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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
TIMELY TOPICS

If your clothing needs any repairing bring 1t tO L. Becker, tailor. 2s Ex- change place.
 l.. R. Carter has three family house for sale at s3.OO0 that rents for $500.
 Jones, Morgan & Cos clothing is exactly as represented. made of good material and finishlngs perfect
 Remnant sale of wall paper this week at Austin & WoO1ruff's. One third off on all stock goods.
 The prudent man will look over the paddock overcoats at UpsOn. Single. ton & Co.'S before buying.
 Rubber goods of all kinds at H. Leacil's rubber store: coats. stockings arctics. boots etc.
 When you want furs rich in quality and the proper style. select from the stock of New England Fur Co.
 The ColIly Sherwood Co have slum. her socks for cold feet at 25c q pair Shoes at s1. SIPS and up
 Special sale on trimmed hats ai Freeslman's Bargain millinery. Chil- dren's g hats are 9Sc-
 Look over IangIey's ad to-night foI . list tbst will help you in selecting a gift
 spearo has 4f0 overcoatS 10 select from. Irish frieze. Kerseys- Meit0ns efe. Cal and see them
 The TniOa Supply Co gives 1oC stamps with a pound of tes. and 4C with two cans If corn
 Low pipe prices at FerriIrS S2s Bank sfreet. rire repairing 2 spe cialfy.
 Dodre has put in siock of ruhhri footwnar that w5II suif every man woman and child
 The Puhlic market prices a Sour zazar and potztpez make it essT foI koaserires pceketbcoks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
1.-THE SHAUGHRAUN'
Will Be Repeated On Next Thursday Night at
 City Hall.

On next Thursday evening the play which delighted the people who wit messed it on Thanksgiving eve will be repeated, and it is expected that the hall will be comfortably filed on that occasion. The members of the Hi bernian Knights are working hard to make the play q success and they feel that all who attend will be well re- paid. The members of the cast of characters will hold their final re- -hearsal on. Wednesday evening and the finishing touches will be put on the drama. It is play that will delight and warm the hearts of every true son and daughter of Erin. It will appeal strongly to you in every scene and will certainly merit your approval. As the seating capacity of the hall is limited tickets should be secured in advance from the members or at the store of K. J. Finn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
BOARD ALDERMEN
Transfers Taken Up Again and
 Action on Them Approved.

The board of aldermen held meet ing last night, Chairman Blakeslee pre- siding, all the members being present except MT Holmes, who is out of town
 The chair reported that at the last meeting some transfers were made when there were but eight members present, and as it requires the concur rent vote of two-thirds of the board present and absent, he wished to have the matter taken up again. It was voted to approve the action taken with reference to transfers. The annual es- inmates as submitted by the board of finance were received and ordered pub lished On recommendation of Collec- tor Hunt several tax bills were abated and some more were referred to the committee on abatements, including a big batch from the list of O. J. Griggs, turned in by Robert F. Griggs, admin istrator. The report of the bureau of assessment on the matter of benefits and damages arising from the layout of Division street was approved, but not without very emphatic "No" from Mir Stanley, who owns property in the street, and, with others, feels aggrieved over the way things have been done. The grade and layout were also ap- proved, Mir Stanley opposing these too The recommendation of the board of public works relative to the layout of Pine street from the Boulevard to Cooke street was passed along to the bureau of assessment. A petition of R. R. Stannard ct al for fire alarm box at West Main and Colley streets, and of Willis ]. Jackson for a scaven- ger license, were suitable referred.
 The report of the bureau of assess ment on the library park question was read and on motion of Mir Hewitt 1t was unanimously voted to receive the 1 same and place it on file. It was as follows: Edward T. Root, $15,000; Hattie B. Solomon, $13,500; F. o. Pea body, $12,500; Frederick B. Merrimau, S10,000; George F. Roberts, SS,500; Emerson NJ. Hotchkiss, $3S,000; Valen- tine Bohl, $1S,000; Mary and Jane Davis, $3,500; Joseph F. and Mary c. Hanlon, $6,000; James s. Elton, S14,- 800; James s. Elton and Lucy N. Wey- land, S10000; the Warren l.. Hall Co, $3,500; Ellen Casey, $1.500; the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail- road Go, S25,000; total, $179,500.
 Chairman Blakeslee wanted every member present two weeks hence to act on petitions for abatements, and was equally anxious to see full house next Monday night when the estimates will be considered and some opinions | from the city attorney received.
 The board adjourned for week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Mems Handkerchief.

