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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
MT. VERNON ON POTOMAC.
Especial 10 the Tunes DIspatch.)

Especial TO The IIlfneS-DlSpatcHD s
NIT. VERNON ON TIE POTOMAC.
April mir. and Mrs. CORTLAND Lukiny
entertained the Woodlawn Farmers ana
Housckeepers' club on Saturday al their
beautiful country horne 'lnRlesldc. az
the usual monthly meeting OF the Cup.
A large attendance OF members "aa
present and several invited guests. max
Ing in all about soventy-five guests nc
business session OF the club closed at SIX
O'Clock. after which an elegant supper.
including many early spring daintes, was
served. The tables were handsonelf ar
corated with crocus and narcissns ana
shaded lamps, the colors OF which cor
responded with the colors OF the flowers
| used. Among the guests present were
| Miss Margaret Hughes. OF Richmond and
| Mrs. r. Gilmore, OF Washington, D. G.
! who recently returned from Mexico.
where she spent the winter.
I! Mr.. Paul kester the popular young
drama.ist, IS entertaining a party Of
friends at this beautiful country place.
''Woodiawn Mansion the formef home
or Nellie Gusts. the adopted daughter
| OF General Washington. Mr.. kester is
i busy with his literary work, and spends
/ most OF his time a 'tToodln wn.
Mr. and Mrs Rives Strickland. whose
/ beautiful home was recently dest Dyed by
/ fire, will at once rebuild at the same
4 place. Their former home was filled WIN
much valuable colonial furniture and sill
yer, which they had inherited from an
cestors. and which had been handed down
| through many generations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03

Boys Franks Followed by Ter
i.ible Results in Peri1syl-
vania Town.
WEDDING GUESTS HALF WILD
They Fled in Every Direction.
Fifteen Hundred Families
Out 81 Isuel.
,spec:ni to The Times- y spa,ch

d d
especial to The Times Dlspatchl
SHARON, PA, April 2.--.As the result
OF prank OF q miscellaneous boy u woman
was frightened to death. house blown
almost to pieces costly machinery was
destroyed by fire, fifteen hundred families
were deprived OF fuel, and wedding
party was broken up In south Sharons.A
crowd was serenadihg the young couple.
when boy climbed the exhaust pipe OF
the OH City Fuel supply Company and
lighted the escaping gas. An explosion
followed throwing the boy twenty feet.
but he disappeared In the crowd
Wedding Guests in Terror.
All ligk,s in the neighborhood we're
exiting lished and the wedding guests lied
In terror The burning gas destroyed me
regulator and other costly machinery.
causing q loss OF several thousand dol
lars Mrs. Martha Laugh.ry. q widow.
was Just lighting the gas III stove
when the extra pressure caused an ea-
plosion TINT partly wrecked the house.
Mrs. Iaushtry fled into the street where
she died from fright The supply Of gas
was cut or. and fifteen hundred families
are without fuel. No trace Of the 10Y
who caused the trouble has been found.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
MILLER 6 s Z:
THE FIRST DINNER
OF CREDIT |: Il. MEN
President Of the National Asso-
citation 10 be Guest Of Honor
and Make Speech.

The fIist big function, aside from us
own opening exercises. TO be given at the
New r chmond, Will be the irst 'di.s'A'
dinner OF the Richmond branch oi tne
credi, Mems Association. which VIII De
given at the new hotel At $50 on Ihurs-
day evening. April 7th.
on this occasion Mr.. J. Harvey Trcsol'
Of Baltimore. the president OF the Nh-
t,onal Association OF Ctedi, Men VIII DO
present and viii be the leading speaker.
Cove nor Montague, Rev. DR.. Caltsch anu
other prominent men Will also DC
speakers.
The Richmond branch Of the nssocia-
ton, Of which Mr.. George L. Fender OF
the American National Bank, IS presi-
dent. was organized here about two
months ago, and is now In u flourishing
condition. There are local branches In al
NJ the larger cities with membership
OF about 5000.
Tue purposes and objects of the ,asso-
| citation are: To unite credit men FOR the
! protection or mercantile credit. Foi diiu-
| sion of ideas regarding proper srahtil'G
| OF credit To obtain improved service
fSm mercantile agencies. To induce le sts'
lutlon for the promotion Of honesty 10
business. TO prosecute fraudulent failures
and guard against imposition. 10 estaO'
| fish closer ties between business men
as well as between them and their Gus
toners. To aid by precept example ane
| counsel in removing causes that lead e
| financial failure. To assist In establishing
! uniformity In bushes customs ard laws
TO promote the interchange OF credit IN
formation.
The membership OF the Richmors
branch Is made up Of business men prtn
i cipally bankers and wholesale merchants
Their association Is destined to becom'
1 one OF the strongest and most Influential
commercial bodies ever organized IN thi
/ city. The members are taking much IN
! terest in the first public function.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Property Transfers.

