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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
HUNT FOR A HANGMAN.
Difficulty In Finding Some One to Ex-
 ecute a Murderer.

The British army was once in dim- culties through the lack of hangman. Murder was committed by soldier in the Crimea, but nobody could be found to carry out the sentence Of the court-martial.
 It was announced that f2O and a free discharge would be granted to the man undertaking the task. At last a man volunteered. He was a newcomer to the army.
 On the night prior to the date fixed for the execution they locked up the hangman in stable to keep him safe. In the morning the party at the gal lows waited, but there was no hang man. He had gone mad during the night, or else he was now stimulating madness.
 The officer in command turned to one of his captains with: Captain, you will have the goodness to hang the prisoner!" The captain changed countenance, but he pulled himself to- gether, and appealed to the sergeants with: (Which of you will hang this man?"
 And to spare his captain, one of the men volunteered. He afterward had the satisfaction of fiogging the man who had volunteered and failed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
EXPERT ON ENGINlEERIIa.
Makes Report on How to Eanags (
 Machine Shop. <

New York, Dec 5.-Frederick W.
 Taylor. president of the American
 Society of Mechanical Engineers at the opening of the annual meetinH last night, announced the results of ltwenty-six years of experiment.
 which he believes will do much to- ward increasing the productivity Of skilled mechanics and workmen m various lines of industrial activity.
 The experiments were undertaken to obtain part of the information necessary to establish in a machine shop a system of management. the central ideas of which are to give each workman definite task and an exact time allowance for each ele- ment of the work. to pay high wages to those who perform their tasks in the allotted time and ordinary wages to those who take more than their time allowance.
 The experiments of Mir Taylor have been conducted in the works of the Midvale Steel company, the Bethlehem Steel company and other large concerns.
 The work of MT Taylor and his associates was to bring the elements of machine shop practice into the do- main of exact science Their experi- ments cost about $200,000, but, it was stated, they have found lava covering the important elements of the art" and have obtained mathe- matical formulae which express these. laws. They developed a slide rule by means of which the ordinary me- chanic can double the output of machine previously run by first class mechanic using his own judg- ment.
 In similar investigations into oth- CT lines of industry, such as textiles and other light manufactures, 1t was found that the task set for man after proper investigation was vast ly greater than any he would or could set for himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
American Honored by France.

Frederick Courtland Penfeld. of New York. formerly United States minister to Egypt. writer of books and masarine articles on foreign travel and diplomacy. has just been notified by the French government of his pro motion to be an ofricer of the Legion of Honor. Mir. Penfeid vas created a ehsysIier of the order on New Years day. 1sos- Six years ago Mir. Penfeld won the gold medal of the French academy. He has also re- ceivei numerous European decorz- tioua.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
Rescued by Bremen.

Boston, Dec 5.-Nine persons. in- cluding seven children, were rescued from a burning tenement house i.i the south Boston district to-day. The blaze was on the lower floor of the building and the firemen had to force their way over flaming stairways to reach the imprisoned occupants above. All were removed without in- jury. The house was destroyed, to- gether with the property of it's teL- ants. but the aggregate loss was only a few thousand dollars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
Where Cats Are Used for Food.

In northern Italy the cat is a favor ite article of food. even though peo- ple are forbidden by law from partak- ing of the animal. Indeed. cats are fattened and grown for the market with great care. and the Italians be- lieve that they far surpass rabbits in every good quality. The method of cooking the animal is 70 roast 1t in an oven until brown. with onions. garlic, parsley. bay leaf. red wine. and some fragrant herbs other than those mentioned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

full that any race of human beings could have such small amount of in. telligence."
 Dr.. Barber, professor of operative dentistry in Creighton University. says: "The jaw indicates tremendous crushing power. These teeth have been worn down through the process of grinding roots. nuts and raw meat. The lower jaw protruded beyond the upper, and there is an abnormal devel- opment of both of them"
 As compared with normal skull. the Glider Nebraska skull shows re- ceding chin and forehead, abnormally large cheek bones and brain pan ridicuIously small. The dome of the head is only one inch above the top of the eye sockets.
 less. From other bones found in the same mound the man who owned that skull originally must have been nearly seven feet tall. despite lis little head. with the strength of two ordinary mer of to-day.
 In opening the mound in which the bones were found Mir. Glider first found three skulls and other bones of an intermediate race of men. race whose skulls show them to be below the modern Indian in intelligence. but far above the Nebraska man" in thinking powers. Several feet below the first burial the bones of three other beings were found. These three were of the same class. showing that "Gilder's Nebraska skull' is not a freak" but is really type of tho people who lived in that day.
 Mir. Glider is a brother of Richard Watson Glider. editor of The Cen tury," and of Joseph B. Glider. editor of "Putnam's Magazine"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
Lives Lost fin Flood.

