collar alone will not protect your pets. o-l2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED-Repair of all kinds: Bi-
 cycles. Cash Registers. Typewriters, Lawn Mowers, etc, Safes opened. Chas. Messer, Phoenix Ave. 4-ll-6m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

ITO RENT--Storage rooms. Sl and $2. X monthly. Inquire of John Moriarty.
 7-7-n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

no YOU WANT to take your wife or -D your bes: girl for drive into the country this enjoyable season of the year ?
 If you do, call at F. c. Kilbourn's Broad- way Stables, rear of Poli theater. o-5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
L1TJTLE WHDYS.

w ANTED-An active man as an agent
 for an old line life insurance com pany, writing up.to-date contracts. A liberal arrangement will be made with the proper person. and the contract will provide for continuous renewals. Address Fred R. Loydoh, Box SIP. Hartford.
 1O-l5-4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

ITO RENT-Tenement of rooms, with
 I all improvements. Apply 10 Mrs. M. A. Thompson, 320 Baldwin street. 9-ll-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

EoR SALE-English and Fitch ferrets. II L. B. Atwood, 83 Cole street. o-I6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

WANTED-Good man on weekly salary
 W to solicit ordinary and industrial Insurance for the Providence Savings Life Insurance Go. Agents who are tired of paying for lapses are invited to call at our office, from 8 to a. m. or 5 to 6 p. m, room 10, o5 Bank St, 1O-6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

' OST-Pocketbook, on Grand, between I Bank and South Main streets, contain
 ng $lo bill and check made out to Mrs. F. E. Carpenter. Finder will be rewarded on returning to Mrs. Joseph Bernard, 2lo South Leonard street. lO-15-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17
LATE WANTS.
POR REl8.

IOR RENT-Tenement of eight rooms II at 977 East Main street. Inquire 45 Spencer avenue. lO-26-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

Faithful person to call on
 " retail trade and agents for n,anu- featuring house; local territory straight salary $2C paid weekly and expense money advanced; previous experience unneces- sary. Pos ton permanent. Business suc- cessfu. Enclose self addressed envelope. Superintendent Travellers, 62O Monon build
 ng, Chicago, o-i2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

TNOR RENT-Tenement of 4 rooms, 5e IL Fuller street. All improvements.
 1O-l5-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-17

,WANTED-To sell the best made
 " Watches, Chains. Rings, or any other jewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as represented or money refunded. Repairing in all its branches. Work called for and delivered free of, charge. B. Ruby. fz2 South Main Street..
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14
TOWN TOPICS
j. w. MELBOURNE, M. D.
A WORD AS TO HIS sANITAR1UM AT
DERBY.

notwithstanding the fact that the
country is flooded with advertisements
of all kinds of worthless nostrums and
dangerous treatments for the cure Of
cancer, and that the people have been
deceived so much that there exists a
widespread and well founded prejudice
against any treatment claiming to
permanently cure cancers, J. w. Mel
bourne. NJ. D., specialist and originator
of a positive cancer cure, has placed
before the public the treatment for
the cure of cancers and all malignant
growths under a guarantee.
Patients are carefully examined and
honestly advised as to their condition
free of charge and in no case are there
any charges if the patient does not
take treatment. Both men and women
nurses are engaged.
Cancer is a germ disease, being a
growth of a malignant type. Statistics
have shown that surgical interference
with the knife is complete failure.
Cancer is the second most fatal disease
in the country, as is shown by late
statistics. In the United States alone
more than 100000 have succumbed to
this terrible malady.
OF all the diseases that flesh is heir
to there is none more tOrturous and
dreadful than cancer if it is left to run
it's course or is improperly treated.
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14

