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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
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chased by Blind Man.

Pittsburg, PaA. F. Hays. blind man had footrace with burglars, ana surprised them, as. we'll as making them SIrop their plunder. He awakened short 7 after midnight to hear men in his room Snti they ordered him to lie still. He bhied a chair in the direction of the sound and followed it. He chased them almost a mile through the dark streets. which he could travel with fair speed in Inc darkness, while they stumbled along. Much Of his household goods he found piled up on his return.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
DESERTS SOCIETY l ID BE HOUSEMAID.
POPULAR PHILADELPHIA GIRL
 CAUSES A SENSATION.
LEAVES BALLROOM TO COOK
Works in Kitchen and Sweeps, But {, Refuses to Do the Washing , Friends Pass Her with Y a Stare ..

Philadelphia, Pa-Miss Mareanns Honeyman Wood, who has enjoyed so-. giaI prominence, has greatly disturbed her family by hiring herself to her cousin, Miss Louise Wood, as maid of allswork. Miss Woods present wages are four dol- lars a week, but she says that hereousin is so we'll pleased with her services that she has promised her raise Y Miss Louise Wood is an artist and lives at No. 1721 Rittenhouse street, modest little brick house, two doors from stable Five weeks ago, while she was calling at the home of Edward Randolph Wood, Miss Mareanne's father, at No. 245 South Seventeenth street, she said that her maid had deserted her and that she could not find another one. Her cousin promptly said: ''I'll take. the place"
 When a reporter called at No. 1721 Rittenhouse street handsomely gowned woman, whose private carriage waited at the curb had just rung the bell. The door was opened by Miss Mareanne. She was dressed in regulation maids black, with & white apron and white cap, and with the demurest of bows held out silver tray to receive the callers card. Iftthey recognized each other neither madezany' sign.
 "Oh, can't see you now, I am so busy" she whispered in maidlike undertone to the reporter. darting upstairs to call her cousin mistress. In few moments shereturned to the door of the reception room, bowed slightly to the woman caller and said, in soft, respectful voice:
 Miss Wood will be down soon."
 To the reporter, who was lingering in the hall, Miss Wood then said: "I've been here five weeks. cook and make the beds and sweep and do everything else that there is to do, except the wash
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23

Ing and ironing. We maids all object to that, you know.
 T learned to cook when was study ing to be,a trained nurse. and my cousin thinks am fine, although really first class cooks ought to get more money than do My hours are from seven in the morning to 9:SO in the evening. think with the rest of the servants that that is too much to ask of woman. We should have more time to ourselves; now. don't you think so yourself? ,e :.
 What do my friends think? Itdoesn't make a particle of difference what any, body thinks and the we'll N-poised blonde head was thrown back with haughti- ness foreign to Miss Woods new sta- ition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Girl students Haned Principal.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 23.-Twelve or fourteen girl students in the Ogontz Boarding School For Young Women are in serious trouble over a hazing episode in which Miss Sylvia ]. Eastman, the principal, was rudely plunged into a bathtub full of icy water, being mis- taken in the dark for student. The indications are that as result of an investigation now going on several of them will not return after the holidays
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
HOBO'S ADVENTURE AT
 WALDORF SUCCEEDS
Besides Good Dinner and Four Dollar
 Cigars He Gets Six Months Free Board

New York The adventure of Joseph R. May, the gent tleman tramp, who disposed of a suhPtuous meal, topping 1t off with a fpur-dollar cigar, in the Waldorf Astoria was aaomplete a suc- cess.ssays P eteis am rom this city to the Ptttsburgfs Dispatch, He got the meal free and a sentence of six months on the island. which will carry him through the winter at the expense of the county: a. sfIi5
 A pbiIosop her, May took his sentence happiIys May retai lis the fOur-dollar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
spencer round GuiIty.

EVANSVILLE, O., Dec. 23 Nathan Edward Spencer has been found guilty of the murder of William G. Tanner. The motive for the crime was robbery. Tanner is said to have formerly lived in Newark, N. J., and was civil war veteran. Spencer has not yet been sen fenced. Spencer beat the old man over the head with a hickory club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Escaped Murderer Captured.

