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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
IN THE POLICE COURT.
A Sentence of Three Months i'm Jail
 for Non-Support.

There is not law enough in the state to punish John Hurley, who was/be> fore Judge PeasIey in the city court to-day charged with non-support of his wife and eight children, and assault. Probation Officer Combellack. who knows Hurley very well, made the above statement in his examination. He said that when he had Hurley in his custody last it was like drawing teeth to get any money out of him.
 In the opinion of Superintendent Doran of the department of charities, Hurley ought to be logged in public" /" Some time ago. MT Doran said, he happened to be in the vicinity where the Hurleys live and he was told that they were almost furnishing with hun ger and cold.
 Mrs Hurley testified that her hus> band had not properly supported he. in year. A week ago he got q job and yesterday morning she asked him for money, and he immediately set upon her and throttled her.
 Hurley said he had nothing to say for himself only that he would do "the right thing" He had then in his pocket st and he would give 1t to his wife. He wished to throw himself on the mercy of the court, and, in fact, he was willing to do everything and any thing. But his promises were too late and he was sentenced to three months il, jail. This was. the only case before tile court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
CONTRASTING WILLS.
Lawysrs Gel a Good Snare That
 Should Go to Relatives.

A lawyer who handles some of these cases told q reporter to-day that he invariably sees where his fee is coming from before he makes move, because nine times out of ten the plaintiff loses and beaten client is not always sure mark for charges as an attorney ought to have.
 Attorney Byrne sprung q big sur- prise on the officials of the probate court the other day when he filed a will for probate and at the same time informed the court that while the per son left considerable property there would be no contest among the heirs. A few persons who happened to be in the place at the time thought Mr Byrne was only joking. but this waS not so. The heirs had got together and Aconcluded not to hold a roW in the courts. This is unusual. Nearly every other will filed is the signal for battle that lasts until a good share or the property is swallowed up in law and while the wills are sustained as rule, still this does not be deter mined until after both sides have spent a neat pile. the costs in some cases exceeding the amount involved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
CHRISTMAS PARTY
 AT FRIENDLY LEAGUE

Que of the first of the Christmas parties of the season was held last evening at the Friendly league That the members expected good time vas shown by the large number who re sponded to the initiation, and If laugh ter is a sign of happiness each girl was happy. The stage was arranged aS A nursery, showing the fireplace with a bright fire burning oil the hearth. The stockings which hung from the ire guard suggested who was expected, and even if Father Chrfstmas did not appear the parcels did, for each guest brought one, which was numbered and placed near the fireplace. While the chocolate and ice cream were being served duplicate numbers were given to each guest. Later when the presi- dent. Miss Ward, read out the mum bers on the packages, each one was claimed by its future owner. What those packages were found to contain it would be hard to describe, and per haps harder still to tell what was not to be found in them, for ornaments, toys. edlbles, wearablAs, eatnbles and many other things had been thought of. During the evening games were enjoyed, the chorus sang some carols and there were some recitations. Dane ing followed the supper and all gath. cred around the piano to join in slng- ing the Friendly league hymn before saying ''good night.
 Especial thanks are due the decoray tion scommitfee and to the waitresses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
EK0OKLYN ERIEFs.

Mrs Thomas Hurley and son have returned from Litchfield.
 Charles Severance of Lynn, Mass, has been visiting friends in this sec ton.
 Daniel Donovan. who has been yis- iting his parents in Ansonia, has re- turned.
 The best tea and coffee that you can buy at q reasonable price in the city can be had at the D. P. Dunphy Gro. cery Co.'S.
 -The crosswalks in this section are in very bad condition, They Gre all frozen and are very slippery. nnd su far there has not been any sano thrown or them to protect the people from falling.
 The ninth anniversary of the Ju. venile temple gave merry entertain ment at the Third Congregations church last evening. Prizes were awarded for the good membership an0 attendance. An interesting program was rendered and was as follows: A dumbbell drill by the boys of the tenn, pie; recitation, Miss Elizabeth Barrie; -a hoop drill by the girls of the temple; an essay by Miss Louisa Fisher; pi. ano solo by Miss Hazel Treat.
 We have what you ask for, we give you what you ask for, and we ask for it less price than you will be asked to pay elsewhere We think there is no question as to this. Our stock is absolutely complete, our buying is careful and extensive, and our selling is at prices to please the people and to bring them again. If you are not a customer of ours, failure to become one is costing you something. A. O. Walker, the druggist, 756 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
SECOND DIVISION A. Q. H.
 AS ENTERTAINERS