Richmond Pearl and Anna W Bodekel
10 Ruby Bodeker, twO-thlrds interest," ~ ~.
IS feet on south side Broad Street. "
feet east Of Twenty-elghth, SLIGO
James M. Chalkey and wife to Nah!lie
p, Ambold for life, upon coh az Nv, ul.s
wi h remainder Il Hollywood eeme meier
company. l6 g feet on north SIDE Cii'''
i rect, It, fec east of Pine. $l,OVi.
James l.. Dlclerson and wife 70 r'o'
noe &, Stubblet,ell ~ re or gu
side Ihr y-fi"st Street between cay ~
4. gh Si,225o, ~
Tazewell ri zgerald 70 James e: 70. ~.
nd. ~ eat m SOUTH side GRACE stree
"a fee, east of Allen Avenue,
william H. Taylor's widow ana hells
20 edward p, Taylor, 30 feet on soutl
side Nicholson Street. % feet west o,
FULTON. subject to deed OF trust TOT VOW
S45A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
I EAST RICHMOND.

There was mistake In the announce
ment made in regard to the Easter scr.
vice In East Richmond Sunday school
hall. The service Will be on Sunday af-
ternoon. and will be OF unusual Interest.
Rev. Geo. Wiley. Of Richmond. Will maXe
an address ,
On Easter Monday there viii be an all
dav egg rolling on Mr. Voegler's place
at stony Run for the benefit 81 t1as' End
BAPTIST Church. This is ~ dsaI spot
for such sport. ono z'.l no doubt prove
most enjoyable. Mr.. yoeg!er wishes It IN
derstood that the y..stsllery located here
should not interiors fgttn. any one COM
Ing as their proximity to II can De
no objection.
n Ar Sanford. and will erect green
hous.s at once
The work on East Richmond carriage
shops is progressing finely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
CARRY BIG CROWDS.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Makes
Ample Arrangements.

1--WE expect TO carry between three
and four thousand people from Rich.
mond to Newport News Tuesday to wit
ness the launching Of he big battleslip
Virginia, and are fully prepared TO
handle that number and more said
District Passenger Agent w. .. Warthcn
TO n reporter yesterday,
For tho accommodation OF the large
number OF people who VIII 60 we VIII
sell tickets on Monday a, the city pas
senger agents nihce, 10. 500 East Main
Street. and AT the Main street station,
They are good only on the special cS-
cursion trains leaving Tuesday morn
irg and returning that evening. BY buy
ing their tickets on Monday at either
place persons VIII save themselves the
hurry and crush Of purchasing on Tues
day morning The round trip rate Is
$50,
"'rhe special trains for the public will
leave Richmond at $40, al $50 9l5 and
D:45 a M, and In case a sufficient rum-
beruf people appear before the departure
Of The s;l5 train TO fiji that tram. another
ectiIn will be run ont just behind il.
aGuunal sections OF the eXcurs on train
~ be arranged between the hours ndi-
atei ms may be necessary, The last
% ms public excursion trains VIII leave
abUut D;45. fhe run 10 Newport News
VIII consume about Two hours
I'VE haye az our service for this occar
sion besides the regular trains, one
hundred and ten passenger coaches, which
viii be made up mo trains carrying q
coaches and baggage car each This
equipment i made IN IN one traIn woult
be more than a mile Of passenger
coaches
'.rne liuyeg nor and his purity ,ncmdial
his family and staff ladies Of tn,
Launching parry AZ others, 49lll uunbo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Ten Specials in
Fancy Goods.

