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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
CREW FOUGHT FIRE.
Excursion Boat on St Lawrence in
 Flames.

CLAYTON, N. Y., July 23. Int steam yacht Castanet of the Visgor line, returning from Kingston with a in midstream and only by the most fortunate circumstances was an awful accident averted.
 The yacht was four miles from Kingston and half mile from shore. A stiff breeze was blowing, and the passengers were enjoying the ride when suddenly, without sound of warning, sheet of flame shot up through the hatchways. The passen- gers at once ran to the ends of the boat. The flames swept up to the can vas awnings, and in moment these were ablaze to the stern. While the passengers were huddled forward and. aft in fear the engineer and fireman crawled from the flames of the engine room The crew had meanwhile caught up armfuls of life preservers, which they handed to the passengers. Then they began to fight the blaze.
 .The captain, Barney Mum, turned his boat from its course, heading 1t for the shore, followed by the steam yacht Nokonis, belonging to w. H. Nickols of New York, which was mile away when the blaze burst out The burning boat was beached on Cedar island. and in moment the Nokomis was run behind her. The transfer of passengers was quickly made without the loss of life, and the united efforts of both crews ex- tinguished the blaze Engineer Charles Wood and his son, Raymond Wood, the fireman, were both badly burned, but will recover.
 The cause of the accident was an explosion of gas in the firebox, which threw the fires out into the engine room and down the galleys. The boat was handsome excursion yacht built in 1898. The damage to her can be repaired
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
PURELY PERSONAL.

Roland H. Camp has returned from the St Louis exposition.
 Mrs Michael Murphy of Walnut street is visiting friends in LitchfeId.
 John Murphy of Summer street has gone on weeks vacation to Troy, N. Y.
 Joseph Cassidy will leave on Mon day on ten days trip to the Adiron- dacks.
 O.. P. Hayes and wife. passengers on the steamship Baltic, arrived in Liver pool yesterday.
 Mrs Fruin of New York is the guest of Miss Marcella Geraghty of 413 North Main street
 Miss Stella Allen of Allentown, Pa is spending few days with friends on Waterville street
 Miss Mollie c. Terrett of Hartford is the guest of her cousin, Miss May Gaffney of Park place.
 Miss Madeline Steele of New Jer- sey is the guest of her cousin, Miss Annie Brennan of Union square.
 MT and Mrs H. B. Dutton have re turned from two weeks visit to Nj agara Falls, Montreal and the worlds fair.
 The Misses Harriet Hall and Flor enee Hannegan of Second avenue are spending two mpnths in the Berkshire hills
 The Misses Lucy and Agnes Smith left yesterday for Lake George, where they will spend the remainder of the summer.
 Miss Madeline Steele and her the guests of Mrs Bridget Dunphy of Dublin street.
 Miss Katherine Dougherty of East Liberty street, a teacher in the high school at Naugatuck, is enjoying the sights at the St Louis fair.
 Mrs William Parkinson and her daughter, Mrs Harmon of Ridge street, are home after two weeks vacation at Savin Rock and Bridgeport
 Miss Helen O'Brien of New Britain, who has been visiting Miss Elizabeth Thompson Of Holmes avenue, left yes terday for Stamford. where she will spend two weeks with friends.
 John J. Murphy, the popular mana ger or D. Il. Hart s care, leIC last evening for an extended vacation. It is the first time that Mir Murphy has been away from his vacation since the Milwaukee trip of the Ell<sF some years ago. and he expects to take in Milwaukee on his travels. After touring the west he will visit Canada where he has a brother who is in the wholesale fruit business. His trip will probably extend over two months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
SAILING DOWN TO CONEY
St. Joseph's T. A. Expect to Take
 Along Merry Crowd