Phoenix. -Ariz, Dec 5.-DisDatches received here say that sixty lives were lost in flood at Clifton yesterday. Many business buildings were de- stroyed. The smelling plant of the Arizona Copper Co was wrecked and miles of track of the Arizona aud Mexico railroad were torn up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
An Easy Matter.

The man was playing euchre with the latest belle of the Mountain house. while his bride of three months was trying to busy her mind as we'll as her fingers with piece of embroid. cry.
 Suddenly the husband turned toward the wife with patronizing air.
 Pardon me-" he exclaimed; q hadn't noticed that was between you and the light"
 "Ok. pray don't novel" the little womal replied. T can see through you perfectly well!"-Lippincott'a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
Four Were Injured.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec 5.-Four men were seriously injured, two fatally. early to-day in freight train wreck on the Monongahela and Washington division of the Pittsburg. Virginia and Charleston railroad at Stocks- daletown, a few miles east of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
Shell Exploded, Killing One.

Highland Falls, N. r.. Dec 5.-A six-inch shell exploded at the gov ernment naval station here to-day. instantly killing Henry Sloat of Tompkins Cove, N. Y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
Craze Culture.

crapes grow readily enough high up in trees if the vines are permitted to climb. year after year. without check. but the best grapes are the product Of vines cut back every year and kept ciose to the ground The fruit seeds the rs1ecfed heat of the esfsA end sseus 0 ns1rish best ssnr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

THE MOST thorough eye examlna- tio. m Waterbury. We make gold filled glasses from $1 a pair up Any lens made to order at about half the cost of others. w. E. Pier. pont. graduate opticiau. 106 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

BUILDING BLOCKS.- have now in stock several thou. sand we'll seasoned blocks of varl. ous sizes, thickness and forms which can recommend for strength and durability. fre-proof qualities and appearance to be superior to brick. Will be pleased to estimate on con- crete structural work. or show and give information or sell to parties interested. Call at 427 East Main street and see what we are doing. John w. Gaffney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet maker, store fitting speciality. Office and shop with J. E. Smith & Go, 65 Ben edict st, Waterbury, Conn, Resi- dence 62 Tracy ave: postoffice box 119.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

FOR SALE-On South Main st. a splendid brick block, with stores and tenements. Will sell on easy terms to right party. On Liberty st, a g. family house. all Improvements. On East Clay st. 3-famfly house. On Cherry st. a 15-room house. large lot. price S5.500. On North Main st I have another of those 3-family houses that can be bought right. A centrally located brick block paying 3200 month in rent, can be bought for s21 1.5v0: a reasonable amount down and terms right. For one, two or three-family houses. business blocks and centrally located tene- ment property. inquire of
 ID. !. GRIFFIN, Real Estate, l5 E. Main st. Phone 0l3-2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

10 RENT-Two nice furnished rooms. with or without board. A Cottage place, second floor, south side. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms. second floor. Inquire Mrs T. ]. Doran. 449 East Main st. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

TO RENT-Store on East Main st now used as barber shop. Apply to J. H. Cassidy, 95 Bank st. 12-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

TO RENT-Tenement of 5 rooms and small room at 54 Burton st, first floor, $17; room tenement on West Farm st, $10: rooms, 10 Grant st. $15. Apply Louis M. Raf- fel, 537 North Main st. Tel. 12-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

l., F. DULAC, stair builder and cab inet maker. Jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence No 337 Dublin st. Mail orders promptly at- tended to. Shop 39 Wolcott st. Telephone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

WANTED-Furnished room by gen tleman. Address "R0om," Demo- crat office. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

FOR SALE - Christmas trees wreaths. wreathing, holly. ever. green, etc. on and after December 10th. at F. Graber's bird store. IF South Main st, and lot on Jefferson St. Orders taken. W. F. Beer. baum. florist. 11-28-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

