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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

Mrs. I. J. Crawford of St. Joseph, Mo-, recently invented rail joint that promises to entirely eliminate great annoyance to travellers on railways and, what is more, reduces the possi- bility of danger from train wrecking, says special dispatch from St. Jo- seph to the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 The device is called the Crawford joint" but it might be very aptiy styled the joint without the jolt. Mrs. Crawford claims for her invention that it will overcome the everlasting click ing and jolting which is one of the un- pleasant features of travel over the rails now in use on all lines. It con sists merely ill beveling the ends of the rails. Instead of chopping the rails square at the ends, as is now done, and fastening them together by means of plates to a shank Mrs. Crawford would have the rails cut off Obliquely, with very gradual taper toward point, and would then place the tapering ends to- gether, one overlapping the other, and would hold them in place by means of bolts. The Crawford joint will proba- bly, be six or seven feet in length, long enough to give space for three or more ties to support it. This is cheaper than the old way, since no plates are neces- sary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11
NOTES OF THE RAIL WAYS
Beveled Rail Joint Invented to
 Prevent Jolting of Cars.
HIGHEST BRIDGE ON ANY LINE

Fades viaduct In France 434 Feet Above Water Level-yaluc of Tele- phones For Train Crews-Aut0mat- ic Oil Cup For LocomOtives-Private Train For Charles NJ. schwab.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11
PENNY:A.WORD ADVS
WHQ8ED.

WANTED-Position as working house.
 W keeper. Apply III South Main St., second bell l-lO-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

oH the Eesre- Tstr-eyza sal q d<zsssrE tr=ss ssid ts h1se bcz1 sa.- faefxy wt-e recently s.zsSe ef a neg safe<y device desix.-d to rininirr th-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

CAOTORfA. B-sA Ahnf tn .zs Ls.r szpf ~NNzZs<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

WANTED-Young man about l8 years W old, one having some knowledge of the grocery business preferred. Address Grocer" Waterbury Evening Democrat
 1893
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

Major II. R. Hersey. who succee,is Dr. Wilson in charge of the weather bureau at Milwaukee. believes the weIlman-Chicago Recori-IIeraId expe- diticn. of which he is to be a member. will reach the north pole. says a Mil waukee dispatch Major HerSey Is q warm friend of Mr. weIlman and had a long talk with him just before he left Washington for New York to take the steamer for France.
 MT. WeiIman iS enthusiastic over tbe project said Major Hersey. -It uiII be only . sail of about thirty-six to fOrty-eight hours through unobtrJ1d d space, and the sirship will he large enough to sccommodate the expedition comfortably It will be about 1So feet ia Icugth- long enough to give them sll ;he ros1n tEey want to cxerrise in The trIp uIIi I-r desieiyuS- It viii te Ike summers saiI-fsr different from the u<uzI polar exp-dfffoa- At the time of yezr vksn the sail viii be usde-1 do
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

According to Pittsb1rg dispstclIcs Charies M SChuab fs net satisfied vii possessing . private car. bgt has a- ranged for the purchase Of a SI@iz train of Pullman coaehes. Mir. Schwa will be the first individual to own an spersfe ssh an expensive luxury aS al enfirs trsIr of eaS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

Watch for ''The Man On the Box
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

Telephones on trains for the use of the train crew Is the latest improve ment installed in train service by the Union Pacific. says an Omaha special to the St. Louis Posi-Dispatch. Ex- periments already on the through trains have proved satisfactory. Superintend ent Korty of telephones and telegraphs declares:
 ''The object is to fix scheme by which the conductor or trainmen can converse with the engineer and thus facilitate the handling of trains. Of ten considerable time could be saved if the conductor was able to talk to the engineer. and this is an opening wedge. We are looking for all devices which will add to the safety of passeD. gers in the operation of trains as well as to increase their speed"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

A notable engineering work is now being executed in France and involves the construction of viaduct crossing the Sioule valley near vauriat. says Harpers Weekly. This structure, known as the Fades viaduct, when completed will be the highest railway bridge in the world, the level of the rails being 434 feet inches above the bed of the stream. There are two gran ite masonry tower piers which are founded on solid rock and rise to a height of 303 feet. These piers stand ing alone have the appearance of large chimneys, but their function is to sup port the three steel spans, which have the unusual lengths of 4I2 feet , inches for the center span and 31 feet for each of the fanking spans. The latter connect with masonry approach spans formed by circular arches.
 This bridge differs from other struc- lures in the use of masonry instead of steel for the center towers and the use of lattice girder deck spans instead of the arch construction of either masonry or steel, a favorite method of crossing such valley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11
Watch for "The Man On the Box.