COLUMBIA, s. O., Dec: 28.-J. H. Adams, who was convicted of the mur- der of James Jacques of Colleton coun- ty and sentenced to be hanged and who escaped some months ago, has been captured by Sheriff Owens and a posse in Colleton county. A reward of $1,oOO for the capture of Adams was offered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
sha.rking Fleet.

A fleet of vessels Is engaged from January to August each year in the cap- ture- of sharks near Iceland Only the liYers are sought. That Of each yields i've gallons of oil, which has medicinal. yirtna.ss resembling those of cod liver oil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Greatest General.

or all the generals in the world, in peace or in war, the greatest is Gen. Amnesty. He doesn't come upon the field of action until the other generals have hadatheir fling, but when he does come he makes all men lay down their arms.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Nicol Landed Three Winners.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. .23.-Nicol's riding was feature of the racing here. The boy had four mounts and landed three winners, finishing second with his last mount. Foxmead and Reli- ance were the only, winning favorites. ,Foxmead> was run up $500 after his race. -. -.....-4- v, Aa.e ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
stabbed. Hts Preacher Tn the Neck.

NEW YORK, Dec 23.-Michael Shar- lit, a teacher in public school No. 51, here, was painfully but not seriously wounded yesterday afternoon by James Carson, twelve years old, pupil at the school, who was being corrected for disorderly conduct, when he drew a knife and stabbed the teacher in the neck ,11. ~.--sZ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
workhouse Names.

In order that no stigma may attach to those born in them, the names of English almhouses or warehouses; are being, changed. They are known by such names as "The Holly Trees, /" ''The Cedars," ''Ransome Lodge" which look all right on birth certificate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
BIossoming Telegraph PoIeg.

Over 1000 miles of telegraph polAs in full blossom are to De seen In Uaan. da. The wires ars strung from npe cies of fig tree, which has extraordis nary powers of germination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Rrnilad Mnahrnnn,a

Cut on the part of the stem which eErewzi in the earth and take of the skin from the top. BroiI them on q griddle, and when done sprinkle salt and pepper and melted butter on the gtlls. Serve very hot.-Chf hfcago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Two .Views of It.

A self-made man has an idea thatifhe had gone to college he would have been much more of a success, and a college man that if he hadn' t he might have been auch less of a failure. IN. I. Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
progresaion.

Edith-When accepted Jack he fe he was in the seventh heavenl
 Ethel Quite likely; he's been gagged to six other girls this season Jester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Daily Thought.

That action is not warrantable which either fears to ask the Divine blessing on its performance, or, having suc- ceeded, does not come with thanksgiv. ing to God for it's success.-Quarles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
standine Toeether.

A Pullman porter refused to help cap- ,ture a man who had attempted to hold up. train near Chicago. Nothing like standing together Washington Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Cotton in California.

On exhibition in San Francisco are samples of cotton grown in Stanilus county. It was raised by recent ar rival from Texas and Is said to be of very fine quality.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Morton and Dewey to Review Fleet.

/, WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The date for the grand review of the battleship squadron of the north Atlantic fleet at Hampton Roads. by, Secretary Morton has been fixed for Jan. g. The secre- tary will be accompanied by Admiral Dewey and the admiral's staff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Russian Deserters.

Hundreds of Russian deserters have found refuge in London lately. Most Of them have taken to the hawker's trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Wau o1 the wnrld

The owner of barking dog is always the first to complain about the noise made by the neighbors' children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Proper Caution.

The careful man extends the glad hand, but keeps the other one doubled up in. case of emergency IN. Y. Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Open Every Evening for Remainder of Week. FREE.

g worth; 20 Hunt Stamps with I bag~flour 85e 10 worhl co Hunt Stamps with bot port sherry wine soc 4 worth 4o Hunt Stamps. with I ID best butter 3oc
 + worth lo Hunt Stamps. with ID Christmas candy 2oc : worth % Hunt Stamps. with chocIate creams 2oc
 worth 10 Hunt Stamps. with bunch celery i5c l worth 10 Hunt Stamps. with lb mixed nuts l5c l. worth T Hunt Stamps, with ID grapes 15e l worth, 10 Hunt Stamps. with peck apples 3oc l Worth 10 Hunt Stamps, with pkg mince meat l0e 2 worth. 20 Hunt Stamps. with doz. oranges 25c Fl worth 10 Hunt Stamps, with doz lemons 25c T worth 10 Hunt Stamps. with qt. cranberrles I0e
 worth, 10 Hunt Stamps. with lb figs l5c 2 worth 20 Hunt Stamps, with ? pkg raislns 25c 10 worth 100 Hunt Stamps with ID baking powder 45c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Rank of England Pay Roll.

