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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

The hunting season opens this week and all hunters look forward with great hopes to the opening. day. If reports are to be credited game in this region will be scarce presumably on account of the severely cold weather experienced last winter. These reports stand out In sharp con- trast to statement by a well known local man who spent last winter in North Carolina This person, who, it is said, takes great pride in his ability as marksman, which is only exceed ed by his story telling ability, said that while out hunting in Carolina forest he saw so many squirrels in one tree that the branches were bent so as to touch the ground. The hunt CT discharged obth barrels of his shotgun into the chirping gray flock and when the smoke cleared away he found twenty squirrels to reward l him for his, trouble.
 B. Havens Heminway and family
 who have been spending an extended l vacation ot Fishers island returned home last evening.
 James E. Grinff and two daughters
 are enjoying a trip through the state
 of New Jersey.
 1 Charles Baldwin and family have | vacated their house on Chestnut 1 street and will in the future board with John Herring and family. MT l Delkescamp of Waterbury will soon l take up residence in the house vacat- l ed by MT Baldwin.
 The family of William Anderson
 are spending a few days with Hart
 son of Woodbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

Chief of Police Schmidt has return ed from his vacation and is again on duty.
 Joseph Hines has gone to New York to spend week with relatives in that city.
 The board of warden and burgesses will meet with the assessors in the borough clerks office Thursday eyen- ing, September 8, to act as board or relief on the grand list of the Un- ion Center school district and on the grand list of the Union City school list.
 The Ladies' auxiliary to the A. O. H. will hold regular meeting this evening. All members are requested to attend.
 M. F. Moran, clerk at the White House cafe, is confined to the house by sickness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
OAKYILLE HAPPENINGS

A large boarding house established on Newton Heights by Mrs jSlocum Wil be in readiness to accommodate all corners by the first of next month. Several have already made this place their home, among whom are the Rev Mir and Mrs A, R. Ll1tz. It is beyond doubt the most commodious and well equipped mansion of this village. It's situation is no less desirable, being near the station and trolley and at the same time on the breezy heights, away from the dusty roads. As this place has long been sorely in need of ac- commodations for those who have not a home of their own, it can be taken for granted that the applicants will not be wanting.
 The children of the Congregational church enjoyed their annual Sunday school picnic Saturday afternoon on Mrs HuXley's lawn.
 Mrs c. H. Bavier of Thomaston, a former resident of this village, re- turned home yesterday, after spending few days with friends here MT day.
 Ernest Miserez. who worked for Louis Brandemeyer, the baker, about yCttI, ISlS tlll1StCl HI LuC tIIlly dS d cayalryman,
 MT and Mrs Charles Hubbell of the Row have returned from a two weeks visit at the home of the latter's par l ents in Boston.
 Miss Elizabeth Plunkett, who went to hospital in New York several months ago to become a trained nurse, 1 is here on a visit. James A. Mains of Newton Heights, who has been on the sick list with iI- terlnittent fever for almost two 1 months, remains about the same. Miss Mary Johnson of Davis street spent the day with friends in New | Haven.
 Miss Mabel Watrous of Hartford, formerly of this village, is visiting | friends here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
stoes.eI Cannot, Ho1d ont.

ported from reliable source that Lieu tenant General Stoessel, commander of the Russian military forces at Port Arthur, has teIsgraphed to the em- peror thanking him for the recent mes sage of encouragement sent to the gar rison of Port Arthur, saying that the defenders of the fortress are ready and willing to lay down their lives, but adding that the garrison has already suffered severely and intimating that it is hardly possible to hold out for more than a month or six weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
BANNERS AT CHINESE BURIAL Rich and Important Oriental Is Laid
 Away with Much Pomp and
 Splendor.

When rich and important China man dies his funeral Is conducted with much pomp and splendor. His friends and relations, instead of sending wreaths, send innumerable banners. These are made of white silk, with in- scdptions beautifully worked in black velvet, and express the senders' good wishes to the deceased himself, or to the members of his family for many generations On the day of the fu- neral these banners are carried by hired men, who are all dressed alike for the occasion. After the funeral, which lasts several hours at the cemetery, is over, the banners are all brought back, and eventually, grace the rooms of the late Chinaman's house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
FIRE ALARM.

