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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

intend seeing the merry side of life in gay Paree." They started the evening with an expensive dsnner, paid for by the American millionaire. At coffee the lat ter exclaimed Hullo, have not any cigars; suppose you go and buy some. You can leave your bag here, where 1t will be quite safe. But, as you might be suspicious, here's my pocketbook. Keep it till you join me again"
 As soon as the cooks back was turned the American millionaire of course bolt ed with the bag, but the latter only con- tained old newspapers and the cooks card, with the words: T have been here before: you have met your match this time" In the would-be swindler's pocketbook was sum of G24 in French notes, which the, cook took to the police station, asking the officer to whom he told his tale with understandable relish Co give the money to the poor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
EXERCISES FOR HEALTH.
A LattIe Shaking Up Before Break
 fast Is a Good Thing.

A LAttIe Shaking Up Before Break
 fast Is a Good Thing.
 For almost every person under fifty, and for great many people over fifty, exercise is the nearest approach to a been devised. Causing the body to move and stretch and push and pull makes tie blood circulate, the liver do its work and the nerves pick up their dropped stitches. An excellent time to exercise is before breakfast Neither man nor beast, as rule, goes to sleep hungry. During sleep there is little waste of energy. On waking there is no Immediate demand for repIenish- ment of lost tissues. Furthermore, the long sleep has left the nerves and the digestive apparatus dull and leadened. To sit down to heavy breakfast with an fifteen or twenty minutes after get ting out of bed means that the stomach receives food which 1t does not need and will not readily digest.
 A little shaking up before breakfast Arouses the vitality and consequently makes the appetite and digestion better. That means better work done durinA the day. If man can get away from work in time to take additional exer- rise during the afternoon he will have better appetite for the evening meal and more power to digest it. That will mean better sleep at night. Many a man has succeeded in the world with but paying any attention to his body Joseph Chamberlain, for instance. But such men would probably have sue ceeded more easily and certainly with more pleasure to themselves if they had taken care of their bodies, A strong mind is certainly stronger and more enduring in healthy body than In sickly one. The best way to keep the body healthy is to use it.-Chicago Tribune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
PRAISE FOR CHICAGO GIRLS

Gown Importer Says They Have Fin
 est Figures Tn the World.
 'The girls of Chicago have the finest figures that are to be found in the world"
 This is the statement of A. c. Pear son of New York, who yearly visits Paris and the other capitals of Europe in search of stunning gowns and mod els who can display them to advantage, says Chicago dispatch to the New York Journal.
 Its all mistake, this notion that the women of the foreign capitals can set off gown better than an American girl" said MT. Pearson. Formerly we went to Paris for our models. We were under the impression that it required q Paris model to show the best effects of French gowns. Now we import the gowns and have them displayed by the girls of this country. It's combina- ton that cannot be beat"
 MT. Pearson made his discovery while he was selecting ten models from hun dred applicants to pose in the Dress makers association show, and he had a small riot on his hands before he fin ished. The girls blocked the pavement and stairway, and scores of young men lowered in the vicinity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
A BOOK FIELD WANTED.
The Poet Had . Long Search, but 1t
 Finally Turned UD.

E1M&21y VQTne0 Upe
 Eugene Field was a book collector, and one of his favorite jokes, accord ing to the Philadelphia Post, was to enter a bookshop where he was not known and ask in the solemnest man ner for an expurgated edition of Mrs. Hemans' poems. One day in Milwau- kee he was walking along the street with his friend, George Yenowine, when the latter halted in front of a bookshop and said: "Gene, the pro- prietor of this place is the most serious man I ever knew. He never saw a joke in his life. Wouldn't it be a good chance to try again for that expurgated Mrs. Hemans?" Without word Field entered, asked for the proprietor, and then made the usual request. That is a rather scarce book" came the reply "Are you prepared to pay fair price for itT" For just second Field was taken abHck. Then he said, Certainly certainly. I-I know it's rare" The man stepped to a case, took out a cheapiy bound volume and handed it to Field, saying, ''The price is $5." Field took 1t nervously, opened to the title page and read in correct print, s'The Poems of Mrs. Felicia Hemans Selected and Arranged With All Ob- 1ectional Passages Excised by George Yenowine, Editor of Isaac Watts For the Home,' The Preside Hannah More etc.," with the usual publishers name and date at the bottom Field glanced up at the bookseller. He stood there the very picture of sad solemnity sTH take it" said Field faintly, pro ducing the money. Outside Yenowins was missing. At his office the boy said that he had just left, saying that he was going to Standing Rock, Dakota, to keep an appointment with Sitting Bull
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
ALASKA BEAR STORY.
A REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH IN FROZEN NORTH.
Two Men of Nome Have a Desperate Encounter with Giant Grizzly Killed by Discharge of
 Bird Shot.

