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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
ROMANCE ON THE BEACH.
Nature Was Doing Her Very Best, Hut There Was Something More
 S0uf-Engrossinm.

Around the setting sun the sea rolled like molten furnace, deepening away from fire to crimson, from crimson to purple, from purple to gray, and so on to the shimmering black mirror that an swered to the fiickering lights of the in coming procession Of stars, very pret- tily relates a New York Times writer. Far out from land belated fishing boat stole slowly harborward, it's red and it's green light mere specks of color on the vast surface of the rocking water. A cool wind blew In shore and brought with it the sound of whistles from the outbound steamers in the dim distance Tn one direction the lights of the great city could be seen as blur of brightness, indistinct and specterlike, upon the darkness of the summer sky.
 To the man on the beach the scene seemed too glorious for words, and his soul was caught up by it's beauty and lifted far above the dross and common ness of the wicked world. Tn that mo- ment he realized as never before the vast difference the unspeakable gulf between the things of Heaven and the things of GdIIu. dnU Ills Ntdl bWCl Witu IOf0 for his fellow men.
 Beside him sat his bride Of @ month The moon has rarely seen woman more beautiful. The light in her eyes seemed born of the beauty of the night, and he wondered Was she, too, drinking In it's splendor, feasting upon its Ioveliness, breathing it into her whole being? Her gaze was riveted upon the distant hori- zon where sky and sea were one. She sighed-oh, how sweetly she sighed!-- and turned her beautiful face toward him.
 John, dear" she murmured-and her voice was like the whispering of angels to his soul--.I canS just decide whether to have it made with a circular flouncs, or with 8 plain dssR rutass"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
WATERVILLE.

Regular meeting of Good Win lodge, k. of P, in Pythian hall, this even ing at s o'clock.
 Regular meeting of U. R. k. of r. in Good Will hall tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Class meeting at Grace NJ. E. church tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 Ferdinand Wolff returned home yes terday with a good string of fish from Cedar Swamp.
 Miss May Jerman of Southlngton is visiting friends in town.
 Miss Viola Blunt of New Haven, who has been spending the last few days in town with friends, returned home yesterday.
 The Branyah Social club will hold a masquerade in Carter's hall on Feb ruary 16. Those on the committee are working hard for success. There will be 'bus parties from all surround ing towns present. The Branyahs have the reputation of knowing how to have people enjoy themselves and promise not to fall short on this occa- sion. ..".
 The funeral of the late Emma A. Grllley, wife of Edward A. Grilley, was held from the home of her moth CT. Mrs Frederick Blodgett, on Welton street. yesterday afternoon at 12:3O. Services at St Paufs chapel at l o'clock. There were many pretty and tasty pieces Of flowers. The Rev T. H. Stansfield officiated. The bur ial was in Waterville cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
DOMESTIC $ STRATEGY.
An Astute wife's Little Scheme fer Making Sure That Her Letters
 Were Mailed.

Mrs. Aiken's husband was one of the 10.000,000 or 15,000,000 men who forget to mail 1sttars, concerning whom the annals of hunor contain thusands of jokes. He was not bad case, for hs did not always forget, and when he did. he remembered again within two days. Mrs. Aiken was not a bad case, either, for she did not scold her husband, re- Iates Youths Companion. -<
 When she had an especially important letter to mail, she either went out to the corner herself and slipped 1t into the box, or lay in wait for the postman pn his early morning round One day she. was not feeling we'll, and several i'm vitations to dinner for the following week were due to be mailed at ofice. So she entrusted them to Mir Aiken, who made the usual promises, She followed him to the dining-room door, saying. impressively: Letters! Letters! Let ters! Now don't forget! Letters! Look me in the eyes and say 1t after me. !"
 If you hypnotize me I shall forget everything. All right Letters. Let ters! L-e-t-t-e-r-s!' He kissed her,
 
 pocket and went out.
 He did keep the letters on his mind all the way downtown in the car. Although two men stopped him before he got to his desk, yet he kept his hand on the bulging. pocket. He unlocked his desk with the other hand, and before he al- lowed himself to look at his mornings mail he put his wifes letters into the mail. basket and called the office boy.
 There he said to himself. those will go to the post an hour before the of- flee mail l guess can remember few things once in awhile"
 His sense of virtue abode with him all the morning and all the afternoon. On his way home at night he thought of B few facetious remarks to make to B woman who had so little confidence in her husbands m emory that she must go through a burlesque performance after breakfast to impress small matter on his mind.
 As he opened the front door he saw her coming down the stairs.
 Well, my dear suppose you are go- ing to ask me whether mailed your let ters?"
 "Oh. no, dear. I know you mailed them"
 Now, there is confidence!" said MT. Aiken. with genial irony.
 Not confidence at all. darling, but knowledge If you had looked you would have seen that among the letters was a postal card addressed to myself IT cama on tha last delivery this Sffer- noon"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY.
This Is the Most Encouraging for s Re inner-A Study i'm Light
 and Shade.