A word as to how to have nice va cation for those who cannot spare much tlme would not be out of place this tune or year. A short railroad ride in the early morning, when nature is at US best; sail on the Sound of about Tour hours duration; a stop at some popular resort of four or five hours, and then nome again, tired perhaps, but happy and refreshed in mind and body and ready to again take up the cares Of everyday life. This would be fine days program for those who would take short vacation, and it is just what everyone can do right here in Wa
 terbury, for on Saturday, August 6, St Joseph's T. A. society will give their annual excursion to New York and Coney Island. Special trains will leave the Bank street station at 6 a. m., con
 meeting at Bridgeport with the Iron Steamboat Co.'S steamer Sirius, where our people always feel right at home, as they have been on her so often that they are acquainted with the whole crew from captain to stoker. A sail through the Sound down the East river and through New York bay; what more delightful sail could be ina agined. Those who wish can land at New York and have five good hours to do the city. And the landing at Coney, where all that is strange and curious tempts the purse and sensibilities of the vis- ttor-Dreamland, and Lunar, and Ste plechase parks. with their myriad at fractions, the fakirs and bankers and all the combined attractions of the only Coney in the country are spread broad- cast before you; and the sail home 1t night by moonlight. What more could be desired? The music of the Ger
 mania cornet band, and dancing to the strains of the Union orchestra, will make the time pass so pleasantly that 1t will seem all too short when they arrive at home and feel that they nave had royal good time. Two prominent features of these excursions are, all re- Treatments are of the best, and fur nished at home prices. And all intoxi- cants are barred from the boat, making an ideal excursion for .families who wish pleasant, profitable days outing. Don't forget the day, Saturday, and the date, August 6, and be sure to be on hand at the Naugatuck depot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
POLICE COURT DOINCS.
Woman Found Sleeping on veranda of Earle House in Court

Mary Duhane, an unfortunate Wo- man, was charged with vagrancy at to- days session of the city court. Omcer Brickel, wno arrested her on the veranda of the Earle house at 1 o'clock this morning, stated that she mas no home. She has been a hard working woman but lost her employment aDout three weeks ago and since then has mad no regular place to sleep. She has buried her husband and three children and has one child living. Her mind is somewhat unbalanced, in the opinion of the officer. Judge Burpee committed her to the Brookside home for thirty days in order that she may be exam ined as to her sanity.
 Edward Strange, who claims Buffalo as his home, was also charged with vagrancy. He was sleeping in wagon in the city yard last night when his slumbers were interrupted by Officer Dodds. Strange stated to-day that he was subject to sudden attacks of ill., ness. He had one attack yesterday and went into tue city yard to Stay until it passed away. He was told to get out of town as quickly as possible.
 The case of Nicholas Cavanaugh, aged 15 years, who was arrested by Officer Donahue yesterday on com plaint of his mother because he at' tempted to attack her with base ball bat, was continued until Monday morn ing because Mrs Cavanaugh, though summoned, was not in court this morn ing. Judge Burpee ordered that a capfas be issued for the woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
TIMELY TOPICS

Don't miss the values at Grieve Bis set & Hollands tonight. Many odds and ends at your own price
 Look up Curran's ad tonight for some good values. Plenty of late music at 1215c copy.
 F. B. O'Neill has two tenements to rent on Cooke street, at SIS and $1O.
 Ladies' white lawn waists at, Miller x Pecks tonight for BUG; silk lined jackets S1.9S.
 The United Gas Improvement Go says the whole house will be more com fortable if you use gas range.
 There will be some bargains in shirt waists at Reid & Hughes's tonight on some slightly mussed goods.
 Men fancy shirts at A. Mailhiot's $ at less than cost. Full line of summer novelties.
 If you bring coupon to Boston Fam fly shoe store you get $2 worth of stamps free.
 T !. B. Mu1lings & Sons sale has made a decided hit Suits, fancy shirts and hats going fast.
 Still further reductions at Turnbull's for tonight and Monday. Mems neg ligee shirts 29c.
 Mems Oxfords that were $1.50 and SITS going. at Dodge's for $1.39; Wa terbury Boy $2.99.
 Wilson x Tyrrell have cut prices on all negligee shirts. Look over ad to- night before purchasing one.
 Midsummer clearing sale in the grain store of D. l.. Dickinson x oon. Ice cream salt for sale.
 The Original Danbury Hat Co is doing business on Center street. Best S1 90 hat ill the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Mustard Paste.

For mustard paste take one-half flour and one-half mustard and blend thoroughly before adding water. Apply between linen or flannel cloths. When the paste begins to redden the skin, re- move and rub the affected part with sweet oil. Then replace tho plaster, If this method is followed the mustard may be left on without injury to the patient for a considerable length of time This is 2 physicians prescription. Y. Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Snake Venom for Leprosy.