The Nome correspondent of the Se-- ktle Post-Intelligencer writes that probably the most remarkable escape from death on record in Alaska was that of F. x. King and his partner, N. P. Peterson, who ran the Nugget road house. across the Nome river divide. These people have, in addition to their roadhouse duties, been prospecting on Homestake creek at the base of the Sawtooth mountains.
 On the morning of May 30 they start ed for their customary prospecting, when they were surprised to see the tracks of a monster pair of bears, diff ferent from any they had ever seen be- fore. After tedious .Mush" of sew eral miles they encountered a grizzly. the largest of the bear family, and the most ferocious animal in the world. Peterson fired, and the bullet struck, but not in vital spot; and with growl of rage and pain the wounded bear sprang over the cliff and rolled almost to the bottom, some 300 feet below, where she regained her equilibrium and vanished among the rocks.
 Chagrined at the failure, Peterson  turned, and was mortified at seeing an- other large grizzly about twice the size of the other, spring upon his partner, MT. King, and was more mortified when he remembered that his was the only available gun, and as the magazine was out of repair could only be reloaded by removing the empty shell by hand. The bear sprang at his foe, but King, with the habitual presence of mind in herent in the backwoods hunter, thrust his weapon into the face of his assail- ant Tn the twinkling of an eye the bear had grasped the muzzle of the gun in his teeth and was crunching the gun barrel like as much wood. Towering two feet higher than King. the latter realized that the only hope for him was to pull the trigger, and maybe stop the beast until they procured safety in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

flight. A loud report, and the beast gave a spring high in the air and fell to the ground.
 The men beat a quick retreat, and after covering considerable ground, turned, and were surprised to see the bear was still lying on the spot where 1t had fallen. They waited for few minutes, in the meantime reloading the rifle, the shotgun being broken at the stock, and the muzzle was left in the mouth of the bear After throwing several rocks at a safe distance, they ventured further, and, unreal and mar vicious as it may seem, they found the bear stone dead.
 Upon finding the bear was killed, the men went back for sled, and after sev- eral hours managed to get the bear to the bottom of the cliff, where they loaded 1t on the sled, after disemboweling 1t. They took it to the Nugget roadhouse, and then started for Nome with nine strong dogs to draw the heavy load. It took them three days to reach the Sour Dough roadhouse, where the bears re- mains were put in cold storage. The big brute was brought to town on June and placed on exhibition at the Gold en Gate hotel It is 9 perfect speci- men of the grizzly, and the skin is beautiful one. The bear, disemboWeled, weighs nearly 500 pounds. The skin was sold for $125, and the meat was purchased by local restaurants at a dol lar pound.
 A remarkable thing was the enormous power of the jaws shown by the deep fndentations made in the barrel of the gun by the bears teeth, not only the barrel being bent but marks were made in the steel connecting piece about one- fourth of an inch deep. Then there was the finding of a grizzly at this northern latitude, and, to cap the climax, the ] strangeness and seemingly preposter- ous statement of fact that grizzly bear i weighing $50 pounds was killed by a l discharge of birdshot in his mouth and with the aid of no other weapon than that When one remembers that the grizzly bear is the most vicious of all 1 animals, and that the most experienced hunters quake and turn pale at the thought of even participating in such a fray, it makes one marvel the more l MT. King is a Swiss, with a broad ac- cent, and in relating his narrative states l that "de bayer comed at me like a wild beast, un yust pull de trigger und he go dead"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
workmen Out of Work.

The total number of workmen thrown out of employment in the last 20 years on account of strikes is estimated at 6.105,- 694, and a loss in wages of over a quarter of billion dollars. More than 127, ,000 es- tablishments were involved. There was an average loss of s46 to each person in- average loss of 46 to each person in volved. New York came first in the num- Der strikes, and Pennsylvania second. the former having over 20,000 and the latter having over 18,000 strikes. The coal industries experienced more strikes than any other.-Indianapolis News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
TAKE YOUR CHANCE.
After Bird Killers.

