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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

To RENT-shere cottages a, Meadow l End. all furnished from 5000 is sls.oo per week. J. T. Phelan. a Bank street e-2-3m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
LATE WANTS.

WANTED Summer bookkeeping pu-
 pills. Sixteen positions recently filed; another to-day with Blake & John son. Write for Summer School Catalogue. Monroe's Business College. 6-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

WANTED-The people to know if they
 W have not S7 for ton of coal they can get big bag of Otto Coke from their grocer for a dime. e.7.o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
WHpDED.

WANTED A few good carpenters.
 Apply Adam Purves. 334 Asylum street, rear. Hartford. o6.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. SS. PRO- = bate Court. June S. 1905.
 Estate of Mary Davis, late of Waterbury, in said district
 Upon the application of Jane Halliday of waterbury praying that letters Of administra- ton may be said estate as per application on file more fully appears 1t is
 OhDERED. that said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in yater- pury Tn said District on the 9th day Of June. A. U. 1905, at o'clock in the forenoon and that notice Of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon be given ny publishing the same one time in some news paper having circulating in said district
 Robert Lowe, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

LOR RENT - Tenement. all improve I ments. App.y John moriariy. ever Polls entrance. S-x.h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07
Warren and Warner.

ENATOR Warren.
 of Wyoming. says
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

WANTED-Pssi.ion as cashier or as
 sistant by competent young girl. and experienced. Address Cashier. care of the De no crat 6-7-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

SToRE TO RENT--Cood large sssre as - AIS South Main street. has all con veni.nces. inclucing fixtures. also avning. lneure 2I4 South Elm street. 5-27-a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

WANTED.T, Purchasers for our Sl.4o
 " and Si.9o hats. Danbury Hat Store "A Grand street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-07

WANTED-Soldiers and soldiers widows
 " to remember tha; procure pensions without delay. George Robbins (C. A. RI z7 West Main street. Insurance.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
When London Is Silent.

When very dense fog settled over the Thames valley few Sundays ago and most densely over London it i'm posed complete silence on animal life London was itself as silent as the grave, for all traffic was stopped, and, as on Sunday traffic of any kind is re- duced to minimum, the great city was almost as still as country village at midnight The streets and even the river were almost without sound, for Not single tug was moving on the Thames. In the country no bird ut tered a sound. They all sat stlll silent md moping.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
lnsinuatin0.

'"The world is stage" she said, dramatically, land we women are real. ly the star performers. Men are mere clowns"
 Perhaps" he retorted, glancing at her cheeks, "but 1t keeps the star per formers busy making up."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Presence ys. Presents.

The angry maiden stamped Ter foot.
 Consider our engagement at an end, sir" she said, land leave my presence at once and forever"
 "Oh, very we'll" answered the young man calmly, 'I'll gladly leave your pres. ence but l shall take my presents wit!l ne when l go and don't you forget to recolect to remember tbat."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Club Of Climbing Japs.

The Japanese Alpine Club, which ii the oldest in the world, is also a re- ligious society, and the ascents accom-. plished by it's members are preluded by a prayer which runs: May our hearts be pure, and may the weather on the honorable pe9,i be fine"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
spaniards as Gamblers.

In Europe and the New World the most inveterate gamblers are the Span iards and their descendants. Among African tribes the Haussas run the Chinese very close; and there are some Kanaka tribes in the South seas who push the hazard of gambling beyond tbe grave.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
One Mans Theory.

Mrs. Newkid-You talk about the joys of single blessedness, but, according to statistics, more bachelors commit suicide than married men.
 MT. Oldbach-Yes, that's true.
 Mrs. Newkid-Oh, you admit it, do you? Then, 1 suppose you can explain why it is so?
 MT. Oldbach-Certainly They are driven to desperation by other peoples babies.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15

A man in Columbus, Ohio, James rats in very simple way. When he has one trapped, he never permits it to drink un- less from a spoon. Thus the animal soon learns to recognize the hand which sup plies the necessary liquid.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Inc Irregular Postmen.

