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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Heaviest in Winter.

Some curious experiments have been made at one of the royal philanthropic institutions in Copenhagen. For some years back the 70 boys and girls in the place have been carefully weighed ev- sry day in groups of 15 and under. Thereby it is proved that the children gain weight mostly in autumn and in the early part of December. From that time till the end of April there is scarcely any increase in weight. More remarkable still, there is diminution till the end of summer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Employees of Old Shop Danced at
 Columbus Hall

2 B The second annual concert and promenade given by some of the em- ployes of the old shop at Columbus hall Saturday night was big suc- cess., There was a large crowd present and all spent a most enjoy able evening. The prize waltz was won by Thomas Bowling and his partner, Miss Mamie Sullivan. The prizes were two handsome plush boots. The judges were Mir. Lang gel, of Naugatuck Mir. Cahill, Ansonia and MT Kavanaugh, Waterbury.
 The board of wardens and burgess es will meet tomorrow night.
 Miss Mae Renehan, who has been visiting relatives in town the past few rays, returned to New Haven this morning where she will resume her studies at Normal school.
 Henry Freeman, student at Yale law school. spent Sunday with rela- tives in town.
 The St Francis T. A. B. Society will hold regular meeting this evening. As business of great importance is to be transacted all members should try to be on hand promptly: at o'clock.
 William Simpf, Jr.. Of Scott street, is spending few weeks with rela. tives in New Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS
Rev Father Loftus Will Hold, Services
 in Middlebury Every Two Weeks.

Rev Father Loftus Will Hold, Services in Middlebury Every Two Weeks. Father Loftus will say mass in q
 town hall in Middlebury every two
 weeks. He has just completed the
 census in Woodbury and Middlebury
 and there are ninety-four Catholics in
 Middlebury and 15S in Woodbury.
 Clark Woodward, aged 5S years. died
 at his residence in the north part Of
 town Saturday noon of pneumonia.
 Mir Woodward had been sick but two
 dayss and his death was a great shock to his friends.
 Edwin Barton, who is seriously ill with penumonia, is holding his own, and 1t is thought the crisis will be passed in twenty-four hours His
 mother, who was helping to care for
 him, was stricken with the same dis- case Sunday afternoon.
 Dr Jackson has gone to New York The mission for the French Cath< olics will commence in St Johns church on February 10.
 Visitors in town over Sunday were Mir and Mrs Avery of WaterviIle at { N. B. Miller's; MT and Mrs Rugg1es of Naugatuck at George Trewren's; tho Misses Hotchkiss of Waterville at E. J. Winroe's; MT and Mrs Albert Ems l mons, at John Norton's.
 Miss Lizzie Evans of Waterbury spent Sunday with her. parents. Mrs Frank Brun, who has been ID | for some time, is improving slowly. | Miss Grace Munroe, who has been an invalid for some time. is quite sick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Dr. Kilnnartin has removed his office to AS State Street.
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AIR OF POVERTY DRAWS COIN.
Famous Vicar of Gor1eston HaS Umtaae Experience. Bur Singers
 Get New Outfit.

The famous vicar of Gorleston, whose originalities occasionally find their way into public prints. decided recently he wanted new caSaocks and surplices for his choir. On recent Sunday he an hounced the collection in the church that morning would be devoted to this purpose.
 T think there must be little mis- understanding between us," was his comment at the evening service. 'I did not ask you to give me 8 surplice, but the whole of Gorleston parish choir. Thirty-two and six, the amount of your offerings this morning. will not go far towards doing that now. I am frank to own surpliced choir is luxury which is not necessary to salvation The church wardsus tell me you are too poor to provide surplicss. I think otherwise. but when I'm poor do with out luxuries. You must do the same. Whether Gorleston has a surpliced choir or not depends entirely upon you"
 The next Sunday morning strange spectacle greeted the astonished eyes of the congregation, for the choir, which is the pride of East Anglia. presented a spectacle of poverty and destitution ter rible to witness Some wore surplices, some cassocks and some were cad in both. Some had nothing on but the oldest week day clothing, one mans surplice being tatters from his shoul- ders, while another's cassock was in rags. The music was cut down to mini mum chants. It is said the voices of the boys almost failed. Then that night the church wardens could hardly stag ger up the chancel with the weight oi the coins the repentant congregation had poured into the plates. A few days later the vicar, with satisfied smile went to London to buy complete out 1t for the choir.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

known litterateur. When news of the tragedy was conveyed to the lawyer he was summing up the case in the trial of Jorge Lezama, who was finally sentenced to death for murder As the attorney asked the terrible penalty for Lezama tears were streaming down his cheeks. Samano Campa, who had been in the asy- lum for nine years, was powerful man. He believed himself to be God on earth. Once he grasped man who refused to worship him by the throat and struck his victims head against the wall, fac turing the skull. Two years ago in a fight with another inmate, who also claimed to be God in Heaven, Campa se- cured a club and killed his opponent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
OAKVlLLE HAPPENINGS

