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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
sTicHoMETRY.
A Book Custom That Never Attained
 Any Very Extensive Usage.

A Book Custom That Never Attained
 Any Very Extensive Usage.
 Stichometry, from the Greek stichos, row, line or verse. and metron. measure, Is used in two senses. The first applies to the subject matter of Hebrew literature, whereby the rhyth- mic lines which constitute the parallel ism of the poetical books are portioned off from one another; the second to an entirely artificial method of measur- ing off the contents of each book by so many lines of fixed or average length.
 The former is of great antiquity and may have been introduced by the sa- cred writers themselves. The latter is due to EuthaIus of Alexandria, 4SS who applied it to the Pauline epistles and later to the gospels.
 St. Jerome professed to have founded his method upon similar treatment of the text in existing manuscripts of Demosthenes and Cicero. His original arrangement is thought to be represent ed by the Codex Amiatinus at Florence and that of Euthalius in the Codex Claromontanus at Paris.
 As this system left a large propor- ton of each page blank and as velIum was costly, stichometry never attained any very extensive usage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
: @vEGETARlANlSM.
A Theory That Has Been Maintained
 From the Earliest Dayss


 From the Earliest Days From the earliest days vegetarians have maintained that fruit and vege- tables are the proper food for mankind, and in ancient times such leaders of thought as Plato, Pythagoras, Empe- docles and Plutarch can be counted among the advocates of this doctrine. It is in this connection that we find Virgil singing the praises of a natural diet apart from the use of flesh: Soft chestnuts we possess And apples ripe with store of curdled
 cream.
 Still more to the point are his words in the Second Georgic at the close of a vivid description of the joys of golden age:
 Before the reign Of the Dietcean king. before the days When on slain bullocks fed an inpious
 race
 This further rendering from Latin poetry proclaims the same primeval teaching:
 Forbear. mortals to taint your bodies
 with forbidden food. Earth is lavish of her riches and teens
 with kindly stores, Providing without slaughter or bloodshed
 all delicacies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
! Bottomles. Layx, rn avvsae..

Tn Thomas Nashe's '"Terrors Of the Night" published in 1594, he says that Lake Wetter, Sweden, is hottomless. He also tells other peculiar things re. speeding 1t. "Over 1t no fowie flies but is frozen to death nor anie mann pass but is mummed like statue of mar ble. Awle ye inhabitants around about 1t are deafened with ye hidieous roar of hits waters when out Of it's midst as out of Mont Gibell sulphurous stinking smoak issues that well nii poysons ye whole countris about.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
FORESTERS' FIELD DAY.
List of Entries for To-1orrow's
 Sports at Driyind Park.