The Bank of England employs about 1000 people. pays g 250,00O yearly in. wages. and G35. 900 yearly in nensionS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23
Children Need 1godeIs.

Children have more need of models than critics. Joubert,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-23

France's Pet Dogs. France has s00.O00 pet dogs, On which s40o.0oo is paid in taxes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

When approached on the matter Of
his candidacy for Congress- Governor
Bell, SO it ii said, "smiled broadly
We don't blame him for smiling. He
u also reported to have declared that
the first he had heard was in the daily
papers recently. Also that he had given
the subject ''no consideration Gov.
Bell was retioieut--he was also polite.
Not word from him that he is not a
candidate for Congressional honora. Nor
an intimation that he Is candidate.
Ho was very pleasantly nnn.committal
in that way he has Of being non-oom.
initial, Gov. Bell, Il he il not fully up
in the ways Of politicians, il fast learn.
ing them. But Gov Bells attitude
toward all intcrviewers has been very
much along the same line; he has RE-.
fused to admit or deny that he IS q
candidate for Congressional honors. And,
too, there has not come from him one
word Of denial Of statement recently
made BY The Times, that he is likely
to become a candidate when the proper
time comes for making announcement.
That time IS probably not ripe yet, but
Gov. Bells refusal to deny that he is
a candidate leads to an inference that he
will contest for the Republican nomina-
ton
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

There was a most curious alignment
Of legislators in support Of, and IN oppo.
sition to, the license, focal option meas
ure which is now b law Of the state,
having received the signature Of the
governor, Tho Senate wholly Republic
can lost little time in sending the meas
ure along toward final adoption, there
being not single vote in opposition.
The Senators felt bound BY the pledge
Of the party By whom they we're elect
cd But when the measure came to
the House Of Representatives the oppo.
sition was marked. An examination Of
this opposition to the bin discloses a
striking popularity prohibitionists and
ultra-license supporters were joined in
determined attempt to defeat the
measure.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

Representative Hapgood Of Peru is
gaining a reputation 81 being an active,
working member lie receives some
jibes, as any one would who butts in
against established machine rules. He
Il determined that bills shall not be
passed without being read. The Sitter
made no mistake when it congratulated
Peru upon its chioee for representative.
Londonderry Sitter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
Two important Measures.

The two most important measures
passed at this session 81 the legislature
have been the act creating an attorney
general and the new caucus law. Both
measures were introduced and carried
through both houses by Senator Slack
Of st. Johnsbury. Mr.. Slack has easily
been the leader Of the Senate and his
many friends are proud Of his record. Is
st. Johnsbury Caledonian
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
The Tea Party In manchuraa.

The Tea Party IN MnnchurAm.
When the little Jap IS weary
Chasing up the flying foe.
Flooding on In sand and sunlight
or in bitter frost and snow.
Then he haits beneath the shelter
OF a spreading wayside tree.
Builds a fire and boils the kettle
And prepares q pot OF tea
When the battle dawn fs breaking
On the cruisers OF the czar,
All his big and buriy sailors
Gather round the samoyar,
And before the silver trumpeta
Call 20 death or victory.
Fortify their gallant spirits
With draft OF steaming tea.
For the hard that's always sober
Is the anrest IN It's aim
And viii reach the highest laureia
Growing en- the heights Of fame
Here's a cup Of amber Tyson
To the armies DER the sea.
Marching on TO martial glory
On simple drink of tea
--Aainna Irving "a Lealle's WeekzN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
AUTOMOBILES IN INDIA.
Reliability Run for Prizes
Planned for Yuletide Week.