Prof. Loeb, in Berlin, is experimenting with rattlesnake venom as 8 cure for Ieprosy. and he thinks he has hit upon the specific for one of the most loath- some diseases that human flesh is heir to. Should he succeed in demonstrating that the snake poison will cure this plague, rattlesnakes would at once be- come commercially valuable. The mar ket value of the poison is about $15 per dram. Prof. Loeb get his rattlesnake venom from a man in Colorado, who keeps snakes as pets
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
what an nxpert swimmer Did.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. l., July 23.- Hundreds of excursionists from New York and Westchester county saw Helen Lppincott. the sixtecn-year-o-6 daughter of George W. Lippincott ot New Rochelle, save an unknown girl from drowning in Echo bay. Miss Lip pincotT who Is an expert swimmer. was several hundred feet from the dis tressed girl when she first heard h. cries for help She swam out al
 grabbed her by the hair Miss LipDin colt kept her aaoat uRtil nfeboat ar. ~3z~MA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Gooseberry Marmalade.

Use three-fourths of pound of sugar to pound of fruit; put the sugar and fruit in layers in 8 preserv- ing kettle; heat very slowly, and crush the fruit little as it heats to extract the juice; simmer very gently until it is thick mass; it must be stirred frequently and cooked until the skins are, perfectly tender. Seal in tumblers, like jelly.--People's Home Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Soldiers Superstitions.

Among the numerous superstitions of she Cossaeks there is none stronger than the belief that they will enter Heaven in better state if they are personally clean at the time they are killed Con- seQuently, before an expected battle they perform their toilets with scrupulous care, dress themselves in clean gar ments, and put on the best they have. This superstition is not confined to the Cossacks alone, but is widely prevalent In all branches of the Russian army.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Invasion of China.

Here is a Woo-Sung milk lad" from the Shanghai Times: we open at Woo-Sung in the south of the telegraph company for sale the foreign milk, the taste are sweet, the milk are pure and the price are just. We haven't put any water in it, if examine out, won't pay single cash. If you want to buy so you will know the foreign cows shop. Gen Sung Kee." Wouldn't that curdle you!-N. Y. Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Fine Climate.

For a winter climate Colorado Springs has reputation second to n locality in the E-~ited stGtcs. During the winter of 1908-94 hundreds o, robins, bIuebirds, Spanish sparrows, orioles and turtle doves made their homes in that vicinity, and there was no weather during the whole season so severe as to harm them. There were BIT clear days in the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Breadstuff Imports.

Macaroni, yermicelli and al similar preparations constitute, as whole, the most important item of breadstuffs im- ported for consumption into the United States. Tn the fiscal year 1902-'03, the combined imports If these products amounteA 'te % s70, ,191 pounds, valued at $1 200, ,419; in the previous fiscal year the imports were 2S,7so.T56 pounds. valued at $S74,929.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
PORTO RIcANs POISONED.
A Hundred Teachers at Cornell Eat
 Tainted Meat.


 Tainted Meat. ITHACA. N. Y, July 23.-More than . hundred Porto Rican teachersswho are attending the summer session of Cornell university were taken i'll as a result, it is believed. of eating tainted meat Among those most seriously affected were several American in Bpectors
 All the men of the delegation have been boarding at the Campus tavern. At dinner a meat hash was served which it is thought was responsible for the poisoning Physicians were called and diagnosed the trouble as ptomaine poisoning. None of the pa hents is considered in a serious condi- ton, although nearly 8 score of the visitors were confined to their beds, They are suffering from extreme weak ness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
Keep Tab on Him.

Mrs. Chellus looks bad, doesn't sheg" "Yes, and no wonder. She's been awake every night for a week past.
 "The idea! What was the matter?. "She discovered about week ago tha: her husband talks in his sleep, and, of course, she had to listen "-P PhiladeIpnia Public Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23

