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The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22
REFUSED HIS OWN REMEDY
Noted baltimore Surgeon Resists Uss
Of Knife for Appendicitis
and Recovers

A noted surgeon of Baltimore was re-.
Gently attached by appendicitis. Thf,
surgeon performed last year 500 opera.
tions and lost but two. but when he wa,
told that he had to be operated upon ht
objected, although the operators were
also noted surgeons and intfmafs
friends.
NOT on your life.a said the patient
Urging was OF no avail. and finally
remedies unaccompanied by the knife
were used.
Tne surgeon was sick some weeks
but he finally recovered, and only re.
Gently has been chronicled as havins
performed an operation for the disease
with which he, too. was aflicted. and FOR
which he would not undergo siege at
fellow professionals hands.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

! 90 not mind the shaking hands,
nor introductions right and left.
nor bang and biare of busy bands
ny which the trembling air is cleft
hut. .. have to smile and smile,
TO scatter sunshine every place.
m thankful for each little white
Nhen may partly rest my face.
Thc delegations come and go.
oommitteemer drop IN to chat
smile I've always got to show:
always must remember that
Fs.noaEh this constant smiling iends
TO ones campaigning work xesf.
m happy when good fortune sends
chance TO give my face a rest
Shake hands and smile: smile and shake
hands;
Smilc 20 the footing OF the bands!
feci just like a crocodiIc,
TIC weary muscles OF my cheeks
seemed stretched to hold my mouth
agape--
I'm but slave who thus bespeaks
A chance to get his face In shape.
Al morning and all afternoon
And half the night my smile il on.
tntii think Of what a boon
Twould be were II forever gone
A!ss Not mine to question why
MY uuty ~ to smile. and wait,
And pray that the long hours may fly
so that ms face may soon get straight.
Each dream that haunts my slumbsr
mcckx
Ny weary face. with mad ming guile:
nightmare of ballot box
Demands that keep on my smile.
So, orc dull ache from ear to ear.
Sc my way from place to place.
zA14 nnsf far than shout or cheer
y ouid Re chance 10 rest mv face.
= W p. n. IN Chicago Daily Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22
Cost Enough.

Laura is the name of Reading (Pa. /,
maid whose love of finery is very pro-
nounced, and who had her heart set on
obtaining a ring. Her opportunities
finally brought their complete reward
in the form of pretentious gew-eaw.
A caller several days later, with the
aid OF the little miss, noticed the ac-
QUESTION, and remarked: what a
pretty ring; is It dfamond?" well. l
guess 1t ought to be-" replied its DOS
SCISSOR, Indignantly. 1T cost rs cents. :
Golden Days.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

sisted On having all the details why
not feed her woman hearth" be thought.
Il owe her that much anyhow" So be
discussed his love calmly and phi;o-
sophically, as BELTS friendly discourse,
and she discharged her responsibility
by explaining just how and where he had
misunderstood her. They parted good
friends, with an agreement to write.
So they wrote. All through her lasr
year at college, he received q letter
every fortnight. II was plain, square.
and was covered with queer, indecisiye
rcnciiings that in no way resembled the
clear. forcible thoughts that they stood
for Nor we're the thoughts familiar.
The Dora he had loved had always
seemed an airy. irresponsible creature.
with face prettily odd, and manners
childish and winsome. In the letters
he read woman with ideals immoyable
as granite hills, principles fully
formed and nobler than his own.
and thoughts lofty and beauti-
ful. II was an entirely new Dora
to Benson, and he gradually grew
to like her. Meanwhile the dainty but
terdy of his senior year fiuttered and
faded. and became memory
When spring came again, she invited
him, formally and informally. to be pres
ent at her graduation. She really wished
his presence. and counted on it. But he
made polite excuse. and did not go.
And the reason was simple and human.
He felt that If he went he would owe it
70 his sense of gentlemanly propriety
to renew his suit. and he couldn't bring
himself TO make love to the new Dora.
The dear. charming old Dera was dead.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