Mems Jsponette Handkerchiefs silk initial value 15c each. special
 I0c, } for 25c Mems pure linen initial Hsndker- ri.ieFs. each
 25c Meas linen. new initial. each
 l2 l-2e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
sin Holds the Car

GERARD, Kan, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Ina Der ry, who for several days has held pos session of passenger car here and has resisted all efforts to dislodge her, is still in full possession. It is believed that Mrs. Berry has two revolvers and is we'll supplied with cartridges. The car is being guarded closely Mrs. Der ry is unquestionably insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
chinese Royeott stilI on,

SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements, Dec. 5.-Over a thousand Chinese who are merchants in a small way here at tended a meeting at which consider able sum was collected for the purpose of continuing the boycott on American goods. The meeting was very enthusl- astic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
CHRISTMAS woRLD-oUT NEXT
 SUNDAY.

The Christmas number of the New York Sunday World. to be Issued next Sunday. December 10. will be a nota- bIe number. including many special features. and Illustrated with many extra pages in coiorz- A Santa Claus suf-ouf mack for the children 6 grest Christmas story hy Q. Henry. a chil- dren-s Christmas fsiry tale by Paul West. a double page illustration on what Christmas means 10 New York: a story bT Mrs Russsll Sage. cn ~Av First Doll and q reusrknbie page on nsvsi ChriEtnzs toTs vii bs zmc1s fhs sttrsctionz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-05
Hurt by Car. was Left to bic.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.--Charles Freund, an advertising solicitor. who was knocked down by a street ear here, carried into a hallway and left by the cars crew. was arrested as intoxicated and died in the police station.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
VIC AND PYTHON IN BATTLE
young porksr vigorously Objects 70
Becorninga Neal Of BIG
serpent.

J The curator and keepers Of the ZOO
have m extremely delicate contract on
Ithsir hands catering to the various APP
wstites and moods Of the charges, says
he New York correspondent Of the Bal
nifnore Sun.
One Of the pythons recently manifest
ID desire for something stronger than
Egs, live rabbits and chickens. It re-
bnsed to look at any Of these dainties
md 20 as a. last resort little pig was
introduced into the reptiles cage TO see
what would happen.
I A vicious nght followed. The pig
eec6gnized in the python his natural
enemy, and he determined TO sell his
pife dearly, II he had to sell 1t at all
EVERY time the python prepared to
Istzike the plucky little pig darted at
him. biting as only a pig can when angry
tTAe python was getting the worst Of II
when the pig, in charging, made an
Iunlucky misstep. Instantly the snakes
hangs were sunk into the porker's neck
A8nW NC huVo ny Lue HBht
Then the python undertook to swal-
low his victim whole, first wrapping the
body In its coils and giving 1t a terrific
squeezing. The snake slowly got the
pigs head and shoulders into Its I'M
coupled jaws and then gradually the
remainder of the poor animal followed
down the victorious python's throat.
But the victory was dearly won, as 1t
developed, for in swallowing the pig
something happened to the snakes
mouth. The injury was later found to
be badly liberated tooth, which the
keepers found 1t necessary to lance.
This was accomplished after a great
deal of ditilculty.
A coachwhip snake, about six feet
hong, was killed and thrown into the
python's cage. Fortunately the canni-
nal still retained good appetite. In
che meantime the surgical instruments,
consisting Of pair Of scissors, a rubber
syringe and bowl Of disinfecting solu-
tion, were made ready. When the
eoachwhlp was halfway down the
python's throat 1t was grasped by the
Aail and pulled toward the door Of the
cage, bringing with 1t the python, which
held on tenaciously. BY twisting the
coachwhip's body the snake was rolled
over on his side and the ulcer In his
mouth disclosed. The operation was
necessarily a quick one, as the python
WAS making vicious effort to disgorge
the whipsnake and fight, When 1t was
over he looked surprised for a moment,
and then SWALLOWED the coachwhip,
The python is now as well as ever.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
CENSOR KILLED RARE WORK
Russian Circunlocution Department
Sends Approval Of Epoch-Mak-
ing Book to Funeral Of Arthur.

