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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
TREASURES ON TIE ROAD.
Odd Hiding Places Contrived by Travellers for Their Val
 uahles

It is an old joke about the secret hiding places women have for their money when travelling, but no better ways have been discovered for keeping money safe than to tuck it away in the front of the blouse or slip 1t in a bag hung at the waist and worn under the dress skirt A purse that fastens to the belt is well enough for the day. time, but at night the travelled woman, wants some place more secure than her pillow or a spot under the mattress. One ingenious girl has made herself a set of washable linen cases that are like two compartments of a pocketbook only one is smaller than the other and may be slipped inside the larger one Checks, b1lls, drafts or even gold may be tucked away in the smaller com partment, and this in turn folded neat ly into the larger one, and the whole fastened round with white linen tape that is long enough to go over the head One advantage in these linen cases is that they can be washed after each trip and are always fresh for another. To be very elegant one might have one's initials embroidered on the outside of the case or one's name and address could be worked on it. Longer recep- tacles intended to hold check book, credentials and letters of credit are also made of white linen, bound with linen tape. More elaborate ones are made of moire silk, hand-painted and bound with narrow satin ribbon They are lined with plain taffeta and look very handsome. but doubt if they will give the service of the plainer linen ones, and am sure they will not be so hygienic as bag that will stand wash- ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
.POLt'S
LEW DoCKsTADER.

Waterbury showgoers will have again this season the opportunity of seeing Lew Dockstader and his mann moth minstrel aggregation start the local theatrical season going, the com pany appearing at Polls on Friday evening A more acceptable first at traction could hardly be selected, as Lew and his fellow Ininstrels have all ways been great local favorites. The company is said to be extra strong this season. The end chairs are oc' rupied by. Lew Dockstader, Neil D'Brien. Carroll Johnson. John King, Lawrence Freeze, Frank Leighton, John Daily, Bert Leighton, William Cawley and William Freeze. The vo- ralists are Manuel Romain, Matt Keefe. William Mcdonald. Harry Ellis, yames Bradley Frank Coombs, Wil- liam Hallett, George Weller. Godfrey De We're. Herbert Willison. Grant Les lie and a chorus of twenty trained male voices. accompanied by an oper- atic orchestra of twenty picked musi- cians under the direction of Carl Schil- ling. The opening part closes with a stirring historical military tableau en- Titled ''I Want To Be Soldier Here also strict attention has been paid to rostuning and scenic surroundings, everything being made from models and sketches by Harry A. Ogden. who Is conceded to be the authority on American military and naval cus- tunes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Motor Cars for Jewels.

Many people are selling their jew Bls just now to buy motor cars" is the statement made by the manager of a well-known jewelry establishment "Others are buying automobiles instead of diamonds, he went on. "The money spent on the purchase of a Panhard or a Mercedes lessens the amount available for other luxuries. One can buy imita- tion pearls, you know, but small satis- faction can be obtained from riding an imitation Mors Fine jewels, by the way. are very scarce at present. It is very difficult to obtain a ruby of the fn- est water or a flawiess emerald. Amer jeans have such a way of acquiring the oostliest London Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
ELLIS AND ABYyS|NIA
IS HE SEEKING POWER IN THE
 COUNTRY OF MENELIKP
Case of the Cuban Negro Who Accom- panied Kent Loomis on His H. Fated Voyage Proposed
 Big Trading Company.