Rhine Stone Brooches, gold plated SET
tinEs all copies OF real stones, values 10
76c 25c. each.
Real Leather Wrist Bags, In black only.
with braided leather handles, soc. each.
adIes, Collar and Cuff Sets Of Linen.
embroidered in all shades, 2Hc. set, which
is about half what they're worth.
Rlkers Triple Extracts, all doors. IN
fancy Easter boxes, 25c. box,
Armour,s La Franc Rose Toilet Soap
three cakes to box. nicely perfumed' loo
box.
Patent Leather Belts, all Sizes, &C.
each.
for sashes and girdles. zoe yard,
Ladies' Sheer Linen Embroidered Nand'
kerchlefs numerous patterns and espe-
cally good values, Exc. each.
1o0 nice rorchon I.aces, both Edges
md InsertIngs all widths, DC, yard.
stock Collar Foundations, all sizes ana
white and black, 30. each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Miller & Rhoads.
Wonlen's
Underwear to Suit.
the Weather.

Too soon to put on gauze ana l'l
heavy Underwear gives one tnat
tired feeling
We can suit you with the
proper weights at the proper
prices.
Corset Covers, OF fine Egyptian
cotton high neck With long sleeves,
trimmed With silk around the neck i
and front--6Or.
Vests, Of fine Egyptian cotton
Jersey ribbed. high neck and long
sleeves--50c.
Ankle length Pants, same quality
zoe
Vests and Pants, medium wight
cotton. soft finished yarn. ~
garment.
Light Weight Union Suits, fine
Jersey ribbed cotton. high neck, long
sleeves and ankle length--St.
Jersey Ribbed Swiss Vests, wool
Eauze. low neck and sleevcless--s"c.
swiss Vests, high neck, long
sleeves. part wool, 81.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Handsome White Fabrics.

Such as fine Madras for
12bc., that we bought enough
under price to save you at least
six cents a yard on.
Neat stripes and cords.
Fancy Plque, l:hc. figures In
small and medium designs worth
tic. a yard.
india Lawn, 6Nc. fine and sheer,
full 40 inches wide.
Damask Waistlngs, 25c.; hand
some new figures and dots. worth
SEC a yard.
French satIste, l2Hc., 40 inches
wd very fine and sheer, worth
tic.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
a ct q Rl,oads.
You Particular About
'Tll'e Fit Of
Your Corsets?

Monty about the 1T, but the
1yat\l, style, SC.
e q let us fit you out at very
4 Mate cost In a La vlctolre mod
81 If you're Of slender fignre
thS d Corset Of fine batiste, with
hip and fan shaped front Tor
q $2that will please you. HooE on
firotor skirts.
A,,er La Vlotolre, Of fine Ger,
maiutiste md boned with real
whtpne, Is $3.50.
IA hip. medium bust with sup
port on front and side. Made es'
pccl3 for stout figures.
TlNemo Sell. Reducing Corset,
~ ls aNer model that Is boon 10
stout omen. It's made OF light.
weigSer,nan coutll with straps OF
tape (oss the front to reduce the
nbdoH: long hip and medium Dust
$3.50
We exclusive agents for Memo
and Lkictolre Corsets.
Thetand Duchessc for ~ ls
low phi good Corset for stout tis,
nrcs; b batistc, boncd with steer
and fisplendidly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
We Are lchrnond's
Wintw Shade Store.
Thousands f Shades
for Csc Each.