Margaret, the 2-months-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Kelly of 448 Dublin street, died last night. The funeral took place this afternoon, with interment in new St Josephs ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mary F., the five months-old daughter of MT and Mrs Richard Pierce of Center street, who died Thursday, took place this after noon with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Mrs Mary Wolff, wife of William J. Wolff, died yesterday at the Water bury hospital. The funeral will / be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow after noon with services at the house and 1nterment ill Rive rside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mamie Shea wilS take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock rom the family residence on Fuller street, with service at the Immaculate conception church and (interlnent in new St JoSeph's cemetery. A mass of requiem will be celebrated for the de- ceased at the Immaculate Conception church at 8 o'clock Monday morning.
 The funeral of Patrick Mcfarland took place this morning from his late home on River street. with a mass of requiem at St Francis Xavier's church by Father Fleming and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery The bear CTS were ,Keron Brophy, John AIcPart- land and Patrick O'Neill, from Court Vigilant, K. of A.: John Martin, John Loy and Patrick McBarry. The floral offerings included pillow marked Brother from the sisters and broth CTS of the deceased; pillow, Court Vigi7 lant; bouqnet Miss Katherine McPart- land.
 The funeral of Mamie Harrington took place this morning from the fam fly residence on Baldwin street with a mass of requiem at the Immaculate Conceptio nchurch by Father Bren- nan and interment in new St Joseph's cemetery. The Sodality of the Chil- dren of Mary, of which the deceased was a member, attended in a body and appointed the following honorary bearers: The Misses Minnie Kelly, Mamie Corrigan, Jennie Casey. Mary Connor, Mary Connor 2d Anna Beg ley. The active bearers were Dennis Ash, Michael Printable, Patrick Prin- dible, George Sullivan, Thomas Hoar, Owen Cavanaugh The floral tributes included pillow lettered Sister" from the family; cross and mound, Sodality Of the Children of Mary; mound. employees of the Shoe Hard ware Go: basket of roses, MT and Mrs Maurice Harrington and family; 21 roses, MT and Mrs Leary: spray. Kit tie Ward; spray. of sweet peas, Mrs F. Larkin: 21 carnations, Margaret and Mamie Kelly; 21 roses. Mamie and Della Quinlan; 21 carnations, Mamie Carroll; 21 roses, Mamie Hoar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23

ToR SALE-Household furniture, in II ciuding rugs. shades, stoves. Jcouches, mirrors, dr6ssers, beds, mattresses, etc. Call at p Ridgewood street, second floor.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23

MONEY WANTED-Responsibie party M would like to borrow $2,ooo on good real estate security at per cent. Address L.. w. Lend, Democrat office, 7-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23

The funeral of Mary F.. the five months-old daughter of MT and Mrs Richard Pierce of Center street, who died Thursday, took place this after noon with interment in Pine Grove cemetery. -tt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23

Mrs Mary Wolff, wife of William J. Wolff, died yesterday at the Water bury hospital. The funeral will : be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow after noon with services at the house and 1nterment ill Rive rside cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Well Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away,

Margaret the 2-months-old daughter of Ar and Mrs Patrick Kelly of 44S Dublin street, died last night The funeral took place this afternoon, with lnterment ill new St Joseph's ceme- tery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-23
HORSES IN HARNESS

all day are bound to have sore backs if you don't take. good care of them. Dr Hess's Gall Cure will cure the worst sore and your horse can work every day as usual It being powder, dirt and dust will not adhere to it; 25c can and only sold here.
 We have some choice HAY m large and small bales: it is the incest we have had tnis year.
 Blatchford's Calf Meal makes calves grow like, weeds, and is cheaper than milk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
FATHER EATON COMES
PREACHED INITIAL SERMON YESTERDAY AT ST. PETERS.
He Comes to Succeed Father o'Brisn as Assistant to Father Dennis
 Savage of St. Peter's..

Rev. Father Tfpmas Eaton, late of St Paurs Catholic Church of Birming- ham who arrived in Montgomery Sat- urtiay to take chayge of the vacancy created by the removal of Rev. Father Hugh 4 OfBrien to the pastorate of the Catholic Church of Anniston preached his Initial sermon in Mont gomery at high mass yesterday morn ing at 1o;3O o'clock in St. Peters Church. s-
 Rev. Father Eaton is young priest who will act as assistant pastor to Rev. Father Dennis Savage. pastor of St. Peters Church. Father Eaton in his sermon yesterday showed himself an earnest, straightforward speaker and logical thinker. He has 8 good delivery and a voice well suited to his 0ffice. He made a very favorable im- pFession on his audience yesterday morning. Father O'Brien, who has been Father Savage's assistant. is in Anniston where he has gone to take active management of the affairs of that church in that thriving North AL abama city. Father O'Brien made a great many friends in Montgomery who deeply regretted to see him leave and who wish him the best of success in the pastorate of his church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Not the Same Roosevelt.