4-COr South Main anG Grand StS. @ 5-ScovtH Manufacturing Co (P.)
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill sts. ! 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers & Bro tr.)
 l3-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 15-Cor High and Walnut sts. l6-Cor East Main and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and ingsbury sts. 23-Burton street engine house. 21-Cor N. Elm and Kingsbury sts. 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside, avenue and Pine sts 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts.
 32-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. s 34-Cor w. Main and Watertown I'd. 35-Conn R'y S L't'g Go, car h'se P) 36-Waterbury Brass Go P.) 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 38-Cor Grand and Field sts 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Go P.) 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Go (P) 46-Waterbury Buckle Go .P1 47-Cor S. Main and Washington sts 51-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-Waterbury Clock Go, case fac P) 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No Hose house. t 58-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin st. 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. 142-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and Welton sts. 173-East Main st, opposite Polls. 212-The Platt Bros Go P.) 213-Hammond Buckle Co P) 214-Waterbury CPk Go, m'v't fac CPl 216-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 253-Farm street.
 261-Junction Cooke and N. Main sts. 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues 272-Grove, bet Central & Holmes avs 3I1-S. N. B. Telephone Go bldg, Pl 212-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 813-Randolph & Gloves P.) 314-Plume S5 Atwood P.)
 315-Amer1can R1ng Go P.) 3I6-EIectr1c Light Station P1 3rS-HoImes, Booth & Haydens PD 321-No Hose house. 322-Cor Green and N. Leonard sts. 323-Cor Washington av S Porter Ut. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st & Washington av. 371-City Lumber & Coal Go P) 412-Tracy Bros P0
 432-Cor Liberty and $. Main sts 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go P)H 5S2-Cor Baldwin and Rye sts.
 P0 Private.
 SIGNALS.
 l. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 II. Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 Ill. Three strokes, F m., 6 p. m.
 Fire gong blows at o'clock.
 1-1-1-1-1-f-1-1-1-1-Te strokes quick will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1. F1ifteen strokes quick will call out the militia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30

4U Stamps with can (1S ounce,
 full weight Baking Powder . soc WiN make a perfect cup of Tea,
 A. & F. Blend Golden Tipped
 India Ceylon.. .25c F 10 pkg A. & F. Elgin Fancy Creamery
 Butter 23c lb N. Y. State Full Cream Cheese 12c ID
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
New Direct Line to the Cats kill Mountains and Lake
 MOhOlk

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 1O:5S 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, S-11-1S New Haven. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
Cunning "Con" Game.

The confidence game was recently worked to the limit near Wathena. A preacher was approached by a couple who signified their intention of getting married. The reverend gentleman per- formed the ceremony and his wife and himself affixed their signatures to cer- tif1cate as witnesses. A few days ago the preacher was informed that 8 note against him for $1 ,000 was due.-Topeka Capital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
Boers' $1 ,25O, ,Ooo Treasure Found

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 30. - Mr. Kemp, cousin of General Kemp, the Boer commander, has discovered be- yond Spelonken, in the northern Trans vaal, the treasure removed from Preto- ria before the entry of Field Marshal Lord Roberts. The value of the treas ure is estimated at $1. .25O0O0, of which the government will receive half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
His Comment.

"This preacher remarked Mrs. snarle, declares that he will never again marry a fool or an idiot"
 Hell starve to death, then" com- mented MT. Snarle, "if he depends on marriage fees for his living. New Orleans Itc~e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30

Remarkable value, Wo- mems $2.50Boots, but ton and lace, nearly every size, reduced to
 $L. 69 pair We have priced this lot to your liking. not ours. We are closing one of the bestl ines of Oxfords we ever sold, because we can't duplicate the line. A better wearing shoe was never made at $2. Reduced price for this lot, $l.I9 pair It's an up-to-date prop osition for a bargain hunter.
 26 pairs left of that lot of child's high grade shoes, button and lace. You remember these are reduced from $l to
 55c pair Rather an unusual dis count we think.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
We Give 3Iss }, Green
 Trading
 Stamps
heRoad toLow
 Prices

You are on the right road, to get the best goods and LOW PRICES, when you buy of the A. & P. Tea Co. We all must have the necessaries of life, therefore it's every housekeeper's wish to save money and still give her family the BEST to eat and drink, at lowest prices. This we do All though our prices are GUT to the LOWEST as you can see if you will favor us with call at our store. While prices are GUT to the LOW EST we continue our free gifts to all our patrons. The old and reliable s. & H. Green Trading Stamps with all purchases of 10 cents or more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
SPECIAL STAMP SALE

