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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
NUTMEG CRAVINGS

Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit of Our Busy Renders
 Thomas McGarr, aged about 40 years, n brakeman, was killed by switch engine at Stamford last night. Six cars also passed over his body. McGarr lived at 300 Gregory street, Bridgeport, with his wife and several children.
 At a special town meeting held last night at Norwalk, vote appropriate ing 5000 for state highway work was rescinded. The vote is said to have resulted from dissatisfaction with the location selected by the high way commissioner.
 over by the 12:4S freight train east bound on the Highland division this morning at New Britain. He was walking on the track with Rudolph and Andrew Heinz of g. Chestnut street Both of Neubauers $ legs were cut of. Dr Reeves had him taken to the hospital.
 Spencer s. Johnson. a 11-year-old colored boy. died at the New Haven hospital yesterday as the result of burns received by the explosion of q lamp. The boy was reading when the lamp exploded. showering him with burning oil. He ran to West river, nearby, and jumped into the water, but not until he was terribly burned,
 An order was served on Robert H. Griffing of Derby by which he is or dered to appear before Judge Shum- way on December 24, to show why he should not be adjudged in coukempt for violating an injunction secured against him by the Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting Go. The injunction restrained Griffing from interfering with the work of the company in lay ing tracks at Derby. It is alleged that since the injunction was issued Griffing has cut down two poles erect ed by the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
BENEFICIAL BACILLUS
New Haven Doctor Discovers New
 Treatment for Consumption.

treatment for Consumption.
 New Haven, Dec 1.--In paper read before the New Haven Medical associ- ation on "Some Investigations of a Bacterial Treatment of Tuberculosis" ," Dr Stephen J. Maher of this city has announced the discovery of sporing bacillus which is apparently beneficial in the treatment of consumption. The bacillus was isolated from the milk of a tuberculous COW. Live cultures Of it, were injected hypodermically into more than eighty consumptives and Dr Maher asserts that such injections are absolutely safe and that many appar- ent cures have promptly followed in jections given in the earlier stages of the disease, while benefit has been given ls the later stages.
 The bacillus has been studied for Dr Maher by Prof IT. " Conn of Wes- leyan university, who says that it diff fers slightly from any described spe- cies of bacillus mycoides. Throughout Dr Maher's paper it was referred to as the x bacillus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
IN THE SENATE.
Senators Hoar, German and ForaIkex
 on the Isthmian Question.

Senators HOnr, German and ForaIxex
 on the Isthminn Question.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-The sen ate was the scene of most important debate on the isthmian canal question as affected by the presidents recogni- ton of the independence of the repub- fc of Panama. The discussion began with a speech by MT. Hoar on his res olution of inquiry and lasted several hours. Tn addition to MT. Hoar's ad- dress there were speeches by Messrs. German and Foraker. All three were notable utterances and of historical interest.
 MT. Hoar confined his remarks to his resolution and held that this country had not yet received full official in formation concerning the isthmian rev olution and criticised in sharp terms the conduct of this country as shown by what had been given out He com pared the conduct of the United States on the isthmus to policeman who would manacle and hold a person about to be attacked for robbery and who would then insist on having the spells of the theft delivered to himself.
 MT. Hoar said that it was no justi- fication of our course tp say Colombia had failed to raHfy the treaty for the construction of the Panama canal. Had the United States itself not failed to ratify many treatiesr
 Mir. German took the floor as soon as MT. Hoar had concluded, and there was from the start evident interest in what he might say.
 Taking up the question at issue, MT. German said the facts were all that were desired, and he proceeded to re- fer to the extension of the executive influence, saying that this influence had been extended until "the senate had become practically the agent of the executive" He criticised the selection by the president of commissioners from the senate to negotiate treaties as a reprehensible practice. He also criti- cised executive interference in state politics, saying:
 ."rhe president with doubtful propri- ety telegraphs his instructions to state conventions as to their actions"
 But none of these transgressions could be compared, he declared, to the action of the executive in connection with the affair in Panama. Tt is," he said, 'the most fragrant act of trans gression that has ever taken place in the history of the country, and 1t should be resisted without regard to party"
 Mir. German then discussed the pres ident as "second Napoleon" which title had, he said, "been assigned to him by some."
 "A second Napoleon indeedw he ex- claimed. "Has it come to this that the United States must have a Napo- leon to shape it's destinies and to dis tort the presidential office from its proper functions?"
 MT. Foraker took Mir. Hoar to task severely for his remarks refiecting on the administration and his indiscretion in speaking in open session concerning executive matters. He defended the administration for its attitude toward the Panama revolt A heated colioquy took place between Mir. Foraker and Mir. Hoar during an effort of the Mas sachusetts senator to explain more fully his position in the matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
AIR SHIP A SUCCESS.
Makes Three Mile Sail in the Face of
 Strong Gale.