) feet BY s ", made Of good
opaque and mosfd on guaran-
teed patent selecting spring
rollers. Complete 18th all neces-
sary fixtures, 25c!ach.
FOR SPECIAL SHa,S TO ORDER.
We will send an pert at our ex-
pense to measure ST windows and
submit estimates. postal card or
telephone call will Ing the man.
Awnings to order another spe-
cial department. we we openrd this
spring. Estimates heerfully fur
nished First .classn materials used
and satisfaction guinteed both In
service and price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Slip Covers

Are protection to your furniture and
IL scientifically cut, do not detract from
the appearance OF your rooms, We make
siIp Covers OF Belgian. striped or fancy
damask for All average sized flVe,pece
suite Of furniture (2o yards 81 sh,,nch
material allowed), complete for H0.0S
slim covers, OF fine imported linen, for
an average size five piece suite Of FUR
niture us yards OF 50-inch material al
loved, compl tie for $3.50,
we guarantee Covers TO give salts,
messagp viii bring our cutter to give
you an estimate free
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
See What Pretty Furnish
ings for Little Children
Can be Had Cheap.

Dainty little Pique Hats, Soc,
that when soiled can be washed
by taking off the black velvet
ties and ruching Of pique which
is around the face.
chambray Dresses Tor E1-and
they'll not fade when washed: Rus
stan styles, long waist. with hem
stitched tucks and dainty pearl
buttons; full skirt with deep hem
Plaue Sun Bonnets. hand made and
hand embroidered around the face,
In scalops. Sl..h.
White Plque Refers, large sailor
collar. with embroidery insertion and
ruffle Of embroidery, S1.0O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
GLOUCESTER C. H., VA.

Especial to The Times DispatchD
GLOUCESTER. c. r.. VA, Aprii -
Mr. Hand, Of Dunkirk, New YorR' VINO
spent the winter at Rou"eo "lth 1,ls
friend Judge r. r. Taylor and at the
Hotel Botetonrt, Gloucester. will leave
tomorrow for Richmond.
Miss Lucy Watkins loft yesterday for
Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Miller q Rhoads.
1OO-Piece
Dinner Set. $1,000,

And it's certainly cheap for
handsome set Of English Gl1 hint
like this. All under-glazed Dor
der patterns.
slvo patterns q p 81 r. sets ,se,, 100
p tiev we're ere originally Fifteen dollars.
t t,,ey y natterns decorated with rose
buds.
s.,nch Dinner Plates, PRETTY dc.
corated, zoe each. They're worth
two dollars u dozen,
saad Bowls, OF fine china. new
,,ecorut,ons and gold stlnpled. Doe.
oneh. but soc whites.
1mnorted White Cups and saucers,
fine uunlIty, ~ dozen
c,asa Bowls, inches in diameter,
assorted patterns fire polish, zoe,
each
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Cloth-Bound Books for lOc

Nearly one thousand volumes compr's-
Ing $50 tltles-all standard WORKS anu .''e
hast hook ever sold here for dime.
Originally published at Twenty-Five
cents, they usually retail about nine
taen-but We got them at a special price.
Black Rock, nv Ralph Common.
regular 25c. edition. special 1oc.
Boys 4enty Books, Zoe each for
two days only. Published at ooc'
Oh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03

Qualities, assortments. price:
and service all meet the require
nents Of the hour
China Mating, good weave. heavy
weight, pretty patterns. a, sats!ac-
tory aual!ty--not only made to be
sold but to be used--laid on your
floor for 22c. yard.
Our l1s Warp China Mating. laid
on your floor for 32c, yard. can
not be equalled at the price.
Japan MattIngs, In very dainty
designs, live, flexible straw, cloverly
woven, not the crude patterns usual
~ shown at a cheap price, but re-
fined, decorative Floor Coverings, In.
oluding laying. for 2bc. and 300
4 splendid $3.50 Warp Japanesc
Mating, including laying. for Csc. a
crex Grass Mattlnes and Rugs are
sold at figures dictated by the man
ufacturer. Those we now offer were
bought before the present prizes
went Into effect When this stock
is exhausted the prices will be high
err.
sxlc feet, manufacturers price
s1O25; our price 1915.
sx1o feet. manufacturers price IS:
our price ST.Tj.
exc feet, manufacturers price $3.50;
our pricr SI.2J.
we also have Small Rugs to match
from 1sx36 inches for 6Oc.. UP to
S6x72 inches, for Hl.3O
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Wonna's New Suits
and Walking Skirts.