Ms. Elizabeth H. Thonpson,
Of Lillydale, N.Y., Grand Worthy
Wise Templar, and Member d
W.C.T.U., tells how she recov.
cred by the use Of Lydia e
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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dst q the s.5 many ny. Of yOuf grateful s! srisnds
q Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and who can to-day
thank you for the dne health enjoy.
When / was thirty-five years old, I
suffered scgcre baclache and frequent
bearing down pains; in fact, I had
womb trouble I was very anxious 10
get well, and reading Of thecures your
Compound had made, decided 70 try
it. I took only six bottles, but IL built mo
mp andcured me entirely Of my troubles.
Ny family and relatives were
naturally as gratifed a. / was. Ny
niece had heart trouble and nervous
prostration. and was considered incur
able. She took your Vegetable Com
pound and it cured her In 3 short time,
and she became well aud strong, and
her home to her great Joy and her husr
bands delight was blessed with baby.
I know Of number OF others who
have been cured Of different kinds Of
female trouble, and am satisfied that
your Compound is the best medicine
for sick women."-M MIS-. ErxzABErH 81.
THOMPSON, Box los, Lillydale, NY.
So0C0 toIfdt o.igisaf ~ eboss letter psu6D
oeauneaees cannot ~ eyo6see6
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22
JUST COUNT THE LEAVES.
Poison Ivy Has Only Three, While
the Harmless Woodbine or
Creepsr Has Five.

Thousands of people-men, women
and children-become poisoned by
contact with or the exhalations from
poison oak and ivy each year during
the seasons Of vacations and ramblea
in the woods. The poisonous effects
of both the oak and Ivy are very se-
we're and distressing, lasing for long
time.
The Washington Star says that peo-
pie could easily distinguish these
shrubs from the harmless shrubs and
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22
ACTORS MUST BE FIGHTERS
At Least Must Be Able to Put Up Q
Good Exhibition with the
"Gloves."

| A retired actor started gymnasium
on the West side of town about six
months ago. 1t was his idea to cater
exclusively to members of his profess
sion. He was surprised. says the New
York Sun, at the number of applica-
tions he received. To-day he has a
membership of nearly 100. composed
Of actors in local companies. Two sim
liar gymnasiums have been opened, and
they seem to be thriving.
The chief exercises taught are box
ing, wrestling and fencing. Expert in
structors are employed and they re-
ceive good salaries. Boxing and fenc-
Ing seem popular among the actors.
This Is due to the fact that the mod
ern drama requires that the actors
should have knowledge Of these arts.
Besides, they serve to keep them in
condition.
Recently well-known professional
pugilist who is starring in a melo-
drama written to order was confront
ed with the task of selecting an act
or to play the part of the villain in
the show. The role called for a six
footer. capable of holding his own in
a sparring bout The prize-fighter,
who has the reputation of being one
Of the stiffest punchers in the bust
ness, visited one of these gymnasiums
and asked the proprietor to recon-
mend to him capable man. After
looking over his list of members, the
proprietor suggested middle-aged
actor who had been on the stage more
than 20 years, and was once a star
himself. The pugilist was introduced
to the actor, who proved to be very
strong and broad shouldered, and of
the required height. So, without fur
ther questioning. the actor was en-
gagged.
At the initial rehearsal the first
thing the pugilist did was to throw a
pair of gloves at the feet of the act
or and invite him to a bout. The
actor, somewhat surprised, picked up
the gloves, and, in apparent timid
fashion, began to adjust them.
Il suppose you know you are to be
the villain in my show said the
fighter, carelessly, with wink to his
friends I'm this play you make
strong stall for. my girl. win her
out, and then we have a fight. Now.
as my friends want to see me in ac-
ton, I've got to give them the real
thing. or as near it as"
The sentence was not finished, for
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22
Right BACK.

First Lump OF Delight-My husband
is so Jealous.
Second Lump Of Delieht-How alb
surd!
Why, isn't yours ?"
"Of course moi"
How humiIiating."-New Yorker.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

Said she: Il really think nv wine.
Have started in TO grow
Supposing mat an angel he would
Say she was. you know.
But now they do not speak at all.
For this Is what she heard.
AS with a knowing smile he said:
Well, you're a bfrdr'
Philadelphia Bulletin
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

Doctor-Did you ever u the music
cure?
Patient-fm experimenting with ii,
now. The music in the next nat will
either kill or cure me within few
days. Detroit Free Press.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

Refuse to allow fhe mind q o<isan
the muscles by To subsection & -
limitation 40 q ni5nfnI :1<6f6.
The Colfax chronicle., 1904-10-22