William H. Ellis, the Cuban negro now on his way to Adis-Ababa, capital of Abyssinia, with the commercial treaty entrusted to the care of the late Kent Loomis, has had remarkable career.
 It has been reported of the dusky naes- senger that he has an ambition to be- come an African potentate, and that he had dreamed of vast power to be wielded in the dark continent. Those who know him doubt not that he has had such dreams, nor do they doubt much his abil- ity to realize them if he has seriously set out to accomplish that purpose.
 Ellis is one of the oldest characters with which the state department at Wash ington has ever had dealings. Of wealth he seems to have an unlimited amount. For experience he has herded cattle on the plains of South America, has boorned towns and made fortunes out of real es- tate. has figured prominently in South American and West Indian trading companies, has explored interior sections of Africa, and calls himself the friend of Menelik, a title which the Abyssinian king does not seem to object to. Tn New York he is known for his extravagance which, by the way, he can we'll afford --for his gaudy dress, and as the re- ceiver for water supply corporations, and also as minor figure in the Payne Moore badger case.
 When Consul General Skinner pro- posed an expedition to the Abyssinian capital for the, purpose of negotiating a commercial treaty with the king of kings" Ellis sought an opportunity Of joining the expedition. He had visited Menelik several times before and offered his services as friend of the African potentate. Though vouched for by reputable persons at Washington he was not sent as a part of the Skinner ex- petition, but fitted out an expedition on his own account, and with many trunks full of valuable gifts for the king he travelled with his own earavan to Adis-Ab8ba.
 When the treaty was drawn granting American commercial privileges in Abyssinia Menelik promised Ellis val uable commercial concessions if he would return to Abyssinia. Upon his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

return to America he began interesting influential friends in the project of an Abyssinian trading company. It was at this time that he met Kent Loomis, and 1t was decided that they should travel to Abyssinia together with the signed copy of the treaty This they were doing when Loomis disappeared from the Will helm IT., on which they were travelling. when the vessel was of the English coast.
 Ellis is proceeding alone to complete the mission which in reality had been entrusted to Kent Loomis. He is now in Abyssinia hastening toward the capi- tai of Menelik, but he Is going simply as messenger, and the African king has been informed by cable that he rep resents this country in no official capa- city
 + has been suggested that Ellis hoped to secure great prestage through his de- livery of the treaty, a prestage which would give his proposed trading comA pany unusual concessions. That such a company might find the field profitable one is proven by Consul Skinner's re- port in which he says:
 Ethiopia is wealthy in resources be- yond the power of any man to calculate. Gold. silver, asphalt, petroleum, iron and coal exist in combination with salu- brious climate agricultural productive ness and a population of singular docil- ity. With watchful eyes upon the future, the emperor seeks to pit one European power against another In order to pre- serve the political independence of his people, which has been handed down through the centuries, and in the mean time he hopes to develop theintelligence and resources of the population to such point as to enable 1t to withstand any pressure from without.
 'The empire holds out no attractions to the commercial adventurer with lim- ited means. Too many Europeans now in the field are of that class, and the em- peror, with just reason, is weary of the constant clamor for concessions from all sorts and conditions of persons, whose only object is to find a purchaser at an sxorbitant figure On the other hand, enterprises planned with skill and backed with sufficient capital may be undertaken and carried out with every assurance that property interests will be respected by the government and that promoters of such enterprises will be welcomed with catholic spirit.
 "Whatever may be the results of this mission, it Is certain that if the treaty be ratified 1t will have regularized an un- certain condition"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
BABIES EASILY REPAIRED. Misshapen Ears, Nose or the Skull Itself May Be Brought In-
 to Fair Shape.

There is no sense in permitting child to grow up with ears looking like oyster-shells rudely attached to the side of the head, says a household au- thority.
 Beginning with the day of it's birth, the baby's ears should receive atten- ton. If the nurse understands her profession shefwiIl take care always to see that tho little ear Is folded back against the side of the head when the infant reclines upon one side. When the baby lies upon it's back she will see that even the softeat pillow does not press the ear out from the side of the head.
 If nurses and mothers will but take heed, there need be no pug-nosed children.
 A baby's nose is very much like q bit of putty. There is not mother iu the universe who cannot, by means of the thumb and forefinger, press the affirmative organ into the shape 1t should have
 Occasionally the little head fails to acquire a proper roundness, and then the hands of the mother or nurse should assist in smoothing away. the unnatural and disfiguring Jumps. Where the head is long and narrow and one-sided. gentle pressure of the hands, with movement from the chin to the top of the head. will often repair the distortion in a few weeks time. The pressure should be firm. never hard, and never unpleasant to the infant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
HER TIME SURELY COMING
Woman of Attenuated Proportions Sees Unmistakable Signs of
 Fat Woman's Decline