"Thim letter. carriers" remarked Finnigin, Ifs moighty irreg'lar in their habits"
 How so?" Queried Mulcahy, who usually played the goat.
 ''They do ahl their a-atin' betwane mails" replied Finnigin.-Baltimore American
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
She Didn't Mind It.

Mistress-Nora you shouldn't use kerosene to light the fire with. It's dangerous.
 Noraa-Oi allus, used 1t at me last place, mum.
 Mistress-And you never got blown up
 Norah-Sure, an Oi did, mum most livery day. by tn missus.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Suggesting a Reward.

Mrs. Bridley--I know you'll be pleased to hear this. I think I'll be able to save a little on our household expenses this week.
 MT. Bridley-Wei., dear, that will be a feather in your cap.
 Mrs. Bridley (eagerly)--An ostrich feather -Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
1t Fills the Bill.

The Managing Editor-Yes, we want you to take a good rest. You need It badly. Go somewhere where you will have absolutely no cares and noth- ing to do.
 The Faithful Attache-All right. Make me your war correspondent in the Far East.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Nothing to Say.

Cholly-I suppose she doesn't like me because I never fiatter. I always say what I think.
 Miss Sharp-Ah! is that all? Per. haps her dislike then is due to the fact that you never say anything.-Phila. delphia Public Ledger.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
BluRed Out.

Miss Listener-Then you didn't join that philanthropic organization?
 Mrs. Chatterbox-No; when I intimat' ed to the ladies that I wanted to do something for charity, one of them sug- gested that l might begin by holding wy ongue!-Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Necessary.

optimist-Yes, there's place foa every one in this world.
 Pessimist-I can't see any use in a lot of old cranks!
 Optimist-Why, the world Is only big piece of machinery and 1t couldn't revolve without them!-Deroit Free prasa
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Why He Was Jolly.

Jinks-You ought to meet my friend Wittles; most entertaining fellow you ever saw; bubbling over with humor; just chockfull of jokes and funny stories.
 Blinks-Indeed. Is he q writer of humor for the papers?
 Jinks-No. He's reader of humor in the papers.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Professional Secret.

Police Magistrate did you manage to extract the mans watch from his pocket when it was provided with a safety catch?
 ckpocket-EXcuse me, your honor, but that is professional secret. am willing to teach you, however, for S1O."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
EXpenSIve.

Maria" said Mir. Stubb, "what do you think of my new automobile? ] bought it for a mere song." "H'm" unused Mrs. Stubb. What did it cost?"
 1.-TWO thousand dollars"
 "Then you must be alluding to a Patti song"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
As to Scriblet's Fame.

"Scriblet has turned out great quar tity of stuff with his pen, but has he ever written anything that will endure!'
 q think he has. have several of his promissory notes in my possession which I expect to hand down to posterty just as he gave them to me. ."--Chicago Trib' une,
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15

Little Binks (facetiously to sports man who is trying a new horse)-You better send him back to the circus. That's his place.
 Sportsman-He would be all right, my boy, if he didn't see a clown right in front of him.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Appropriate.

"Play that beautiful song entitled Love-" said the tall man in black suspenders.
 "All right" responded the girl with burnt orange hair, "I'll try few sharps."
 "No, play it in flat. Love goes bet ter in a fiat"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
HOW to Do It.

Friend-I notice that the members of your congregation are remarkably prompt in getting to church before the services begin
 Minister-Yes; instructed the usher to give all late corners back seats.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
fer Complexion.

Him-What lovely complexion Miss Elderleigh has-so clear and fresh. Her-Well, it couldn't be otherwise under 'the circumstances.
 Him-Under what circumstances? Her-She puts it on fresh every morn ing
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Undoubtedly True.

"After all," remarked the man, talk is cheap"
 "You will probably think otherwise, y rejoined the philosopher, "after you have had occasion to consult first-class law, yer"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Expected Acauisitions.