ALL THIS WEEK.
 80 Stamps with lb Coffee at =. 3Sc 25 Stamps with 1 lb Coffee at =. .35c 2O shamps with lb Coffee at ... BOG 15 Stamps with i lb Coffee a t. :. .25c 55 Stamps with 1 ID Tea at ..... SOC 50 Stamps with 1 lb Tea at ... roc 45 Stamps with 1 ID Tea at soc 40 Stamps with ID Tea at .... soc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-30
VICTORY FOR LAPS KurOki's Troops at Gates
 of LiaOyang. A SHELL KILLS R0NTkOWSKY, KurOpatkin Now Pressed Back To.
 ward Mukden. RUSSIANS LOST THREE THOUSAND
RUSSIANS LOST THREE THOUSAND

Since the Capture of Anshanshan the Forces of the Mi<adO Have Pressed on With Irresistible Power, and Now mt LiaoyanE They Threaten the Practical Humiliation of the Enemy's Whole Army. ..
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Short Items of News.

w. N. Hires has had beautiful sign
painted for his place Of business, and
other decorationso on the interior equally
attractive
p. c. Truitt raised the property Of
Mr. An 1ie Mills last week to higher
eltN ati -, made necessary by the grad
inl Of NOrth Walnut street.
John NJ. White has had his residence
on North street set back about twenty
feet, also a new roof put on the building.
This will make a great improvement
in his home.
A. J. w. Harper has began to get
the sidewalk ready for the laying Of q
brick pavement the entire length Of
the property belonging to Mrs Eliza
beth Clark situated on North Walnut
and North Second streets.
The Willing Workers will meet with
Mrs. Edward Call this Friday evening.
The object Of the meeting is to give a
donation to Mrs. Rebecca Truitt, who
is quite i'll at her residence on North
Third street. This is a case Of true
charity and a large attendance is de-
sired.
Miss Anna Archer was given a de-
lightful surprise party Tuesday even
Ing. The occasion being her eighteen
tn birthday. Only the members Of
the Senior class Of the High School
being present. After refreshments were
served the young ladies departed wish.
ing Miss Archer many happy return Of
the day.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Euehre Club Met.

Mrs. w. H. Smith entertained the
Euchre Club of Milford at her residence
near town on Friday evening last. The
ladies we've driven to the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs Smith by Chas.
Windsor's hacks. The following per-
sons were in attendance:
Mrs G. f. Pierce. Mrs. G. H. Hall,
Mrs. H. L. Gritr, Mrs. A. NJ. Jones,
Mrs. S. Truitt, Mrs. G. l.. Grier, Mrs.
G. w. Marshall, Mrs. P. 7 Carlisle,
Mrs b. P. Burn, Mrs. NJ o. Caulk
Mrs. F. L. Grier, Misses Elizabeth
Richards. May FOulk, Ida Draper, Mary
Wallace, f. Osmond, and Miss Mat
thews, Of Wyoming.
LATER-The above party of ladies
unfortunately did not get to Mrs
Smiths as the driver Of the hack got
the horses and hack in the mire and
when he was able to get out it was too
late to continue the journey. Instead
of playing euchre the people who hap
pened to be passing thought that the
ladies'were gathering vegetables.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Daniel jackson Arrested.

Daniel Jackson, of PHILADELPHIA. and
who for some years resided in this town,
and who has been receiving the inter
est on a large sum of money up until
the past year or 80, was arrested on Sat
urday morning last on the chsrge Of
getting goods and money on fraudu-
lent pretences, and was held in bail for
S1G0. Being unable to give the same,
he was taken to Dover jail on Saturday
afterp OOn by Policeman Trice. John
Houseman, who had Jackson arrested
for getting about 81 cash fIom him and
about 80 cents worth Of goods, stopped
the offender from deceiving many more
business men. Some three or four
other business men having known, as
did Mr.. Houseman, that Jackson had
at one time been in the habit Of giving
checks that were coed, were easily
hoodwinked by his procedure, and were
victims to a similar offence only trifle
larger.
Another charge could have been
brought against Jackson for forgery, as
the check given Mr.. Houseman was
forged, but the gentleman upon whom
it was forged made no charges against
him. 1t was, perhaps, the forged check
that caused MIR. HOuseman to catch
him in his trick.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
"reminiscences.