4 Casey was on his deathbed. All hops
had been given up, and the physician
fsd gently broken the news to him.
"Sind for Cavanaughl" he gasped.
The ply ysician hastened to Cayanauxh's =
house and brought him quickly to the
sufferers side.
"Casanaugh, tn docthor siys Dim
doieing. Isn't thrue. docthor, dear -
said Casey.
1T is" (" answered the ply ysician.
"Well, av coorsc. It's aot in me power
L proiong me loife, but dole wild wan
regret en- me moind.r
whats that p asked the physician.
"Th' tin dawlers OF owe Cavanaagh. =
replied the dying man.
"Niver moind thatis said Cavanaueh.
Don't litthat detain ye for wan mi7itIv =
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Napoleon Of south Anerica.
Nicolas de Pierola. president Of Per.l,
10 called "the Napoleon Of South Amcr-
lea" he il known to be man OF
bOundless ambition. HIS one desire H.
ing to unity all the republics Of South
America under one central government.
with himself at its head. In 1879 he be-
came dictator. but waA swept out OF
power when Peru was defeated in the
war with Chill. Three years ago Pier
ola once moro struck for supreme pov-
er and won. He organized an army In
the mountains. overthrew the govern.
ment, and marched to the palace over.
H. rr<r<1 - =. -
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

Carnegie HALL Assembly, Represent
inE New York, IndoRses RooseveIt.
NEW YORK, April 12.-"The Repub-
hcan party Of the state Of New York
instructs its delegates at large to pre-
sent the name of the Hon. Theodore
Roosevelt to the Republican national
convention and to use all honorable
means to bring about his nomination"
In this language the Republican state
convention, which assembled In Carne-
gle hall today, Endorsed the candidacy
of President Roosevelt. The instruc-
tons are looked upon by the friends
of the president as entirely satisfactory
and as strong as words can make them.
1t is out of the power Of the state
convention to bind the entire state del
egation, as all the delegates, with the
exception OF the four delegates at large,
are chosen by congressional districts.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

On next Thursday Mr. Bidwell, The
tax collector of WATERFOWL, will be at
ohm H Simon's store on his official
business from 8 a. m. until 2 p. m.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Stone moved
yesterday from Newton Heights into
Clarence Morley's house on Railroad
avenue, recently vacated by Mr. Beach
and family. Their former tenement In
Cyrus Thompson's house will be occu-
pied by Mr. and Mrs A. e. Belts.
Mr. and Mrs Wilfred A. Straw's little
daughter is i'll with the Group.
Charles f. Smith, the painter, will
soon move his family into Mr. Bald
wins tenement house on Nova ScoIa
hill recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs
Bramer, who have gone to live on
Morningside.
Joe Capewell of Davis street has en-
tered the employ of the Oakville Co.
Albert Dams has moved mis- family
into the house on the Row which he
recently. bought of IT, B. Reynolds.
The prominent chicken breeders of
this place report having very poor
luck this season, Matching only about
one-fourth of their eggs.
c4rs Albert Oleson of the Back road
is on the sick list.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
PARALLEL CONSOLIDATED
Through Trolley Along the Tracks of
the NauSatuck Division.

1t was learned to-day that the Tor
rington and Winchester Rail
way Co and the Connect
cut Railway and Lighting
Co, are to link their trolley lines tor
gether in New Haven and Iitchfield
counties, SOFAS to. form a line from Wa
terbury to Winste6 that will practical
ly parallel the Naugatuck division OF
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad, and compete with the lat
ter for local passenger traffic.
This seems to be another step of the
trolley in competition with the steam
road in Connecticut.
The Lighting 90, 1t apears, proposes
shortly to extend its Oakville branch
to WATERFOWL, with the intention Of
continuing 1t still farther d Thomas
ton, which is on the line of the Nauga-
tuck railroad
The Torrington and Winchester CO.
which operates a trolley line from Win
sted to Torrington, has consented to
extend its line south through the Naug
atuck valley a distance Of eleven miles
to Thomaston, in case the Lighting 90
will build to this latter point.
The carrying out of this plan will at
tract much attention among students
of the contest between the trolley and
the steam roads for supremacy.-New
Haven Register
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
THE BOOK PRIZES.
Winners Announced at Columbus
Hall Last Night.

The drawing Of the articles which
were canvassed for at the knights OF
Columbus fair.wHs held last night anu
resulted as follows:
Rosary beads, No III, Mrs Barrett
40 Bronson street.
Ton of coal, No 104, Mary Was, 46
Cherry street.
Barrel -four, No 249, P. Lunny.
Carving set No 81, A. Coward.
Case wine, No So, #. A. Woelf, Bris-
toll.
Opera glasses, No "a, "Give this to
Ella" Butt Dept.
Ladies' and gents shoes, No Al, Pat
rick Bagley, SO Maple street.
Box cigars, No s, J. Gagin.
Gents suit, No lie, Mulcahy coun-
ell.
Lamb, No 100, ]. A. Schroeder.
Barrel flour, No II, Mrs Harry
Minor.
Box assorted groceries, No 2, Anna
Real. 81 South Elm street.
$40 gold piece, No 81, Catherine Fit
patrick, 68 Pleasant street.
Half barrel -four, No 4, Frank Ber-
gin.
Prayer hook. No Z, Maggie Coleman,
43 Emerald street.
Rug, No Is, James Kelly, Water
bury.
One years subscription to Evening
Democrat, No IA. T. E. Sullivan.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
ON TO WASHINGTON.
Local X. OF C. Men Started for the
Capitol This Forenoon.