"You don't belong to one of the oldest families, do you?" said the supercilous woman.
 No" answered Mrs. Cumrox; "but after we get the girls married we expect to have several of the oldest families be- long to us" Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15

The astronomer has heat measuring devices that can detect infnitesimal va riations of temperature and indicate the heat of stars distant millions of miles from our earth, and chemical compounds sensitive to light that our eyes never can see.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
One Woman's Wisdom.

Mrs. White-Mrs. Green has more sense than 1 gave her credit for having.
 Mrs. Brown-Why, how's that?
 Mrs. White-She is taking cooking les- sons now, out before beginning she per suaded her husband to get his life in- sured.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Worse and Worse.

"My wife and l went to call on the Dumleys last night. l can't imagine anything more tresome than spending an evening with them"
 "You cant? Wait till they come to spend an evening with you "-Philadel phia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
The Aftermath.

Kind Lady-What! you here again? It hasn't been an hour since gave you bountiful dinner. What do you want now?
 The Hobo-Ef it ain't too much trou- ble, Ma'am, I'd tank youse fer a couple uv dyspepsy tablets.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Knew When He Had Enough.

"See here, old man, what in thunder did you mean by advising my daughter to go abroad to study music? She's no phenomenon, and cant afford it. You know sll that"
 But we're on the same fiat, aren't we? I know when I've had enough."- Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
AnInnression Overcome.

Don't you sometimes think we are living too fast?"
 INC. I used to, but l soon cured that impression. I moved out to a suburb and rode in to work every day on an accommodation train. ."-Wash' ingtop Star
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
His Classification.

q don't know whether to fill this mans order or not" said the junior partner of the great mail order house.
 Did you look up his rating?" asked the senior partner.
 "Yes, and that's what puzzles me-" answered the junior partner. He is sec. ond assistant in third class postoflice."
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
A Degree Higher.

Miss Ascum-Did I understand you to say they were too poor to keep house?
 Miss Kulcher-Gracious, no! How vulgar. I said they were too poor to keep up an establlshment.-Philadel' Slia Press
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Happy Thought,

Dolly Dents-When one sends par eel by express why do they always ask the name and address of the sender?
 Willie Wise-So they will know where to return it in case it is lost or stolen suppose.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Sc, Says "Uncle Sam.U

"You will have to pay extra for this" said the customs officer to the returning tourist.
 "Why should I pay extra?' asked the traveller.
 Because replied the obdurate off cial, tits your duty"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Taking It Coolly,

"So her father kicked you out of the house?' said the sympathetic friend. "What did you say when you got on your feet again?"
 q told him he should join our foot ball team" replied the disabled suitor,
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Two Views.

First Workingman-Look at the inc quality. MT. Million, who lives not ten squares from this corner, has dog house which cost $5,000. What do you think of that?
 Second Workingman-I think it's good thing he wanted it, for I built 1t eor him. and made $1,000 out of it.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Setting Him Right.

Matchmaking" said the young wid. ow, lis one of womans rights"
 "So?' sneered the old bachelor. q always thought it was one of her weaknesses"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
MetaphoricalIy speakina.

"Nature," said the poet, "writes mes. sage of loveliness on the face of every fair girl"
 Yes" answered Mrs. Cumrox, "aId before Gwendolyn got through with the freckles this summer she looked as If na- ture had been using a fountain pen."- Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
There Are Others.

Naggsby-When I reached home at Z o'clock this morning 1 found my wife sitting up waiting for me.
 Waggsby-What did you do?
 Naggsby-Wished hadn't gone home at all.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
SeasOnable Dates,

Have you any fresh datesT asked the prospective customer.
 "No," answered the druggist q gave away the last calendar had this morn- ing"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Born. Nor Made.