The Second division, X. Q. II. gnre one of the most enjoyable enterfain- ments of the season in the K. Of Q. hall last night to their lady friends and members of the order, and espe. cially for those ladies and gentlemen who So kindly and through their ef. forts made the play of Eileen oge'' such grand success Thanksgiving.
 The following persons confribs uted to the program: Irish 1ig and reel, Miss Hannah Burke and Timothy O'Connell; song, Mamie Da- ley; Last Rose of Summer" Miss Mary Shannahan; recitation, '.My Sons Wife, Elizabeth" Miss Nora Luddy; song, Kathleen Mavorneen.' Miss Lizzie Delaney; recitation, James M. Caldwell; song. Miss NJ. E. Martell: :: "Blt of Blarney," recitation, Miss Mol lie Lord; solo, Miss Myra Haight: horn- pipe, William Keane and Daniel SulIi- yatli recitation, Lucky Jim," William J. Shanahan: song, Daisy Lord. Re Treatments were served. Music for the occasion was furnished by Fulton's ofchestrA. The entertainment ciosed at a late hour, all voting the Second division splendid entertainers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
WILL MEET IN ftERIDEN.
Action of Directors sr State Businsss
 Hens AssSclatlon.

The directors of the State Business Mems association held a meeting in the rooms of the Hartford Business Mems association Wednesday after. noon, with a large attendance. Presi- dent Adrian J. Mtlz7y of Bristol was ill the chair, and the minutes were kept by Secretary A. Howard Abbe ot New Britain.
 The following directors were in at- tendance: George R. Johnson, New Ha- ven; Dwight \. Hewes, Hartford W. E. Hanley, Stafford Springs; Fred D. Jotf1an, Willimantic; F. D. Smith, Meriden; J. H. Afford, Winsted; George l.. Damon. New Britain; B. \. Peek. Bristol; w. R. Rosbrook East Hartford; R. w Hampson. Waterbury; sG. R. Flint, Danbury; NJ. E. Broderick, Enfield, and D. l.. Graves, Bridgeport.
 A vote was passed instructing the committee on legislation to appear be- fore the general assembly for legisla- ton in opposition to trading stamps. The Massachusetts law is satisfactory to the Business Mems association, and q similar law is wanted in Connecticut. Meriden was selected as the city in which to hold the annual meeting, the fourth Thursdnyin January, the 2fith.
 President MuzZy reported the recent decision of the supreme court of the state on itinerant vendors, which met the hearty approval Of the directors.
 On motion of Director Johnson of New Haven the following in relatioE to location Of the proposed new. arsenaA and armory was adopted unanimously:
 Voted, That the State Business Mems association of Connecticut are heartily in favor of the adoption of the round house site for the proposed state ar senal and armory.
 The directors were in session an hour or more. and adjourned late in the nj. ternoon. Considerable routine business was transactedI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
CONNECTICUT PATENTS.

Washington, Dec 1b4-CharleH J. Galley of New Britain has been grant ed patent on. an improved piumb- bob, and has assigned the same to the Russell x Erwin Mandfa factnring co of the same city. His invention con sists of the combination of a casing of two shell like parts and a point of tho lower end having shank extend ing through the load with a screw threaded portion at it's upper end and tip member attached to the shank arranged for the attachment of the plumb line. All parts are held togeth- CT independently of the tip.
 Charles Mueller, also of New Brit ain. has become the one-half owner, by assignment of the inventor, John R. Davidson of Derby, of a newly patented method of etching metal. The method consists in coating the surface of the metal to be etched with varnish, placing upon the var nished surface the desired lettering or design in comparatively dry ai- kali solution, then subjecting the ar ticle to the action of aqueous vapor, whereby the varnished surface be meath the aIkali will be removed. The surface thus exposed is then subject cd to the action of acid whereby the metal exposed through the varnlsh may be eaten.
 Merle c. Cowles, a Bridgeport iEa- ventor. has invented and been grallt cd letters patent on machine for cleaning gutters. An angularly ar ranged beam is attached to a two wheeled truck like n vehicle. This beam Is provided with projecting arm having q scraper-blade attached. A guard rail protects the end of the scraner blade from contact with tho curbing. The hounds and frame are mounted on the axle of the machine. one iournaled thereon and the other secured thereto so that each will have an indepansient oscillating movement. Mechanism is provided for oscillating the frame to lower tho forward part Of the sarne aud bring the scrancr- blade into operative position. There is spring for automatically tilting the frame to elevate the blade. tenn poraYily, to overcome my slight ob- structioh lying In the path. Means are also provided to oscillate the frame and lock it with the blade in an elevated position. The machine IS provided with a pole or toneue by which horses are attached for opar- ating it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
Rusnlnn cnunht rn nc Forlz.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec 16.-John Bo- linski, subject of the czar, who was at the siege of Peking, in which he was thrice wounded, and who became "a Russian emigrant in time to escape service against the Japanese, met with an experience in lonely New Jersey woods that almost cost him his life Bollnski was sent to the woods to fell some trees. He had chopped one tree, and in falling it lodged in another. He climbed the latter to cut away the ob- structing branches. His feet slipped and he fell through the limbs until his neck caught in projecting crotch. He hung for two hours and was almost frozen when rescued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
MEETINGS TONIGHT:

Fidelity court
 Socialist party.
 Electricians union.
 St Ann's drum corps.
 Danish lodge, No 103.
 Court Lincoln, A. Q. F.N>. Third division. A. o. H.,
 Speedwell lodge. K. of r.
 I. 0. o. F. school meeting
 ATizpah colony, U. o. r. +. Court Champlafn, IF. of A. Rosedale camp, N. w. of X. Catholic Literary association. Waterbury lodge. B. F. Q. Fl. Connecticut lodge, A. O. U. w. Winona council, .Tr o. U. A. NJ. Household Ruth. e. U. o. O. F. Court Richard Wagner, F. of X. Court Stephen J. Meany. F. of A. Waterbury Steam Filters and Help CTS.
 Liberty circle, No $50, Lady Forest CTS. Friendly league, school of housekeep- ing, public school cookery, q. m. and p. m.; third course cookery, 7:45; do mestic arts, plain sewing 3:30, plain sewing 7:30; mandolin club, 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
xavea on water Forty-easht Dayu.

NAved on Water FOrty.efRht Uay9.
 ROGERS, Ark, Dec. 16. Mrs. Carrie sawnee, residing three miles southwest of this city, has just completed self imposed fast of forty-eight days, with no i'll effects. She weighed 240 pounds at the beginning of her fast and it was for the purpose of reducing her weight that the task was undertaken. She now weighs POO pounds, and, al- though for forty-eight days she sub sisted entirely on water, she is in the best of health. .<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
onen Wnr nlaned up.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-It Is said that open war In this state has blazed up after an attempt in secret, conference of leaders called in this city by Gov. ernor Odell to make Frank $. Black the organization candidate for United States senator to succeed Chauncey M. DeDew.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16

Second United States Civil Service
 District, Headquarters, New York,
 N. |.
 An examination for the position of watchman in the federal building at Waterbury, Conn, will be held on Jan. uary 5, 19O5. No educational tests ere required. Applicants will be rated on their age, physical condition and ex- perience. as shown by their applica- tior.s, and the statements to whom they may refer. The age limitations are 21 to 50 years, but in the ase of those discharged from the United States military or naval service for disability. or veterans of the war of the Rebellion, these Limitations do not apply.
 Blank forms of application may be obtained from the local secretary of the examining board at the postodice at Waterbury. Conn, or from the un- dersigned and must be filed with the undersigned not later than January. ,, 1905 Applications received after that time will be returned. It is therefore important that applications should be filed as early as possible, in order that there may be time for the correction Of any errors or omissions before the time fixed for their filing has expired.
 THEO BABCOCK, JR, Secretary
 Custom House, New York, N. \.
 Issued December 12, 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
THE TABARD INN

Library is now established at our pharmacy. The books are Fiction. Science. Travel, Politics, Religion and Commerce. You can read them for aI- most nothing. Come in and inquire about them at Fitzpatrick's pharmacy. corner East Main and Wall streetn Telephone 63A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
SpeciaI Sale.

A young lady's hat Is the crowning glory of her appearance. that is, if the hat is stylish and becoming. We are SHOWING exquisite CREATIONS in our millinery line. Hats up.to-date at surprising prices. Tn fact, they speak for themselves. Come in and have a chat about our hats and prices. We assure you 1t will pay you to call from far distances, as we do save F. and more as elsewhere. Look for
 FFOedman'S Original Bargain Millinery
 265 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
rolntos r.nltases Carnerie.