The following is q list of entries for the handicap at the field day exercises of the united courts of Foresters on the Driving park tomorrow after noon:
 First Heat. W. Murphy, Turner's Falls, Mass, 91s yds.
 NJ. McNerney, Unionville ....1s yds. M. Butler, New Britain ...... 13 yds. John J. Quinn, Bristol .... 115h yds.
 Second Heat. J. l.. Barnett, Suffield ........ Q yds. +. Flury Montague, Mass ..111a yds. James Madden, Waterbury ..13 yds. W. H. Shauer, Adams, Mass, 101a yds. Third Heat L. Peltier, Willmansett, Mass, S1a yds. W. Cadron, Turner's Falls, Mass, 111a yds.
 W. J. Barnett, Suffield ...... 115 yds. Matt Phelan, Waterbury .... 13 yds.-
 Fourth Heat. F. Metz, Turner's Falls, Mass, , yds. R. Muir, New Britain ...... 61a yds. W. Ahern, New Britain ..... 13 yds. J. Sweeney, Suffield ...... ..111a yds
 Fifth Heat. T. J. Kelley, Chicopee Falls, Mass, 3 yds.
 ]. Donovan, Turner's Falls, Mass, S19 yds.
 F. Rice, Waterbury ......... 13 yds. ". Mccormack, New Britain, 13 yds. A. Bullus, Meriden ........ 1874 yds.-
 Sixth Heat. B. Mccarthy, Turns Falls. Mass, S1s yds.
 B. Skinner, New Britain ..... Il yds. G. Velte, Hartford ........ 111a yds. J. Cone, Pittsfeld, Mass ...111a yds.
 Seventh Heat. A. A. Huot, Chicopee Falls, Mass, 91a yds.
 J. Norton, New Britain ..... 1s yds. A. Senecal, Adams, Mass .... 9h yds. A. Burns, Bristol ......... 9R yds. A J. Cook, Waterbury ...... 13 yds.
 Eighth Heat. r. Kelley, New Britain ... 10h yds. 0. Hartford, Waterbury .... If yds. T. Dellert, Pittsield, Mass ..71a yds. T. Brown, Holyoke, Mass .....11 yds. Joe Dondro, Hartford ...... Il yds.
 Ninth Heat. Jim Kelley, Chicopee Falls, Mass, 91a yds.
 H. Eaters, Waterbury ...... 9 yds. George Carr. Westfield, Mass, SIS yds A. A. Burnham, 53 years old, Union VIlS, ls yuS. F. Devine, New Britain .... 10 yds.
 Tenth Heat. J. Mclaughlin, Turner's Falls, Mass, 91s yds. c. Wade, Holyoke, Mass .. 1115 yds. NJ. Fahy, Pittsdeld, Mass .... 8 yds. W. A. Curtis, New Britain .. 14 yds, W. Wilcox, Waterbury ...... 13 yds.
 Eleventh Heat. Ed Mclaughlin, Turner's Falls, Mass. 9 yds. T. Conway, New Britain .... 13 yds. A. T. Lacy, Adams, Mass ~. Il yds. J. Shea, Chicopee Falls, Mass, 115A yds D. M. Burke, Beacon Falls, ..13 yds.
 Twelfth Heat H. Smith, South Hadley Falls, Mass, Il yds. J. c. Quinn, Bristol ........ 121s yds. R. Quinn, Clinton, Mass ...... 6 yds. F. Hart, New Britain ...... B yds. Edward Bailey, Waterbury ..13 yds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
oxsorta Traan,nr.

The average citizen, if asked what was taught at Oxford, would probably reply, i,tUseless learning" And in many ways 1t is true answer, for It's aim Is not to turn out doctors, lawyers and merchants, ready made, but men with carefully trained minds. fitted not for this or that profession, but for the whole conduct of life. It is contended that such a man will in- sensibly take a wider view of his sub ject than the specialist, for he ap- breaches 1t from q different stand point. Outlook.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
he New Shoes for Fall

We have just received the first of our fall shipments of Ladies' Shoes. Before going Into detail on the new stock, however, we have something ao say to you that Is much to your interest in Ouords. We are closing out the four follow Ing line adsn you'll find 1t an excellent chance to finish out Inc season with another pair at these prices.
 B0 pairs of Ladies' Tan Oxfords, Cuban and low heel, light and hGavy sole, regular price $3, nearly all sizes, to close $2.29 pr B5 pairs Ladies' Tan Oxfords, Cuban heel, welt sole, regular price $2.50, all sizes, to close
 $1.95 pr 90 pairs Ladies' Kid Oxfords, low heel, heavy sole, regular price go, all sizes. to close SLID h2O Dairs of Ladies' Kid Button Oxfords, Cuban heel, light and heavy sole, regular price $249, all sizes, to close %l.o9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
nOH, YES.


 had a great time," replied the man with the copper colored nose, as he stopped to buy bag of BROWNS. QUICKFIRE CHARCOAL at q. Church street grocery. Water? We had oceans of 1t; we swan in 1t. Drink water2 What do you think the hotel cafe is kept for? We spent more than half our time looking up the schedules of the N. r., N. H. and H. R. R. Co i'll the cafe; they made so many changes we got all twisted. Got the time table down fine? Do you think l am in training for the position of hotel porter? Just before we left, while waiting for gin fizz, I noticed on the time table, This table in effect 12:01 December 27, 1903 I don't sec much change in. him. remarked the clerk. We'll the increased redness ot his face blends more harmoniously with his nose,' replied the boss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
You May Bat