WANTEC-To know if you can spare a
 W dollar week, if so open up an ac- count with us, Diamonds, Watches, and Jewelry on weekly payments. Money to loan. s. M. Schneer, l98 South Main St IA q 5a,s 5as .ss61, s.sas lo-l7-ly
 WANTED-Those who have trouble with
 W their eyes to consult me. If your head aches your eyes ache. water or burn, you need need new glasses. Examination free. s, s. Reiss graduate optic.an, 79 South Main street. up stairs. Telephone call l47-2. Office hours 1 to 6 p. m. daily. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday even ing until g p. m. Sundays e:3o to l2 m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

w ANTEp-The people to know fl th.y
 ' have. not JSz, for ,oa of coal they esn~ se, big bag Otto Coke from their grocer for dime. l2-i-M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11
Miscellaneous.

 I OST-On Bzl5rin stree; car Jznusry 8. I lzdy's aandbzs. containing sum of money. Finder please return 10 lIs lohn- sen street and receive reward i-lo-3 no yog need truss ? We have a large D s.ock of the best makes in the country and fii everyone properly. You save dcl- lars by 6ezIing with Us. Waterbury Drug c.. corner East Main and Spring streets. opposite Pct's Theaier.
 M A. cULAg-ssslr builder. strrs H. M. iizs. repsiring zzd istbsnE of al kind5 Frsnpfy stseaoc3 fo- -e.idence. s2 Tracy ave 2. Q. Eox IIS. Shsp ~ith C. A Urhzn. e Sos.h gEsov St COMMENTATORS hair. asiea vsrsl - perzs-euszy removed by Electro yss rIthozf gan 5r scar. Wri-klss rxxricr
 i-zh r-pes bzcxhez1s frec<es rsr -sve1 .czlp srezf-e-t. zzz<rI-r- Gee sstzter free bz1zz rrzsces Nzrrsr 55 ce-ser ssrses Te<rhor. ze-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

On the C. and r. division of the Penn sylvania three engines of new typs have been installed. says the Buffais News. They are humpbacked loolsin; things. but arc said to be economical They are fitted up in such way as ts get rid of the eccentrics on the inside of the wheels. and thereby the meelian- ism of the engine is simplihed. Thi permits a slightly lower construction while retaining the weight and the ad hesivc powers of the engine to the rail It saves much in the way of main tenanee by being more simple. For that reason the new engine is said tc be very effective.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

ITO RENT - Two stores in Boys Club l building. heat furnished. ready Jan lst. rent $40 and $50 per month, cheapest centrally located stores in town. Inquire of M. Combe lack. l2-i6-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

J.M. Starr and J. H. Tomlinsou have invented a device for lubrieating ths air cylinder of air pumps on locomo tives. says the St Louis Republic. It i. a small cup. which screws on the top Q: the cylinder. It holds about three tea spoonfuIs of oil and when the fee valve is set generally runs one week Il passengcr service Mr. Starr is loco motive engineer c1 the vandalia. aE. Mir. TomIiason Is a mschinist with il same rad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

WANTED - hverybody 10 know that W they can save money al Perront's New .e~e.ry and Optical Store, i06 South Main street Reliable goods. low prices.
 li-22-u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

WANrED-Pupils, class of six to learn
 w nice paying business, branches taught reasonably, $ up. day or evening class. Call soon. Removed 10 Mo- 58 Center street. Madam Frances Murray. Telephone 2O5-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

ITO RENT-Nicely furnished front room. l. well heated for one or two gentlemen. 800 per week. 8 West Clay street. ist floor. i2-ll-f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

wsseh for The Mas On ,Le Bs1.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11
FOR RElT.

