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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Told Hia Own Story.

PASSAIC, M J., Aug. 1.-The de4 composed body of man who it is believed had been dead not less than "a month has been found in the woods on the outskirts of this city. The cause of death was not apparent. The body was well dressed. and the man was about thirty years of age. When the body was brought to the naorgue a slip of paper was found in one of the pockets. Ou it was written: "John Bicxerstaa, South Fourth street, Phil. adelphia. Don't accuse any innocent person. ! killed myself. J. Fl. B. s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
A NARROW ESCAPE.
White NTountaAm Express En CoYTHa2ai
 With a Heavy Freight.

White Mountain Express En Co1I1a2@S
 With a Heavy Freight.
 NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 1.-I was twilight before the wrecking crew had cleared the tracks of the Hart ford division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad in tht Cedar Hill freight yard at the poin, where the White Mountain express rar into freight train shortly before mid night. Only railroad men who were at the scene of the wreck all day coult actually realize what narrow escape the express had from complete de struction.l The engine took practical ly the entire shock in the collision After 1t left the iron the engine plung ed down the enbankmenti and buried it's nose deep in the soft earth. It was very badly damaged.
 The body of Engineer James A. Nc Intosh, after being taken from the cab, was viewed by the medical ex aminer and taken to an undertaker's until word had been sent to relatives
 At the New Haven hospital 1t is stated that Fireman Charles Slellew. CTS of New London is very low, and it is doubtful if he will survive the amputation of his right limb.
 A coroner's investigation is expect ed to render a finding today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
DRUnnERS AND THEIRS.
Prises Awarded to Contestants ct
 Auditoripsn Saturday Night.

Many persons attended the 18th am nuaI convention of the ConnecticrH Fifers' and Drummers' association. which was held in this city on Satur. day afternoon and night, under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Crum corps. The local boys proved flnc etl- tettainers and the visitors were well satisfied with the hospitality shown to them.
 The winners of the various contests were as follows:
 Modern Class-American Grapho- phone Drum corps, Bridgeport, first; Military Fife and Drum Band, South. ingtOf. second.
 Ancient Class-American Grapho- phone Drum corps, Bridgeport, first: Eagle Drum Corps, Plantsville, sec ond.
 Piccolo Corps National Drum corps, New Britain first; Kennedy Guards, Danbury, second.
 Corps with Dr1ms Only-BoIden'a colored, Drum corps. Hartford, first: Second Regiment Drum corps, New Haven, second
 Individual Snare Drumming Thomas Naughton, Second Regiment Drum corps, New Haven, first; Sidney Basey. Bolden's (colored) Drum coprs, Hartford, second.
 Individual Bass Drumming Drum nier Phalex of Second Regiment Drum corps, New Haven, first; E. c. Bietg, American Graphophone Drum corps Bridgeport, second.
 Individual Fiffng, Modern Class.-- T. D. O'Connor, St Francis T. A B. Drum corps, Naugatuck, first; James lexx Bridgeport, second.
 Individual Fling, Second Glass; James Ellsworth, Sacred Heart Drum corps, Bridgeport first: James Grant. Sacred Heart Drum corps, Bridge port second
 Individual Piccolo--James Naugh- ton, Second Regiment Drum corus. New Haven, first; James Jeanelli Second Regiment Drum corps, New Haven, second.
 The baton swinging contest fur nish much entertainment and the prizes were distributed as follows: < Drum Major Baton Swingifig-W. E Ziegler, American Drum corps. New Britain, first; W j. BunnelI, 1fer- 1den Drum corps, second.
 Drum Major Baton Swinging, Sec- 0nd Class--B. Wren, Military Fife and drum corps, Southingtori, first; Carmfiif Copoli, Kennedy Guards, Danbury, second.
 The judges were John sTyEan. ifl- structor Of drumming, .Adolph LalIier, leader of the Waterbury Military band, and Charles Dennison, instruct or for the waterbury Drum corps.
 The committee which managed the affair so we'll consisted of Robert Moran, chairman; James Tiernan, secretary, George Degnan, treasurer; stephen Mitchell, John Lane, John T.y- man, John Lynch, Daniel Shea. Eu- gene Crosby, John Kenney and John !. Colloty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
aBetter. Cut 1t Out, Boys.v