MOSCOW, Dec. 16. Count Tolstol has opened book stores here and at st Petersburg. He is onering to provide books to village lthraxies It cheap
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
As Fs COWIRS
 GRAND CHRISTMAS SALE

commencing Saturday, Dec r. This will be your opportunity to purchase a new hat for Christmas gift and save money to buy more gifts efse- where. See how we help you to do it. Buy 16S hats for 1O$ and save 6$. Buy 12$ hats for 7$ and save 5$. Buy 1OS hats for 6$ and save 4S. Buy 8$ hats for 5$ and save 3$. Buy 6$ hats for 4$ and save 2$. Buy any cheaper trimmed hat and save money here. U.ntrimmed Felt Hats $1.25, $1.50, S1.9s, for csc. An elegant line of C~ne- niIle and Velvet Toques, all colors, also Beaver Hats, all desirable shapes and colors, at right prices.
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
Gural DrY Goods to BUYERS
Save time by consulting this adv' and money by shopping at this store-the ali essentials
 at Xmas. .#

at Xmas, ... . FURs FOR XMAS BUYERS AT
 SPECIAL LOW PRICES. French Coney Eur scarfs with six fox tail special $1.25 Long Black French Coney Scarfs. shpaed <collars, lined with sauirreG special S4.9S LODE Pelerines of Hudson Bay Opossnnn. finished with two Iafge brushtails and silk braid e6rnAments. special S7'9S 1sahelIa and Sable Fox Boas. with large fox tails, special S1o.50 Isabella and Sable Fox Stoles, choice quality. 21s yards long. satin. lined, finished with six fox tails and tail trimmed silk gir- ale special S10'OO Fur Cravats of Hudson Bay opossun, grey squirrel and mink. finished with silk chenille fringe. S7.5O to S22.75 Blat Pillow NIuff of Black French Coney. special S2OO BlA4 Pillow Muffs of Isabella and Sable Fox, Sable and Grey Squirrel Mink and Blue Lynx. e50 to S35.0O ehldren's Fur Sets of Ernine. Pillow Nun with purse, shaped rrsy GhinchiIla Electric, with Iined. special s1.5o HOLIDAY FURNISHINGS FOR
 MEN.
 Mems Bath Robes. made of Terry ,ss aTNI6 assortment Go select from, S.9s values, holiday price SS.75 Mems High Brade Neckwear. nade up in English Squares, 2. and 256 inches, French or Re vArsfble Four-in- Hands, hand some novelties in domestic and imported silks, 75c and $1.00 values. holiday price 50c Bfe1l's Fancy Stiff Bosom and Trim Negligee Shirts. made or Madras and Pereale cloths, cut full, in large and choice assortment of patterns, sizes IA to IS, regular S1.25 values, holiday price e5c Tventy dozen Mems Extra Fine and Heavy Domet Flannel Night Shirts, In neat range of patterns, pearl buttons and silk nrIes e9c afen'a Extra Heavy Knit Sweat CTS. coiors. navy, garnet, Oxford, grey and black or white, double collars, S2.50 and S2.75 values. h0lidav price $1.S9 Mems All Linen Handkerchiefs. hemstitched, F, E and 1 inch hens, some iii fancy boxes, fsr4.1 sers.zsa.s. &ssR4e -2,rqsdnSs r,vsloNr 81.4O 10 $5.T5 per dozen hei Fancy Arm Bands, wide elastic silver and gilt buckles, a gIass top boxes, holiday prices ic. 3oc and soc Mems Suspenders, fine assort- mert of lisle and silk wehs. each pair separate in fancy box, kid ends to match, silk stitched. holiday prices 25c, Soc T5c and 9sc HERE ARE FTyE SPECIALS IN
 BOOK EPARTaLI NIT. soo WORTH or NEW BOOKS FOR
 1S1.4e.
 The best read book of the year. Beverly of Graustark,' 7 by Burr McCutcheon, and "Graustark,' fhe companion story; these two s1.a0 books special for tonight and Saturday $l4o Tse EDITION OF POPULAR NOV
 ELS 1oc EACH. splendid line of Jopulat Novels. bound h cloth, ali by well known authors, special for to- night and Saturday 19c each soc EDITION BoYs' POPULAR
 SERIES ,25c EACH. a0 dinlerent titles of Boys Books hy such authors as Alger, Optic.
 stables. Reid, Henty, etc, spe- ciaI for tonight and Saturday
 25c each S1.5O copy of the White House Cook Book soc each 800 page Illustrated Cook Book, bound in oil cloth, special to- night and Saturday S9c THE FAMOUS MYRTLE REID
 BOOKS.
 Nrfres T11sySses ,oS-r,,fasS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16
TWO GOOD POSITIONS.
Applications must bo 9Eado Not La- ter Than JAnuary 5. loOs.