TO RENT-Tenement. all improvements.
 l Apply John Moriarty. over Poli's en- trance. i-4-n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

WANTED = All lovers of bowling is
 w come 10 the Arcade Bowling and Pool room. and try the new box game. All the pleasure and skill of ten pins, and si half the cost only Sc person. i64 South Main street. LiIlsy's block. io-3-n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

WANTED-Sm okers 10 know that if W they will drop into E. W. Lucas's cigar store; SIS Bank street. they ~ill fin4 all the tavorte brands of cigars. tobaccss. and . flu. line of pipes and smokers art- cles Cigars by the box specially.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-11

Watch for The Man On the Box"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05

Kind Lady-So you are an actor9
In what parts have you played9
Would-be Hamlet played ten
nights in barroom, and once in Squee-
dunk.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
ENGLAND BEING GOLD. BRIcKED,

The experience of two people who
narrowly escaped being the victims Of
one of the American "gold BRICK,
gangs is related in this weeks Truth.
These people were on the point Of go
ing back to the states with $1,000 in
hard cash, to be paid over to one of the
swindlers, when their bankers eau
corning the self same rogue with whom
they had been in negotiation deferred
them. u 70 81
The opening act of the swindle is to
address from America letters to some
gentleman recently deceased and
whose will has been proved. The let
tiers are designed to-, imply that the
deceased gentleman has been, unknown
to his family, affording financial assist
ance to some person unknown in the
far y west Familiarity alluded to {as
pecting for gold: The letter announces
that Thomas operations have been Re-
warded by the discovery of a mine of
surprising wealth, and that he has de-
cided to convey half share Of the
property to his benefactor in Eng
land. 81. = =
In the present instance Mrs S. and
her brother-in-law were tempted to go
to New York and meet &c. James
Cromwell, who wrote the letters. he
showed them a sample Of what looked
like gold as big as a tennisball. Thomas,
he said, had seventy-three sacks Of
similar stuff, valued at 100000.
It then appeared that the vein Of
gold encroached on adjoining property,
but the owner was unaware Of it. So
they had to go cautiously to work and
purchase the land from him The man
only wanted a modest $1,000 for it,
and after numerous interviews Mrs. s.
and her relative came back to Eng
land to get this sum.
Their banker, however, asked, them
the reason for drawing such a large
sum, and his suspicious saved them be-
ing duped. III. -. "a.
Truth states that this swindle is be-
ing tried on somebody in Great Brit
ain almost every day with a sufficient
perc entage of successes to- make it
highly profitable. London Mail.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
AT HIS sERVIOE

The railway platform at Heide1hero
was crowded with hurrying people %
many. nationalities, but the American
traveller from Connecticut, who vas
trying to reach his family, felt that
one man pushed against him with un-
said, turning on the offender, ssyou
stop jostlng me that way He had
hardly expected his words to be under
stood, but the young man whom he had
accosted drew himself up haughtiiy
and said in excellent English, tinged
by a slight German accent: 1T am
at your service, sir, at any time and
place. We'll, now, that s something
arm into the naughty yong man S.
IS You carry this grip Of mine, and take
me to a good hotel. You're just the
man I've been looking for and didn Y
know how to find.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
THE PRINCES LITTLE JOKE

"During my recent sojourn in Eu-
rope, " said a New Jersey senator as he
stood in the lobby Of Washington
hotel with a circle of friends, 81 hap
pened to attend a banquet at which
Prince Louis was one of the guests Of
honor. After a formal introduction,
we held lengthy conversation during
which we touched on the exorbitant
price charged the prince by a New
York dentist for work performed on
the formers teeth.
'Yes,' I sal sympathetically;
that was robbery
absolutely said the prince.
Should you ever come to New
York again. / went on, 4 feel certain
that that dentist wouldn't dare look
you in, the face again.
Indeed he wouldn IT,, rejoined the
genial prince; at least, not at his for
mer price. '''-Lippincotts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
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! CONFIDENCE SHAKEN