An exalted, oh be joyful expression came into the thin woman's face. says the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 What is it?" her companion asked, curiously.
 Look there!"
 She looked. A woman whose hip measure was so great that she could only with difficulty get out of the large armchair in the waiting-room where they sat was struggling to her feet.
 "Monstrous' said the thin woman's companion. But it is only occasion ally that you see one of that size"
 That only goes to show how unob- servant you are.' said the other. Just look over there. and there. and there!" she added, triumphantly.
 Within sight there were three women whose weight must have been near 300, as we'll as more than one who came close to the 200-pound mark. / "But why are you so jubilant?" her compaion asked.
 She leaned toward her confidentially.
 Because the thin woman's day is coming" she announced, dramatically. We've been dubbed lean,' 'scrawny, 'scraggly,' and other injurious adjec- tives, but foresee the day when a thin woman will be as rare as pigeon blood ruby! Feminine flesh is on the increase. The world is getting latter every day. Before long 1t will be a distinction to wear your hip and col lar bones on the outside. May I live to see it" she added, devoutly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
nee,, Minine.

Great advance in deep level mining is the result of the advance in en- gineering science. Some years ago 5000 feet was considered great depth, but this limit has been much exceeded. At F1enu, Belgium, e3,600 feet has been touched, while at Calu- mets Hecla and Tamarack, in the United States, mines from 4,50o to [, 400 feet have been worked. The tenn perature is the great thing to be over come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
MEETINGS To.N1GHT.

Musicians union. Turn Verein Vorwarts. Board of aldermen. Hillside Athletic club. Nutmeg lodge, F. of A. Court Vigilant, F. of A. White Oak, w. o. w Sixth Division, A. o. H. Painters and decorators. St Thomas Cadets A. A. Mohawk council, o. H. c. Magnolia lodge, K. of P. Waterbury debating club. Townsend lodge, I, o. o. F. Brass City lodge, N. E. o. P. Mattatuck lodge, N. E. o. F. Past chief rangers, F. of A. Catholic Women's association. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Abraham Lincoln camp, S. of V. Sterling commandery, U. o. c. C.. Concordia Singing society rehearsal. Hellmann Advance drum corps. Friendly League, phyeical culture. English branches. Barbers union.
 St Vincent de Paul. Ladies Of Maccabees. Solderers union.
 St I0Sanh,s s7Enxn 0nxns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the many kind neighbors and friends who sympa- thized with us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother. Also to the employees of the Waterbury Mfg Co and others for floral offerings. MRS JOHN MAYES AND FAMILY,
 WILLIAM AND DOMINIC GIB-
 BONS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Unusual Emphasis Necessary

willie, dear" his mother said, T wish you would go out and see what all that racket in the next block is about. ]"
 Willie went away, and returned half an hour later with the desired informa- tion.
 There was deaf and dumb couple married down there this evening"" he said, "and the boys is trying to shivaree 'am aocorddn'. Chicago TribunA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Where Fruit Is cheap.

If you are very fond of fruit you should go to Jamaica. West Indies, the greatest fruit-growing island in the word There you can buy big pine apple for Id, and 20 bananas or a dozen oranges for 1lkd.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
Pineapple Lemonade.

Pare, eye and grate a large ripe pine- apple. Add the strained juice of four lemons and syrup made by boiling together for five minutes four cupfuls of sugar and two of water. When cold add one quart of water. Strain and teaxs-Washipgton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
POPULAR PENNY A WORD ADVS.
WHQYED.

WANTED-Wo Woman to assist in general
 w housework. one who can go homQ nights. No cooking or ironing. F Kens drick avenue. 7-3O.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

WANTED---Old Soldiers to know that
 " all are pensionabIe without regard to disability. At $6. age 62 $6, age 65; $lo age 6S and and SIP ago 7o. Have secured ten allowances since June !. 1904. Apply at once to George Robbins, Pension Ate
 torney, 63 Center street. Fire Insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

WANTED-Cirl to do general house< W work. Inquire at Democrat office
 7-2S-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

IT ADY CANVASSERS wanted 10 sell arr A ticles used in every household daily. SIS week easily made by energetic per- son. Address Box 1894, Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01
IQiscellaneous.