Pastry, pork, cabbage, Ginkers ana many other hard things to digest If you take one or two of Fitzpatrick's digestive tablets. They are a won. derfuI help to digestion. 30 cents for a large box. Fitzpatrick's phar. macy, corner East Main ana Wail streets. Telephone e8.4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

Every Day Counts One Less For
 kha AuAmSk TIaarind Sale

the August Clearing Sale.
 It pays to heed our advertisements, as when We offer our Trimmed Hats for half price and less 1t means just what we say. August will soon be gone and our best bargains in Trim med Hats will then have been picked up by the smart money savers, and why should you not be classed among them? It's much to your credit to be shopping with those who know n bar gain when they see 1t. Be an up to date buyer in our Millinery Clearing Sale and you will keep your bank ac- count.
 F8 AND 5S CENTER STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

< SPECIALS FROM OUR MEMS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
 100 Negligee Shirts 79c. All our $1 Negligee Shirts in dark and light patterns, with attach ed cuffs, sizes 14 to 17, Satur- dav " 79c
 50c Underwear 34c. Rfen's Balbrigan Underwear, drawersl are double seated, shirts long or short sleeves, the soc kind, special Saturday 34c Boys' Shirt Blouse Waists, to be worn with white collars, all new, neat effects, usual price soc, special Saturday 3Sc Rovs' Balbrigan and Ribbed Shirts and Drawers, 25c goods, special Saturday 19c the garment Mems and Boys Belts, all sizes and all colors, regulan 25c kind, Saturday special 19c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
Whnf Mn pmf Irn

"Has your friend Bifkins. the archis tect, put pp anything lately?"
 "Yes; I tried to collect bill from him yesterday. and he put up good bluer. ."- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
CLEARING SALE.
EXIRA. EXIRA. EXTRA.

I've just got in a car of Lenox Stock Food. Try bag of 1t, as oats are high. There are 100 lbs to a bag and it will pay you to give your horse chance. I've got five cars of hay on the track for which have no room and 1t wouldn't pay to hire store room. want your order for car, ton or even for a single bale, and I'll make tue price very low. also have rye straw, oats. corn, wheat, bran and Pratt's Food for horses and chickens. I've also got in lot of whips. feed bags and tie lines a man had to sell because he need ed the cash, and we shall sell them at half price.
 New York Grain and Feed Store 120-122 MEADOW STREET.
 Telephone 143-3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12

We like to give in the sunlight and Co receive in the dark.-Senn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-12
LOT OF MANUFACTURERS SAMPLE YOKEs AT HALF


 SAMPLE YOKES AT HALE About 12 dozen Lawn FYokes, ham Murg or lace trimmed samples which were used by a manufactures, hardly nnv two alike. He was anxious to close them out and put price on ffsem less than half their value. We bought them and will sell them at Aha same They are divided into four lots, as follows:
 Lot 1-Yokes that are worth 25 fo 42c 1Sc Lot 2-Yokes that are worth 30 to csc s9c Lot -Yokes that are worth SIPS to $1.75 for soc M.ot 4-Yokes that are werth $2 to $2.6o, for soc TEN SPECIALS IN HOSIERY. kJhsldrenss faAk black HoseA all sizes, regular price 10 to 15c a pair, for Saturday Sc Ladies' Tan Hose, regular price 15c pair, for Saturday 11c TWO SPECIALS IN UNDERWBAR. a,adies' Stock Collars in silk, all S1GSN5lSS6s IcSuluA pAASS AOSt AOA Saturday 9c children's odds and ends in Vests and Pants, value up to 26c, for Saturday 10c mWO SPECIALS IN NECKWEAR. Ladies' Stock Colalrs in silk, all colors, the new patterns for fall value 39c, for Saturday 25c E. ed ends, all the desirable col ors, for Saturday 25c
 SKIRT SPECIAL. wash Skirts, trimmed with ruff fies, regular price 75c, for Sat- urday 48c < SPECIAL CLosH-oUTs FROM
 CLOAK DEPARTMENT. One lot> Ladies' Tailor Made Suits, several styles, cheviots and fancy mixtures, value $10.50 Special $500 One lot Ladies' Tailor Made Suits, Eton Jacket with shoul- der capey Bishop sleeve, flare skirt, navy blue, grey, brown and black cheviot, price $12.50
 Special $7.50 Colored Lawn Kimonas, price 59c Special 39c One lot Shirt Waists of fine white lawn, tucked and trimmed with lace and embroidery, price $2
 Special $1.25 Bathing Suits of brilliantine, col lar and skirt trimmed with white braid, price $2.98
 Special $2.0O
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05