Eight-Day Reliability Run for Prizes
Planned for Yuletide Week.
An automobile reliability run Of over
800 miles ia India win be the last i'm
portant automobile competition OF the
present year says the New York
Times. It Is the first time that such
an ambitious plan to show what auto
mobiles can do IN that country has
ever been attempted In India. The
run viii begin on Monday. Dec. 90.
and continue for eight days. closing on
Monday. Jan. 2. The total distance to
be Travelled win be $50 miles. The start
win be made from Delhi and win end
at Bombay.
The reliability run has been well
planned. Speed win not be taken I'M
TO consideration, except that the mini
mum speed must not be less than
twelve miles and the maximum speed
not over thirty miles. The main pur-
pose Of the reliability run is to deter
mine II possible what make Of car is
best adapted for the roads OF India.
- ~bNAA di( many tyHE oAECNtute TN
connected by railroad. and also TO as
certain what car has the least compll-
Gated machinery. so that. If It should
get out Of order. it could be easily fixed
BY the driver without the necessity Of
sending It many miles perhaps to an
automobile shop A number OF the
lending xrench and English manufac-
tuners I. : preparing to send out some
Of their sest cars.
A number Of prizes have been given
for different classes Of automobiles.
the chief trophy being the gift of the
Gaekwar Of Baroda. one Of the wealthy
native princes. This will be the first
automobile event Of Importance ever
held in India, and It forms another H.
lustratIon Of the worldwide popularity
Of the automobile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
SAIL FOR MEDITERRANEAN.
Henry Wells and Party Leave Boston
Today for an Eastern Cruise.

Boston, Mass, Dee. 10.Among the
saloon passengers who win sail for the
Mediterranean today on the White Star
liner Romantic, are the following from
Burlington, Vt: Miss Mary Deforest
Clark and maid, Or. J. D. Tanner, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Wells, with Philip d.
Wells Of Boston. They will touch at the
Azores, Gibraltar, Naples aud Genoa, en-
route, then proceed on tour Of the
continental cities,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

Tom Very nice. indeed, and. be-
tween you and me, / think she'll mar.
ry the first man who asks her.
Dick You don't mean IT,
Tom-Yes. and the reason / think so
d that I'm going 70 be the first man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

The fish and game substitute bill.
which limits the open season for brook
trout from May ! TO August i, might
without harm have gone still further
and ended the open season July /. Mid
summer fronting il b sport that 10 real
sportsman cares to indulge in. Whining
ton Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
woopFIN Feels CRITICISM.

Says Investigating Committee Has Gree
ated Wrong Impressions Of Conditions
Rutland, Dec. 10.--John N. Woodfin Of
this city, member Of the state board
OF prison directors, who was severely
criticised by the joint investigating com.
mittee Of the legislature in its report
this week, stated today that the com
mittee had created a wrong impression
about the state in regard to the condi-
tons which exist ia the prisons, par
ticularly at the house Of correction. He
said that the committe came to Rutland
determined to find something wrong and
had taken very small things and made
a great deal out Of them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

The state will have to worry along
a while longer without law allowing
the election Of representatives to the
general assembly By plurality. The at
tempt to force it through on the eleventh
hour Of the last day Of the legislature
was not well timed. In fact il was
meant more az q huge joke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
THE NATIONAL HOUSE.
Vote Taken to Adjourn Dec. 81 for the
Christmas Holidays.

Washington, Dec .. The House today
passed the legislative, executive and ju-
dicial appropriation bill practically as
it came from committee and adjourned
until Monday. The civil service com
mission provision disposed Of, there was
no long debate on any item today.
Throughout the session the policy Of
retrenchment held fun sway and all at
tempts TO increase salaries failed.
The House passed a resolution to adj
jonrn on December 81 until January
Is, 1905, for the usual Christmas holt
day,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
GOOD ROADS BILL DOOMED.
Senator Lattimer Has Given Up Hope
of It's Passage.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Senator Lat.
timer has given up hope Of the passage
of his good roads bin at the present
session Of Congress. 1t has been an
nounced that economy is To be the slo-
gan OF the session, and in every quarter
where effort has been made to obtain
support Tor the measure, the question OF
legislative extravaganza has been raised.
The bin win die at the end Of the
session
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
CURRENT COMMENT.
What the Press Of the State and coun-
try Is Talking About.