The most encouraging 0ut-of-dool subjects for the beginning are land scapes, says the Philadelphia Record The most important part in the pho tographing of landscape is the selec ton of it,; the choosing of a. bit o1 scenery which, when translated to black or white, will form an interest ing picture. You must always bear in mind that the beautiful colors which you see in nature and upon the ground glass will not be present in the photo graph, which must rely for it's beauty upon form and light and shade. When you wish to photograph 8 landscape take plenty of time to think about 1t. After you have chosen your subject de termine the point of greatest interest and then decide whether the picture will look best with this point directly in the center, to one side or toward the top or bottom.
 If you live near the spot you intend to photograph it will pay you to notice at what time of year it is most beau tiful. Some landscapes look very com monplace in summer, but make stun ming pictures when haR-buried in the snow. Waterfalls often look best in early spring, because there is greater volume of water pouring over them at that time than at any other.
 A most interesting series of pictures may be made by choosing beautiful bit of landscape and photographing it from the same point at frequent inter- vals throughout the year. The first picture, we will say, is taken when the ground and trees are covered with snow; the second when most of the snow is melted, and the rest lies in patches here and there; the third when the fields are flooded with rains. After these would come pictures showing the trees in bud, in leaf, in blossom, with fruit, and later dismantled with the frosts of autumn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
NEWS / FROM / THE SUBURBAN / TOWNS
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Yesterday evening q hiueous rumor quickly spread all about this locality. George Gardiner young man of Fl years, who had been employed as do, nestle by William c. ltungerford for the last year, was found hanged in the barn between and , p. m. In sanity is believed to have driven this unfortunate man to commit suicide. He is said to have shown signs of lllnacy several times before his sad end He was of Massachusetts, and his parents, if he had any, are not known.
 H. Mackin, the newspaper boy. is again confined to his home with ill., ness this time with pneumonia. His condition is said, to be quite serious.
 The school of Newton Heights had a sleigh party to Thomaston Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Clara Place spent Sunday at her home ill Washington Hollow, N. Y.
 Mir and Mrs T. D. Shanahan have re turned from a brief visit to Torr1ng- ton.
 There will be meeting of the Oak vile Hayseed society III the church hall this evening at 7:9O o'clock sharp, to hear the reports of the various com mittees and make final arrangements for the coming hayseed dance Thurs day evening, February II. Anyone wishing a good time cannot afford to miss this great old-fashioned recep- tion, which promises to be one of the greatest fun producing events ever given in the village.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

St Vincent de Paul society. Concordia rehearsal.
 Patrick Sarsfield club.
 Nutmeg lodge, r. of X.
 .Arbutus camp, w.. of w. Painters and Decorators.
 Magnolia lodge, K. of F.
 Mantow council, l. 0. II. Hellmann Advance corps. " Waterbury Debating club.
 Townsend lodge. l. o. o. F. Waterbury Medical society.
 Waterbury council, c. B. l.. Waterbury couclave. l. o. II. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Continental lodge, F. and A. NJ. Lady Trumbull council, D. of l.. Abraham Lincoln camp, $. of ". Court Cecilia NJ. Quigley, l. o. k. Waterbury tent. No 36, k. 0. T. M. Central Labor union.
 Court America. F. of A.
 Court Fruitful Vine. No !, F. of A. St Joseph's drum corps.
 Friendly league, physical training fternoon class 4:3o, beginners T:4] dyanced class S.4j; school of house eeping. public school cookery, morn Ig and afternoon: millinery, 3 to j D l.; dressmaking, 7;30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Fred Melbourne Surprised by His
 Friends on Saturday Night