Last week there appeared small article in ono of the local papers which is not unworthy of an echo, ana that was in regard to the lack of any shelter at the trolley terminus for pas sengers, furnished by the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co. Ever since the electric cars began to run to Oakville, the want of some kind of covert from the bad weather. espe- cially in winter. has been keenly felt. Fifteen minutes is not a very long wait, it Is true. but long enough to make those who have to kick the ground or bear heavy showers while waiting, wish eagerly that the "poor'' company would spend few of it's pennies to erect little place of accommodation.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- gregational church will meet in their conference hall on Wednesday after noon to hold cake sale. They will also give a supper. commencino at 5:3O to which gentlemen are cordlaIly invited.
 Those in want of anything in the farming line, implements, feed, straw, etc. will have the occasion of buying it at reasonable prices and near nome at the auction to be held to-morroW and next day at the home of the iaIe' Charles E. Warner.
 Burton Mackin, formerly clerk at the local meat market, who toOk position in the packing. department az the local pin factory a few weeks ago, has resigned the same.
 The ladies of St Mary Magdalene's church will hold a business meeting at the church tomorrow evening All those interested are earnestly request- ed to attend.
 A number of Oakville people attend~ cd Sherman's unsatisfactory and com monplace presentation of moving pic- lures at Polls yesterday evening.
 Following is list of the unclaimed letters at the postoffice: Gentlemen, G. c. Rozel, George F. Weemet, Alonzo D. Smith; ladies, r. J. Smith and + c. Sturges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
POPULAR PENNY A WORD ADVS
NEW BOOKS HERE.

The Democrat has just received an other invoice of books. Every adver- tiser ill the for rent, for sale, lost and found columns to the amount of 20 cents or more will receive a book. Cash payments must accompany ad- vertisement to entitle person to a book. Among the new books are such well. known and popular works as "Searlet Letter." Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush,' ''Vicar Of Wakefield" t'East Lynne,' Sweet Lavender, '' ~Ivanhoe," Arabian Nights" and Goldsmith's poems.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Four Bad Witnesses.

The late Sir Frederick Bramwell, of England, was famous both as a witness and arbitrator in engineering disputes. It is recalled that his brother, the late Lord Justice Bramwell, on giving ad- vice to a young baCrister, told him to be careful of four kinds of witnesses: sFirst, of liar; second, of the liar who can only be adequately described by the aid of powerful adjective; third, ,sof the expert witness, and, fnal- ly. of my brother Fred"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
P IS
Thursday evening, Jan 2s.-Rogers Brothers.
CARRIE NATION AT JACQUES.

There Is an air of suppressed excite ment visible 2t the Jacques this after noon in anticipation of the appearance of the famous Carrie Nation in what the playbills term twenty minutes of excitement So much space has been given up in the newspapers to this ex- traordinary woman since she began , her saloon-smashing crusade in Kan sas several years ago, and she has at tained such worldwide notoriety, that it Is only natural people should wish to see her and hear her tell with her < own lips the remarkable experiences that have befallen her in her rounds of the saloons. One may regard her as q freak, but that doesn't dull the edge z s0ftcuriosity to see her or danpen the desire to hear her discourse on her bar-wrecking hobby. It is for this reason. undoubtedly her appearance on the stage has aroused the liveliest in terest everywhere and has attracted crowds of people to see and hear lier. In BriCgeport last week Polls theater
 waa crowded to suffocation at every performance and the most tremendous enthusiasm followed her every appear anee on the stage. Mrs Nation gives taIk on the saloons and tells why she atfasked them in Kansas in such stren- tIG11s style, and towards the end or her talk invites the audience to ask any questions they may wish, answering these often in way to create amuse- ment and laughter and yet always in way to impress the correctness of her position, It is all very interesting and after seeing Mrs Nation and hear ing her talk one may regard her less as freak than m earnest, enthuslas- tic exponent of the strenuous school of anti-saioon agitation It is certain ly worth while to hear her, from an amusement standpoint alone, and for that reason the Jacques will undouht- edly be very popular resort this week. Manager PoH, knowing that Mrs Nation would attract many peo- ple who are not regular patrons of the house, has arrangsd star vaudeville bill in addition that will provide more than the usual amount of fun. Among the acts offered are those of Burto Iewando Wilson's Bijou circus. Jos ephine Gassman and her pickannlnles. Martini and Maximilian. Artesto, Ten Brooke. Lambert and Ten Brooke Lambert and Pierce. and the electro graph. Prices are 10. 20 and 30 cents, afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Central Labor union.
 Patrick Sarsfield club.
 Nutmeg lodge. K. of F.
 Magnolia lodge. K. of F:
 Arbntus camp. W. of ". Painters and Decorators.
 HeIlmann Advance corps.
 Mantow council, I. o. H.
 Waterbury Debating club.
 Townsend lodge, I. O. o. F. Concordia Singers rehearsal. Waterbury conclave. I. L. Fl. Fl st Francis Xavier drum corps Continental lodge F. and A. M 4 Abraham Lincoln camp. $. of v. Lady Trumbull council. D. of L. Court Cecilia M Quigley. I. o. F. Waterbury tent, No So, K. 0. T. NJ. First Baptist church business meet Ing.
 Court America. F. of A.
 St Vincent de Paul society.
 Court Fruitful Vine, No 5, E. Of A. St Joseph's drum corps. Friendly league-Physical training, sgiernoon class 4:3O. beginners 7:45, advanced class 8:45: school of house keeping, public school cookery. morn ing and afternoon; millinery, 3 to p. m.; dressmaking. 7:3O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
RoGERs RRoTHBRs.