Are YOU goE to the launching Tuesday? II 50,
provide yowth good, servceabe Walking Skirt or
Suit to-norrovlt very low price.
SKIRTS, los
We have aicely tailored Skirt in the popular black
and white cheqd effect for $298. Made with yoke, kilt
ed bottom and tin1nled in sebuttons It's Skirt that
generally sells at least halt dollar more.
Melton Clottskrts for $3.4s Nicely tailored
Four STYLES / fine Mohar Skirts for $500 each Some
plain black-otIrs checked Best Mohas at hve dollars
ever had.
All-Woo BFk Cheviots with wide perpendicular bands
Of self-maerial{la rcd bottom and trimmed with buttons,
$500.
SUITS, $40.
A few speed in Women and Misses Tailor Made Suits,
in Venetians andxtures that got sacrifice They're
regular sic 20 SITS offer at $3.50 Bargains
every Of th{
Novelty Mxlres and Solid Navy and Black Venetan ana
,hevot Suits ID $1a5o'
Every Inc othem worth four dollars than ask,
Finished i thePcst manner. H.
Won II sas about six our Novelty Mixtures at
tton Jacket styles
Tba 4 adsh and materi equal to any
gInentI can 4 s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Writing Papers.

Our Wedding Plate stationery al
ruled, royal or commercial Styles;
for Monday and Tuesday. NC pouho
DOS sheets), worth 10c. Envelopes
to match, 9 packages for DC.
a special lot Box Paper "a sheees
naper, "a envelopes. all for 1Oc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
German Table Damask, 75c
Best Goods Made
For Constant Wear.

Hardly any doubt about that
fact in a Linen at 75c,
Very heavy, with silver
bleach that whitens every time
the damask is Numbered.
Warranted all pure linen and
oS inches wide.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Light Weight Bed Spreads

SLAB and $1.o8 arc, about tho
best Spreads for the prices thai
we know Of.
They are snow white and IN ap-
pearance very much like pipne.
having ribbed effect running
through them.
Frnqed Spreads, OF fine quality
s1,76 10 81 .DS--and by the way IN
purchasing fringed Quilts, It's better
TO get tho kind with L'tt-out corners
they drape much more gracefully
IA on metal beds.
Crochet Spreads, either plain.
hcmmcd or fringed-good qualities
and new patterns S1.25.
croche. Spreads. 73xs4 inches
roe; 74xs5 inches, heavier. sDc.
Fine Quilts for hotels or hospitals.
Marselles Spreads--handsome ones
1874 size. with cut-nut corners and
fringe, s325. Other Marsellles
spreads, sc.65 to 80.
Our English Printed Dmlty ana
satin Spreads, are In some OF the
prettiest patterns that cross the
snow white grounds, with the
daintlest Of floral designs. $'.oo
to S7.OS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Miller e Rhoads.
q
1000 Yards
Figured Tissue,
l7c Yard.

When warm weather sets in
it's coming with rush.
You'd better have your thin
dresses made lip ready for it, and
it's advisable, anyway, to buy
early, while the choicest patterns
are here.
This Figured Tissue Is Il beautiful
fabrlc--al the seasons newest col
orings and we think you'll agree with
us that lie. is mighty little price
for it--25c. would be nearer It's real
value.
$500 yards San soucI Swiss 121sc.
all handsome effects, embroidered
dots, including the pastel colors.
1900 yards Linen Finish Lawns,
&c. yard. That means pretty cot
ton fabric, in the newest stripes. dots
and figures, with q finish that looks
more alike linen than cotton.
volIes, plain and flake effects.
colors and black, ZIG.
12Mc GInghams for 1oc.. fine
qualities.
Brown Linen, nc; It's yard
wide and very popular this spring
for ladies and childrens wear.
CoIored Linen, zoe. ya:d wide and
you can't imagine how styliscly 1t
makes up. Big demand fo- It already.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Summer Floor Coverings.

when think OF summer Floor
Coverings. think OF Miller and
Rhoads,' was the happy way GUS
toner friend briefly summed up
matters the other day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-03
Headache
Earache
Toothache

M,nv long weary days and slccpless n!ishu
havc been Giled with agony because OF one o, w
above mentioned complaints. ~ unnecessary
suffer from them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
ANOTHER KICK.