Vassall ..Yaruishkin, a brilliant grad
uate Of Moscow university, has Just died
there in poverty at the age Of 30.
Twenty-three years ago Yaruislskan
wrote q work on physiology, embodyine
a number OF remarkable discoveries he
had made. His scientific friends pro-
nounced It epoch-making. The manu-
script went to the censor in 1888. II
never came back. Again and again the
author applied for permission to print
and for the return of his manuscript
He accumulated a drawerful Of formal
replies, saying that the matter would
receive attention. Soured and disap-
pointed, M. Yaruishkin never undertook
ptker work, and few weeks ago be
died. On the morning Of the funeral
4 packet Of manuscript arrived at the
house where.h he died, with the stereo-
typed approval Of the censor expressed
IN q formal note.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
MINIS PROVED THE POINT.
And Yet Mrs. Minis Declares He Il
Dead to the Principles Of
Science.

This book on the Wonders Of thu
Universe says that sound travels at thu
rate u nearly 1900 feet per second,
said Mrs Minis, looking up At her hus
band. you didn't know that, l sup
poSe?"
She is o new woman, and II always
trying to show her superiority. Minni
does get even sometimes. and then there
is trouble, says London Tit-Bits.
mo, Selma" he said, in his usual
quiet manner, Il did not know 1t, and
don't believe It." -l=.-e
"You wouldn't, Of course, said Selma
crushingly.
II am certain that different sounds
travel at greatly different rates, and
can give you proof Of It,"
II shall be glad to hear IT," cried Mrs.
Minis, with toss Of her head.
THE otherday," resumed Minis, you
wanted to catch a bus that had Just
passed the door. You tumbled down the
steps, and shouted Hi so loud that II
prevented the door from shutting prop
erly. But the conductor didn't show
the least sign of life. You ran after that
bus, yelling at the top Of your voice and
waving your umbrella; but the con-
ductor didn't hear you. You went half
way down the street like that, then q
little boy put his fingers In his mouth
and whistled-and the conductor rang
the bell at once. Don't tell me! Sound
doesn't travel at that rate, or the bus
would have pulled up Immediately Or
p'r'aps the sound went past the bus and
then waited for 1t in the middle Of the
street"
Mrs. Minis says II is not the slight.
est use trying to teach her husband the
principles Of science.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
rrn.ll.ne. q Amsriean Rlee

The recent development q riee cul-
turs into one Of the leading industries
Of the gulf states haa established the
fact that American rice is Of . very
hiKh grade. Proof IL furnished from
Cuba, where rice 10 eaten At every meal,
ara where the American product has
ulready won the reputation Of being su-
perior in richness Of favor and in nutri-
tive quality to the rice Of India, China
or japan. ---
Farmers Of Fremont county. Ia. win
construct drainage bitches at q cost
Of $4,000.
An electric railway win Be built nom
Edmond to Guthrie, Ok, distance OF
20 miles, At q cost Of 100000.
MrA Conrad Knorpp. wife Of q
wealthy stockman near Pleasant Hin,
No, dropped deal from heart disease
ne Ehoshone or Wind river Indian
reservation IN wyoming viii Be opened
to settlement Il consists Of i.loo.ooe
asroA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
RELIEyEs IN pvELLINo.
Citizen Of New Orleans Insists That
the Code = Thoroughly
Honorable.

