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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
uniaue Gift For . Waitress.


 A tree decorated with new, crisp one dollar bills was the Christmas present which Miss Stella La Crane, waitress employed at a restaurant ill St. Louis, received the other day from the mem- bers of the Hooligan club, sixteen young men employed in the wholesale district who are served daily by Miss La Grand at their monday meal, says the St. Louis Republic. The tree, about three feet in height, was dec orated by the manager of the restau- rant at the solicitation of the club, which furnished him with the novel presents. The club arrived promptly at noon and took their places at their accustomed table. Miss La Grand took their orders and went to the kitchen. The tree, which had been smuggled in- to the restaurant, was then placed up- on the table, and Miss La Grand, re- turning soon after, received the unique gift.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
RUSSIAN BABY A SOLDIER.
Queer Case Tn Which Nurse Must
 Attend Full Grown Man.

Queer Case I'm Which Nurse Must
 Attend Full Grown Man.
 A peculiar incident, illustrating the tedious processes of Russian law and the extreme tardiness of Russian jus tice, is told by A. Makiel, recent emil grant from that country, who was a witness in case which required sev- enteen years to get decision, says the Minneapolis Journal. He left the cour1- try some time ago and has recently been informed of the outcome.
 MT. Makiel came to Minneapolis on account of dislike toward him in the neighborhood of Kishineff because he expressed sympathy for the homeless Hebrews. His attitude was considered as nihilistic by some, and, although he would be better off in free country.
 In 1886 boy was born to a noble man living near Kishineff, and, accord ing to the custom, nurse was hired to have sole charge of the child until he became old enough to be placed in the bCuOOAS. 1uS uuTBS was COLupeiISU IO sign contract binding her to service for five years. She did her work faith fully for two years and then broke her contract by marTying young workman who was often employed at the nobleman's house. She had, how ever, been so faithful to her little charge and had done her work so well that the father brought suit in the provincial court to make her return and comply with her contract.
 Tn the trial in the lower courts the case was decided in favor of the girl, but the nobleman had money, and the case was carried up by those mysteri- ous methods known only in Russia un- til it finally reached the highest court of the land This august body, called the high synod, after considerable de- lay and argument rendered verdict to the effect that, inasmuch as the girl had signed the contract. she must re- turn at once and fulfill it. Imprison- ment is the penalty for refusing to obey the courts orders, and the girl, now prosperous matron, Is in a quan- dary as to her next move, for the little boy mentioned in the contract is now serving his time in the Russian army. Mir. Makiel says he does not know whether the high synod looked at the date of the documents of appeal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Useful Wrinkles.

Good Housekeeping correspondents furnish these practical items: A wrln- kle I learned from girl who works in a large upholstery house is that the best sofa pillows are covered with ''waxed" cotton. This is done by iron ing the inside of the cotton cover with a hot fiatiron rubbed on a cloth well sat urated with beeswax. When treated in this way 1t is impossible for small elu- sive downs to work through.
 After long illness my hair became so dreadfully matted that we were afraid 1t would have to be cut, but our old family doctor came to the rescue, telling us to saturate the tangled locks with alcohol. This done, they cleared as if by magic.
 Turning the hem of a petticoat on the right side, I find, does away with the catching of heels therein, thus tear ing loose several inches of the hem. This may take little longer at the time of making, as the seams at the bottom of the skirt have to be turned, but it will pay in the end.
 When making raffia iMskets, I pad with the straws out of lratting. which does just as well, as the raffia is easier and much more economical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
OUAY'S GRATITUDE.

Senator Remembers a Descendant.
 How He Was Named Stanley.
 Eugene Stanley, borough clerk of Bridgeport, near Norristown, Pa, has resigned clerkship in the Philadel- phia and Reading railway office to ac- cept $1,2O0 job in the department of the interior at Washington, says the Philadelphia Ledger.
 The appointment. which came to MT. Stanley as Christmas gift, is credit ed with being secured by Senator Quay to repay debt of honor which he owed Eugene Stanley's grandfather.
 Matthew Stanley Quay, United States senator, was born in Lancaster county, near the home of Matthew Stanley, grandfather of the present appointee. The intimate friendship existing be tween the Quays and Stanleys prompt ed the parents of the statesman, then a newborn babe, to name him in honor of Matthew Stanley, their neighbor. Thus came the name Matthew Stanley Quay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
,Twas Only a Dent.