Ordinarily speaking, 1t needs only the bare announcement that the Rogers Brothers are to visit Waterbury to in sure a big house, and 1t will be the same now when it is announced that they will be at Polfs on Thursday evening. Their latest vehicle. and the one in which they have been scoring their regular tremendous success thls season. is labeled "The Rogers Broth CTS in. London" and it Is the same style of entertainment that has made them famous
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
MISS NELLYE T. REED.
Teacher of Dancing and Department,

Ieacher Of Danc1ng and Department, will start a beginners class Tuesday evening, January 5, -904, in her new hall, no Bank street.. Special terms. A private and class'' lessons, S5; 12 class lessons $4. Glide waltz, two step. schottische and three-steps taught perfectly in 12 class or private les sons. Open every evening from 7 to II. Glass every Wednesday evening in Knights of Columbus hall Special rates to club of ten pupils.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Curious Heathen Ornament.

Sir Henry Stanley, the famous Afri- can explorer, treasures a plated silver fork bearing the name of fashionable London restaurant which he picked up in the heart of an African forest 1t had been used as an ornament by the chief of tribe of pigmies; though how it went so far away from the tracks of white men Sir Henry cannot even con- lecture. IE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Useful Apparatus.

Every fire station in Berlin has now been equipped with an oxygen appa- ratus to revive persons overcome by smoke or heat Ordinary citizens may also have the loan of the apparatus in cases of urgent need.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
PROF. PROVOST

will start a 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 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., 1904-01-25

WANTED-At once to invest any
 " amount from $i to $io,ooO, We have fitted up our office in such way that business is transacted strictly contiden- tial; on approved personal security, such as household furniture, pianos, etc. We also have line of high grade watches, and jewelry. Watches, clocks and leweiry repaired neatly done and warranted. J. Hubar & Co.,, l42 South Main street. One flight up. lZ-2S-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

WANTED-The public to know that the
 W Co-Operative Coal Go. paid divi- dend of soc a ton on last years business. Any person wishing to join call at room 4, No. II Eas, Main street, "Wednesday even ings, between 7:3o and 9 o'clock. l-25-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Hand-Made Lace.

Notwithstanding the progress of ma chine-made lace there are in France tsN day about 100000 women who make 1t by hand. Many of them get only 30 cents for 12 or "A hours work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Made Him Anxfous.

Cholly--I see they've organized . new tailors' trust.
 Reggie (excitedly) Where? Where2 My own tailor has quit trusting. San FTancisco Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

DOR SALE-Real Estate. have tene- I ment and business property that some one will buy. Let me show them to you. Also suburban lots in any part of the city. Will sell on easy terms, O. will build to suit at given figure. Now is the time 10 buy, Stores on Union street to rent; Rents collected and property cared for. J, E. Sandiford, Loans and Fire Insurance. lOo Bank and lO8 South Main street. Teie- phone i82 9-l1.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
IN. ohane. of Publication. :

9%NfNs Chance of Publtcation.@E
 Dogrel-The editor was good enough to glance over my poem. so hastened to assure him 1t was entirely original.
 Friend-And what did he say?
 .He said he knew that at once. He didn't suppose had ever seen it in print anywhere. "--P Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
LATE WANTS.

4 WIDOW lady desires position as "A housekeeper for an elderly gentleman. Correspondence solicited. References giv- en and required. Address Mrs. Harriet Freeman, Plymouth. Conn.,, Box 53.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
\ Poultry arm

is a safe place to invest your money and labor if you understand the poul- try business. What other business can you invest your money In and get the same returns for the amount in- vested? Six acres with Broom house and barn for $1.OO0.
 J, T. PHET4AN. 42 Bank Street. Taks e,evatoy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
German Lead Pencils

There are 227 lead pencil factories in Germany, which employ 2,S13 persons and export each year 1,614 tons of pen- cils. worth S2,000,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
WHpYED.