Since early last spring Mayor Syl- vester, vice president of the Audubon society, which had several deputy war; dens securing the country in search of those who might kill birds or destroy nests. The work is done in this direc- ton for several years past has result ed in noticeable increase in song birds throughout the District of Col umbia. He reports that there are few boys who have shown a disposition to slaughter the birds. The major says that school training in bird protection Is having wholesome effect.-Wash- ington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
CARS SHIPS ESCAPE
Great Naval Engagement Of
 Port Arthur.
JAPANESE PRESSING ON TO LIAOYANC
St. Petersburg Fears For Safety Ol Far Eastern Stronghold Since Wolf HiII Is Nm Possession
 of the Enemy.

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Advices from Chefu, dated today, say that Russian torpedo boat destroyed entered Chefu harbor at 5:30 o'clock a. m. and re. ported that six Russian battleships, -four cruisers and half of the torpedo boats escaped from Port Arthur yes. terday morning. The torpedo boat de Stroyer left Port Arthur last night, bringing in five passengers, who stat. cd that the Japanese fleet is pursuing the Russians and that a battle on the open sea is in progress.
 A special from Tokyo, dated today, says that the Russian fleet emerged from Port Arthur Wednesday morning, and a severe engagement with the Jap anese feet lasting all day, followed. The Japanese destroyers attacked the Russians with great fury. The results of the engagement are unknown. The Russian battleshfps Retvizan and Po- bteda were seen outside Port Arthur this morning at an early hour.
 A dispatch from Sinmintin, which is on neutral Chinese territory about thirty miles west of Mukden, says that there is an enormous garrison at Muk- den, re-enforcements having arrived very rapidly for General Kuropatkin.
 The Japanese advance on Mukden does not seem to have developed se- rious character, and, according to the general staff, the way of retreat is still open if General Kuropatkin chooses to withdraw.
 A Japanese force of some strength lies twenty-five miles to the south and there is another army five miles east of Liaoyang
 Advices from St. Petersburg say that at the war office the concentration of the Japanese armies east of Simou- cheng is interpreted as showing the intention to press direct on Liaoyang in an attempt to cut off AnShanshan, halfway between Haicheng and Liao- yang.
 Nervousness over the situation at Port Arthur seems to be increasing since the occupation by the Japanese of the Wolf htlls
 It is admitted that the besiegers have an elevated position, whence emplaced guns can command the fortress.
 According to the information re- ceived at St. Petersburg the Japanese have about 100000 men in the armies operating against General Kuropatlin, rendering it too hazardous for him to risk a general engagement
 The general staff has no information bearing on the reported presence of a large force of Japanese at Paithuho. It is said that General Kuropatkin is already retreating north of Laoyang.
 It is reported from Liaoyang that the Japanese are very active at Bendziko, twenty seven miles east, on the Tattse river. They are bridging the river at eight points to facilitate their advance.
 It is reported that the Japanese have 10000 men and twenty guns Idle at Haicheng awaiting the turning move ment which they are now attempting around Liaoyang. The Haicheng force will be ready to advance if the flank CTS succeed in pocketing the Russians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
WAUnnNE.

A great source of cruelty is temper. When it is considered what vast sum of misery temper causes in the world, how many homes are darkened and how many hearts are saddened by it; when we remember that its persecu- tions have not even the purifying con- sequences of most other calamities, inr Rsmuch as it's effects upon it's innocent victims are rather cankerous than me tiicinal; when we call to mind that a bright face and bright disposition are like sunshine in a house, and a gloomy, lowering countenance as de. pressing as an Arctic night, we must acknowledge that temper itself is only another form of cruelty, and very bad form too.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
New York Markets.