Jingles-I say, old man, do you think I will ever make name for myself as a poet?
 Bingles-Possibly if you obey the scriptural injunction.
 Jingles-What scriptural injunction? Bingles-That one about being born again.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
His Method,

"There are great many risks In pol itcs, are there not?'
 "Yes," answered Senator Sorghum. "The science of the game is to let the other fellow take them. Washington Star
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Evidence at Hand,

Homer-It is said that the scanty gar ments worn by the barbarous races ac- count for the unusual longevity among them.
 Nixon-I don't doubt it. Just look at the great age attained by our ballet girls.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
The Other Side.
"Is this Miss De Muir "


 "Yes, sir. Pray be seated" Thank you. Miss De Muir, I am Mir. Hoppendyke. I wish to ask you what your intentions are in permitting my son to dance attendance upon you six evenings in the week"
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Dangerous.

Stubb-Say, old man, I wonder if people wear the same kind of clothes in the next world as they do in this? Penn-I hope you won't.
 Stubb-Why not?
 Penn-You wear a celluloid collar.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
DjsOualiheO,

New Arrival-Phy do not tn Indians be allowed t vote, Patrick?
 Citizen-Sure, it's little they'd know about polyticks. They waz born here
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15

Our greatest glory consists not in never failing, but in lising every time we may fall.-Goldsmith
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15
Alasi Poor Mary.

Mary had a little can,
 Filled full of kerosene; Mary lit the fire, and
 She hasn't since benzine.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15

German silver is not silver, nor made of German manufacture, it having been made in China for centuries.
Holbrook argus., 1905-04-15

His Classification. t know whether to fill this der or not" said the junior f the great mail order house. ou look up his rating?' asked ' partner. md that's what puzzles me-" the junior partner. He is sec. ant in a third-class postotlice." ypected Acquisitions. ont belong to one of the oldest do you?" said the supercilious answered Mrs. Cumrox; "but get the girls married we expect everal of the oldest families be- S. s."-Washington Star.
 The Other Side. S Miss De Muir sir. Pray be seated" k you. Miss De Muir, I am pendyke. I wish to ask you IT intentions are in permitting to dance attendance upon you .ngs in the week"
 
 Neceaaarw st-Yes, there's a place fof e In this world. ist-I can't see any use in a cranks! st-Why, the world Is only a
 of machinery and it couldn't without them!-Detroit Free
 Two Views. V Vorkingman-Look at the inc MT. Million, who lives not ten rom this corner, has a dog house st $5,0O0. What do you think
 Workingman-I think it's g he wanted it, for I built 1t and made $1,000 out of it.
 Expensive. y" said Mir. Stubb, "what do k of my new automobile? ] for a mere song" unused Mrs. Stubb. What st?" thousand dollars"
 you must be alluding to a g."
 Sc Says "Uncle Sam." will have to pay extra for id the customs officer to the 2 tourist.
 should I pay extra?' asked eler. lse,' replied the obdurate off, s your duty" ne Woman's Wisdom. Vhite-Mrs. Green has more n l gave her credit for having. rown-Why, how's that? Ihite-She is taking cooking les- ,, out before beginning she per er husband to get his life in-
 The Aftermath. you here again?
 been an hour since I gave you ful dinner. What do you want obo-Ef it ain't too much trou- lm, I'd tank youse fer a couple psy tablets.
 His Method. , are great many risks In pol. . there not?"
 answered Senator Sorghum. ence of the game is to let the low take them. m."-Washington
 Taking It Coolly. er father kicked you out of the
 said the sympathetic friend. lid vOu say when Vou oOt On
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
STRIKE IS AT AN END
GOVERNOR DOUGLASS SUCCEEDS IN
 EXPECTING SETTLEMENT.
Both Sides Regard the Outcome as Victory--Struggie Had Been
 Going on for Six Months.