When the doctor came and. pro.
nounced it a mild case of scarlet fever,
the mother Of 6-year-old Betty re:
:quested him, as the child was Of very
sensitive, high-strung temperament,
Gently by the death Of a playmate from
the same disease, to refer to her illness
as measles in her presence. n -.
The plan worked beautifully until
one day when Betty was convalescent
liked scarlet fever by this time.
The child's eyes widened and an in
dignant look stole over her face. Point
ing her finger at her mother, she ex-
claimed with great scorn:
Now, mother, you have deceived
me about, Santa Claus, and you have
deceived me about scarlet fever; now,
how do I know that you have not de-
ceived me about Adam and Eve and
the garden of n?''-Lippincott
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
NO CAUSE FOR WORRY

She had just moved into magnifi-
cent apartment and was entertaining a
few friends. Everything was lovely
but the piano. In fact, there was no
piano.
'I will explain it, began she. "You
see, the movers take advantage Of the
fact that everybody in New York
moves on the LIST of October and have
run the price of the vans up from Sc
to SIS.
II engaged man who looked over
my furniture and concluded it would fill
about two vans That would be $50.
told him to go ahead. The piano was
among the things. He took two days
at it because it was impossible to get
the things out after Z o'clock on ac-
count Of seven or eight other waiting
vans. That was all right. He get them
moved them all up here and then stood
off and said to me: 49,. 81.
Moving those things was worth
800. There were nine barrels to be
packed. I didn It know that. Then I
had to take two days.
very well.' said I, Il will give
you $45 and call it even
"'I won't stand for that!' declared
he, firmly.
What are you going to do about
it3' I asked, as I wrote out the check
for the $45.
+. ''''Unless you pay me 500 said he
in determined way, Il will keep your
piano.
"Then whatq' asked the breathless
listeners.
-, "Well,o said their hostess, "he
"Well,' cried they, "what are you
going to do about that?'
"Nothing,' said she, with smile Of
serenity, eft wasn't mine. I rent
ed it. '-New York Press.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
TIME FOR p. M. TO LEAVE

AS to getting out Of position which
has grown to be undesirable-that is
usually easy, but not always. A dis
gusted postmaster in Arkansas, who
had tried ten times to resign, without
success, forwarded long letter, con-
Guiding with manifest sine qua non,
as follows:
"But, anyhow, this time am unani-
mously thru fiddling about it, and this
here Eleventh and last resignation of
mine has got to be accepted, let the
chips fall where they may. Along
about o CLOCK this afternoon a passed.
Of our best citizens informed me in no
uncertain tones that if / wasn't up and
gone by midnight they lowed to tar
and feather and rail-ride me. out of our
law-abidin' little city, for a small mat
ter that it amt necessary for me to
20 into details at present; and a spell
ago friend let me know that they
had reconsidered to the extent Of de.
cidin' to make it 9 clock instead of
midnight, and were already a-bilin Of
the tar. ,a.
ESQ you can see for yourself It is
high time for me to step down and out.
No more at present. III. A. Castle
in Lippincotts. 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
FAMOUS ENGLISH YACHTsMAN--
SELLER OF MUCH TEA
HE'S WITHIN THIS PICTURE.
6IR THOMAS Upton. SEA-
A UNIQUE ENDING

The following story was told by a
woman who was for many years at the
head of one of the smaller colleges for
women.
A representative of large music
publishing house came on business err
rand to the school, which is quite re-
moved from the town, and was invited
to remain to tea.
The principals table, No. i, domi-
mates the long room, and three times a
day several hundred heads are bowed
while grace is said at this table. All
visitors are taken there, and the mu-
sic man when seated was asked to say
grace.
Determined that no false move
should imperil the business prospects
Of his house, he boldly waded in. He
went on and on; heads remained bowed
till necks ached, and still the man con
tinued, unable to find a fitting perora
ton j..
Finally, in. desperation, he closed a
blessing that became historic in that
institution with: '|Yours truly, Oliver
Dawson & Co. '-7Lippincotts. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
WHY WE wEPT