Several members of the local coun-
cils of the K. of G. left here this
morning on the 1852 train en- route
for Washington to be present at the
presentation of the fund Of $4,000 to
the Catholic university tomorrow.
They were dressed to kilP' and at
tracted q good deal of attention with
their tall hats and travelling valises.
The party includes DR. Martin, ID. j..
Finn, d. II. Tierney, Lucien Wolff, j..
Il. Smith, p. HI. Garrity. j. A. Hynes,
T. E. Conway and T. b. Fitzgerald.
Mr Finn and Mr. Hynes went to New
Haven, where they were entertained
at the headquarters of the knights of
the Elm City, after which they took a
palace car for Bridgeport, where they
were Joined by the other delegates
At New Haven the two delegates
from Waterbury were accorded the
honor of carrying the $4,000 check
into the car. Mr. Finn Is grand knight
of Sheridan council. No "a, of Water
bury, and brother-in-law to the late
Father M. ]. McGivney, founder of
the order. Mr. Hynes was secretary
of the council for several years. Both
are charter members of the council.
DR. Martin is grand knight Of Bar
celona council. No AZ.
D. n. Tierney is past grand
knight of Carrollton council, which
disbanded some time ago, its members
entering Sheridan council
]. E Smith is past grand of Sheri-
dan council
T. r. Conway is grand knight of
Hendricken council. No Sc.
P. III. Clarity is trustee of Sher1-
dan council.
Lucien Wolff has held the offices of
chancellor. lecturer and trustee in
Sheridan council
T. r. Fitzgerald is inside guard in
Hendricken council.
At the railroad station the tourists
were requested to remember people
on the platform to President Roose-
velt Congressman Lilley and several
other residents of washington who
have acquaintance in Waterbury.
The waterbury delegation expects to
get back by Friday or Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
X. OF p. GALA NIGHT.
Grand Officers OF the Order to BE
Here Friday Evening.

Next Friday night is the date OF a
gala event in the annals of the knights
of Pythias in this city. On that night
a joint convention OF the knights OF
Pythias in this city and the surround
ing towns, WATERFOWL, Waterville,
Naugatuck, Thomaston, Beacon Falls
and Seymour, will be held In Speed
well hall, and will be honored with
the presence of the grand officers Of
the state, who will preside at the meet.
ing 1t is expected that nearly 1000
members will be present at the con-
ventton, the first of it's kind to be held
in this city. Candidates from the
lodges In the towns mentioned above
will be initiated into the mysteries Of
the first rank, and the work will be
done by the degree team of Speedweu
lodge, one of the best in the country.
In addition to the candidates for the
first rank there will be thirty candt-
dates to receive the ranke of page.
After the working of the degrees a
sumptuous banquet will be served in
the American Mechanics hall. The
banquet will be in charge Of sisters
from Myrtle and Ivy temples of Rath-
bone Sisters.
All the arrangements for the conven-
tion and banquet have been nearly
completed by joint committee from
the different lodges.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
TIMELY TOPICS.

Easy house shoes for women at
| 81. % and $1.4S at J. G.. Jackie 4 Sons,
1915 Bank street. See their ad.
Castle. the marketman, Is going to
sell pork loins at o cents pound to-
| morrow.
2. H. Carroll has several good farms
for sale. See him in Odd Fellows
building.
The Turnbul1 Co publishes some
| money saving prices to-day. You can
earn money by buying goods there to-
morrow.
Wilson & Tyrrel are ready for the
spring rush for furnishings, They
have al 1.-The latest head and neckwear.
The Public market offers better bar
gains than ever this week. The COM
bination orders are worth looking up.
The Gurran Dry Goods Co has big
stocking sale scheduled for tomorrow
morning. Be on hand Mt 8 o'clock.
Frank, the shoeman, sells the Ultra
shoe for ladies at So and $3.50.
Epson. Singleton g. Co speak a good
word to-day for their kind of clothing.
1t might pay you to see 1t.
George Upham, the builder, is ready
to make window and door screens.
NJ. eOcu1l, OIL lu6 HIoHCu Dy0 WoIhh,
can clean your clothes in the best man
ner and at lowest prices.
The Grieve, Bisset s. Holland 90
will start it's second anniversary sale
tomorrow,
Reid Sc Hughes have an annual sale
now on of trunks and bags. See the
prices.
The ziglatzki-Mar1zs Go is showing a
fine line of wall papers and mouidings
The Barlow Bros Go carry a big line
of refrigerators at low prices.
Mailhiots new store has some fine
bargains in ladies' corset coveres this
week.
j. b. Mullings s. Son are selling rain
coats at popular prices. Gall and see
them.
Dodge, the shoeman. says there is
big shoe store that bears bis name
where the best footWeaT can be found
NV 4x
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
HAYEs-sCHWAR RITZ.