! oST--Two $5 bills between Waterville -A and Stone street. Return to Demo crat office and receive reward. 7-3O-3
 GTOLEN = Oxen. calves. sheep and D lambs ? Oh. no. Nor do we buy them alive. But we buy the best cuts and furnish meal with the fixings at such a low price that some people may have their suspicious Bring your wife and try one of our 20ci dinners. It will cost you no more than at home. and you save fuel. the house is cool and your wife has rest. Avery's. South Main street, opp. Castle $ Market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

WANTED-Men or women local repro.
 w sentatives for high class magazine. Large commissions. Cash prizea Write J. N. Trainer 80 East Washington square. New York. N. Y. 2-le-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-01

WANTED- Housekeepers so call and
 gee our line of new and second hand Furniture. Stoves, Clothing Shoes. etc. Special prices on Iron Bedstcads. Springs and Mattresses, Bedsteads, $2.o8: Springs. $l.e6 Mattresses, $l9S. Abra< ham Cohen. 246 Bank St. 5-23-f
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Wouldn't Cut Wood,

A musher we'll known in Valdez was cooking a pot of tea over a camp fire near Ernestine, when Governor Brady happened along. The musher's hair was long and black and his clothes rather the worse for wear, so, as he did notlook up when the horseman approached, 1t was not surprising that the Cover nor mistOok him for a siwash, and sprung a string of Chinook on him.
 Halo sabe chinook" said the musher, still watching the fire.
 "Is that so." said the governor, "Well l am the white chief Brady and am going to take all you nat ives out to the coast to cut wood. You will get hiyu muck-muck and tenas chickamon. Now what is your name?"
 Edwards is my name," said the musher finally looking up, "but I want to put you wise to the fact that this wood-cutting proposition don't go with me. I have mushed few hundred miles this summer and a wood pile won't look good to me this winter, and further than that l will bet you a claim in Shu- shitna against your job that if you do succeed in inducing any siwash- es to go to the wood yard, they won't cut enough all winter to fur nish toothpicks for Felix's restaur- ant. Take my tip and leave the siwashes alone"
 The governor nearly fell off his horse, but finally recovered and after apologizing for his mistake went his way, wrapped in medita- tiOn.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Reduction in prices at Stull's.

Reduction in prices at Stul's.
 Watch Mainsprings at stull's s1 F. c. Bartlett and son arrived from Slate creek on Saturday. Mrs. C. A. Brown left on the Santa Clara to visit her home. Stephen Birch. manager of the Alaska Copper O., has gone to New York.
 The brothers Chas. and Clint McCourt left for Seattle Monday and will return in the spring.
 Bottled beer can now De secured from the Valdez Brewing O., phone S7. Delivered to any part of town.
 l.. A. Levensaler, engineer for the Nizina Placer Mining Co.,. left Monday for his home in San Fran cisco.
 Miss Leon Moulton passed through here on her way to La touche island to join her mother. Mrs. Charles Veach.
 The Bertha arrived yesterday morning with about 300 tons of freight for Ft. Liscum and some for Valdez and westward points.
 c. s. Carter, who passed through here on his way to Hope, had with him machinery for dredge to be operated on resurrection creek,
 T. l.. Howard, formerly employed at the Valdez sawmill, went to Hope on the Santa Clara to erect and operate a sawmill for c. S. Carter.
 Commissioner Lyons will to-day move into his new quarters in the court house, and it is very likely that all the offices will be occupied before the end of the month.
 For Rent-Twelve clean, warm. rooms, furnished double or single. 25 cents per night. Several beds VI. per week. Open all night. Positively no trust. Mrs. Johnson. Miners Hotel.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