one Of the most prominent Republicans
ia central Illinois
Identified dead jacob +. Barber,
Park River, N. ID; Harry NJ. Dietrich.
Toledo, O.; o. Eichstadt, 1854 South
Albany avenue, Chicago; Charles Ca
laise. Chicago; Mrs. G ]. Luther. Mil
waukee Wis; Richaie Nocak, nine
years old, Arlington Heights, Ill; l. II.
Mills, Decatur, H.; Mrs. D. Perkins,
5T00 Union avenue, Chicago; James
Sanford. Decatur, H., engineer; Sam
uel Smith, Decatur H., fireman;
Rogers, train dispatcher, on engine, and
ubald st. Pierre, Montreal
Unidentified dead Woman, $50
pounds, dark skirt, sateen shirt waist
in third coach; man, heavily built
wedged IN fourth coach, body burned
Among those who are fatally injured
are William Balls 81 Chicago, tho
Rev. NJ. M. Minis, a Baptist minister Of
Bridgeton. Ia, both legs amputated;
Henry Rink OF Cincinnati, head crush.
ed and burned
w. NJ Archibald of Honeoye Falls,
N. VI, was cut about the head. His
brother George has a broken lee. Mrs.
Anna Kenyon OF Kingston, n. Y, had
the flesh torn off the right leg from the
knee 10 the ankle. G. S. Perry Ma
comber Of New York city was injured
about the head and face
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05
OPERATIONS HALT.
Russians Hear Of Much Sickness Ia
Enemys Camp.

Russians rear OF Much Sickness In
Enemy's Camp.
ST Petersburg, July Ofi1cial news
received up to July indicates that the
japanese advance from the south has
been suspended along with all other
important movements at the seat Of
war; The authorities do not expect
much more than desultory slzifmlshng
until the weather improves. The sltua.
ton Is considered satisfactory from she
Russian standpoint.
There is evidence DC considerable
sickness ID the Japanese camps 1t III
believed here that tie japanese wilI
suffer more from the rainy weather
than Will General Kuropatkln's forces.
One Of the most striking features OF
the situation is the lack Of naval news
from the Russian side, but It is pointed
out that il the fleets have gone OFT
such news would be naturally slow in
coming through Russian sources.
Lieutenant General Saeharon. under
date Of July ?, reports minor outpost
affairs and "Reminiscences In the
ncighborhood Of siakhotau.
General sacharoa believes that dys.
EMERY Is very prevalent among the
Japanese troops.
on June n tile Russian Gre de.
stroyed two Japanese guns ana i CATS
son.
There are fresh indications Of i Jap.
anese advance near siakhotau.
According 70 the report, Russian
scouts have ascertained that a number
OF Korean soldiers are assisting the
Japanese.
The Official Messenger publishes a
call for a fresh mobilization Of troops
in the district of St Petersburg. The
call does not indicate how many men
viii be affected by #.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05
Four Accidentally Shot.