Mr.. Lee 0. Truitt, of this town, has
shipped the last of his mauy thousands
OF bushels of sweet potatoes, which he
mad stored for the winter in houses es.
pecially fitted ard heated for their bet
ter keeping. The greater part of these
were placed in what was the old tan
merry building, on North Front street.
which was erected some thirty-eight
years ago by DR.. Robert Frame. Tan
ming, by the bark process, ceased to be
profitable and the building remained
IDLE and unused for a decade or more,
then it was remOdelled and the inter
lOr lltled up for creamery Although
managed by a man named Money, he
had but little Of that pleasant COM
modify at the end of year after he
started the creamery business. Then
the building again became vacant for
a number of years. Now it has been
converted into Eeet potato house,
and in putting ventilatOr in the roof
some of the old tin put there when the
building was first erected was exposed,
and it was found to be in remarkably
good condition, seemingly perfect.
Every sheet WAS stamped Tavlor's Old
Style. and il il but one Cf the many
excellent roofs put on by Mr.. James
Brown, who is so well and favOrahly
by many of our older
citizens. Mr.. Brown came to Della
ware from Massachusetts about 1855
in cOmpany with Mr.. Alden Richard
son and Mr.. James Robbins, who set
led at Dover, and composed the firm
Of Richardson & Robbins, whose canned
goods are well aud favOrably known
he world over. They were accompan-
ed by Mr.. William Stetson, who set
led in Camden, aud who engaged like /
Richardson q Rob ins and James .
Brown, in the tin aud stove business. T
All these men were highly respec ed .
or their mechanical ability and sterl-
ng traits Of character. All of them
nave lassed away. leaving their sur
the better for their former
presence and influence.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
PRIME HOOK NECK.

With the advent Of spring-like wea4
ther, the farmers are getting started
for the seasons work, and but little
news other than that Of personal nA-
ture.
Misses Lizzie, Ina, and Francis Benz
nett, and Clara Jefferson of Milton, and
Misses Sallie Stevenson and Pauline
Messick, were guests of Misses Belle
and Emma Draper over last Sunday.
VIM. Russell is very i'll at the present
writing.
Misses Sallie and Eliza Jones entsra
tanned a number Of young friends last
Sunday.
Miss Clara Jefferson Of Milton, is the
guest Of Miss Sallie Stevenson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Coffin hav8
been visiting her mother, Mrs. William
Russell this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Deputy and
Miss Sadie ShOckley, Of Cedar Neck,
were visitors Of Mrs. Charles Roach
last Sunday.
Amos and Henry Bennett were guests
Of Charles Ingram this week.
Miss Alta Roach has been on the sicks
list for a week past.
Miss Virgie Jones entertained hume
Der Of friends last Tuesday, and n. r.
Ingram and wife were guests Of VIM.
Russell last Sunday.
Mrs. Maggie Williams and William
Hammond, of Glendale, visited friends
here last Sunday.
Myers Reynolds, of Washington, D.
e., has been the guest Of T. r. Drapes
this week. LITTLE GIRL.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Boys to Start Club.

Several of the smaller boys of the
Milford public schools and otherwise
met at the home of Thomas Hum
phreys on Tuesday evening and effect
ed an athletic organization. 1t is the
purpose Of the boys to rent a room
somewhere and to that end a commit
tee was appointed to investigate the
matter. This is evidence that the
younger boys are in step with the
march Of progress being made by the
older young men of the town.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
W. H. COlbOurn Dead.

William H. Colbourn, a well-known
citizen of SeafOrd died on Saturday af-
ter long illness, aged As years. Fun.
eral was held on Monday.
At one time Mr.. COlbourn took an
active part in the politics Of the State.
In 1892 he was elected as elector on the
Democratic ticket. He was a promi.
nentmemb Der Of several societies among
them the Red Men, and at the time Of
his death he was Past Great Sachem Of
TuscarOra Tribe, No. %. At the last
session Of the great council which was
held he was elected as one Of the great
to the Great Council OF
the United states. He was greatly re-
spected by the Red Men of the State
and in 1895 he was elected their Great
Sachem.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Kent in Good Financial Condition.