Watch Glasses, hunting, at Stull's 10 cents.
 Watch Glasses, heavy, at Stull's 9 Cents.
 Place makes Signs.
 French dinner from 4 to 9 at Wikidel's.
 Furnished cabin $1 per week. Stull, Jeweler.
 Parker Bunk House on Keystone avenue. Bunk, stove and wood, all comforts, 25 cents per day. "Cleanliness is next to Godli- ness" Go to the Dock BATHS for cleanliness.
 Charles Scott, of Mississippi &C., companied by Charles Baxter, left for home Monday.
 Desks, cases and other fixtures for the cable office have arrived and are being installed. Dan Dougherty of Kodiak, who has been 17 years in this section, left Monday for Pennsylvania.
 Mir. and Mrs. Guthrie, who have been at Fall creek for about six weeks, returned to town last week.
 The Bertha brings the news that the Burnside. with 600 miles of cable, would leave Tacoma on the 18th.
 Miss Lulu Burt, of Seattle, is a passenger on the Bertha enroute to Kodiak, where she will spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. Dr. Stone.
 James Nellie, ex-representa- tive of Copper Center and judge of Cyrus Noble's best, departed Mon- day for tour of the states. He will make short stop at his home in Chicago.
 J. NJ. Leonard, engineer for the Heinze, Latouche island property, after visiting a number of other properties along the sound, has de- parted for the states but will re- turn at an early date.
 A. NJ. Powell, who spent the sum- mer prospecting along the Alaskan range, is again in town. He reports a find on the Socelsitelna a tribu. tary of Slana, to which he will re- turn next year.
 Just received-A full line of childrens winter underwear, vests, pants and combination, Australian wool, steam shrunk garments. Extra hose for boys and girls 25c and BOG pair at Mrs. Shelters Store
 Deputy Marshal Lathrop is us- ing every endeavor to have the court house ready for business in time for the opening of court. The large safe belonging to the court was yesterday moved into position. and preparations for heating the building are being rapidly complet- ed.
 A. J. Heneke, manager of the Nizina Placer Mining Co.,, who has been prospecting the Carvey-Mc- Neer benches in Nizina, left on the Santa Clara. He will go east and submit his report, and if the com pany, which has plenty of capital. decides to take up the option, next spring will see complete hydraul- ic plant on the ground.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22
Cut Prices at Stulls.


 Cut Prices at Stulls.
 Watch Clea ming at Stull's $1 50
 Place Paints.
 Place Hangs Paper.
 Moose meeting tonight.
 Wanted Furniture. Inquire this office.
 The Goodwin brothers left Mon- day for Seattle.
 5O-cent French dinners are new departure at Wikidel's.
 Geo. Baldwin has left for the States stopping while at Sitka.
 A full line of Ladie. and Gents Handkerchiefs at the Ladies Bazaar
 Yesterday afternoon the Dora returned from her extra trip to Coal bay.
 Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated Coffee is to be had at Temple & DOugherty's.
 The neatest line of ladies neck wear over brought to Valdez at the Ladies Bazaar.
 Your old clothes can be restored to a respectable condition at the Valdez laundry, Keystone ave.
 Mrs. Con Beggs left on the Santa Clara for trip to her home. She will probably go to Fairbanks in the spring.
 George and Mrs. Esterlev arrived in town Monday evening from Mi gina accompanied by w. Gibbons, D. Davis, A. Fast, Harry Fitch and c. Delander.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Lewis have gone to their home in Seattle for the winter. Mir. Lewis will return in the spring to survey the base line in the Copper river valley.
 F. J. Kraemer, brother of Chas.. left Monday to take another term at college. He has put in the sum- mer on Slate creek and says that he enjoyed the experience greatly.
 Mrs. A. G. Wilson left Monday for Seattle to spend the winter. Mir. Wilson will remain in Nizina watching the Nizina Trading Co.'S cache until January, when he will be relieved by his brother.
 Jack Beck, who left here recently III a very delicate condition, ar rived in Seattle feeling much bet ter. He will go to Prescott, Ari- zona. Jack sends his best wishes to his friends in this section.
 J. A. Hazelett, having completed the seasons work as manager of the transportation department of the Nizina Placer Mining Co.,, left on the steamer Monday. He will probably return next spring.
 While at Seward on the last trip of the Dora one of the firemen fell from the wharf in the dark and would have drowned but for the second officer, H. w. Fletcher, who plunged in and rescued him.
 Park Griswold, an old sourdough of this section and long a typo on the News. has quit the printing business and Wednesday morning l swung under the fast express for Delta to take up a position on the mail route.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-09-22

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