FOR SALE-3 new houses on New. ton st. They will be ready to move into August .5. Now don't let this opportunity 90 by. for It's a chance of a lifetime. Look them over and then call on me John J. Ma auley. city. 7-:7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

FOR SALE-Hartz Mountain Cana ries, now in full song. Call and see and hear them. Also. shoes and rubbers for sale. A fine line of mems and boys shoes. the kind that wear. Repairing done at right prices. F. Graber's, 177 South Main st. 10-4-3m
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
TO REIN IT

10 RENTING four and two i've room tenements nicely situated; kitchen stove heats all the rooms; city and well water; big back veran- das and garden; rents reasonable; five minutes walk from breweries, Manufacturers Foundry. Acid shop, Jackson's and box shops. Inquire 345 South Leonard st. 12-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

TO RENTING tenements in new houses on Laurel st; all improve ments. Mrs E. Colloty, 722 East Main st. 12-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Pool room. centrally To- cated. doing good business, five ta- bles and fixtures. Reason for sale desire to leave city. For further in- formation address w. Ill.," Demo- crat office. 12-3-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

TO RENT-Tenement of four nice
 rooms on North st, all improve provements. Inquire NJ. N Olanoif.
 32 North st, or II Grand st. 12-3-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

WANTED-Bright and intelligent boy. IA to 16, to work in meat and grocery store. Inquire 671 East Main st. 12-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05

WHY PAY to see a show. when for absolutely nothing you can see the Eagle quartet of singers, the Acme Trio, soft shoe and clog dancers, electric piano, exhibition pool matches and handicap contests, every Monday and Friday night, at Olanoff's Wine and Liquor House, 9-11 Grand st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-05
WANTED

WANTED-Cast off clothing of all kinds; highest prices paid. Mail or ders promptly attended to. A. R. Posner, 303 Bank st. 11-23-tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

From this it is sc"n that though Dun
nacl- won mere points by placing, this
advantage was more than offso- by his
crratrr number nf points lost by putting
The bail ont of the court or into the net.
Dunn#rk lost Ey being "rratc ard not
controlling his Stroi:c ~ critical points.
johnson won by being more steady and
accurate in bis shots. DunrackS serve
was effective when his first ball went in
on account of its twist, but his second
serve was weak. allowing high bound.
which gave johnson an opportunity for a
place, which he seldom failed to take dd-
vantage of punnack's endurance was su-
rnIfor TO his opponents. The cloScneSS
of the match may be seen from the fact
that over Il quarter of the games were
deuce games; and that in the total nuIu-
bcr If points, Dunnack won II points to
JohnsOn'S III points.
The thanks Of the Tennis Association
are extended to Mr.. =. V. Hill and MI.
l. EurlciGh for the use of their courts
throughout the tournam, MT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13
POLICE COURT.
Quiet Week Ends With Continuous
Performance Saturday Evening.

The peace and quiet which had exist
ed in police circles for several days was
broken Saturday, and Judge Andrews
of the municipal court was called upon
TO dispense Justice i'm number of cases.
all of them coming in the latter part of
the day.
The first case grew out of an alter
cation between two Hebrews, Max Bra
German and Philip Velansky. ana inc
cause of the trouble was a nlckel-lh-
| the-slot cigar machine. Max keeps
fruit store on Cony street. ana whlle
on a visit to the store Philip put
nickel in the machine, and as he clalm-
| ed, won five cigars. The first that was
known of this streak of good luck on
| his part was when he went to the judge
and sworc out warrant against Max
for gambling because Max would not
paw him the cigars The two men were
| in court Saturday afternoon and told
| their versions of the transactions, and
| the ruling of the court was that Velan-
sky was equally guilty with Max. and
| imposed fine of SO each, which was
| paid.
In the evening there was another
case, in which two boys had been ar
rested for stealing junk at the mill of
the Cushnoc Paper Co. Their names
were Philip Jacques and Paul Gosselyn,
and they We're caught with the goods
at O'Connor's junk shop where they
had gone to sell the stuff. When ar
raigned before the court neither boy
would admit having stolen the junk
but had merely taken it, although they
Eventually were induced to admit that
they had made several visits to the
locality for the purpose of picking up
junk. The case was finally disposed of
by giving the Jacques boy a sentence
of 80 days in Jail. which was, however,
suspended pending certain arrange
mcnts where were to be made, and the
| Gosselyn boy was placed on probation.
The other cases for the day were for
| dI unkenncss. Martin Nolan was given
| 80 days on the hill. and later Fred Britt
| and Kid Crcamer We're gathered in and
| given the same vacation period, and the
| three went up together
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13
DAYLIGHT BURGLARY.
Thieves Enter Residence of Mrs. A. J..
Call on Townsend Road.