New Haven, Conn. July 5 Four per
sons were seriously shot in this vicinity
as d result OF celebrations Of the Fourth
Of July Two are not expected to re-
cover, Mrs John Lame Of southington
was shot through both legs by re-
yolyer III the hands Of Cliggie Maseti.
"a piece If the dress was forced into
the bullet wound, and blood poisoning
is feared Mrs. Henry jerks Of New
Britain was mysteriously shot in the
breast by revolver in the hands Of
Louis Quinbo
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05
MESSIAH ON A THRONE.
slssphemous Performances Of Rev Johs
smyth Pigott.

London, July D The Rev John
smyth Pigott, who declares he is tie
,Nfesslah, in the chapel Of the Abode
Of Love at Spaxton. a picturesque vil.
lage in somusetshlre, conducted spe.
cial service which is the subject at
several long reports in the newspar rs
one of which heads its article with the
single word 'Blasphemy"
According TO an accounts, L was
remarkable service None but the
faithful were present, the great oak
gates 81 tie retreat being closely
guarded. Ii was the calendar day II
the sect. the chief disciples having
been summoned from far and wide
Norway was perhaps most largely rep
resented. but the worshipers included
at least one Russian countess and
many handsome Young Englishwomen
BY long disuse the "AiessiahsH
throne had become tawdry ana faded
but a little upholstery ana loving work
by ministering damsels had made it
luxurious and stately. The service
was timed for midday. A select c0sno
politan organization Of hero worshipers
had gathered IN the temple, when sud
denly there was 4 hush, and the self
styled Lamb AZ Cod approached
The Messiah slowly and silently
walked to bis renovated throne, his DIS
ciples rising as he crossed the portals
and bowling their heads rererentiy.
Behold the Lamb Of Cod uttered
slowly and deliberately aud unafeet-
edly, was tie astounding exclamation
which suddenly broke the spell OF 81
fence.
The words had scarcely passed the
lips Of the Messiah before an his dis
clples made an obeisance the women
bowling low and muttering exclama-
tions Of love and devotion. The central
figure was 4 good looking man plainly
dressed ia clerical garb. There were
| two hymns ana the Messiah himself
preached a short sermon. selecting as
his text the words Love one another
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05
PROF. THOMPSON,
The Renowned and Gifted
PSYCHIC
Can Be Consulted for Short Time Only at Room
4, WORSE Block, Main ST.. Barre. Vt.

During the past ten years he has been
continuously engaged in Boston, Mass
and vicinity. His marvellous occult power
have won encomiums from The most skep-
teal. He does not interrogate you, but
frankly informs you of what is to be- Il
you are not following the vocation nature
intended YOU should, he viii tell you. If
you are dubious relative to some eontem-
Platiye enterprise, he viii advise you. Il
you are considering change in your al
fairs, he will tell you what you shall, can
and should do. You cannot change the
paa, but by obtaining an insight Of the
future you are prepared 70 grasp The oP-
Portunities that present themselves and
avoid mistakes. tt there is anything you
would Ike 10 know consult Prot. Thomp-
SON He will enlighten you. Prot.
Thompson viii remain a short time only,
commencing Thursday, June 9th.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05
Killed BY Would sc Robber.

Greensburg, Pa, July 5-After fight
ing desperately To save his boarded
earnings George Uhring. d SIay, was
shot aud instantly killed BY d man
supposed 10 be Edward Floyd, d negro,
at Bessener, near Pleasant Unity.
Both were employed ut the Bessemer
Coal company's works ut Bessemer.
Floyd knew of Uhring's planned trip
to his native country to see his wife
and children two weeks hence aud, it
is said, planned to steal the money.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05