WHEAT-Quiet but steady.
 CORN-Quiet and unchanged.
 BTTTER-Ffrrn; fair demand; extra western creamery. 1sc.; extra nearby
 BeeGs1Fsirm; good inquiry; nearby arsts, 1s1Ac. at mark; western firsts, 19Q2ec. at
 CHEEsE-Firm. with 9. good demand: New York full creams, choice to fancy, 8A@SAc.; New York full creams. fair to sGPaf, faEsaf stfqSf, ff,Ru1rs-Apples. Duchess of oldsnburgh. hand picked; h6ss. per barrsl sl 50 A.5O02; Orange Pippin, a.50Q2: Sour eoasA ssds @2 sHfst windfga.a aiodSga aS 5Ss s g5s elapps nase Esvof1ts, gSgs 9ssri. ss 1So river. per carrier. 4o@8ec.; pef 5 pound
 sTs EIVE so6tgi; PopLrRY-steady: f G fair demand; fowls, 1S1k@14c.; old roosters 9c.; spring chickens. i6@l6c.; ducks, old, 1a012c.
 DREssESD PoULrRY-Good demand; to good, lsQ1s1ao. 9ld roogtssa ac. nearby 16917c.; western do., chCice. i641So.: do., fair to good. 147lSc.
 DRESSED MEATS-Beef was in mod crate demand at 71aQ10lac. per pound for inferior to choice native sides; calves slow for country dressed, with choice light per pound; lambs at s4i2c, with choice stock selling as high as 1254c.; country dressed hogs steady at 714Q21ac. per pound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
sWlNDLER MET HIS MATCH
Sham Millionaire Is victimized by a Cook Who Glad Been
 There Before.'
The classical confidence trick has been

The classical confidence trick has been neatly played on would-be swindler by his intended victim. The latter, a cook on a transatlantic liner, had been done himself before, and was too old bird to be caught again. He struck up an ac- quaintance with an engaging but ob- viously sham American millionaire in the train to Paris, conf1ding to him that he had 10000 francs in his bag, and meant to amuse himself on the bouleyards.
 Well, met, indeed" said the million aire; "I have also made my pile, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
New Direct Line to the Cats kill Mountains and Lake
 MOhOnk

Via the New York, New Haven and Hartford, Central New England, Wal kill Valley and Ulster and Delaware Railroads. with through buffet parlor car to New Paltz, where connection is made with stage for LAKES MOHONK and MINNIE
 WASKA, and to Kingston, Big Indian, Stam- ford. Phoenicia, Grand Hotel Station, Bloomville, Oneonta and other points in the CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. Leaving Waterbury at 10:58 a. m, and connecting with the through car at East Winsted, arriving at Lake and Mountain destinations early in the evening.
 EXCURSION TICKETS at low rates, advertising matter and full information as to train service and connections can be secured on ap plication to ticket agent at Water bury or to
 c. T. HAMPSTEAD,
 Gen Passenger Agt, 8-11-18 New Haven, Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Silver Card Cases in Vogue.

The summer card case will not so much as suggest leather It comes in silk, plain, striped and moire. and In silk covered with lace. Bits of point or Duchess lace may be taken to the leather shop and they will be made up to order over silk to match the calling costume. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
COncenf,raffOn-

The weakest living creature, by con centrating his powers on single ob- ject, can accomplish something. The strongest, by disposing of his over many, may fail to accomplish anything The drop, by continually falling, bores its passage through the hardest rock The hasty torrent rushes over it with hideous uproar and leaves no trace be- htn0 1axgxsa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Liehtning,s Action on Trees.

Lightning, when it strikes tree some times converts the sap into steam with such rapidity and energy that it ex-, plodes, scattering the wood in every di-. racftOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
GARD 0E THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express their heartfelt thanks to the many friends who by their kindness and sympathy have done so much to en. courage us during our recent bereave- nent and for the beautiful floral of ferings so kindly sent us by the shop mates of our son and brother, and neighbors and friends Of the family
 MRS B. CUNNINGHAM,
 MARY CUNNINGHAM,
 HENRY F. CUNNINGHAM
 And Family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Live stock Marketa.

CATTLE-sup lighti market steady; sh9alSe aS Ss0gs e priIsass ss Ydso676 sd faar. $40 HOGS Receipts light. market lower; prime heavies S. 7095 80; mediums, $6; heavy Workers S6Q605; light Workers and pigs, 6.05GD6. 10; roughs. $4GT6.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-Supply fair; snarket slow; prims wethsrs, s4. l684 g;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
CONCERT ON THE GREEN.