Several prominent Republicans,
among whom is former Speaker Of the
House McCommons, now Clerk Of the
Peace, have made a study Of county
finances preparatory to fighting the
Democrats upon their own ground this
year and Mr.. McCommons said to-day:
"The facts are that this county is run
cheaper and on a lower tax rate than
any county in the country that know
OF. and yet the Ascent rate. on which
it was run by the Democrats from 1882
to 1898, was and always has been in.
adequate and the Levy Court was conn
PEELED to borrow every year and exist
from hand TO mouth, allowing bridges
and county property to run down
When the Republicans
came into control they found q rum
down condition confronting them and
they had to raise the rate to so cents on
the 500. Now after making S24, 900
worth Of permanent improvements,
they find that we can run along
smoothly on so cents on the present
of $12, 500, 900.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
EpwOrth League Gave Reception.

The members OF the Epworth League
Of the Ave. NJ E. Church gave a very
interesting and delightful reception to
the new pastor and wife, Dr. and Mrs
&. p Jones. on Wednesday evening
last. The president of the league made
the opening addless Of We come which
was followed by James + Anderson
who spoke in behalf ot the official
board Of the church in a most eloquent
and forciable manner. Then James P.
Pierce was called upon TO represent the
Sunday School and NJ. G. Lofiand re-
spOnded in behalf OF Mr.. Pierce i'm
few words Of the most cordial welcome
!. d. Short was called upon to repre-.
sent the Ushers' Union and in a snort
address provoked some considerable
humOr. The closing address was made
by DR.. Jones who responded to the
hearty welcome given him by the diff
rerent branches Of the church in. most
eloquent address and gave evidence of
his humOr as we'll as Of his great inter
est in the various departments Of the
church work. Following the closing
address the large audience which was
present went forth and greeted the
new pastor and his wife.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Refused Pardon.


Before the State Board Of Pardons,
Thursday of last week Jacob R. Killen,
a prisoner in the Kent county jail, ap-
piled for an unconditional pardon.
killen is the big athletic farmer, who
almost Drained his sleeping wife with
an axe, the vicious assault also iDjuring
the babe which slept beside her. Mrs.
Killen, who is an exceedingly attrac-
tive woman and the mother Of three
bright children, has since her husbands
Imprisonment, obtained a divorce.
Killen's counsel now contend that he
was at the time of the assault suffering
from temporary mental alteration, and
knew not what he did. Prior to the
assault the man had been IN a melsD-
chOly state because all things we're not
going right, and consulted a Harring.
ton physician as to his mental condi-
ton.
The board refused to grant the ap-
plicatiOn and dismissed it. Lieuten-
ant Governor Cannon presided at the
session of the board.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
FORMER MILFORD BOY
TAKES A BRIDE.
T. H. McMICHAEL MARRYS HIS NURSE.
Ceremony Took Place at Sylacauga, Ala.
on Tuesday Of this week. They
will Reside in that City.

Thomas II. McMichael, Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. McMichael, of this
town, who is a member of the Alabama
High Grade Brick Company, of Syla-
cauga, Alabama, was married to Miss
Emma Anderson, trained nurse, lOca
ted in that city, The bride is an Indi-
ana girl, 'and she nur ed Mr.. McMich-
ael for about two mouths last winter
through a serious case of pneumonia,
which afforded them the opportunity
of meeting, and which eliminated in
the delightful romance. They were
married at Sylacauga, on Tuesday,
April 18th, l9O4and after a bridal tour
will reside in that city, where his busi-
ness is located.
Mr.. McMichael has many friends in
Milford, and it is safe to say that all
who know him wish him every possi-
BILE happiness in his C njugal relations.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Received a Bouquet from President
Roosevelt.

In the New York Tribune of last
Wednesday the following item appear
ed in the news from Washington
President Roosevelt presented a bou-
quet of white carnations to Mrs Mar
shall, of MilfOid, Del, who was intro
duced to him to-day by Senator Alice
Mrs. Marshall is the mother of George
w. Marshall, Insurance Commissioner
of Delaware, who accompanied her to
the White House 81 shook hands
with President Fillmore in 1885," Mis-.
Marshall said to the President, "and !
stood behind Henry Clay's chair when
he made his great speech on slavery"
Mrs. Marshall was much pleased
with the President. She has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Eliza widow of the
late Judge 2. Fisher, who resides in
Washington, D. e.