Il was thinking" said q New orleanl
citizen, according to the New orleani
Times Democrat; u was thinking o
what q great thing the duel is-how TO
mantle, how .poetical, how honorable
Ha, may the day Of the duel never pass
It shall never pass. according to my hum
BILE thinking. as long as we have trui'
good men In this world. know that 1t II
against the law to engage in duel ant
the law prohibiting 1t may be good II
30 far Is II prevents ignorant and fool
ishly impulsive men from inviting un
called and unnecessary disaster
"of course, 1t is in violation Of the Law
Of the land to fight in any manner yet w
cannot but admit that there is often ex
cuse and justification for fight. What
better manner Of fight than the duel!
speak OF duels among truly brave men
II puts both men on the same footing
gives each the same advantages. One
man Is insulted at a dance or other socia
event and he slaps the aggressor in the
face with his glove. Nothing exceeding
ly violent happens for further things are
settled. The next day or a few days
afterward the men meet on the field Of
battle. Neither of the men takes ad-
vantage of the other until the time Of the
duel comes; on the contrary, the men
shake hands.
Shaking hands is probably the most
appropriate thing the men can do; fol
why not shake hands with the man you
are about to kill, or who is about to kill
you, on the field of honor? II you are
going to kill him. certainly 1t is bad
enough that 1t has been SO decreed and ii
Is better to keep silent when the poor
fellows soul is flying to eternity; and
II he is going to kill you, then die with
out very bad feelings toward him, II you
can do this. Now, | am not man who
believes In bringing about a duel upon
a slight provocation; for duel is very
serious thing and often ends sadly
Duels have brought about the deaths Of
men OF many families, and have brought
retributlon to many, particularly unnec-
essary duels, brought oh by men whose
foolish dreams transported them to
fields OF artificial honor
But duels among truly honorable men
are, I repeat, to be justified. And
want to add that do not think laws
can prevent duels any more than lawI
can prevent other fights. 1t seems al
though every man likes duels, anyhow
Read novel, and much avidity over.
takes you when you come across a duel II
the moonlight How you strain YOU
I eyes and ears, catching every moment
listening to every word! Sir, you can
not deny 1t, you like the duel"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
INDIANS NOT sELF-RELIANT
Full Blood Says, Government Made
Them So by Rendering Too
Much Assistance.

Government safeguards have been the
bane of the Indian" said a full-blood,
who is well informed on the Affairs Of
his race. Instead Of being taught to
rely upon himself he has been encour-
aged to be dependent. The government
should have pushed him on to his own
resources long ago as q COW does her calf
when 1t il old enough to rustic for It,
self. The government should have CIV
en- the Indian 100 acres, together with a
mule and a pillow, In the beginning and
Dnjoined him to root, hog, or die. The
policy Of the government toward the
Indian has been too paternal and over
indulgent. The Indian has been given
no opportunity to show what kind Of
stun he is made Of. no opportunity to
make mistakes and repent them, no
chance to achieve and enjoy rewards.
Turn him loose: let him go and work
put his own salvation. Sentiment and
misguided philanthropy will never save
him"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
OCEAN TRAVEL ANOMALIES.
Developments Of Ocean PaSssngG
Trainc How Attracting Par
ticulhr Attention.

Thaya hava haen n number OF anon
.,i.s tb,s veoy n The British shipping
,rada ana one Of these Is as to
,he emigration and the return Of
saIoon messenger from this side
N the limited States. When the
cbean rates were established it was
tbe exnecta,ion shared in on both sides
n the Atlantic that there would be a
tremendous rush of emigrants from the
Start and that these emigrants would be
NJ the lowest and most undesirable
character The facts are that the rush
ala mot take Mace until late in the sea-
son and the indications are that the
total number for this year will be less
than for last year (which, however, was
an extraordinary year,, and the charac-
ter of the emigrants has not materially
changed nor their status appreciably
lowered For about six weeks the saloon
accommodation Of all the liners leav-
ing this port land the same IL true as to
other British ports, and also the CONT
mental ports) has been unusually crowd
id. The principal reason for this is that
American tourists delayed their de-
parture for home until late in the sea-
son. chiefly because the weather over
here was very fine all through the sum-
mer and early fall.
There are two developments OF ocean
y n NNd a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
aoi.noa Aiding Arrieulture.