"Colonel,'' said the beautiful grass widow, ''have you ever played Santa Claus?''
 ''No,'' he replied. leaping over a tab- oret and making his escape; when I want to commit suicide I'll use a gun. It's quicker"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
NO SYMPATHY FOR HIM.

Mrs. Naggard They can't punish bigamy too severely. No one should have any sympathy for tie man who takes one wife too many.
 Mir. Naggard You might leave off that "too many" and still be right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Calculated to Cure

Calculated to Cure
 ''My wife is try ing to cure me of smoking. 2
 ''I think mine is too. "
 s'Not at all. I'll let you into a se- cret. My wife tells me your wife has bought you a box of ars for Christmas Well, isn't that what I said ?''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Snnalnhad.

HeI wish that I was Santa Claus, my heart I'd give you, dear.
 SheI wish that you were Christ mas too. You'd come but once a year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOT TO BE CAUGHT AGAIN.

ss1y wife says she doesn't want me to give her a solitary thing Tor Christmas this year.
 Are you going to take her at her word2's
 Mot muchl I did that oncs. I'm an advocate Of peace whenever it can be had with honor, '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Christmas Eve h Bualand.

The Little Lady bug (dejectedlyl II do hope Santa Claus will be able to distinguish be- tween hogs and ordinary bugsi
 Mamma Lady bug Why. Ethel, i, what a strange remark! What is troubling you, my fdear :?
 The Little Lady bug Why, Cissie Centiped told me she was going to hang up one whole set of her stock inggf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
-.nRRiE.n..
Nlaa

Host My wife Is worrying about khere being thirteen at the table to- night,
 Guest Superst titioas. eh 2?
 Eoat-No: she has only ozen silver knives and forks,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
TRouBLE cnMlNc.

There's going to De trouble here,s remarked the snake as ne coiled him. self around the Christmas tree.
 Whats up?s asked the angleWorm
 esWhy. the centipeds and the spiders have passed rule that each person can hang up as many stockings as he has feet, and won't stand for It. z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
An Excess Of kineInasa

s~ v ' sss
 It's a little eHn- bhrras ssing to have your family SC fond of you.
 ''You talk like a ] monster 2
 IT don't mean ] that actly. but i you can't help ! worrying when you realize that you won't be able tc ! pay for any gift ] which they would consider worthy o1 you.'s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
WHEN OFFER HEARTa.

The cat and bootjack almost met. She dodged and yelled with glee, Young man. I bet.
 You'll need that yet; Then you'll remember me-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
inconsistency.

sI have asked my wife a dozen
 times what she wants for Christ mas, and every
 time she tells me
 she doesn't want anytilin z z. <
 "Weil ?''
 ''If I didn't get
 her a half dozen ] presents at least she wouldn't speak to me for about a l month. z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
An Unworthy Spirit.
MT. H Happy

Mr. H a D D y - ChristIl1as comes but once a year.
 Mr. Unhappy Of course. They wouldn't dare to have it twice a year. People have to have n little time In which to save up che neces ; sary funds, don't tllay7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
pnlNT nE NIEAa..

"A smile, z remarked the long haired poet sis the. same in all languages.'' 'Dey varies frun one four fingers. see?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Tn REpLIcE EAT.

There was a little bank account
 That had a doubfe chin It took d Christmas pr resezlt course, And now it's very tI1in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
BACK 10 HE FLOOD.

Macintosh boasts a good deal about his family, doesn't he?"
 ''Yes. I think he claims that the head of his family was the original MacIn- tosh that Noah had with him during that rainy season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
A PRACTICAL LESSON OF LIFE.

" F-EtFNNs tFNsFNE~ K-lSS0FN VT LFFE You may preach and you may plans You may do whate'er you can
 To teach a boy that squabbling ian''
 right, M But the smart, innpuIstve youth Will not realize the truth Until he gets a licking in fight.