John B. Stanchfield of Elmira, speak ing of literal men, tells story of & shock he had in case in which he was recently associated. Several witnesses had sworn that there was a hole in q certain road. Then, to the surprise of counsel, the principal witness, a farm CT, on whom they mainly depended to establish their case, swore that there was no hole in the road. After Mir. Stanchfield and his associates had re- covered from their astonishment they sought to draw the witness into some explanation of the remarkable testi. mony. What they eventually got was this:
 There wasn't any hole in that road. Here's my hat. If jam my hand into the top of it without pushing 1t through 1t does not make hole. It makes a dent. That's what was in that road aust dent-. ->Nayv York H'inaas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
SPENCER AND LUNATiCs.
Great Psychologist Proved Butt of
 an Unfortunate's Joke.

Greae PsychOl0Gtst Proved Butt of
 an Unfortunate's Joke.
 To the late Herbert Spencer, the Eng fish philosopher, the minds of lunatics had an odd fascination, says the Chi cago Record Herald. Mir. Spencer was frequent visitor to a number of asy- lums, and he would never laugh so heartily as when accounting some un- conscious witticism of a lunatic.
 Sometimes he would tell of the criti- cism lunatic woman made on a ser mon that was preached in her asylum. This criticism was brief, but 1t was telling.
 "To think" said the woman, point ing toward the clergyman-'to think of him out and me in!''
 On another occasion Mir. Spencer and a friend were walking toward an asy- lum they proposed to visit. Their way led them across a railroad, and seated near the track they saw a young man reading. This young man was a luna tic, but they did not know it at the time.
 'My friend" said MT. Spencer, paus. ing, where does this railroad go tow
 The lunatic looked up from his book and gave his interrogator long stare of scorn. Then he replied:
 Tt doesn't go anywhere. We keer 1t here to run trains onv'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
PEACE ON EARTH.

A Quick Cure For Worry, and It Es
 Something Other Than ssDon't."
 The conviction of the present writer, after prolonged consideration of the subject, is that worry is a lung disease and is caused by lack of oxygen. have yet to meet the man or woman who could breathe deeply and worry at the same moment. Do not take my word for this. Test it for yourself. When the preserves are burning or the bMs fil,%l clothesline falls in the mud pr the yaby eats up box of pills un- der the impression that they are candy, what is the first thing that you do? Fly to the scene of disaster? No; that is the second thing. The very first thing that you do is to hold your breath, and 1t is safe to say that for several hours after the annoying cir cumstance has occurred you breathe just as little as possible.
 When things go wrong" for an en- tire day, you take in about enough oxy- gen for medium sized canary. When you insist that you do breathe, else you wouldn't be alive, can only reply that there are different degrees of "alive- ness," and the chronic worrier is not at the head of the class.
 Every one has heard the saying, "The coward has a narrow chest" Whether we consider fear to be the cause or re- suit of contemptible amount of breathing capacity, 1t is certain that these particular moral and physical de fects-these two birds of feather-are frequently found in company. Fear is the essence of worry.
 It is difficult to benefit the body with out helping ''the body's guest or to cultivate the mind without improving it's clayey tabernacle. Regard worry as a physical intirmity, and 1t can be sue cessfully treated by plain eating and outdoor living, aided by special exer- cises for the cultivation of the chest. Consider 1t as purely mental or moral defect, and 1t may be cured, not by preaching or exhortation nor by the reading of little books which point out that we are living in vale of tears, h but by the rational cultivation of one or more of the mental facultes.-Eth- elwyn Wetheral in Good Housekeeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

just clears the ground, almost appear ing to touch 1t, which has been sealed by the sign manual of fashion as the correct length for town walking and street use.
 Then, each of these classes has many varieties of the kilted, plaited and gath cred description, some held out by stiff ened underskirts remotely suggestive of the crdnoline, stiffening really render ed necessary from a practical stand point, where the extreme fulln&ss of some models has to be contended with. One of the smartest of plain skirts of the town walking length is shown in the accompanying sketch.
 It will be noticed at once that, though fitted with the utmost precision round the waist and hips, the flow" for the base begins much higher up than has been the fashion lately, the skirt spreading out only at the hem being now thing of the past. Skillfuliy planned seams smartly gored are re- sponsible for this flow.
 A lining is more often than not con- spicuous by it's absence, special foun- dation or the usual long fiounced petti- coat taking its place. For this reason that stitched band which surrounds the hem is particularly welcome, serving to give weight and decision to the fall of the skirt, while it also helps materi- ally to hold it out with certain stiff ness and precision Ca great considera- ton with all skirts of curtailed length) over and above its decorative proper ffnE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
The Lovely winter Time.