There are two pretty good positions awaiting two citizens of Waterbury in the new federal building. as the fol- lowing communication sent from Washington will explain. There are very many who made application for the positions, but those applications are now worthless and all those who wish to try for the positions must make new application If they want to be in the running. All others who wish to secure the places must also make application so thMt virtually there are now no applications on file for the positions. The following are the communications:
 Second United States Civil Service
 District, Headquarters, N CIV York,
 N. F.
 An examination for the position of fireman-watchman, with a salary Of $660 per annunn, in the federal build- ing at Waterbury, Conn. will be held on January 5, 1905. No educational tests are required. Applicants will bs rated on their age, physical condition and experience, as shown bystheiIs Rp- plications, and the statements of per sons to whom they refer. The age lin1- itations are 21 to 30 years but in the case of those discharged from the United States military or naval scf> vice for disability, OF veterans of the war of the Rebellion, these Limitations do not apply.
 Blank forms of application may be obtained from the local secretary Of the examining board at the postoftice at Waterbury, Conn, Or from the m tlersigned, and must be filed with the undersigned not later than January s, 1905. Applications received after that time will be returned It is therefors important that applications should be filed as early as possible, In order that there may be time for the correctioh of any errors or omissions before the time fixed for their filing has expired.
 THHO BABCOCK. T R, Secretary,
 Customs House. New York, N. Y.
 Issued December 10, 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-16

stables, Reid, Henty, etc, spe- eiai for tonight and Saturday
 25c each s1.0o copy of the White House Cook Book soc each 800 page Illustrated Cook Book, bound in oil cloth, special to- night and Saturday soc THE FAMOUS MYRTLE REID
 BOOKS.
 Miss Reid's books are exquisite prose poems, bound handsomely, each in box. beautiful gift book. The titles are Love Letters of a Must cian.n Later Love- Letters Of a sIavender and Old Lace" and the latest "The Masters Biolin."
 GLOVES FOR XMAS. Womenss Two Clasp Fine GIace Gloves. Paris point stitchings, perfect fitting, in mode, lawn. champagne, oxblood, navy, brown, white and black, Satur- day $1Oo Vomen's One Clasp French Mocha Gloves, gusseted fingers, pique seams. in brown, castor and grey, Saturday $100 Women's One Clasp English Made Walking Gloves, out ; seamss perfect fitting, in oak and tan shades, Saturday $1.49 Women's French Suede Gloves, perfect fitting, in white, black and dainty colors, Saturday S1.29
 MEMS GLOVES. Mems One Clasp Walking Gloves, English tan shades, Saturday S1.0O Mems Mocha Gloves, silk lined, grey and brown, Saturday $lO0 Nen's Mocha Gloves, wool lined. in brown and grey, regular price s1.50, Saturday S1.39 Afen's English Made Walking Gloves, out seam. gusseted fin gers. splendid value, for Satur- day $1.49 ALenls Fine Quality Mocha Gloves, silk lined, in castor, grey and brown shades, Saturday $1.39 BOYS AND MISSES GLOVES. 1I1sses walking Gloves, English faln and oxbiood, Saturday 9Sc Misses Mocha Gloves, silk lined. Saturday 8Se Beys One Clasp Walking Gloves fn shades Saturday 0Sc
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-03-04
Report Bad Roads. .

The postoffice department recent
~ issued an order to the effect that
each rural mail carrier must keep
a record of the condition of the road
on his route, and send in with his
report an accurate account of i'm
.passable places, and how much care
the patrons of the route give toward
keeping tho highways in repair. 1t
is the intention Of the officials to
thus determine how much interest
is taken in the service by those ben
Gifted by it, and the development
will keep up the service or discon-
tinue it acco riding to the condition
of the thoroughfares as reported by
the carriers. This ought to tend to
give better roads throughout the
country.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-03-04
AN EARLY RISER.

a strong, healthy, active consti-
tuition depends largely on the condi-
ton of the liver The famous little
pills known as DeWitt's Little Early
Risers not only cleanse the system
but they strengthen the action of the
liver and rebuild the tissues support
ing that organ. Little Early Risers
are easy to act, they never grippe and
vet they are absolutely certain to
produce results that are satisfactory
in all cases. Sold by All druggists.