Friends on Saturday Night.
 Fred Melbourne of Melbourne court Was pleasantly surprised by about 2o of his friends Saturday evening. Although taken completely by surprise Mir Melbourne showed he was 4 capa- Die host and immediately threw the house open to them. Games and vocal and instrumental music were the prin- c!pal features of the evenings entert ta1nment. '>
 A large delegat ton from Ojeda co,Ll- c1I k. of O.. of this town, went to Wa terbury yesterday to witness the work ing of the third degree on number Of candidates by one of the Waterbury councils.
 The Mohawk A. c. held an enjoya- ble smoker in their rooms on Rubber avenue Saturday night There were about 100 present and q most enjoya- Die evening was spent by all.
 Wednesday evening the Children of Mary of St F1ancis's church will hold A whist party and dance in Columbus hall. A large number of tickets has been sold and 8 large crowd Is sure to be present
 Arthur Clay of Hotchktssville is wis., it1ng relatives in this town.
 There were fomteeen deaths in this borough last month, eight males and six females. There were four deaths under years of age.
 The mid-winter reception held by the pupils of Prof Su]divans dancing school at Columbus hall Saturday night was attended by a large crowd and was success i'll every way. There was large number of out of town people present. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
~-.. %l POL|'S ::5l

Monday to Saturday. Feb to 13 in
 elnsiye-"The White Mahatma" Monday, Feb 15--"BuSter Brown" Tuesday, Feb 16-"A Country Cir" "
 Wednesday, Feb 17-"The White Slave" Saturday, Feb 2O-''The Prince of zsiIsen."
 Tuesday, Feb 23--"A Chinese Honey Fnoon"
 Thursday, Feb 25--"A Texas Steer. Monday, Feb 20--"The Village Post master" Thursday, March 3-Andrew Mack |n "The Bold Soger Boy"
 saturday March 5-"A Gentleman From Gascogny"
 Monday, March Lew Dockstader
 Monday, April 25-Concert by the
 Waterbury Symphony orchestra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
"RoOTING" FOR HIS SUCCESS.
He Wasn't Wasting Amy Time, Hut He Was Taking an Easy
 Way to Hurry.

"Tt is an impossibility, said the late John Robert Proctor, head of the civil service commission. relates the New York Times, ito be stern to a negro ser, want or child. Their blandishnents and excuses are above all rules.
 T made up my mind firmly many times to get rid of a colored man in my employ who would persist in lettering about instead of attending to important business. One day he was dispatched on an errand which ought to have taken him about thirty minutes. He was gone over two hours. Earnest inquiry brought forth information that he had been seen an hour before with colored preacher. At last had something defi- nite in the way of evidence. Whe he re- turned called him to my office.
 Now, sir" said I, what do you mean by wasting time in this way?"
 'T ain't been a-wasting none of your magnitudinous time, Massa Proctor"
 "Yes, you have"
 Deed hain't" He bowed humbly.
 You're a shiftless fellow; but hope sir. you're not going to tell me lie"
 "Oh, Massa Proctor! De Lawd knows what hei-ne-ous high crime has I did now?" He was limp with fear.
 You've been gossiping away the governments valuable time with your coored preacher"
 NO, Massa Proctor. I swear by de soul of Abraham Lincoln tain so Hope to die if it isn't true what say met de parson of de Baptist church, and says I'se gwine on most importentous er- rand for Massa Proctor, I is and he says, Well, if dats so we'd better ask de blessin' of de Almighty. for Massa Proctor needs and deserves it. and Mas sa Proctor. we wuz prayin' for success in your undertakin all tass. tfme.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

If you are fond of good reading. call at the Democrat office and advertise that house to rent. or that purse lost or found, or that baby carriage for sale, or that table board. 1t costs but quarter and cloth-bound book goes with every adv. The stories are by the best authors. and include such well known editions as Beside the Bonnie Brier Btlsh' Scarlet Letter." '.Swest Lavender. :. .iIncle Toms Cabis..s' and many other old-tiine fa- Toriocs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
HE AMERICAN BOY FOR FEB RUARY.