 NORFOLK, !, d., zee. IS.--The prob. lem of aerial flight without the use of balloon has been solved by Wilber and Orville Wright of Dayton, o.
 At Kitty Hawk, on the coast of North Carolina, they successfully nav igated q flying machine of their own invention for three miles in the teeth of twenty-one mile gale and, picking their point of descent, easily landed the machine.
 During the trial Wilber Wright oc- cunied the operators seat and steered the apparatus. For three years the Wrights have experimented at Kitty Hawk with their invention. They chose that point because of Its isola- ton and the absence of publicity.
 By the merest chance the success be- came known, as neither of the men is ready to make public the details of their machine.
 The flight began from a platform constructed upon high sand bill near Kitty Hawk.
 Instead of losing elevation when the end of the platform was reached the machine continued it's flight undfsturb- ed and as the under propeller increas- ed its revolutions the machine gradu- ally pointed upward and soon had at tained height of sixty feet above the rolling sand dunes.
 A stiff wind was blowing up the coast at registered velocity of twen- ty-one miles an hour, and the start was made directly in the teeth of it, but the invention pushed through with out difficulty and maintained an even speed of eight miles an hour with ease. The first mile was covered, and then Orville Wright declared the invention was success, but it was not until the third had been accomplished that the inventor cast his eyes about for suit able landing place. found it and with his invention under the most perfect control slowly neared the earth and let his machine alight as easily and gracefully as bird.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
('urral Dry Goods to

Ladies are invited to use our Trading Stamp annex as a resting station during the busy shopping hours. Plenty of chairs, and a young woman in attendance. Third floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Suggestions 595 Christmas
From the Largest Selection in Connecticut

Dainty White Willow Arm Chairs, up-
 holstered in pink and yellow decora-
 tive stuffs, $1O. Willow Library Arm Chairs, very con-
 fortable, $14,S5. Large, Wing Back Chairs in willow,
 $16.20. Mahogany Corner Chairs for the par
 Tor in cream tapestry coverings, $lO
 to $25. Davenports, from $50 to $65. Couches. from $S5o to $55. Combination Desks and Book Gases,
 $16 to $50. Ladies' Desks, from $5 to $35. Small Roll Top Desks, for home uses,
 $15 to S45. Library Table S65O to S35. Parlor Tarrles. $2 to $25. Window Tables and Pedestals, S2 to
 $15. Parlor Cabinets. S15 to $50. Card Tables. S1 to $3.50. Sewing Table. S1. Jardiniere Stands. 5oc to S5. Invalid TaE,les, SA 20 to S2.h0. Norris Chairs. S5 5o to $35 5o stvfes Morris Chair Cushions, $450 to S1O the
 set
 Turkish Chairs. S20 to $50 parIor Suits from S2S to S175 Music Cabinets and Shelves. S3 to S35. Work RasVynts, S3 to S6 Standing Pictures in nice assortment. The largest and handsomest kind of
 Buffets that we have ever shown is
 now on our floors ready for your se-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Protest From Isle of Pines.

WASHINGTON, Dee 1s.-The sen ate in executive session received a number of petitions submitted through Senator Penrose, relative to protests from Americans in the isle of Pines against the ratification of the treaty between the United States and Cuba giving the island to Cuba.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
VERY LITTLE

coughing is being done by the people Of the east end. Our White Pine and Tar is responsible for this. A few doses and the jig is up with MT Cough. 9 cents a bottle, with green trading stamps to boot. FITZPATRICK'S PHARMACY, cor East Main and Wall streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Can You Beat These Prices ?