E. N. Sipperly of Westport, t,well aud
favora bly, known to The BEE readers
through his advertisements in this
paper. and his prominence in Grange
circles, came near being killed in Fair
field, Saturday morning. AS it was
his $4,000 motor carriage was wrecked.
Mr. and Mrs Sipperley left Westport
shortly after O'Clock bound for Bridge
port and had proceeded on their way
to point on Spring street, directly
opposite the Rubber shop. Coming in
an opposite direction was peddler's
wagon, a familiar object there in charge
of a girl equally familiar. Following
the horse was nondescrpt dog. Sip
perly aimed to clear the wagon and
the dog, apparently, was bent on get
ting in the way. 1t ran directly in
front of the machine, the near for
ward wheel striking it and forcing it
ahead. The dog with a savage howl
turned on the motor and was knocked
down the wheels passing over and kill
ing it. Mr. Sipperley endeavored to
get clear of the dog and partly from
steering the machine, party from con-
tact with the body the vehicle was
overturned. Mrs Sipperley was thrown
several feet ahead into the road, but
her husband got pocketed. Lamps,
box, top and a forward spring were
smashed. The occupants miraculously
escaped with torn garments and few
scratches.
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14

The system Of treatment may right
fully be called the only sure and natu-
raj method, and the method is sure,
speedy, safe and painless; no knife to
fear, no blood, no exhaustion,
the operation is wonderful in its re-
suits. The specific penetrates every
root and fiber of the cancer, destroying
all germs, no matter how deep they
go, causing the cancerous tissues to
lose their tendril-like hold and the en-
tire affected mass falls out in from five
to Is days average cases.
1t acts on the cancer germ and does
not affect healthy tissues, the first day
of application the growth ceases eat
ing. With DR. MelbOurne'S treatment
the cancer is removed without the loss
of one drop of blood and with little or
no pain, the patient usually will not
have to miss one meal or lose one
nights sleep.
The doctor has accommodations for
rich and poor, prices ranging for board
and room from 81 per day upwards.
The doctor, whose sanitarlum is at
81 Bank street, Derby, was born in
Manchester, England, December 3,
1855, and came to this country with
bis parents in 1867. He was employed
in the wooden mills of Staffords Springs,
Conn.,, for II years and at the the age
Of 80 years entered the employ of the
Singer Sewing Machine company, in
Hartford, as general collector. D1
Melbourne graduated from medical
college in Pennsylvania in 1890 and
was a local practitioner in Derby and
Bridgeport for 10 years. For the past
seven years he has devoted his spare
time to the study OF malignant
growths, and finally, in 1901, he
developed his now world-famed cancer
cure. He established the sanitariun
in Derby in April, 1902.
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14

The following guests are registered
at the IdylwOod at Walnut Beach, Mil,
ford: Miss Della Moore, A. c. Troland,
Jr., G. e. Crane, L. A. White, Water
bury; N. NitSche, Oakville; J. S. Com
stock and wife, Miss Laura Patterson,
Cornwall Bridge; Henry J. Hall and
wife, Miss Cora L. Grannis, Hartford;
w. c. Barber and wife. w. H. Walker,
Winsted; S. f. Willard, Wethersfield;
Mrs M. T. Winchester, Mary Win
chester, Morton Ellsworth, F. D.
Booth and wife, Misses Mildred and
Lillian Booth, Master Gerald Booth,
DR. Warner, Mr. and Mrs Richard Smith
Bridgeport; DR. Il. Fl. Wilson and wife,
New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14

H. w. Pinckney, who is spending
several weeks with Capt A. w. Peck
on Mt Pleasant, is one of the very sue
cessful bass fishermen. Nearly every
day in a short time he brings home
from Taunton lake between five and
six pounds of bass, and one day last
week in two hours he caught over 10
pounds.
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14

Mason Wilsey of Roxbury has COM
pleted the work in the new BEE build
ing and Contractor Wilson and men
are now finishing the carpenter work.
A mechanic from Donnegan & Swift's
establishment, New York, builders of
the new engine, was in town, Friday,
and set the engine in position.
The Newtown bee., 1903-08-14

Plymouth had last week round OF
interesting meetings in it's celebration
of "Old Home week. On Sunday
evening, week ago, R. II. Smith gave
an interesting address on ''The Puri-
tan and principals. The program of
the week was in charge Of Rev G. 81.
Smith.