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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

full for mother, who could boast only 115 pounds. The bouncing which she re- ceived upon the paternaI knee was con- siderably limited on this account The baby carriage was made of the very strongest material, and the mother who trundled it often kept an anxious eye upon the wheels and springs, fearful of disaster.
 At the age of five Cassie stepped upon the scales in a village grocery, sur rounded by a wondering group of the townspeople. The grocer tried the 100- pound weight and the beam flew up with , force which threatened toput the scales out of commission. When the notch marked 62 was reached the beam re- mained suspended and Bluehill had the champion five-year-old, with weight of 162 pounds.
 Two years later the girl weighed 211 pounds and her fame spread throughout the eastern part of the state. Her sub- sequent gain was steady, and has brought her notoriety which would be very an- moving had she not been accustomed to it from childhood.
 VAtSS SdIlSA 1dLSSL Lak- en few days ago for Boston Globe cor respondent, are as follows: Height, four feet eight inches; around the waist, four feet five inches; around the bust, five feet; around the hips, six feet.
 With such dimensions it may be readily understood that Miss Garter long since despairedof obtaining wearing ap- parel in the manner of other women. All her clothing is made by herself and mother, for 1t is impossible to find any thing in the stores which will fit, even stockings. Instead of shoes she wears the widest kind of slippers.
 Bargain day at the local dry goods store is entirely lacking for her in the attractions which it has to other women of her age.
 Her daily occupation is homework, and she is surprisingly nimble in the performance of 1t.
 She is at present at most of the social events in her town, and occasionally indulges in dancing, although she is very modest about her ability in that line.
 She chats in very interesting manner with all who wish to talk to her. and is entirely free from sensitiveness about questions which concern her size and weight. Her unfailing good nature makes her general favorite among the townspeople.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 The amusement spirit of Memorial fday is being well observed at the Jacques where large and enthusiastic audience are enjoying most enter taining show. The bill includes at least four headliners, any one of which would ordinarily suffice to make the principal feature of a show. First III importance, perhaps, are the Majestic Musical Four, who are ranked among the foremost musical entertainers in American vaudeville They do not depend entirely, however, on their great musical skill to entertain, for all four are exceptionally good comedians and know how to keep their auditors imerry every minute. Then there are Dewitt, Burns and Torrance, who are known as the pole stars of two conti- nents. They have an act combining eccentric acrobatics and perch equiii- prism, singing and dancing and com edy, the whole making a decidedly unique and novel creation. Additional headliners are Charles Saunders and the Brittons, whose names have many times gIaced the top of important vaudeville bills. Other acts are pro- yided by the Jack Theo Trio, Miss Daisy Dumont, Mcdonald and Hunt lngton and the electrograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents;i afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
coWARDLY TURKISH TROOPS
Many Instances of Lack of Nerve in Their Encounters with Al-
 banian Insurgents.

1t is said that the Turkish soldiery is becoming demoralized to the point where displays of cowardice are common. Some extraordinary instances of this are related by recent traveller there who declares that the Turkish troops have displayed their lack of nerve many times in recent encounters with insur- gents, relates the Chicago Daily News When actual fighting is to be done many of the soldiers seek seelusion in the ad- Jacent fields or escape the observation of their commanders by getting into streams or ponds and immersing them selves in water up to the neck. It was near Uskuh that a resort to this method of avoiding trouble was actually oh- served. An engineer corps had been summoned hastily to the nearest bridge over the Vardar, where bombs had just been thrown. and found the guard espe- eially placed there to protect the bridge conspicuously absent, It took the ofl- cers a considerable time to find what had become of their missing men.
 Apparently the demoralization of Turkeys lighting forces extends also to its naval vessels There is guard ship at Salonika. fairly modern-look- ing small cruiser, lying year in, year out peacefully at anchor in the bay. One day an order came to the command CT to take g cruise, and the consterna- tion of that gallant officer was great. because no screw steamer can move without a shaft. and that had been sold some time ago. But he was aman of resource, and had shaft made of wood. praying that it would break with In the first few minutes. The wooden shaft held by some miracle, aud. as the cruiser slowly steamed out of the gulf, the captains heart sank, for he had no desire to go to sea with a shaft that must break sooner or later. So he sent below and had the shaft sawn halfway through, A little extra steam and the desired result was accomplished, and the guardship was lowed back dis abled."
 Some of the Albanians whose insur- reotionary operations have been an oc- casion for concern, both to Turkey and to the powers which are trying to coun- pei reforms in that region, are curiously ignorant as to the conditions in the outer world A writer who visited an Albanian monastery, says: 'The fact that I write impressed these worthy friars greatly, and Padre Gioacchino. politician, as are all Albanians. made wonderful suggestion. Write long arr ticle, my son. he exclaimed, emphat- ically. Thou knowest us and the bravest of my nation. Suggest an alli- ance against Europe that will assuredly destroy the balance of the powers. The alliance which the padre expected to overturn the balance of power was to consist of England, Italy--and Albania"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
west PoIDtcrs at the Fntr