lThe Americap Boy for February, |lth its title page showing boys snow hlling, it's skating story, 'The Honor the School,' its "How to Hunt fuskrats,' and its first chapter of Il (ography of Washington. is d model february number for boys paper. |ther timely features are an illus lated article entitled Get Ready for be Flowers" written by Dr Hugo &ichsen. short biographical sketch Lieutenant-Ge Adna k. Ghaf- ze. and q description of "Tarbucket zght,n Connecticut's pet name for #ashington's birthday, further chap, Els Of Kirk Monroc's famous story. Hhe Blue Dragon" the editors
 aree Yankee Boys in Ireland, :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED--At once to invest any
 W amount from $1 to $loooo, We have fitted up our office in such way that business Is transacted strictly confiden- tiai on approved personal security such also have a line of high grade watches, and jewelry. Watches, clocks and jewelry repaired neatly done and warranted. ]. Hubar & Co.,, ,142 South Main street One flight up. aqEN a+ e, l2-28-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

BIG STARS AT THE JACQUES Patrons of vaudeville have rare 8reat before them at the Jacques this 8scek, in an all star comedy bill that as never yet been equalled at this 30use. Indeed, the bill is of metro 5olitarl flavor, with four New York 3eadline acts and others that are al-
 1ost equally as prominent. AS top ner of the four comes Frank Keenan 8 nd his company in a commedietta en- &tled sThe Actor and the Count" Mir
 zeenan is we'll known as former le- 3tIimate star of eminence. His work
 E this. city in "Hon John Grigsby,"
 Rosedale," "Oliver Twist and other zuccesses is well remembered. by
 ,any of our theater goers, and they 8rIll recall him as one of the most zkillful and versatile actors that the American stage has produced. In
 The Actor and the Count" he has zIaylet that offers abundant display
 sr his versatility, there being hasnes
 if seriousness amid the comedy that
 Rx his powers to the utmost. Anoth-
 r former legitimate star appears 1n
 he person of Sam Edwards, one or zllarles Frohman's must successful 5#3lDed1anS, WnO WIIn HIS COIfpdh3 RlST zzrnt "A Pass for Two" a jolly bit of
 kln that admits of some genuinely zood comedy acting. A third feature
 the Six Reed Birds in their newest &it. .sDodging the Dodgers and this ! the best vehicle that this remarka- zle family have yet had for their tai znfs. Aud then as fourth star head 5ner there are Mazuz and Mazet, who
 lave their world famous acrobattc Spmedy speciality, "The Brakeman and S1e Tramp. Here is q quartet Of Headline acts thatno provincial vaude- lille house in America would prob #bly undertake to present on one bill, #nd indeed, not many metropolitan z2aeaters could excel it. In addition she bill includes Frank Bouman, the zoopers, V. r. Woodward and the
 |lectrograph. Prices arc 10, 20 and 30
 pnts: afternoons 10 and 20 cents, la
 lies 10 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
MISS NELLYE T. REED.

Teacher of Dancing and Department, no Bank street. Classes Tuesday ana Friday evenings. Pupils received at any time. Special attention given to private pupils. Terms, 12 class les. sons, S4O0. private and class lessons, $500. G private lessons, $500. Single lessons, private $1.0o. Large class in Knights of Columbus hall every Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED, for U. $. Army. able bodied,
 unmarried msn. between ages of 2i and 3o, citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits. who can speak, read and write English. For Infor- nation apply RECRUITING OFFICER, 69o Chapel street, Ney Haven, 66 Statc street, lS9 Bank street. Waterbury, l.7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
PROF, PROVOST

will start new beginners class on Tuesday evening, January 19 Spe- cial prices for this class as follows. &4 and $3. Every afternoon and We'd nesday and Saturday evenings I will teach the three-step in one lesson for $1 to any dancer wishing to learn it Also Buck and Wing Dancing and all kinds of stage dancing taught by Prof Hogan in this academy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WV WANTED--Those who don't go home
 W to dinner to try one of our dinners. cold dinner Is bad for digestion and a good hot one will cost you no more. Think of full course dinner for 2oc, or 6 for $l GO.
 sc and loc lunches our speciality. Avery's Restaurant, 236 South Main, opposite Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
THE WHITE MAHATMA