Ladies' Watches, Ak solid gold. O. s., Waltham works, SIS; Ladies' Watches, enameled, o. S., $450; La dies Watches, o. s., sterling silver $3.5o; Mems Watches, 20-year gold filled, 15-jeweled Waltham works S13.50; also large variety Of Dia- naonds, Rings. Jewelry and Novelties below cost NJ. GREEN, cia Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
Second Torpedo Fleet coe. soutr

Second Torpedo Fleet Goes South.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.--The sec ond torpedo boat fiotilla, consisting Of the Truxtun, Whipple, Worden, Law renee and Stewart, left Hampton Roads under convoy of the battleship Texas for Charleston, S. C., on their way to Key West, Fla, which will be their base of operations for the next few weeks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
china Prepares For War.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 1S.--Accorling te orders given to local mandarins, the Picking government has again warned the provincial authorities to prepare for immediate hostilities owing to the offensive action taken by Russia and her allies regarding far eastern affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
'hree Years Sentence For Gautier,

RALEIGH, N. C., Dec. 1S.---w. X. Gautier, tle desperado of Sampson county who shot two United States deputy marshals who went to arrest him. has been sentenced to three years ln tbe Atlanta prison Tor destroying vuss=s mall boxes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18

1 lection. Come in and see them. Prices $20 to $S5.
 Dining Tables in golden oak, $6 to $55. Leather and Cane Seat Dining Chairs. $1 to $1O each. 1 China Closets. $13.5O to $55.
 Side Tables for Dining Rooms, $1O to
 $2O.
 Brass Bedsteads, $2O to $e0. Princess Dressers in oak, mahogany or
 birds eye maple 15 to choose from
 today $22.50 to $50. | 50 Chiffoniers now ready. S65O to S60. Swell Chamber Suits, 40 styles, SIS to
 $2OO.
 | Screw and Spring Adjustable Chairs
 for office or library, SA50 to $25. Flat Top Desks. $1O to $25. Quaker Ranges make gift worth having. Come in and talk 1t over abort getting one. { Hundreds of useful gifts too in | numerable to mention, but come In and look around.
 Freight charres Drepaid by us to any point east of Chicago and no charge for packing. You will find this store one Of the hest in the state to select gifts from 1 Visitors are always welcome here | Take elevator through the Reid X Hughes store if you are shopping in l there.
 We set out to please our customers and to make their purchasing here so l satisfactory that there will he no uues- ton about their future trading place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-18
A. F. COWARS. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS.

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS. One lot Trimmed Hats,
 90 per cent reduction. One lot Trimmed Hats,
 B 1-3 per cent reduction. One lot Untrimmed Hats,
 50 per cent reduction. One lot Untrimmed Hats,
 33 1-3 per cent reduction. These Christmas prices are for La dies, Misses and Children's Hats. These discounts are our Christmas gifts. Come and get one. A few Sofa Pillows, Pin Cushions, Crockery, Fancy Baskets, etc.
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
WISE WORDS.

The greatest prayer is patience
Buddha.
Doubt is brother evil to despair
O'Reilly.
Life has no blessing like a prudent
friend.-Euripides.
Politics is the science Of exigencies.-
Theodore Parker.
TO be proud of learning is the great
est ignorance.-JeremyT Taylor.
The art of life consists in being wei
deceived.-French Proverb.
Young authors give their brains
much exercise ard little food.-Jou
bert.
Truth is too simple for us; We dc
not like those who unmasK our illu
sions.-Emerson.
Oh, Danish the tears Of children
Continual rains Npon the blossoms are
hurtful.-Richter.
The utmost that severity can do is
to make men hypocrites; it can never
make them converts.-Spencer.
There is nothing more fruitful than
for a teacher to know only what his
scholars are intended to know
Goethe.
If you have built castles in the air
your work need not be lost; that is
where they should be. Now put foun-
dations under them.-Thoreau. -
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
THE SNAKE FANG INDUSTRY.
At Ono Thine 1t Yielded a Good Income
in the South.

"Speaking of catching snakes" says
an old-timer, "the snake fang industry
used to yield good revenue here and
in other parts Of the South. That was
in the palmy days of voudoolsm. Snake
fangs are supposed to have peculiar
charm when it comes to the business
of forecasting and divining things, and
no thoroughbred voudoo doctor could
afford to be without them. They We're
supposed to be necessary in the bust
ness, and If the voudOo doctor could
not corral a snake himself he would
simply have to pay the price prevailing
in the snake fang market and get the
goods. Then there was the 'hoodoo
bag a peculiar contrivance now ex-
tensiyely used by negroes in the South.
The 'hoodoo bag is a curious cOmbina'
ton Of things. All of them do not con-
tain snake fangs, vet fangs are be-
lieved to add much to the power
which a possessor Of one Of these
strange things may get from them.
These bags are generally very small,
sometimes small bottle with cloth
covering being used for the purpose.
They are filed with all sorts of things.
The contents Of the urn used by the
witches Of Dunsinane in the story Of
Macbeth are nothing in comparison
with the mysterious hodgepodge to be
found in the 'hoodoo bag And the ne
gro who practices hoodooism is looked
upon as having more power, when it
comes to the material benefits, than
any set of witches ever possessed, so
far as the negroes who believe in such
things are concerned. They are sup
posed to be great gold finders, and hard
working, Industrious negroes have
been known to give up big part Of
their salary while under the influence
of the man with the 'hoodoo bag Not
infrequently the police have been
forced to interfere on account Of the
robbery Of negroes in this way. But
snake fangs do not command much of
price now, because voudooism has
been on the decline, and negroes who
believe in the potency for good or bad
Of the 'hoodoo bag have been, fortl!
nately, on the decrease. Still, sufii
cient number Of the credulous remain
to eEable a few shrewd negroes to
make living without working New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
Feelin. In tho Right Place.