ST. LOUIS, May 30.-According to the official figures issued by the de- partment of admissions of the worlds fair the attendance last week was lar ger by nearly 5o,o0o than for any pre- vious six days. About 100 enlisted men of the regular United States army have reached the grounds under command of Captains Creole, King and McDon- aid and have pitched camp for the West Point cadets, who arrived this morning. The cadets number 470 and are commanded by Colonel Charles B. Treat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
Essentials for Long Life.

Tn the study of the lives of 73 persons more than 90 year old living in the city of Dresden, Saxony, is has been discoy- cred that all sleep in closed rooms at night and abhor bathing, and all sleep eight or nine hours daily. They vary in some of their habits, but these three plenty of sleep, avoidance of drafts at night, and of bathing--are common to all. The conclusion of the govern ment investigation points to these as es- sential elements of the secret of old age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
Carriers wim Not Hnve union Men.

Carriers Will Not Have Union Men.
 CLEVELAND, O., May 30.-William Livingstone, president of the Lake Car riers' association, has given out the fol- lowing statement: "The Masters and Pilots association, having resorted to biacklisting, expulsion and heavy fines in endeavoring to intimidate and pre- vent licensed officers from manning vessels, the executive committee has decided that to protect the men now at work and to settle positively this ques- ton of Encouragement of vessel prop erty no captain will be employed who retains his membership in the Masters aud Pilots association
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
A Dowrv in Dogs.

Dog raising Is practiced in Manchuria much as sheep farming is carried on Elsewhere. A Manchurian bride takes her .dowry in dogs, six, if she be the Laughter of poor parents, more, if they be wealthy. The brutes serve as meat Tor human consumption, and their mag nificent coats are converted into rugs md garments, From 40, 900 to 5O, ,O00 dogs are slaughtered everv wear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
Rhubarb Pie with Cream.

Line tartlet molds with rich paste and fill with rhubarb, cut in very short lengths, which has been cooked till nearly tender. Use plenty of sugar. Put on the top crust and bake. Just before serving, lift the top crust and put a teaspoonful of whipped cream into each tartlet-Boston Budget.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
Want to Reopen the Iroquois.

CHICAGO, May 30.-Building Conn missioner Williams formally refused to grant a permit for the reconstruc- ton of the Iroquois theater. Counsel for the owners of the theater building declare that the city will be forced by legal steps to issue the permit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
shops at au1ncy Burned.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. May 8O.- The Metcalfe Machine shops at Quincy, owned by the Geiser Manufacturing company of Waynesboro, have been destroyed by fire The loss is estimat- ed at $SO,SS9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

Hearst to Control HOnoIuIu.
 HONOLULU, May 30.-The results of the Democratic primary election here indicate that the Hearst people will control the coming convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
ARE You sATIsFIEp
TENEMENTS TO RENT.

5 rooms, Taylor street, SIP; G rooms, Silver street. $15; 6 roomss Winchester avenue, SIS; 4 roomss East Main street. $15; 3 rooms, East Main street, $9.
 J. T. PE1ELAN. 4e Bank Street. Take esevAsoHL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

WANTED-Men or women local repre-
 W sentstives for high class magazine. Large commissions. Cash prizes Write J. N. Trainer. 80 East Washington squars. New York. N. Y. 2-l5-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
WEVSED.

WANTED-- -Housekeepers to call and see our line of new and second hand Furniture,S Stoves. Clothing, Shoes, etc. Special prices on Iron BeGsteads, Springs and Mattresses, Bedstcads, $2. q6: Springs, $l.98; Mattresses, $2.98. Abra- ham Cohen, 246 Bank St.
 5-23-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

WANTED-Straw and felt hats 10 clean
 w by the same matters that were for five years with the Danbury Hat Co.,. but now located at "A Grand street corner of Bank 5-l6-i.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

WANTED-To move your furniture at reasonable prices. Also several flFst- 2 class turnouts to let. double or single rub Der tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larson'a livery and trucking stable, corner Water and North Elm streets. Telephone 253-4
 5-lo-im
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