Polls will be very popular place |his week during the enga cement of Prof Samri Baldwin, the world re- howned White Mahatma and our peo- ble will have much to talk about i'll he marvellous exhibitions of mystery |hat he will give. The engagement kalls for performances every evening During the week and Wednesday and Eaturdey afternoons. Wednesday mat |nee being for ladies exclusively. Prof Baldwin duplicates all the marvellous tests of the best known
 hediums and mystery workers of northern India, Cashmere and Thibet, 5 we'll as the manifestations of so jailed spiritualistic mediums who bave for years worked on the credul- Ky of American and English audienc- Is. Tn many instances he exposes the fraudulent work of pretenders and in Rarticular he frequently presents what Zs known as the spectre bridegroom's deception but this is a mysetry he ! Re will not explain. In this startling {eance in the bright light, on the open Itage and with a committee of prom
 bent citizens right at hand, under |onditions that make fraud and trick Try impossible, materialized forms of people who have been dead for years
 Ealk out before the audience so that heir features are recognizable. Prof
 Baldwin is the only adept on earth Irho produces this manifestation. The
 whole entertainment Is wonderfully |njoyable one, and there is little aoubt that the whole town will be hiking of Prof Baldwin within day. Popular prices will rule during the en- 5agement. = = - ..----
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
Pays to Do It.

Children rarely ever hate their par ents for havi-S made them toe the mark. Washington (Ia) Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED-Cld soldiers and widows ol
 W soldiers 10 know that secure psn~ sions without delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins, 63 Center street. (Post 4s. C. A. R.) Insurance, notary public. l23i-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

EOR SALE--My homo. No 5o Kellogg II Street, near Hillside Avenue Ihe house is practically new. finished through out in hard woods, four fireplaces, fine oak mantels, three bath rooms. two of whfchl have Tennessee marble wainscottines, tile floors and up to date fixtures, ceilings and side walls burlapsd Onaccount of leaving town will sell at a bargain, small pay-; ment down. if desired per cent interest on balance. The location is one of the veryl best in tho city, which wu De seen by al visit to the place. A fine home for anya ono who buys It. Do hot let this oppor-l tpnity go by If you are looking for home. For further information write me at Fulton, :. N. Y., JAMES V. WASHBURNE.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
POPULAR PENNY WORD ADVS.
WHp8ED.

WANTED--Cirls to form classes in W dress making-making their own clothes while learning For further par ticulars address L. A., care Democrat
 2-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
FOR SHIlE.

TOR SALE-Two-te0smen house i2I IL rooms all improvements. 56 East Liberty'street. 2-2A6 !!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

no YOU want q truss ? If so ge 10 Water! ! IL bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets and get tho advice of an ex-i perienced truss man, who has sold hun< oreds of trrsses to satisfied customers.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

FOR SALE-Real Estate. have tene- IL ment and business property that some one will buy. Lei me show them 10 you, Also suburban lots in any part of the city. VIII sell on easy terms, or will build tol suit at given figure. Now is the time to buy, Stores on Union street to rent Rents collected and property cared for. J. E. Sandiford, Loans and Fire Insurance. lo9 Bank and los South Main street Tee- phone ls2 o-ii.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
25 cents will break no man, but might gain many dollars for him. Just try an ad in the Democrat once.
LATE WANTS.

WANTED- Housekeeper in small fam
 W fly of three persons. Address or call 66 Branch street It
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED--Partner to go in with gentle. W man having moving picture machine, suitable for entertainments of all kinds. Call on F. Smith, 718 East Main Street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED--Woman to make herself
 W useful about the house, to go home nights. Address "Housekeeper, Demo- crat office. 2-6.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTEp-Anyone looking for an over
 W coat, and to save money al inc same time, to call and inspect our misfits Also our line of secondhand evercoa,s, many worn short time only. Wm. Possner, sos Bank street. e-1o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

ITO RENTING connecting front rooms.
 N handsomely furnished, heat and use of bath Gentleman preferred Inquire POP North Main. 2-8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08
THE SAVING HUSBAND

.. so@ SbSsH uVOO6U0 Is the foundation Of success. A Iitti~, laid by each week soon grows to al competence What better way can 1 you save than to buy home and save your rent? Isn't 1t worth while to l consider 1t? Two-fannily house, Laurel street, $3,900. Call and get f,irlner particulars.
 y. T. PHELAN.
 42 Bank Street. Take eievatoR. {,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED-Two energetic men as so-
 W licitors for an old established life in- surance company. issuing up-to-dste oon- tracts. To the right parties liberal terms will be given. All applications treated ccn- fioential. Apply to Organizer" Demo- crat office. l-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-08

WANTED-To sell inc best made
 W Watches, Chains, Rings, or any other iewelry at the lowest prices. All work warranted as. represented or money refunded. Repairing in all its branches. Work called for and delivered free of charge. B. Ruby, 1z2 South Main Street.