PITTsBURG, Aug 1.--Billy Van, ( comedian with Haverly's minstrels, and Walter A. Wolfe, the interlocutor. were subjected to severe calldown by the audience at the Bijou theater here. The reprimand was caused by the men joking about the Bible. They told stories of Daniel in the lions' den and Of Jonah, making jests of them. Final ly they told story of the loaves and fishes when an old man in the bal cony arose and said, Boys. you had better cut that out" Shouts came from all over the house to "cut 1t out" Manager Nankerville said that the stories would be eliminated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
A yapsw at rasm Gate.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 1.-CIar ence Norris. who lives three miles north of Jeffersonville, Ind. believes be was the object of a diabolical at tempt at murder Mrs. J. Donahue a neighbor. telephoned MT. Norris that she noticed snake on his gate. Mir. Norris found spreading viper three and half feet long had been fastened to the gate and left with its head on a line with the latch. Had MT. Norrin not been warned 1t is almost certain he would have been bitten when he opened the gate, and the bite of ths viper Is very dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Great Reduction In Millinery

All our Trimmed Hats and Millinery goods will be sold at X price, as we must have room for fall stock. If you are looking for stylish, up-to- date hat come down to Freedman's Bargain Millinery before you go else where, as you can save money. It will pay you to call from fur dis tances.. Be sure, mark the name and number.
 Freedman's Original Bargain Millinery.
 2e5 BANK STREET.
 Hats trimmed while you wait
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
ponavita nom nx Laona.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.--Pinioned to the floor by Baltimore, the largest and fiercest Hon he handles, and surround. ed by seven other lions, Bonavita, the chief animal trainer of the Bostock ex. hibition. at Coney. Island, last night fac. ed death for a second time within two weeks and escaped by the narrowest chance. His left arm torn to ribbons his hand mungled by the teeth of the great beast that had attacked him, Bo navita staggered between the infuriat- ed creatures, forced back by the at tendants outside of the cage, and was dragged by Frank Bostock through the doors leading from the arena.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
After ct,araes nays, Murderer.

PORTAGE, Pa, Aug. 1.--Pursued bg 800 determined men, the three men who murdered Charles Hays, driver, and perhaps fatally wounded Patrick F. Campbell, payniaster for the Puri- tan Coal company, about mile south of this place, are hiding in Cedar swamp, about seven miles from For. tage, on the Bedford county line. Ono of the fugitives is injured, but met enough to affect his flight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
s. BOI1I,
LACK OF FORETHOUGHT.

"Methinks." said he of the copper colored proboscis, last Saturday, that l will hie me away to the seashore and spend Sunday basking in the gen tie sunshine and inhaling the gent1e zephyrs from the sea-. 'I'm your ,huckleberry,' said he of the discolored orb. And away they went, but in stead of beautiful sunshine and gentle zephyrs they were obliged to sit i'll the cottage all day. with cold chills run- ming up and down their backs, trying to warm up on John Barleycorn and bemoaning their fate, that the only day they had at the shore should be rainy and almost as cold as winter. If they had had the forethought to have taken a sack of Browns Quick fire Charcoal. instead of Old John Bar leycornt and heated up the house, they would have enjoyed the day, notwith- standing the inclement weather Tn. sist on getting the bag with the Black Disc from your grocer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Yota May Bat

Pastry, pork, cabbage. sinkera ana many other hard things to digest if you take one or two of EitzpatFick's digestive tablets. sThey are won derfui help to digestion. 50 cents for a large box. Fitxpatrick's phar- macy, corner TGast Main and Wan streets. Teleuhone Ga.A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
president yisits vireinia.

wAsHINGTON, Aug. 1. Sunday was excessively hot, and the president and Mrs. Roosevelt spent the greater portion of the time away from the White House. Attired in their riding habits, they left the White House in their carriage in the forenoon and re- turned about z o'clock after horse back ride to the farm of a friend in Virginia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
chicago neat Fair c,ty ream.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.--Seyen hits foI ten bases, together with an error, a pass and wild pitch, gave the Nation. al locals the game in the second inning. pitchers were unsteady and wild. The score: Chicago, 9; St. Louis, g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
wife murdsrer Hanged Harnaelf.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.--After week Sf mental anguish, during which he con. tinually wept and prayed, Frank Bene- detto, who murdered his wife during a fit of jealousy, has committed suicide in his cell in the county jail here by hanging himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

Fire Loss nt San Francisco $1&B,0oo
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1.--IFirt here has destroyed the establishment of the shilbest Mercantile company loss, s125, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Drought u. lsonmnn nir.