0LD gas and electric fixtures made to V look like new a: half regular cost. Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier Co.,. Moriarty's building. East Main street. Work guaranteed. called for and delivered. Telephone 243-l5. il-s-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

MEETINGS TONIGHT. St Joseph's drum corps. Friendly league physical training, 7:45 and S:45.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

WYE PAY the highest price for gentle
 w mems cast off clothing. Prompt at, tention paid to mail orders. Wn. Posner. 3o3 Bank. 9-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

LOR SALE AT A Building I lot on Luke Street: large barn. two stalls, sidewalks and sewers, lot 50 feet front and more than 100 deep. P. J. Coog- an, 851 Baldwin Street. 5-3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
POPULAR PENNY -A-WORD ADVSs
FOR SHLE.

GEORGE E. HARRINGTON is selling M his household goods at private sale at 45 Center street, until Saturday al o'clock. Goods not disposed of by that time will be sold at public auction. 5-26-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30

EOR SALE-It will cost you nothing to I look at onc-famiy houses, 2with good barn and garden; lots of fruit. The others at about cost of building. Also two small farms three miles out. ]. E. SANDIFORD, lO9 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-30
nQiScellaneOus.

IT\O RENT-Furnished rooms with use of I bath. gas. Terms reasonable, In quire at IS Kendrick avenue. 4-26-6
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
s.us..-s...y c.....e.,.s ce~s..y.

The Stubs. Beatty Contracting
Company. organized scarcely thirty
days, their object being to take
contracts from railroads and public
works to board the men, have
succeeded already far beyond their
expectation or rather have landed
4 contract undreamed of at that
time Of organizing.
General Manager Stubbs and
Assistant Manager w. c. Beatty
are now at Montrose, Colo, where
they have opened up an Office TO
take care of Ave camps of from
fifty to one hundred fifty men each,
who are employed on the Gum,
son Tunnel, which is estimated to
take four years to build.
The officers and directors OF the
company are Chas. S. Stubbs,
president, Fowler; J. w. Beatty.
vice-president; !. N. Beatty, treas
urer; II. b. Dye, secretary;
+. w. Stubbs, general manager;
w. c. Beatty, assistant manager,
and K. Il. Beatty OF Manzanola.
This company will build during
the winter and spring seventy
tive mile cut off for the M. n. & T.
railroad into Springfield. Mo.
The general Office Of the com
pany will be maintained in Den
yer Tor the present and as soon as
their eastern work commences it is
their intention to open an office in
Chicago.-Manzanola Sun.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
s.e.s,,e.. ce...o,,e. o.,.s.....

The republican county conven-
ton will be held at Rocky Ford,
Friday, September 9th, for tine
purpose Of electing delegates to
the Judicial convention at Pueblo,
September 10th, state convention
at Denver, September I4th. and
also to nominate candidates for
the various county Offices. At the
primaries held in the various pre-
cincts OF this city last Saturday
night, delegates to the county con-
ven,ion were elected as follows:
Precinct No. &c F Patterson,
Ed Marshall, H Crosley, l. .
Evans, A ID Helms, Z S Wildin,
J A Hudson.
Precinct No. g. Parker Nc.
Donald, James McNeen, Earl
isskins. NJ c Drury, c d Steward,
C w WonierIy, Ed Hamilton.
Precinct No. Of ] Woods,
Paul Henkle, F A Brown, o g
Hess, Nj F Miller, c w Bomgard.
ner,. H G Todd. George Richter,
Carl Schramm. George II Min
chem.
Precinct No. I2-R G Dalton,
c L Seeley, H Simonton, Andy
Mayors, G A Kilgore, T Howard,
Max Cook.
Precinct No. I3-H H Clark, 6
H WinchelI, NJ L Farwell, H X
Church, Frank Day, w X Gibson,
DR.. w E DonIon, II Melvin.
Delegates from Holbiook were
elected as follows:
Precinct No. I4-C NJ Harrison,
A w Shelton, d b Brown, II b
Fetz.
Precinct No. I9-Asa ScuddeT,
E L Estep, Joe Carl, ] 7 Cook.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
aeehy Fesd esis.