A report was received by City Mar
shal Donovan Saturday afternoon that
the residence of Mrs Asa ]. Call on
sometime between the hours of 1030
a. NJ. and 80 p NJ. that day, during
the absence of Mrs. Call, and num-
ber of articles of value stolen, the
thieves having gained an entrance to
the house by taking out screen in one
of the windows at the back part of the
house.
The break is supposed to have been
the work of tramps. but the only clue
which has thus far been received is the
partial description of a suspicious look
ing man who was seen in that vicinity
by one of the people in the ncighbor-
hood. and was said to have been short
and thick set, of dark complexion and
with a smooth face. Wore eyeglasses
The only description regarding his
clothing was that he wore straight
trimmed straw hat.
The goods taken from the house in
Cluded a lOcket set with seven dia-
mOndS and four pearls, a small amount
of. money, Il mans light gray suit of
clothes. a gold stick pin in the form of
setting. one gray shirt. one lavender
necktic with white polka dots. and one
silver and one nickel watch. City Mar
shal Donovan requests that anyone Of
fering these articles for sale be arrest
ed and that notice be sent to him at
once.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

An aged woman, whose name could
not be learned, narrowly escaped being
run over by an automobile owned and
operated by an Augusta man on State
street Sunday forenoon. The auto
came around the corner of Winthrop
street at a high rate of speed and no
warning blast of the horn was sound
ed The car just barely missed the
woman, who was overcome by fright
and collapsed. The auto proceeded on
its way and the woman was cared for
by some gentlemen who were standing
in front of the court house. 1t was
some time before she was able to con-
tinue on her way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

A horse belonging to Bert Davis, who
lives on the Cross hill road, took
somewhat remarkable run Saturday
noon. Mr.. Davis was coming in to the
city with some butter and eggs, and
on arriving at the watering trough on
Bolton hill. slipped the bride from his
horse to allow the animal to drink. Be-
fore he could replace the piece of har-
ness the horse started, and leaving him
by the trough, laid its course for Angus
IA at a rate that was anything but slow.
The watering trough where the start
was made is about five miles from the
city. but the horse never Wavereo
in speed, and came down Bangor
street at a two-mile clip. She turned
in when she came to Moves place and
then made a circuit of Jones black
smith shop, finally bringing up against
a iigger which stood at the rear of the
shop where the runaway was captured,
withuot any damage to the horse and
none to speak of to the wagon. In the
wagon were TWO dozen eggs in a PAIL
and only three or four OIL them were
broken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

The farmers in this vicinity. who
have been complaining since early
spring about the weather, are little
more ~complacent at present. for the
weather last week was just what was
needed and it gave the corn Il pretty
strong boost. Corn is a product that
is becoming a greater factor than any
thing else in this section of the State
as each year goes by, and the establish
mcnt of several new canning factories
to market this staple product is con-
tcmplatcd. it is understood. Although
corn canning factories have short
season, it is a busy one while it lasts
and the industry is one that the farm
owners are glad to encourage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

The many Augusta friends Of Stan
Icy IT, Holmes. formerly Of this city
but for the past three years a resident
of Haverhill. Mass. where he has held
the Office of superintendent of public
schools, will be interested to learn that
he has resigned the position to ac
cept that of superintendent of the
schools of New Britain, Conn, and at
an increased salary. the change having
been made Aug. l. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holmes arc expected in the city this
week. where they will visit his faith
er and sisters for short time before
going To tLeir home in Connecticut
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