When Mrs. Julia Dent Grant was liv.
ing in Philadelphia, in the house at
No. 1000 Chestnut street, that her hus.
band surrendered to his creditors at
the time of the Grant & Ward failure,
it is recorded Of her that she was
visited one afternoon by rich but
parsimonIous old woman.
The old woman narrated to Mrs.
Grant the misfortuneS that had lately
attended a ward Of hers, young
woman who had married I drunkard
and who had just been deserted,
thought she was penniless and had two
little children.
II couldn't help but feel for her this
morning when she told NE about her
trouble" said the old woman.
''It was well that you felt for her.
said Mrs. Grant "But did you feel
in the right place? Did you feel in
your pocket"'-New York Tribune.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
An Ancient Pannma.

There is on exhibitionzin London 4
large collection of relics of great arch
aealogical value discovered by Pro-
fessor Flinders Petrie, the famous
Psychologist. and Drs. Grenfell and
Hunt, during the past year among the
ruins Of ancient Egypt. One Of the
most interesting relics is specimen
of headgear very similar to the Pan
anna hat in style, computed to be some
1000 years old. The last years eIplora-
tion into Egypt's past covers every his
torical period of the country, but the
most important scientific result has
been the accurate connection of the
prehistoric and tle historic times. An
unbrOken stratified series OF deposits.
ranging over four or five centuries of
the earliest Kingdoms, has been found
in town which had the ultimate fate
to be inclosed as the temepos Of Osiris.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
Irvinu on His Art,

Sir Henry Irving, speaking at New.
cattle the other day. said years had
taught him that there was only one
thing in the wide domain of human
life that was abysmal. and that was
the ignorance of the youth who made
his first essay on the stage. The
young actor must fight. work and win
his way in new world bristling with
difficulties, dark with unknown pit
falls. and ignorances. In the temple
Of fame there was but little room. and
the struggle to gain success must be
earnest, and dire. and long; and the
steep side of Parnassus was strewn
with corpses. For his own part, he
had seen no reason to change any of
the views he held in his youth, or to
think the less of any of its ambitions.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
Braver.

"Do you think that women are as
brave as men?"
Drawer" answered Miss Cayenne.
"You will observe that the scientists
who keep talking with terror about the
bacilli in kiss are all males. ."-Wash-
ington Star.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18

About 5000 workmen are employed
IN the meerschaum mines Of Turkey.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-04-18
DIRECTORY.


THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Member Of Congress, Robert r,
Broussard.
ELEVENTH tRNAToB1Ah DISTRICT.
6tafe Senator. 80. Lastie Brouesart
TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Judge..... "A. O. Allcr
District Attorney. W. Z. Wilson
PARISH OF ST. MARY.
Representatives J. Y. Sanders and
Henry Jacobs.
Sheriff and Tax Collector, John B.
Sanders.
Clerk and Recorder. Wilbur Kram e,
Assessor. =. w. T. Jorcs
Coroner. .........Dr. A. J. Smith
Treasurer "A. R. Stirling
Rsr WARD.
L. "A. Mendoza, Emile Perret, Justi.
ces of the Peace.
SECOND WARD.
3, Hanf :. Justice OF tho Peace
THIRD wArD.
Isaae Mayor, o. W. Brown, Justicas
g8 Of the Pence.
4 N. J. Wooster. Justice Of the Peace
FIFTH WARD.
Ion Rochel. Juetice of the Peace
SIXTH WARD.
W. Costello. Justice of tho Peace
SEVENTH WARD.
4. E. Calm. -. Justice Of tho Peace
EIGHTH WARD.
D B. Z. Haughton. Justice Of the Peace
. s.,ra FIRST WARD.
z. Perret. Jr., and Paul Mendoza,
Constables.
HH SECOND WARD.
7. r. Dumesnil :. ........ Constable
THIRD WARD.
Az, Pecot and Ed. Martin, Constables
FOURTH WARD.
A. B. Allen. 80. Constable
iRRA FIFTH WARD.
Chris Peterson :. .... 80. Con stable
-9A SIXTH WARD.
Ed Bourgeois. 800. 80. Constable
SEVENTH WARD.
4 y. y Lesnon. =. Constable
fs EIGHTH WARD.
i. A. Hughes. ........ Constable
sA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-03
MAIN STREET PAVING.
street Railway Has Paid Good Part Of It's
share of Cost Of Paving.