The officers OF the Rocky Ford
fair association announce that
everything is complete for the en-
testainment and comfort OF visitors.
No expense has been spared in
making this year one to be long
remembered as the best OF any
previous watermelon day festival.
The fair opened yesterday with
old settlers day, the d-timers
meeting for the purpose Of organic
ing aud enjoying "reminiscences.
Wednesday, September 9TH, sec
ond dsy-Judging in all depart.
menss excepting stock. Judging
single drivers, saddle horses.
ladies' saddle horses and carriage
teams will be the first event on the
program OF the afternoon. At z p.
M, ASS trot, purse S7so; ; p. M,
7:4s pace, purse, taso: 4 p. M.
four iurlong running dash, purse
81 50; s p. M, six furlong running
dash, purse $3.50.
Watermelon day, Thursday,
September Ssh. At 1880 pm. there
will be . grand parade Of show
sock on the track in front Of
gsaad stspd; At 2:3o p. M, 7:t5
watesmelon special, mile heats, ,
10 s. purse $500; $50 p. m, seven
tuslosgs esnniog dash, purse SSSo;
A. .. y ,sous sod oue.hali fuslooGs
ssssiag dssh, pssse Sise; ss 49,
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
Santa es EzewssieW astss.

Rocky Ford and return, Arkan
sas Valley Fair, good going Sep
tember 5th, 9th, 9TH and 9Th; re-
turn limit September 10th; rate As
cents.
Rocky Ford and return, Water.
melon Day. September 9th; tickets
good going and returning on regu.
lar and special trains; rate, IS
cents for round trip.
Chicago and return, special
summer excursions, June Ist to
September goth, limit October
3Ist, one way via ST. Louis, il
desired, rate $1,000.
The Santa Fe will run coach
excursions to St. Louis every
Saturday during August and Sep.
tember. Tickets for round trip,
SI7.75, good for fifteen days.
Sunday excursions, every Sun
day, good going and returning,
Sunday only-Pueblo, SI.oo; Col
orado Springs, Sa.9o; Manitou,
S3. os; Summit Of Pixies Peak,
S7.oS.
St. Louis and return, account
Worlds Fair, season tickets,
good until December 18th S3S. 90;
tickets good until October 3Ist,
Sag; coach excursions, every Sat
urday during August and Septem-
bes, tickets good fifteen days,
Si7.as.
Home.visitors excursions to
points in Indiana apd Ohio on q
west Of q line drawn Though Sem
dusky, Columbus, Wsshingtou
Court House, WiImingsou, Cinein-
matt, and Louisville Ky, also q
certain points in Kentucky and
return; dates Of sale Sepse06es
esh. 18th, aosh. a7th ssd Ocsebes
18th; sesusn linjs, - days; on
fase plss q fos The sossd trip.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
Concerning Death OF Mrs. Seeker.

Mrs. Rena T. Becker of Bolivar,
Mo-, died in this city on Monday,
August 26th. from consumption,
aged twenty-five years. The re-
mains were shipped to her former
home for final interment, accom-
panied by her husband, MIR. Ed
Becker. 1t appears there was
some misrepresentation in this city
regarding the lodge membership
OF Mr.. Becker, and Mr.. F. w.
Ferree, of Bolivar, Mo-, has writ
ten letter OF explanation to J. B.
Sherman, of this city, with a re.
quest that the letter be published.
1t is as follows:
being a member OF the l. o.
o. f. Lodge, membership at
Berryville, Ark, No. 82,) and a
brother-in lawlof Mr.. Becker whose
wife died recently in your town, l
am requested to write you and cor
rect a mistake that was made by
some one while MIR. Becker lived
there.
alt became noised abroad that
Mr.. Becker was an Odd Fellow
which is not true. 1t was no fault
OF Mr.. Becker's but he is very
thankful to the lodges Of La Junta
for kindness shown him in the
hours OF sickness and bereavement.
"Mrs. Becker was member OF
the Eastern Star and also Of the
Missionary Baptist Church, and
as an Odd Fellow in good stand
ing, ], too, wish to thank the
lodges and people generally for
their deeds OF kindness shown Mr..
Becker and wife, also for courtes;es
shown Father and Mother Hey
don."
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
Csntsloups Returns.

Treasurer Steen received returns
Monday morning on the first car
load OF cantaloupes shipped from
La unta on August 24th. The car
was sold IN Chicago for S6o6, net--
ting the growers So cents for
standards and I9 cents for ponies.
There were 284 standard crates in
the car and II ponies. The ex-
press charges amounted to says. As
and the commission t75.7s. These
figures show that cantaloupes
would have to sell in the eastern
markets for more than 81 per crate
to net the grower anything.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
Card of vhsniss.