The Lovely Winter Time. Ewen, dunno Of course it's kind of nice to set around in your shirt sleeves sometimes in the summer, but people aint never real healthy except in the winter. Ws need reasonable weather to kill off the diseases and things, and good, old fash- toned winter always makes me feel like gfttin' up and doin' somethin From "Heart to Heart Talks With an Old Set tler"l
 love the happy winter time, When all the hills are white When frost Is thick upon the panes
 And pipes freeze up at right. love the joyful winter time.
 When, shutting out the air, We huddle in our houses and
 Inhale the poison there. o happy, happy winter time,
 What joy the blizzards bring! How sweet it is to have cold feet
 While gladly reveling.
 O glad O joyous winter time,
 When ice coats all the stones And people without rubbers on
 Get home with broken bones. I love the lovely winter time,
 The time of chills and ills, The time of doubling up on gas
 And coal and doctors bills. Come, let us join the ones who think The winter time is grand And that 1t brings thousand kinds Of blessings on the. land. O merry. merry winter time,
 The times of humps and croup And smallpox and pneumoniaI
 Let's gayly. gladly whoopl Oh let's exu1t with them who say
 The wintry season frees The world of germs and in return
 Brings healthful ecstasies. .-S. Fl. Riser in Chicago Record-Herald-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
UNCLE JOE'S OvERCOA7
How Speaker Cannon Got a Fifty Dollar Garment Cheap.
PAID FIFTEEN DOLLARS FOR IT

By Previous Arrangement with a
 Fashionable Haberdasher and Un-
 known to Her Father His Daughter
 Paid the Remainder - Hemenway
 Offered $35 For It, but 1t Was Not
 Sold.
 Uncle Joseph Cannon, the speaker of the house of representatives, has pur. chased a brand new overcoat, and thereby hangs an interesting tale, if all reports are true, says the Washing ton Post.
 Uncle Joe has never been accused of being a fashion plate when it comes to wearing apparel. His clothes have always been neat, but plain, and never of an expensive kind When it comes to overcoats his intimate friends de clare he never paid more than $15 for a garment, and ready made one at that. He is known to practice economy in the buying of his business clothes.
 The overcoat that Uncle Joe had left over this winter from several seasons began to show considerable wear. Miss Cannon, thinking her father should pre- sent little better appearance since be had been elevated to the speakership, set out one day recently to select new overcoat for him. Passing a fashion able haberdasher's establishment on Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, she spied an elegant coat hanging In the display window.
 Miss Cannon went into the establish ment and asked permission to examine the coat, stating that her father needed a new one When asked the price of the garment the clerk replied $50.
 ''Well, my father never pays more than $15 for his coats, but l want him to have this one," she said. Miss Can non, according to the story that is go ing the rounds of the capitol, told the clerk that she would have her father call and look at the coat and to tell him its price was $15 and she would pay the difference
 That evening when the speaker reached his abode his daughter told of the coat she had selected and asked him to get it the following morning. E1C ulu SU uuu DOu6Al II AOA %Ac. AAAAAv ing at the capitol attired in his new purchase, the speaker went to the ap- propriations committee room. There he was greeted by Representative Hem enway of Indiana and other members.
 My gracious, Uncle Joe, aren't you putting on lots of style here of late? That's a fine overcoat you have on. don't understand how you can afford to be so extravagant and fastidious in your habits" said MT. Hemenway.
 'This is good coat at cheap price" remarked MT. Cannon as he straight ened up and buttoned the coat it's full length in an apparent manner of great satisfaction and pride.
 'sIt must have cost you at least $40 or $50, Uncle Joe,'' said the Indiana con- gressman.
 ''This is a bargain overcoat; only cost me $15," proudly replied the speaker.
 "I'll give you $35 for it," said MT. .Hemenway, reaching deep down for his wallet.
 "I'li take it. answered the speaker. who was then peeling off the cvercoat as fast as was possible.
 For some reason or other the Indiana statesman did not buy the coat, but if he had the members of the Cannon family would have suffered an expen- sive joke. It is not known whether the speaker has yet found out the real. ac- tual cost of his fine coat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
DRESS GINGHAMs FOR 1904.