Louisville Courier-JournaL
 Before he became President he was an earnest advocate of reciprocity as well as of tariff reform and the merit system. l ntaking the place of the dead Mckinley he voluntarily pledged hin- seIf to carry out MT. McKinley's poli- cy, the very corner stone of which was reciprocity. And yet he had been Tn Mr. McKinley's seat but short time before the developments of the anibt- tious political game he had set out fo play convinced him that his success would be furthered by turning his back on reciprocity and tarifr reform. an dthis he not only did. but he bur fed reciprocity in the grave of it's champion. while he trampled the mer. 1t system under foot at every step he took and became as persistent spoils- man as eyer occupied the White House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
ably clear statement of the disaster. He

ably clear statement of the disaster. He said:
 T stood in the wheel house on the bridge of the Petropavlovsk looking in the sig nal book. The adnirars last signal had been for the torpedo boats to enter the harbor
 HThe Petropavlovsk slowed speed and almost stood still. Suddenly the ship shook violently heard fearful explo- sion immediately followed by another and then another. They seemed to me to be directly under the bridge. rushed to the door of the wheel house, where met an ofieer, probably a helmsman. could not pass him. and I sprang to the window and Jumped out. The ship was listing, and feared that every moment she would turn over
 "On the bridge I saw an officer welter- ing in blood--it was our admiral-Maka- rolf. He lay face downward. sprang to him. grasped him by the shoulder and attempted to raise him.
 'The shipped seemed to be failing some where. From all sides flew fragments. heard the .deafening screech and fright- ful din. The smoke rose in dense clouds and the flames seemed to leap toward the bridge, where was standing beside the admiral. jumped on the rail ana was washed over. but succeeded In graooAhs something.
 "On our ship was an old man with beautiful white beard. who had been good to our men. He had book in his hand and seemed to be writing. perhaps sketch- ing. He was Verestchagin. the painter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Personal Hflenticn

MT. O M. Varley of Atlanta, Ga, is spending a couple of days in the city on business. ,t
 MT. Robert winkler of Greenville was in Montgomery yesterday.
 Mir. E. G. Parker of Greenville is in Montgomery.
 Mir. D. P. Thomas of Clarksville is in Montgomery.
 MT. Peyton H. Moore of Birmingham is in the city.
 MT. J. I. Mcclure of Birmingham Is in the city
 Mir J. Meyeroertz of Dothan is in the city. Mfr. c. D. Powell of Birmingham is in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Abuse of Privilege.

Detroit Free Press.
 The recent action of the House in expunging from the Congressional Re- cord an attack made lipon one of it's members by another of the body under the extension of leave to print calls attention to the gross misuse to which that privilege is frequently put and the necessity of restricting the prac- tice. Originally intended to expedite matters and give members an oppor- tunity to Insert in the Record, where they could be read later and digested, statistics and other matters appertain- ing to the topic under discussion. the rrule has been distorted and the priv nege abused by interruptions persons until 1t has reached point that oc- casionally becomes unbearable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Edward and Theodore.

CIKCIUIdtI EHUuII6E-
 King Edward VII at his recent re- ception at Copenhagen, was especially cordial and friendly toward the Unit ed States minister. He expressed the warmest admiration for President Roosevelt. Edward ought to feel kind ly toward our administration. It has never missed an opportunity to play into the British hand. Let not King Edward, though allow himself to be lugged in as a spellbinder for the Re publican ticket. Mir. Roosevelt is not the United States. At least he has not present patent on the executive and legislative departments of the government lasting longer than the 4th of March next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18

The doctors are becoming adopts as politicians As is we'll known. the President must appoint an Isthmian canal commission to take charge of af- fairs in the building of the new canal across Panama. To be appointed on this commission furnishes a remun- erative and honorable. position.
 The American Medical Association was not slow to seize this opportunity. They wielded every. power they had in their possession by appointing a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-18
Te'ephons sos

committee to visit President Roosevelt in person and try to extract from him g promise that some member of the American Medical Association. would be appointed on the commission.
 This is politics with a. vengeance. It has often been said that doctors are poor financiers, but we believe that it cannot be faithfully said that they are poor politicians. They are wide awake. when 1t comes to securing places at the public crib.