The achievements Of college pro.
fsssors in showing an industry Of modest
standing but fundamental importance
now to enhance Its production have
reached monumental results, An Iowa
professor, by inducing the farmers to
make q scientific selection u seed and
aeaching them a more careful prepare
ton Of the ground, enlarged the corn
crop Of that state By about 100. 0OO, 900
bushels. AMalne professor ls showing
sow, BY selection in breeding, hens can
b induced to lay twice as many eggs as
the ordinary fowls, Cornell professors
are enIarEine the old lesson on the In
crease Of mix from COWS A Minnesota
teacher has developed a handy and i'm
proved breed Of wheat A Nebraskan in
ahe same line has outlined a plan Of
cultivation that will secure cops on
ssmiarid land without irrigation Pitts
burg Dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
LOOKED LIKE REAL HAIR.
A Wig That Was Not to Be Likened
to Anything in the Arti-
hcial Line.

A certain famous actor had fol-
years obtained his wigs from we'll
known maker, He always had the
aame man to attend to him, ard liked
him 30 much that he finally engaged
him as his dresser One day the act
or found fine new wig on his dress
1ng-table. 81 .f
what Ia thls?" he inquired Of hia
dresser. II ordered no new wig, !
meant to have done so but I have been
too busy" IiffiIlr
Il made that wig for you, SIR" re-
Iplied the dresser. Excuse me, sir,
but your old one was gettiR' orribly
shabby" tt
/. The result was that the dresser made
All the players wigs afterwards, and
the tOHtumer began to worry about
the loss Of q good customer. He
dropped into the theater one afternoon
when the dresser, his erstwhile en-
.,Rloye, was getting things in shape for
the nights performance.
who's making Mr.. IS wig
now?" asked the wig-maker, with E
ulieht show Of asperslon.
Il am" said the dresser.
"Humphl" taking new wig from
the dressing land Is this a spe-
Ieimen OF your work."
I! The young man admitted that II
was.
z "And do you really think" contln
med the costumer, holding 1t at armh
length, that this thing looks like q
,Wig?"
"No, sir, dontl" retorted the
dresser. 81 think 1t looks like the air
Of the 'uman cad"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
BRITISH CITY OWNERSHIP.
leading Opponent Of Policy in Glas-
cow Praises the System and
Its Results.

The American who breads municipal
ownership for fear Of its being used to
create political machinery and rob the
public and who declares that we must
first establish the merit system may be
astonished says writer in the World
To-Day, when he learns the extent Of
the development Of British municipal
trading under these conditions.
Seeking to learn "the other side" OF
multiplication in Great Britain, the
investigator is at every turn referred to
Arthur Kay, a distinguished citizen Of
Glasgow and head Of a great merchan-
dising house, as the arch enemy Of
NATURALIZATION. He is president Of
the Citizens union and the Taxpayers
federation. When asked: do you
think Glasgow should own and operata
Its trains?" he answered: Certainly.
The owning and operating Of these tram
ways has been highly profitable and
thoroughly satisfactory, the accounting
Is correct and nobody opposes II"
But you think the trans should be
operated for profit in relief Of ratese"
Not at all. They should be run on a
low fsHtor Of safety, and profits be sunk
in bettermeats or reduction Of charges"
But this is socialism, 7s
well, they call 1t socialism-munic-
ipal socialism"
And this from the man WIN ,vaa Ia
have given the Anal word against mu-
nlsipalizationl In Great Britain there
Is opposition, not to municipal owner
ship as such, but only to is excesses
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26
a CONFESSION.

Gear little boy, with wondering eyes
That for the light OF knoWiedee yeaTI
Who have such faith that am wise
And know the things that you woul
learn. -.o il,l,- f5a..
Enough Oft / shake my head and smile
To hear your childish questions now,
must not meet your faith with guile;
/ cannot tell, do not know.
Dear little boy, with eager heart,
Forever on the quest OF truth.
Your riddles oft are past my art
To answer to your tender youth.
But some day you will understand
The things that now cannot say.
When life shall take you ~ the hand
And lead you on Its wondrous way.
Dear little boy with hand in mine.
Together through the world we fare,
Where much that would fain divine
have not yet the strength 10 bear.
Like you with Kidding words aSk,
Like you hold another hand,
And happy when do my task.
], too, shall understand.
p. Macarthur, In Youths Companion