WANTED-Board for two girls, one 9,
 w the other l2, in Catholic home. A widow lady with no other children prefer red. Address "G. G." Democrat office. 1-22-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
si1ence in tha Parlor,

When lovers sit in blissful silence it may be owing to the fact that there isn't room between them to get a word in edgeways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

T1CR LE-Three-family, fourteen-room I house at 72 Burton street. Half pur- chase price, or more, can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. l-1o-o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

nO YOU want truss If So go to Water b bury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets and get the advice of an ex- perienced truss man, who has sold hun oreds of trrsses 10 satisfied customers.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Radane nnd nertdtnx.

neighbor while riding your own.-Chi-
 cago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
FOR SHLE.

LNOR SALE--Two-famiiy house. twelve l rooms. All improvements. 56 East Liberty street. 1906
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

EOR SALE---My home, No 55 Kellogg IL Street. near Hillside Avenue The house is practically new, finished through out in hard woods, four fireplaces, fine oak mantels, three bath rooms, two of which have Tennessee marble wainscottings. tile floors and up to date fixtures. ceilings and side walls burlaped. 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 very best in the city. which will be seen by a visit to the place. A fine home for any one who buys it. Do not let this oppor- tunity 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., 1904-01-25
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the Town of Waterbury will be in session Monday, February 1. at City hall, from to IF 9. m.; 2 to 5, and z to 9 p. m., to hear appeals from the doings of the asses sors and attend to any other duties of the office.
 IMRI A. SPENCER,
 MARTIN +. PARKINSON, JOHN HEALY, 1-23-7 Board Of Relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Ancient HOll.

There is holly tree 600 years old near Pisa, in Italy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

VENETTA, the Palmist and Clairvoyant. located at l4O North Main street, is giving satisfaction to many callers every day. Will remain while longer. l4.tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Miscellaneous.

EOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms 1; II gas. heat and bath, with board. l2o Central avenue. l-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

TOR RENT-Furnished room, steam u heat and bath, at 384 South Main St.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
MOr0a@umws,

Moroseness Is the evening of turbu. lence.--Landox.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

nLD gas and electric fixtures made to N look like new a: half regular cost Waterbury Electric Plating and Chandelier Co.,. Moriarty's building, East Main street. Work guaranteed called for and delivered. Telephone 243-l5. ll-9-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

Prussian Railway Cars. Prussian railway cars have only about three-tenths the carrying capacity of those used in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

NTANTED-Compet woman wants W position caring for sick, and house work generally. Inquire 28 Third street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Look Out

Those who assume the most usual ly know the least
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

MADAM Albert. the celebrated palmist M is in the city for short time, Par lors at 235 East Main. corner North Elm Street Charges this week, 25c and soc.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

Expect Too Much. His wife's relations expect too much of the average man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

GTORE TO RENT-Adjoining Polls the D ater. We'll adapted for clothing busi. ness. Formerly clothing store. Inquire John Moriarty i-2O-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

1NANTED - Amateur performers for w Friday night. February 5, al K. of P. Carnival, Auditorium. Handsome prizes will be given. Call or send names 10 Speedwell Hall, K. of P. l-25.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25
Foreigner. iu Italy.

Italy makes ss,ooo,Oo a year out of foreign visitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

WANTED-Oid soldiers and widows ot
 w soldiers to know that secure pen sons without delay. Pension vouchers ex ecuted. George Robbins, e3 Center street (Post 4e. C. A. R.) Insurance, notary public. l2-3l-ly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

HAVE just fitted up-to.date Chandelier Il works. All kinds of brassware refin- ished. Flat irons polished. C.. w. Mes. ser, Phoenix Avenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

WY WANTED-Anyone looking for an over w coat. and to save money at the same time, to call and inspect our misfits Also our lire of secondhand overcoats, many
 worn short time only. Wm. Possner. 3c3 Bank street. o-2o-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

"ANTED--To sell the best made
 w Watches, Chains, Rings, or any other jewelry at the lowest prices. All
 work warranted as represented money refunded. Repairing in all its branches. Work called for. And delivered free of charge. B. Ruby, l72 South Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

WANTED. for U. $. Army, able bodied,
 W unmarried men. between ages of 2l and 35, citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. For infor- nation apply RECRUITING OFFICER, 8oO Chapel street. NeY Haven, 66 State street. Hartford, 1922 Main street, Bridgeport, or l99 Bank street, Waterbury, l.7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-25

IVY ANTED- Table boarders' at 40 Center { w street. First floor. l-6-tf