They just came in yesterday and they're as pretty an assortment as you would want to look at. New ideas in patterns and color combinations, hoth in stripes, plaids and checks, in Ean color, pink, blue and green. They <cost us more than the same grade did last season, but We still maintain the old price--1Oc yard.
 s0fnN's HEAVY WOOL SWEATERS. Tn navy blue, grey and maroon; not < worth 76c, although some advertise them as such, but they're big value at this price 39c each.
 GLOVES FOR WOMEN.
 Good glove weather this--that's why we make these reminders. All of them are made to satisfy on three points, viz: To look well, to wear well, and to keep your hands warm. OUR $14s SILK LINED MOCHA
 GLOVES FOR WOMEN.
 Are stylish glove in grey and tan. OUR $1oo MOCHA GLOVE FOR
 WOMEN.
 Is an exceptionally good glove for this price. Come in brown, grey and tan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Cold Baths For vasrants

Justice Nicholson of St. Joseph, Mo. who served as police judge during the absence from the city of Judge Caro, Jus, announced recently that vAgrants brought before him would not be sent to the workhouse to board at the ex- pense of the city, as they generally wish. but instead they will be sen. fenced to take cold water bath once a day for week and then leave the city under penalty of doubling the dose, says the Kansas City Journal
 John Olaf was the first victim, and he N~~~r~,I Aes ',~.r,. 'rS~s~a +., Iaava Ina aitv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
THE BOY REVISED.

WM ER poy stood on der burning deck
 vence all bud him had hedt: 1% His leetle dog vas still alife,
 Bud all der rest vas deadt Der poy looged down upon der dog. Der dog loogsd up at him, Und py der dog der poy replied, Shall We ged ouid und svim?' ''No, mo-" der leetle dog eggsclaimedS 1T gannot swim a licki" s'Uf dots der case" der poy agreed, Perhaps we'd pedder stick" But py und py a pig balloon Unto der rescue came Und dock der poy und dog avay-- Now. wasn't dot 8 shamef Der moral von dis tale fs dis: Ven caught upon a wreck, Uf you gan't swim or fly or float, You're chust as safe on deck
 Baltimore NewA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
NOTICE.

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven.
 City of Waterbury, Mayors Office, December 29. 1903. To the City sheriff of the City of Wa terbury.
 Greeting:-
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify R. N Blakeslee, James H. Filling, Frederick E. Stanley, George M. Beach, Charles l.. Holmes. Thom- as H. Hewitt ]. ]. Macauley, Adam Callan, John J. Brophy, James H. Murray, Patrick Dunn. Lawrence I Tobin, John Hurley, Frank X. Ber- gen, the duly elected members of the Board of Aldermen Of said city. for the term of two years, commencing on the first Monday in January, 1904. to meet in the aldermanic chamber. City Hall building, in said city,, on Monday, January 4. 1904. at 8 o'clock D. m., for the purpose of organizing and for the purpose of doing any and all business that may be properly and legally brought before said board at said meeting
 Hereof fail not, but Of this warning make due service In accordance with law, and return the same with your doings thereon properly endorsed, to the City Clerk of said city.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the City of Waterbury, this 29tb day of December. 1908.
 EDWARD c. KILDUFF,
 Mayor. State of Connecticut. County of New Haven, ss.
 Waterbury, December %. 1908. The above and foregoing is Ike true and attested copy of the origin1 warning and notice.
 Attest:
 JOHN W. MCDONALD. 12-31-2 City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
rashions In Flowers.

There are fashions in flowers as we'll as in gowns and other things. Just at present the beautiful orchid is the adornment of every woman's corsage who can afford one, and just over the heart Is the place 1t must be worn. Of course the American Beauty is still a favorite, and no flower will ever take it's nlaca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

~ PoBTsl NJ say, poets,
 Rhyme-riveters. !, Meter-mechanics. Arisel Let us establish a union, With constitution and bylaws Strictly defining The rights and the practice oS lyrical laborl Behold, the occasion Has come for concerted And strenuous action, Eince monarchG. unprompted By need of the money, Are using the muses And filling the pages Of dailies and weeklies And monthliss. expressing Legitimate craftsmen Nj By working for nothingl
  The queen of Roumania Began it-forgive herl A woman, you know! Then Emperor William Spurred Pegasus madly. Now bobs ID the czar With bunoh of effusions! The last is too much. Unless, o my brethren, We shape us Q union. Believe me, we're done for, Externally donel Because-can't you see it?- These rulers will flood the Poetical market. They haven't 8 blessed Thing other to dol So here's to our union, A winner. I'll warrant We'll boycott all houses Which pubiish q single Verse. ballad or sonnet Not bearing the label. The blaxon supreme of Professional labor. And, should they defy us. We'll call for . general Strike sympathetic All over tho world, And thus in a jiffy We'll run up the prices Of rhymes tsll--a marvel!- A scribbler may liyel
  Of course. o my brethren. Twill only be fair then To make me the savior or regular poets, The president of this international alAmalgemated Rhyme.
 Riveters and Meter-Mechanics
 union For life At a mean salary <Just Q suggestionD Of fifty thousand i've hundred
 golden simoieons Per yeari
 New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
Ginger SnNpn.