The present legislature seems intent
on depriving Gov. BELL Of about every
prerogative worth possessing. We hope
il will leave him his title White River
Junction Landmark.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
Rihnra

Some men have no respect for grim
death. There was Motor, for instance.
The doctor was on his way home with
a live duck when Motors big touring
car struck him. Both the doctor and
the duck We're killed. Motor gazed re-
fiectively at the remains for few mo
ments and then remarked:
well neither Of them win ever
quack again. Judge
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
The saraee nachelor.

what do you regard as the great
enemy OF home happiness" asked the
dear girl in sweet thoughtlessness.
AIatrimony said the savage bach
elor ana all tile married women and
the youngest Young man glared At him
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

do you think the public cares any
thing about the plays Of Shakespeare
Certainly" answered Mr.. Storming.
ton Barnes. "The public is very fond
Of them. That is why people often re-
fuse to 80 and see some actors abuse
them. Washington Star
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

Our venerable, yet ever young, con-
temporary, the Rutland Herald, IL to be
congratulated on having reached its
10th birthday. May it continue TO
grow young even in its old age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
vapor
The Fuel of the Futurel
Than Wood or Coal.
Better and Safer Than
Natural Gas.

No wood or coal to carry IN. No ashes
Of art to carry out. No SCOT. No odor.
No trouble. A fire an exact imitation Of
Natural Gas.
Its coming is the dawn Of Cheaper and
Better Fuel. Can be placed in any stove
now in use and make al kitchen work,
such a Baking and Cooking, pleas
ure instead Of burden.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
nroIntion III ! I.nminnrr.

She summed herself Ii tortnne's smiles
The while her pa had wealth in piles.
But when her dad got down and OUT
She cried and sulked and mooned about.
They got her then q know not how
Upon the stage. She's starring now.
Louisville Couricr-JournaL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
JINGLES AND TESTS.


Needs II Near at Hand.
Ny dad, he sea he doesn't care
IL skies are black as night.
lie knows that every cloud has got
A silver lining bright
Now. that sounds mighty high and
grand.
And praps Il does for dad.
But faint Of any use 70 me
When I set feeling bad.
When trouble comes. Il does no coed
To be up overhead
You need that silver good and hard
To line your pants instead
New York Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
No Cigarettes.

Fond Mother--I hope. my SON. that
none or the students at your college
smokes cigarettes.
Studious Son No. indeed. we all
smoke pipes, New York Weekly
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

Il don't like Blower" said the first
man. @He always knows it all when
you are talking with him about any
thing
lyon mistake him." answered the
second man. "He doesn't know It all.
at all; he merely tells It all Chicago
Tribune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
VOW He,r nccnnless.

There once was man from Peru
Who didn't know just what to do.
So he borrowed q pin
Made of nickel and tin
And punched little holes in his shoe
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
Al gilent succesa.

Men thought that he was made OF st9fl
Superior to our clay
Because he didn't talk enough
To give himself away,
Washington Star
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
Governor Bel.

Governor Bell is steadily winning the
deepest respect Of every true Vermonter
by his quiet and thorough discharge of
every duty Barton Monitor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

Its share Of fame great wealth ma
buy
Acknowledges Il we must
You're sure to fill the public eye
II you've but got the dust
Catholic Standard and Times
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
nehtna the Scenes.

Soubrette--Here comes the leading
man. Does he do bis own press work
now?
Comedian Yes, saw bin pressing
bis trousers yesterday Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10
A New York Failure.

New York, Dec 10. The failure Of Il.
= Ruehner was announced on the Con-
solidated Exchange today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

A lad with touch Of malaria
Enlisted to fight In Bulgaria,
But before he could shoot
A Turk hollered. 'sScoOte'
And they found him next day ia Ba-
varia
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

The Vermont legislature has finally
adjourned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

The ladies are requested 10 bring ID any kind
Of baking and make practical test Of It's merits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-10

Come and See the Machine Work.
On Exhibition at
16 Bolster Block, Depot So.