HNNlFai NdtittHANiN ? : -
der Cover Of FOG and Darkness--R1s'
sian Ships Extinsuish Lights When
Nearly overhsuled.
Tokyo, July J.-Admiral Togo reports
that Russian guardship resembling
battleship was torpedoed and sunk ana
a Russian destroyer sunk at the en-
trance Of Port Arthur last Monday
night
The guardship is described as having
two masts and three tunnels. She was
either a battleship or cruiser, and she
was torpedoed ana destroyed. The tor
pedo boat destroyer was struck and
then blew up and sank.
Admiral Togo reports the loss q one
officer and thirteen men killed and one
officer and two men wounded He
makes no mention of damage to his
feet.
The yladiyostok squadron eluded
Vice Admiral Kamimuras squadron
eastward Of the island Of Tsu Friday
night in the darkness. A drizzling rain
and fog favored the Russian vessels
The two squadrons met early in the
evening, the Russians being north Of
Xxi island and the japanese south Of
Tsu island They were ten miles apart
The Russians boited to the northeast
when they were discovered by Vice Ad-
niral Kamimura. The latter chased
them at full speed The japanese tor
pedo boats steamed ahead and entered
within the range Of the Russian guns
The Russian vessels vigorously shelled
the Japanese torpedo boats This firing
explains the cannonading heard on rsn
island and gave rise TO the hM ( that
a general engagement was in progress.
Vice Admiral Kamimura gained on
the Russian ships and was only five
miles in the rear when suddenly. at Q
p. m, all the Russian vessels extln-
guished their lights and disappeared in
the darkness. At that time the Japa-
nese torpedo boats were pressing the
Russians, who had been using their
searchlights. The torpedo boats failed
TO get close enough to the Russian
squadron 10 discharge torpedoes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05

Troy, n. Y, July 3 City Judge Ru.
fus NJ. Townsend has died at his home
10 this city He was the last member
OF the famous Townsend family Mr.
townsend was the first department
commander Of the Spanlsh-Ameriean
war veterans Of the state of New York
and WAS Judge advocate general Of tie
organization during the year 1901 and
1902
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05

Saratoga, n. Y, July 5.-After Tvs
days Of search by his friends William
Hay Bockes, the former cashier of the
First National bank, was found at
Trnmbnlrs roadhouse near Saratoga
Lake, where lie had wandered. His
mind has temporarily given way ms
der the strain OF oyerwofk, but 1t Is
hoped Tint after j few days rest be
viii entirely recover
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-05

lantic, came with the arrival Of the
steam trawler Saliva at her home port.
the quiet fishing town Of Grimsby.
The Saliva had been on a fortnights
cruise around the Hebrides BY a
lucky chance she steamed farther west
than is usual for Grimshy trawles
and fell in with the survivors Of the
Norge, who for twenty-four hours had
been tossed about il a small boat on
the rough waters Of the north Allan
tic. The survivors were taken aboard
the Saliva and were landed at Grims-
by last night
Assurvivor's Story.
Only one Of the survivors could
speak English. He said:
we left Copenhagen June %. There
We're 200 emigrants Norwegians,
swedes. Danes ana Finns on board.
The crew numbered about eighty.
"All went well until June Is. lay
in my bunk waiting for breakfast We
heard little bump, then another
bump and then rushed on deck.
"A saw at once that something seri-
ous had Happened and | made a dash
below to gather up my few belong
ings.
Scores were rushing on deck, and
the hatchway was crowded with en-
igrants. They were launching boats
and rushing into. them. but there was
no panic.
-Four or five We're IN the boat into
which got and we cleared the ship.
luckily for us in our party was the
only seaman from tie Norge who es-
capped, and he was able to navigate our
little boat.
I'VE saw two other boats capsize,
owing TO the heavy weather and be-
cause no one could navigate them
I'VE made straight away, AND when
we last saw the Norge a large number
Of emigrants We're on the deck. Cap
tain Gundel stood on the bridge
Dozens Of passengers had jumped
into the sea. They wore life belts. but
were drowned before our eyes.
After twenty-four hours the Saliva
bore down and picked US up.
About zoo must have been drown
ed"
The Norge sailed from Copenhagen
June y. She was last sighted off the
Butt of Lewis, the northernmost point
of the Hebrides islands, on June p.
Rockall, the islet on which she struck,
is about 200 miles west Of the Heb
rides. X is a dangerous reef, with a
rock about seventy five feet above wa
ter.