BUCHAREST. Roumarlia, Aug. i.-~ TAe drought has almost destroyed fle rnaize crop. and the government has nrnhibitad the exportafion of maiaa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity
is constantly coming in, declaring
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds to be
unequaled. A recent expression
from T. ]. Mcfarland, Bentorville,
Va, serves as example. He writes:
Il had Bronchitis for three years
and doctored all the time without
being benefited. Then / began TAX
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
a few bottles wholly cured me. !"
Equally effective in curing all Lung
and Throat troubles, Consumption,
Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed
by R. S. Freeman & Son, druggists.
Trial bottles free, regular sizes SOC
and $1.00.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

The modern trusts are manifestly
a reaction from the wastefulness of
excessive competition. To a GER
tain extent, the substitution of CO.
operation for competition may tend
to increase the total production of
wealth, but the powers of monop-
olistic combinations to extort and
Cypress should be vigorously re-
strained without reducing further
than necessary the increased pro-
ductiveness of organized co-opera-
fion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

When America was discovered
the total stock of gold in Europe
was estimated at the value of $685.
100000. Since then ten billion dol
lars worth has been produced. The
output last year was $255, 100000.
One-fourth of the product only is
coined, the rest used in the arts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
Worst OF All Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to
feel that every minute will be your
last? Such was the experience of
Mrs. S. H. Newson, Decatur, Ala.
For three years." she writes, i
endured insuferable pain from in
digestion, stomach and bowel
trouble. Death seemed inevitable
when doctors and all remedies fail
ed. At length l was induced to try
Electric Bitters and the result was
miraculous. l improved at once
and now I'm completely recovered. "
For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and
Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is
the only medicine. Only soc, It's
guaranteed by R. S. Freeman &
Son, druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

Scientists say the existence of
radium in the earth may account
for the internal heat. 1t has been
heretofore held that the interior of
the earth is a molten mass. Ac-
cording to the hypothesis of its me-
bula origin the earth was once in a
gaseous state and after millions OF
years of condensation and cooling
crust was formed over molten
mass
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
For a Hundred Years.

For hundred years or more
Witch Hazel has been recognized
as superior remedy, but it remain
ed for E. C. Dewitt & Co. of Chica-
go, to discover how to combine the
virtues of Witch Hazel with other
antiseptics, in the form of a salve.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sa1ve is the
best salve in the world for sores,
cuts, burns, bruises and piles. The
high standing of this salve has CIV
en- rise TO counterfeits, and the pub
lie is advised to look for the name
Dewitt" On the package, and ac-
cept no other. Sold by R. S. Free
man & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
Driven to Desperation

Living at an out-of-the-way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case
of accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay in a sup
ply of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's
the best on earth. Csc, at R. S.
Freeman & Sons drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
An Alarm Clock for Csc.

If you want to get up early and
feel good all day take a Little Early
Riser or two at bed time. These
famous little pills relax the nerves,
give quiet rest and refreshing sleep,
with a gentle movement of the
bowels about breakfast time. w.
H. Howell, Houston, Texas, says,
early Risers are the best pills
made for constipation, sick head
ache, biliousness, etc." Sold by
r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
That Throbblng Headache

Would quickly leave you if you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your
health. Only Is cents, money back
if not cured. Sold by R. S. Free
man & Son, druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
r. S. Freeman & Son

Ask the readers of this paper to
test the value of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. Those persons who have
used it and who have been cured by
it, do not hesitate to recommend it
to their friends. Kodo1 digests
what you eat, cures indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.
Increases strength by enabling the
stomach and digestive organs to
contribute to the blood all of the
nutrinent contained in the food.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is pleasant
and palatable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

Among the ancient Greeks and
Macedonians armies were "dogs of
war" Dogs taught to fight the
enemy. Many of these dogs were
clad in armour as a defense against
sword and spear thrusts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

In Alaska the reindeer is used TO
carry the mail. He can travel over
the snow from SO to 90 miles in a
day. His food is the white moss
which he finds under the snow and
which he digs down to get.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
STUDENTS ADMITTED AT ANY Tim
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss of strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings, and catarrh OF
the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices of digestion as they,
exist In healthy stomach, combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconstruciiys
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball. Of Ravenswood, w. Va. says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years
Kodol cured and now using It In min
Tor baby
Ko1ol Di8ests What You Fat.
Bottles only. Sl.oo Size holding ~ times the tia
size, which sells for SO cents.
Prepared by y. o. Dewitt & co., CHICAGO
R. S. FREEMAN & SON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

Japan has l ,587 ,697 horses, Rus
STA has Is, 1854, 900, Japan has 1857
766 acres of forest land; Russia has
474,OOO,OOO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