This evening the American band will render the following con- cert on the green.
 March-Jack Tar. ......... Sousa Overture -Orpheus in der Inter Intermezo- zo-Fraumbild Won Blon Medley-Roof Garden Reverbera-
 tiOns .........,....... Mills Descriptive Fantasia-Down the
 Mississippi .............. Puerner SynopsisF'latboat going down the s. river at night Hailed from the
 shore, answered from the boat
 Boatsmen's song-Whistle of
 steamboat heard in the distance
 Steamboat approaches and passes
 flatboat-Old fashioned buck
 dance-The boat is again hailed,
 answers "AlFs we'll" and disap-
 pears in the darkness.
 Popular Selection - Songs by
 Charles K. Harris. ....... La Rue (a) The Gondoliers .......... Powell (bl Under den Linden. Penn Selection-Erminie ..... Jakobowsky Medley-Back from Ireland o..
 ..... Beyer Comic Tattoo ...............Fa Farbach
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Pet Names.

If boy baby has pet name he so be- hayes that it goes off and leaves him be- fore he is three, while girls will cling to her forever--Atchison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Not So Ethereal.

After a woman has reached 15o pounds in weight she should quit thinking of herself as ray of sunshine. e.-Atchison Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Increase in Flour Exports.

The exports of flour from the United States last year were greater than ever before about 20, ,O00, ,o00 barrels
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Needs and Wants

A man really needs very few things He wants-the earthl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Irish phi1oso,hv

An Irish philosopher says the sweet est memories in life are recollections of things forgotten.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

Widower, aged A, with one
 child, wishes to correspond with woman from 25 to 40. with view to matfi- mony.. Address Espy Spidel, care Demo crat office. 6-iO-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Butchers union.
 Christian alliance.
 Court Acme, +. of A. Women's Relief corps. Polishers and Buffers Court Oregon, F. of A. Court Linden, F. of 4. Wadhams post, G. A. R. Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. M. Fourth division, A. o. H. Clark commandery, K. T. America lodge, A. o. U. W. B. l.. DeForest council, R. A. Artisan Canadian Francais Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Brass Workers union, No 186. Court Martin Hellmann, F. of A. Mary Lincoln council, F. D. of A. -Ansantawae encampment, L o, O. F. Amity castle, No Il, Knights of the Golden Eagle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
WFQ(gED.

WANTED-Fosition as housekeeper in " small family by German girl Can sew and Is very useful about house. Wants 10 go home nights. Address orcall to Katie Weiser, l67 Charles street.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
The Finish.

It is not the way you begin a race, but the way you end it that counts Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Weakening.

A life of pleasure makes even the strongest mind frivolous at last.-Bul- wer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
PENNY A WORD ADVS'
FOR SHLE.

EOR SALE-U p-to-date drug store. com I plete stock; everything that goes to make first-class drug store. Quar- tered oak fixtures. Puffer soda fountain, also cash register. Established little over two years. Will sell at bargain as the owner is going to leave city. Address Drug Store Democrat office. 6-S-f EaOR SALE Customers wanted for one, I two and three-family houses. Must be sold this month. Do you know am selling those lots on South Main street am. Come and get terms. No interest or taxes. J. E. SANDIFORD, loo Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

WANTED-Room and board for man.
 wife and year old daughter. Pri- vate family preferred. Address '.C." Dem ocrat office. e-9-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

W WANTED--Old Soldiers to know that
 all are pensionable without regard to disability. At $6. age 62; $8, age 65; $io age 66 and and SIP age 70. Have secured ten allowances since June 1, 1904 Apply at once to George Robbins. Pension Att torney. 63 Center street. Fire Insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

HOOD CHAMBERMAID wanted at the O Commercial house. Naugatuek.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

MI move your furniture a. " reasonable prices. Also several firstt class turnouts tp lot. double or single: rub ber tires of all descriptions. A. M. Larson's livery and trucking stable. corner Water and North Elm streets. Main office 6l South Main street. Telephone 253-4.
 5-19-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
old Notion.

The blue glass cure is used in Italy for neuralgia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Cloaing Stock Quotations.

AOsAA9 S1OSAA &NUAeAtAUnA' Money on call unquoted; prime mercan- tile paper, 4Q41a per cent; exchanges, $176, 226,519; balances, $1o,S84, 765.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

WANTED-All the people to know that Waterbury Drug Co.,, corner East Main and Spring streets, Is the best and cheapest place to buy drugs and medicines of all kinds. Special inducements to cus- toners, besides Green Trading Stamps with every purchase.