street Railway Has Paid Good Part Of It's
Share Of Cost Of Paving.
The hearing before the street commits
sioners yesterday on paving assessments
was adjourned at O'Clock until II today.
The hearing yesterday developed no furth-
er opposition than was recorded in yester
days Times. There was considerable
questioning Of the street commissioners
about the work done and other matters
pertaining to the paving of Main street.
The Street Railway Co has already paid
70 the city S2,s5217 Of its share Of the
expense Of putting in the paving. The
cost Of tbs paving blocks to the city has
been q matter Of more or less discussion
since the beginning Of the season. The
city asked for bids for blocks and
the lowest price submitted was from Morse
q Eagan, who bid $50 on the cars at the
quarries. The street commissioners re-
iected all the bids and bought where they
could get blocks, with the result that the
average price on all purchased was SIS 60
thousand less than Morse & Eagan's
bid.
Many Of those at yesterdays hearing
stated after adjournment that they meant
70 pay their assessments in full at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-03
FAIR OPENS TONIGHT.

- Japanese Wedding win be the Enter
tainment Offered at MIles' Hall
The annual fair under the auspices OF
the Ladies' Aid society Of the Congrega-
tional church opens at Miles hall this eve
ming.
The entertainment for the opening night
Is to be a Japanese wedding and all are
invited to attend There win also be piano
duett by Mrs. A. A Sargent and Miss
Bessie Spear.
Tomorrow evening the following pro
gramme will be presented under the dfrec-
tion Of Mrs. b, w. Braley:
Orchestra Selection
Miss Danforth, Mr.. Gilbertson, Mr.. Austin.
Quartet. yachting Giee, 2
Mrs. Braley, Miss Harris, sIr. Chapman,
Mr.. mglis
Oriental Grenade, Mrs. W ii. Harris
Duet, "0nce More Ny Royal Masters Call.'
from The opera Don Munio)
Mrs. braley, Alr. Inglis
Quartet. 80 Hush Thee My Baby
song, A Dream
Miss Harris. with violin obligato by Miss
Danf0rtl
Violin solo, Miss Daafortl
On Thursday evening the entertainment
will be furnished By the Granite City or
ehestra
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-03
CAPTURED
QUICKLY
Supposed Thief Stopped
at Portland.
GOODS SFOUNDNHIS TRUNK
Albert Seger, Alias Bert Harvey VIII
Be Brought Back to Barre
Tomorrow.


When Henry Finnan went 70 his room
in the C0mstock boarding house on West
street, yesterday noon, he found that his
trunk had been broken open and ~ n
money. coat and vest, a French briar
pipe and one blue flannel shirt had been
taken.
He notified Mrs. Comstock and suspi-
elon was at once directed to Albert Seger,
alias Bert Harvey, who had been board
ing in the house until yesterday forenoon.
Early in the morning, after Finan had
gone to work, Seger came down stairs and
borrowed q hammer OF Mrs. Comst0ch,
and 1t IS supposed be returned to Finan's
room and riiied the trunk
He tried to make connections with the
730 train out Of Barre over the Wells
River road. but failed. and went over to
the Central and left Oh the S.35, buying a
ticket for Portland
The officers were not notified until az
ternoou, but Chief Brown at once tele-
graphed to Portland to have Seger arrest
ed. Last night the chief received word
from the Portland police that they had the
man, having arrested him as he was leav-
ing the train las4 evening His identid-
cation was easy as, IN addition to the
personal description Of the man, the num-
Der Of his baggage check had been tele.
graphed to the Portland police.
When Seger's baggage was searched all
the stolen goods were found. One OF the
local officers win 20 to Portland tomorrow
to get the man, about whom little is known
here Seger only recently arrived In
Barre. Finnan, the man who was robbed,
is employed as a concreter.