s Boy White was complete contradic-
ton to his name, being the blackest lit
tie negro you ever saw. He used to
bring our clothes home from the wash.
One day he came when was out, and
left them at the back door. just at
dusk he reappeared, wild and breath
less. 4. u
"Missis,'' he gasped, 'sis you dun
got all you's clothes&',, :
When I answered in the affirmative,
to my dis1nay he, buried his face in his
ebony little paws, and burst into per-
feet howl of what seemed. to be
anguish. =: I5f
Why, what in the world is the mat
ter, Boy White - 3
" :" M-mammy dun said if dem clothes
was stole she was gwine to bus my
haid'
-. :. But But they weren n,t stolen, 50 what
else SO glad my haid amt gwine
to be busted!"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
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NEW LAMPS FOR OLD


Johnny's dog, zTige, was nuisance.
His pet theory must have been that all
things were created to be destroyed,
at least; SO his ;;practices indicated.
JOhnny's folks were anxious to be rid
of Tige, and at last they decided to
work upon the lad s.. affections with
lucre. ~ - 49, -. .. .r...
! * JOHNNY saidr.his father one day,
"I'll give you SIS if you'll get rid Of
that dog" -.~-.a
Johnny gasped at the amount, swal-
lowed hard at thought of Tige, and
said he would think it over.
The next day at dinner he made the
laconic announcement: PA, I got rid
Of Tige.u y: srs. s.,6t
"W ell I ,seertainly ans delighted to
hear it, saido etheE father: "Here IS
your money; Hou'ye earned it,. How
did you get rid Of The nuisance?'
"Traded- him to Bill Simpkins fol-
two yellow pups,'3' answered Johnny
>Lippineotts. e. y
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
WHY HE LAUGHED

A college girl was copying an in
UNI when two young wv Women 1nl' entered tered
Looking at the rosetta stone, one of
them said, "What is this9 Rosetta
rosetta stone.'' Then leaning down
to it, she cautiously shifted at It sew
eral times, and, lifting her head, said
to her companion, "Why, it does have
peculiar fragrance like a rose. -
When the college girl got home she
told the story to her brother, who
laughed and laughed, and, when he re-
covered his breath sufficiently, ex-
claimed, "Why, didn't she know that
Rosetti was a poets '-Lippincott
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
A BARGAIN

The busy shopper paused at the fruit
vender g stand. tsHow much are your
pineapplesqD she:sasked. sss. !.
- Eight cent piece, lady.
Well, 7 declare, that IS too good to
be missed; " / ii take eight Of them, I:
she said. q
The dealer placed them in bag and
said: Eight, eight s.ei ght eight q
The lady's eyes sparkled at the bar
gain price, and she departed in a happy
frame Of mind-happy until her hus-
band told her to brush up on the multi
Dlication table.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
The y Chill ren ! 81 Hour
THE Observation-Disclosures

From Lippincot ts; Magazine.
Ten O'Clock and The small boy re-
fused to become sleepy.
Father-;Wi lliess yoil must go to bed.
MotherY es, Willie, you must 60.
Just think how long ago the little
chickens went to Sleep
Willie (who is an observer): But
didn't the old hen and the rooster go
with them, maq
Willie stayed up till IL.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
PUBLICITY

"Bobbie, I hope you didn't tell
your mother that you saw me kissing
sister last night.
"Nope, didn't have to. Sis walked
us all up at midnight, when you went
home, and told it herself
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
TRANsEo CREMATION

:, The teacher was telling her scholars
the neurological story about the man
who was turned into a. swan.
First, !" she said, wings began to
appear, and then feathers, and finally
his neck grew longer and longer. Now,
who can tell me what he became9'
A rubberneckl" was the startling
reply.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
PARAPHRASES,

Uneasy is the tooth that wears a
crown.
Out Of mind in the asylum.
All things come to him who has
them. =.
Truth is mighty scarce.
In a multitude: Of counselors there Is
much befogging of justice.-Lippin-
colts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-05
WHAT'S IN A NAME7

\ Mother-Did you have nice lunch
con when you were over at Mrs.
Browns today9 ,5ss
Small : lDaughter-Oh, yes, mama, it
was delicious! We -now-d-d-
satan crabs.