The marriage of Mrs Louise J..
Schwartz and Rutherford B. Hayes
took place at their newly furnished
home, 240 Walnut street, last Thurs
day evening, April 7, at o'clock. Or
John G. Davenport tied the knot. Miss
Rose g. Silently, sister of the bride,
was bridesmaid, and Richard e. Haus-
dorf was best man. The wedding
march from "Lohengrin' was played
on the piano by Miss Nellie Stevens.
Only near relatives were present. Sup
per was served Immediately after the
ceremony. The newly married couple
were the recipients of many handsome
and useful presents.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
FREE TRIAL TREATMENTS.

Those needing the services Of spe-
cialists should bear in mind that the
Offices of the Radio-C hemic physicians
were established some time ago for
their relief. The chief consulting ply
stefan of the company, a specialist of
long and successful practice in the
class of diseases they treat, is In per-
sonal charge of the Waterbury Office
at 40 Bank street, over Davis g
Nye's store. Every sick or suffering
person who applies at their offices will
receive his personal attention and be
given a careful and scientific X-Ray
examination Those placing them
selves in the care of the Radio-Chemic
physicians and accepting their treat
ment will be constantly under his OBJ
servatton and medical attention
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
A CRIME CONFESSED.
University Of Pennsylvania Club
Murderer Captured.

PHILADELPHIA, April IL. - Tbs
mystery surrounding the murder Of
John Thomas, the aged night watch
versity of Pennsylvania, has been
cleared up by the arrest and confession
of Lawrence Gibson, alias John Oak
ley, who was for number of years
employed as a utility man at Houston
hall. Gibson is West Indian negro
and says he is native of Jamaica.
Gibson was arrested at his home
early In the day and denied all knowl-
edge Of the crime until late in the
afternoon, when he broke down and
confessed to the murder. Self defense
Is his plea. Gibson says he went to
Houston hall to call ON Thomas. The
Waterman, Gibson says. evidently mis-
took him for thief and attacked him.
ed the old man.
The police do not believe the story.
Superintendent of Police Quirk is of
the opinion that revenge for being dis
missed from Houston hall was the mo-
tive for the murder, although he has
not entirely discarded the theory of
robbery. Gibson, whose complexion Is
so light that he easily passed as
white man, misrepresented himself as
a student at the university and mar
ried white woman three weeks ago.
When the deception was discovered
he was discharged from Houston hall.
How he expected to get revenge and
his reason for attacking the Waterman
the police decline to say.
The authorities say that Gibson is
wanted in Jamaica for some offense.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
Are You Ready fol
Easter !? /"

Did you get all the necessary wear
ing apparel for yourself and your fam
LILY? II not, why do you waltz
You probably cannot spare all tht
money yet.
Wen, that is just the point we wisl
to advise you on.
Come to us, get what you need
when you need it, and pay later. Bu
before you come to buy OF us loof
around at the goods and prices dis
played in the cash stores, and then WI
shall have no trouble to- sell to You.
Ii we cannot at you out OF our Large
and choice stock, our manufac turimf
and tailoring establishment on the
premises enables us to make you
clothes to order. Therefore do not
wait; come now and be ready fol
Easter on time.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12
Body OF wi1liam JOYCE Found.

BROOKFIELD, Mass April u. =
The body Of William Joyce, who had
been missing from his home since Fri
day, has been found in the meadows
near Tanney brook. The man had
been drowned in two feet of water.
Mr.. Joyce was seventy-two years old.
Medical Examiner e. w. Norwood Of
Spencer said that death was due to ac-
cidental drowning.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1904-04-12

NEVADA, Mo-, April II. - Edwin
Griffith, son of the postmaster at Great
Bend, Kan, has been arrested for
stealing a registered package of $5,-
600. Griffith has confessed Griffith
was an employee of the Great Bend
postoffice, and after taking the $4,000
he fed to Ell Paso, Tex. He came to
Nevada to give part of the money to a
woman. The woman turned the money
over to the inspector