One-half cupful of butter, one cupful each Of sugar and molasses. one table spoonful of ginger, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and four enough to make stiff to roll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
DRESS SKIRTS.

A Fashionable walking Length-Its
 New Fullness and Flow.
 There really seems no end to thA new models for skirts this season. Indeed, they have followed one another in al- most bewildering array. There are now three distinct lengths to account for. There is the long, sweeping skirt for indoor or smart visiting wear, the real trotteur, clearing the ground by some appreciable distance, most welcome and well worn for country existence and in a minor degree for early morning wear in town, and, lastly, that cross between the two, yet quite distinct in cut as in intention from either, the skirt which
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

BOOKS GIVEN AWAY.
 Every advertiser in the Democrats Penny-aWord Column from this date to the amount of 25c or more will be given a book free of charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
THE POETS UNION.

Crhe latest royal parsonage to write verse and to publish 1t is the czar of Rusaia.J
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
DIRECTORY OF Reliable Specialists IN, WATERBURY.

KURTENS HORSE MART Auction Sale every Tuesday at p. m
 Rain or Shine. SOUTH END STABLES. opposite Eagle Brewing Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01
GricYc, BiSSct & Holland 56 ard 40 Bank St Telephone 222.
 We Give Red Star Trading Stamps.
A Happy and Prosperous
 New Year Is Our Greeting 70 You AH A Few Interesting Bits of Store
 News as Starter.

SILK GOLF GLOVES FOR WO-
 MEN. Tn black. white and grey, $1.00 a pair. SILK LINED MOCHA GLOVES
 FOR BOYS. Tn grey and tan. 9Sc pair. MEYERS" SILK LINED GLOVES
 FOR MEN. A glove we'll guarantee in every re- spect; in the stylish tan shades, $1.50 pair.
 MEYERS" HEAVY FLEECE
 LINED GLOVES FOR
 MEN. $1oo and $1.5o a pair. MEYERS" HEAVY UNLINED
 GLOVES FOR MEN. Welt seams, one of the dressiest street gloves of the season, $15O a pair.
 Most anything else you need in the glove line we can fix you out in a sat isfactory manner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-01

Reliable Specialists
 IN WATERBURY. KURTENS HORSE MART Auction Sale every Tuesday at p. m
 Rain or Shine. SOUTH END STABLES, opposite Eagle Brewing Go.
 FOR SALE As result of business change two-family house with all improve ments Is for sale. JAMES A. PEAS LEY, 51 Leavenworth street.
 TOBACCONIsT Hitting up and repairing pool tables and pipes specially. EDWARD A. FERRILT.. 323 Bank St.
 CANARIES GOLDFISH At Frank Grabers bird store. 1e4 South Main street.
 PATENTS Patents. Caveats and Preliminary EAaminations, etc. JAMES A. PEAS Lh1. ol Leavenworth street.
 LADIES TAILOR DE FEO & CIMMINO. ,,o First-class Tailoring. no Bank street. Telenhona
 HALF PRICE TAILOR JOHN MOSEL.
 24 Abbott avenne. hAepal1ng, cleaning and pressing ia-
 ules and gents garmeot
 RESTAURANTS CALENDAR BROTHERS.
 1ss South Main street.
 G A RIDYARD Timing and plumbing. Why wait till fall to get your roofs repaired eava. troughs and furnaces fixed up? We do II and now is the time. G. A. Ridyard ss Grand street. Waterbury. Conn.
 H0RsEsHOERs W. M. DOYLE.
 25 Jefferson street.
 FUNERAL DIRECTORS ]. H. GRAY & co.
 Z00 North Main street Funeral Undertakers. Telephone dav or night SIGN ARTISTS ED OCKELS. II Spring street. Up-to-date Sign Work.
 ARCHITECTS LEONARD ASTIEIM
 ROOM 25, Lewis Building. Bank street. FRENZY & JACKSON, /. ARCHITECTS. Now located in the Light Buildins, 5l Leavenworth street.