You will save money by taking
your brood mares to ]. M. Chin
mock, River, Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

Out of $50 automobiles in the an
nua1 exhibition in New York City
SO were electrical and us gasoline.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

Kenneth Burgess, a high school
student, ran over a rattlesnake nine
feet long with a bicycle, five miles
west of Oshkosh. The reptile bit
and punctured the tire. Burgess
dismounted and ran. When he
returned, he saw the snake crawling
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

For the third time lately the
Standard Oil Co. has reduced the
price of oil II cent a gallon. The
reduction was started in New York.
1t hasn't reached here yet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
National Democratic Conven-
ton at ST. Louis, Mo.

On July 2, 3, 4, S, and 6 we will
sell round-trip tickets to St. Louis,
Mo-, at $3.50 each, good IS days
from date of sale. No stop-over in
either direction. w. S. DAVIS,
Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
A Strong Heart

Is assured by perfect digestion.
Indigestion swells the stomach and
puffs it up against the heart. This
causes shortness of breath, palpi-
tation of the heart and general
weakness. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures indigestion, relieves the stom-
ach, takes the strain off the heart
and restores it to full performance
of its function naturally. Kodol in
creases the strength by enabling
the stomach and digestive organs
to digest, assimilate and appropri-
ate to the blood and tissues all of
the food nutriment. Tones the
stomach and digestive organs. Sold
by r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

urine scads the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it, the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
W druggists. in fifty 81 G.
cent and one dollar :HsE z es:EEaa
sizes. You may have "a y
sample bottle by mail s4G9 -
free, also pamphlet tell Home of swamp Root.
ing all about it, including many of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. T., be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember the
name, Swamp-Root DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root
and the address, Binghampton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

The per capita wealth of England
is $210; that of Canada $240.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-06-23

and CheerfuIneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too often. if the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-11
REFORM SCHOOL
PROPOSAL
Trustees viii Receive Bids For
Construction and Proceed
With the Main Building

The trustees of the Idaho Industrial
Reform school have decided to pro-
coed with the construction of the ad-
ministration building. following the
plans already decided upon, says the
Statesman. The barn and boys cot
tage will be erected later when funds
are available.
In the opinion of the trustees II was
better TO have one good building, con-
structed of the best materials and on
the best lines. than three inferior struc-
lures which would shortly require al
terations and repairs.
1t was also found advisable to segre-
gate the bids inviting separate pro-
posals for the structure proper and the
power, water. lighting and heating
plants. Proposals embracing all work
together will also be entertained as
well as those for the different units.
The proposals require that all bids
be accompanied by n certified check
payable to the board of trustees for -
per cent of the amount of the tender
An proposals should be marked
Proposal and directed to T. d. Caha-
Ian, president Of the hoard, Soma
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-11
NEWS FROM LELAND
Basket Socials Are All the Rage in the
Potatch Town

LELAND, Feb, 11.-Elmer Jones
left for Lewiston, Tuesday, where he
will remain for a short time
Mrs. C. L. Webster is on the sick
list.
Mr., w, +. Daggett and father from
Southwick We're doing business in our
burg Tuesday
Mr.. D. j. Rolands, a merchant of
Kendrick was in our town Tuesday.
Basket suppers seem to be all the
rage just now. one was at the Welker
school house last evening. The pro-
ceeds went toward purchasing an or
gan for the use of the school
About six inches of snow has fallen
here in the past few days. Sleighing is
not very good yet since the roads were
in such poor condition before the
snow fell but the prospects are still
bright for some good sleighing.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-11
ANOTHER
KNOCKOUT
Two EbOney Hued Gentlemen Mix
in FiSticuffS and Land
in the City Bastile

Two ebony-hued bootblacks mixed
up in a local barroom today and COM
menced to display their skill in the
manly art. Before the final round was
called the bartender appointed himself
referee and picking up a heavy cigar
cutter laid open the scalp of one of the
pugilistic stars with the result that
several stitches were necessary under
the skillful direction of DIR. WOODBURY..
These two colored gentlemen got into
a dispute over the right to a certain
location for a bootblack stand in this
city and each was determined that the
other should not have the favored spot
After considerable arguing the result
aforementioned was the consequence.
Both men were arrested this morn
ing by Chief Masters and locked up in
the county Jail. One of the dusky gem
tlemen plead guilty of disorderly con-
duet before Judge Coburn and the
other will have chance to explain the
reason of his having been mixed up
in such dlsgraceful event.