Hargreavcs' circus arrived in the
city early Sunday morning and for two
or three hours the NJ. G. r. r. depot
was a busy place while the show was
Unloading The cook tents were the
first to go up on the lot and the horse
and menagcrie tents were also pitch
cd. the big main-top going up today.
Press Agent Strouse conducted a Jour
nal man through the circus Sunday af-
ternoon and the reporter was afforded
the interesting sight of serpents TAX
ing their monthly meal. Although
some of the snakes and serpents under
the charge of Miss Nora" the attrac-
tive little snake charmer, feed oftener
than l. times annually. one big boa
constructor who devoured number OF
live rabbits does not make it point
to eat oftener. The largest snake
weighs rs pounds and there are sew
eral others that weigh trihe less than
100.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13
Augusta, Winthrop
& Gardiner Railway

Time Table In Effect June Z, 1901.
Cars leave Augusta Postofice. a fol-
FOR w1NrHRop-s, SO, 5. s.s. 10. The.
FOR TOO Toaus@at Gs $50 tIsn aan every 1S hour
'IS, FOR HAIioWELI 4: Ii. WE IL. AND GARDINER
Y. \. ana for HaiIowel only at io.0 I and I'D il
GARDINER FOR AuaUsrA-aH A.
T.. then every half hour until 10B p. NJ,
then 1oS for Hallowell and car house
.HLLowELL FOR AUaUsTA-soe A.
Il. then every half hour till 1923 T: M.
4; n. then every half hour until 1021 p.
WINTHROP FOR AuausTA-Every
cars from Winthrop to Togus.
sUNDAY,,All cars start two hours Later
NJ. then every hour until $50 P. Il. them
At till u P. N. for Aususts @ only. x e..
hour service between Togus and Augusta
will be given Sunday Afternoons In fair
LOCAL CAR FOR HosP1rAL-Leaves
Il HosPIrAk csE Fl II; FOR AueusrA-,s A. n,
then every hour till $50 P. NJ.
TRAIN CONNECTIONS AT WINTHROP
Ine 800 a. NJ, IL ana z r. M. cars con.
meet at Winthrop with train West and
the s.55 A. NJ. II, and p. n. connect
with the trains east.
Trains at Winthrop from Lewiston way
tions with elcctrics for Augusta.
The 3 o'clock p M. electric from Wins
throp waits for the 30S train IL on time.
Regular forenoon trains leaving Oak.
land 923. Belgrade, 93S and Readfeld ut
e50 makes close connections at Winthrop
with 10 o'clock car for Augusta.
Returning car leaves Augusta at p. n.
connecting at Winthrop with M. G. train
east. sos. This gives three full hours In
Augusta.
I. r. TAYLOR, Supt,
Augusta Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

a large majority of the members of
Trinity Commandcry. Knights Templar
of this city returned home Saturday
evening on their special train from
Montreal and Quebec and all reported
HAVING one of the most enjoyable times
of their lives. The members of Mon
treal Preceptory were the hosts during
the week and there was something
doing every minute" to quote one of the
Sir Knights. who said that the Cana
dian Sir Knights showed by every act
that they appreciated the courtcsics
extended to them when they were
guests of Trinity Commandery and
were determined TO repay that hospi-
tality twO-fOld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13

c. Z. Hoxic. who has the contract
for remodelling the house owned by
Roy Bodwel on Winthrop street. COM
menced work last week, and a crew
was engaged in tearing down the ell
preparatory to building a new one. The
house will be completely remodelled in
side and fitted up in the most modern
style. Mr.. Hoxie also has crew Of
men at work on High street. putting
in a concrete cellar on the lot owned
by c. a. Bragg, and over which Mr..
Bragg will soon erect two-story
dwelling with hip roof.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13
The Maine Centrars excursion to OLE

The Maine Centrals excursion to Old
Orchard beach Sunday was one of the
largest that has been run in years,
and the crowd was so large that the
train was run in two sections. The
first section was made up of six cars
and the second of II, and both trains
were comfortably filled when they
reached this city. There were 1iG
tickets sold from the Augusta station
and the two trains must have carrict,
fully 1000 people from places between
Bangor and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-08-13
Mrs, D, B, SAVAGE,

Clara E,stclla Kingsbury. wife Of D.
b. Savage died Saturday, after Il ling
ering illness of several years The
deceased was As years and four months
of age.
A husband, one brother, w. II. Kings
bury of Ncwburyport. Mass. and a sis
ter. Mrs. +. L. Campbell of Litchficld
survive her.
The funeral will be Tuesday aft.1 :
noon at . o'clock from her late resi-
dencc, at North Belfast road.