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks to the people of La
Junta, who SO kindly assisted us
during the last illness and death
of our wife and daughter, and trust
that the bread thus cast upon the
water may be gathered up many
days hence, and may the richest
blessings OF the Master be shower
ed upon you in your daily walks Of
life.
Yours affectionately.
ED. DECKER,
MRS. J. c. HEyDoN.
Mr.. ]. c. HEyDoS.
Bolivar, Mo-, August 80, 1904.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07

p. m. cowboy relay race. change
each mile. S miles, purse tI5o;
riding contest, foot races and
novelty attractions between events.
Friday September 9th. fourth
day. At p.m.. 2:25 pace and trot,
purse S25o; 3 p. M, cowboy relay
race, change each one-half mile,
S miles, purse SIoo; 4 p. m, two
year old special. four furlongs run
ming dash. purse $3.50; S p. M,
consolation, four furlongs, running
dash, purse $Ioo.
The above program has attacted
the best horses in the state and
any lover of fine horse flesh should
take trip to the fair grounds and
see these horses. Lunches, soft
drinks, refreshments, full meals,
restaurants, novelties and amuse-
ments are scattered all along the
pike. In visiting the fair do not
fail to take in the pike as it is one
OF the features of the fair. Plenty
OF music and a general good time.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07

THIS week we publish the an
q nouncement Of n. d. Garwood,
for County Recorder, and c. A.
Beerbohm for County Treasurer.
Both gentlemen are the present
incumbents Of the Offices which
they seek. and both are capable
and gentlemanly officials to deal
with. No better men can be
nominated, and they will be elected
by way-up msjoriiies. The New
Era takes pleasure in recommend
ing them 20 our voters. BY all
means give them another term.
They deserve it.-Ordway Era.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
Democrat. At..r .ee,,..

The democratic county central
committee met in Rocky Ford
last Saturday. Their county con-,
vention will be held in La Junta.
on Saturday, September I7th, and
the primaries on Monday, Septem-
Der I2th. The only candidate that
developed was Lee Gillen for
county treasurer, who will prob
ably be the democratic nominee.
The remaining candidates are in
the dark up to the present date.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
esassseses ss.e~esss.

Melon shipments have declined
somewhat since the big shipments
Of . week ago. Twenty two can
were shipped from the Valley lass
Friday, and the same number %
Saturday. On Sunday ninetees
cars went out Of the Valley, and
On Monday shisty.six- Thirty too
cars wese ordered for yesterdays
shipments Rocky Ford, Weitzes
aad Ne~dale have already shipped
0ose cars this season than the to
tel ship0esss Of last year. The
eosal shipMesss last year fsoo
these three poinss segregated 3s4,
this yeas 4oz. The total ship
Dents iron the valley so far TIN
sessee aggregate sos. Last yes
sbe toesl wss Jos cars. The shiQ
meats - ebe Psesest season, bos-
reg % eesly irosa, are essimseed
- |, 1,ooo eoss.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07

In another column appears the
announcement OF c. A. BeeTbohm
as candidate for the Republican
nomination for county treasurer.
Mr.. Beerbohm has held this Office
several years, to the entire satisfac.
tion OF the tax payers Of the
county, and his political opponents
do not dare attack his record IN
this capacity. II nominated by
his party at their convention next
Friday. his defeat will be among
the impossibilities.-Fowler TTi
bune.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
s,,a,r Of rive eaess.

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the announcement Of c. A..
Beerbohm for County Treasures
on the Republican ticket. MIR.
Beerbohm's long. faithful and ex,
ceptionally competent service as
treasurer proves that he is in every
way worthy OF the place sought.
Ford Enterprise. r.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
ness,n wess~.n on o,ss. r.,.ss.

The crack drill team OF Trinidad
Lodge, No. 7I88, Modern Wood
men Of America, we're La Junta
visitors last Saturday, and executed
a number of maneuvers on the
streets during the afternoon. They
left on No. 10 for ST. Louis, where
they will compete in the national
drill contest which takes place on
the Worlds Fair grounds today.
Teams from Denver, Creede and
Longmont were also on No. 10. +
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
Nat. o.n,hs,.s ultimate. IN.

After September I, 1904, l will
not do any credit business, except
with people who have an account
with me now and pay their bills in
full every thirty days.
MATT DAIMLER.
La Junta tribune., 1904-09-07
HisesSas fos Ssl0.

Piacards are for SAFE at the
TRIBUNE Office, at the rate Of FIVE
cents each. which read as follows:
For Sale.
Lodging.
For Rent.
Boarding.
No Credit.
No Smoking.
Dressmaking.
No Admittance.
Don't Spit on the Floor.
Boarding by Day or Week.
Cigarette Smoking Not Allowed.