Boston, Mass, Jan., 1S.-The strike of the cotton mill operatives at Fall River, which affected about 25,00O per sons and has been in progress for six months, to the great hardship and suf- fering of Fall River people, was set tied today through the mediation of Governor William L. Douglass.
 Under the terms of an agreement &C., cepted by both manufacturers and operatives st a conference held at the State house today the strikers will re- turn to work at once under 12 1-2 per cent reduction against which they struck last July, and with no discrimi- nation because of the strike. No rate of wages was established, but 1t was agreed that Governor Douglass shall investigate the matter of margins be- tween the cost of cotton to the owners and the selling price of the cloth, and submit his conclusions as to an average margin upon which the manufacturers are to pay a dividend of per cent on wages earned from the present time to April 1.
 Both sides regard the outcome of the deliberations as a victory.
 The strikers committee expressed great satisfaction with today's terms of settlement, believing that the evident spirit of the manufacturers to pay at least until April a dividend of increase, should the margin reach the figure which Governor Douglass will fix is an indication that the mill owners will aim to lay down such wages as will not be Incompatible with reasonable profits for the mill stockholders
 The manufacturers on the other hand feel that their contention that they are now paying wages as high as condi- tions warrant will be established by the Governors investigation. Governor Douglass in a statement issued to the conference expressed especial pleasure that the Manufacturers had accepted even modified form of arbitration, and said that he felt assured that the arbi- tration seed now planted would grow in a few years to point that would prevent a recurrence of these de, moralizing and pitiful strikes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
SANTO DOMINGO.
Virtual Dictatorship Under Guise of
 Collecting Customs.

virtual DictatOrship Under Gu1se of
 Collecting Customs.
 Washington Special to N. Y. World.
 Capt. c. B. Dillingham;, who has been sent to Santo Domingo to relieve Judge Abbott as receiver of customs at Puerto Plata, is likely to be made the dictator of the island republic. He Is detached from the navy and is receiv- ing all his orders from the State De- pertinent, and there is good reason to believe that he has been selected by the President to reorganize Santo De- mingo's finances and put the country on a sound basis.
 The customs receipts of Puerto Pla- ta, Samana, Sanchez and Monte Cristi, the northern ports of the island, are pledged for the payment of the claim of the Santo Domingan Improvement Company, New York concern, and the award by which the claim was set tied provides that an American may supervise the collection of customs at all of these ports If necessary.
 The receipts at Santo Domingo City, Aqua and Macoris, on the south, which are the chief ports of the island, are pledged for European debts, which are held chiefly in Germany, France. Hol- land. Spain and Belgium. The terms of payment have not been complied with for long time, and all the powers named have been urging President Roosevelt to put an American agent in charge of all the ports. and he has be- come convinced that he must act promptly to avoid joint action by the powers and another Venezuelan incl dent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
ELIAS WOMAN'S STORY
SHE TELLS OF PLATES GIFTS OF
 LARGE SUMS.
Admits Having Served Two Jail SeH- tenees, One for Larceny and One for Disorderiy COnduct-Reia-
 tIons With Millionaire.

New York, Jan. 1S.--Hannah Elias, The nexress whom aged John R. Platt is suing to compel her to return $6S5,- 0oO which he claims she extorted from hin, during an acquaintance of twenty years. today told the story of her life before Justice O'Gorman in the Su- preme Court, where the suit is on trial.
 ii was an extraordinary tale of sud- .xien elevation from the lowest and most vicious surroundings to position of afluence where money was literally rained on %lfer and where she had ev- erythinE thaf great wealth could pro- eide. She declared that she had noth- ing to conceal and insisted that every dollar that Platt gave her had been given voluntarily.
 She believed, she said, that she was under no obligations to return any part of the money which she now possesses. How much money Platt gave her she could not say even approximately as she never kept any accountc of his gifts, which were made in large sums at frequent intervals during their en- tire acquaintance.
 Mir Platt was very generous. even from the first, she said, but he became more so after the death of his wife in 1893. He told her at that time that he wanted to provide for her hand some1y and explained that if he mem tioned her in his will a contest might result. He decided, therefore, to give her a great deal of money while he was yet alive. He advised her to invest this money carefully and suggested that 1t might be well for her to place Q considerable portion of it in savings banks. She said that the old man all ways had been very kind to her, but that he was even more tender after the death of his wife and showed her many little attentions that had been lacking before. Six months after his wife's death he gave the witness Mrs. Piatt's watch and pocketbooks. She