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The Washington times., 1906-10-07
1 Visit 70 fhe Loot.

It was an urspeakably hot day-one
Of th.. last Cf August that was selected
for this last visit to tha old gentle
man. His study where he received
his visitors. was So close and airless
that they positively gasped for breath
vet the old man had been lying on
thick feather he'd I'm the adjoining
room He wore heavy red flannel
underwear. with tapes at the wrists.
through which his thumbs were passed
10 Trevcut his 81 ewes from crawling
up his arms. He sat in "A big arm
chair bolstered up with three OF four
pillows and had quilt thrown over
his knees.
it was a wan little old man that
greeted Us with his CHEEKY smile and
reached ont a rheumatic cIaw-liKe
hand in welcome irail, bent little
old gentleman weighing probably less
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from her impending doom. Still Il
would not be pleasant TO be confront
ed with that each morning as one
opened ones eyes
Everyone on that part Of the island
knew the old man. and everyone re-
garded him with a certain tolerant af-
fectlon. which was always ready 10
listen 70 and applaud his latest ef-
fusion. The Bible was his mainstay,
and he fell back on 1t for comfort as
well as for direction in the everyday
affairs of life lie was the oldest mem
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Mark TzUa1r on His "Poet Lariat"

Z ON poet gives copies his
NN/ consus commanders, hoekeepers Arabs, DutctO
anybody, fact who will submit grievous nfic
kindly poetry all very well shpboard,
ode the storm
pstrophe the Rooster the Waist of
the
abrupt; invoice rhymes the
of Fayal commandnhd and other dgni
i'm
Ship" popularFrom Mark Tvains "Innocents Abroad"
voyage that Twain,
tening the ships burning potatoes.
Boodgood Cutter the Poet Iaru Long Island" He
himself preferred Farmer
his designation old at
in Little Neck days added good
est in life in community which spite
ecccq rcty was beloved by the whole countryside.
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KING MTDAS---upros 3Y SINCLAIR

grass seed. and the undeslr1 BILE part Of
me Old furniture carLed aWay-all
ut which things Helen knew had been
done according 10 her commands.
and scarcely had an this been appre-
Ciated properly before the architect ar
rived. Helen was pleased with him.
because Tor one thing le was evidently
very much impressed By her beauty,
and for another because he entered 50
understaudiuglv into ali her ideas. lie
and the girl spent couple OF the hap
plest hours IN discussing the details or
the wonderful music room. a thing
which seemed TO her more FUN or de-
ligEIful possibilities than any other IN
all her radiant future. il was sort or
Il chIld's dream TO Hcr with fairy
gOdmoJher 20 make IL real, and her
imagination ran riot I'M vision OF
banks of flowers. and Of paintings, Of
I'll Things that embody the joys OF
music, the shapes that haunt
thoughts wilderness AT night the
whole was Co be ilumiDed i1 such
way as To give these verlslmllitudss
AHA lu The dts GUe II Woulu De no less
beautiful, because il Ses 10 De almost
al glass upon TWO sides. Helen was
reiOiced that the architect realized
the importance of the fact that a
music room ought TO bc out of dOorsi-'
and then as she made tne further vel
come discovery that the moon would
shine into it, she vowed eagerly that
there would be no lights at all tn her
music room az those times. A.terward
she told q funny story Of how SChu-
mann had been wont 10 impTovise IN
der such circumstances, until his next
door neiChhor was So struck bv The
romance Of il that he proceeded to I'M
lTaIe it. and To plF 5 some body OF
others technical studies whenever the
moon rose; az which narrative Helen
and the architect laughed very heart
fly. and Mr.. Harrison with them.
though he would not have known the
difference between q technical study
and the Moonlight Sonata"
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oil pluG hats. first worn threaabare.
tlen crumpled ana rollen. and at last
eaten 5y moths. Of birds nests and
hornets, tenantless fer AGES gone, Of
fire bellows with nothing to blow
about but their own matchless dEapi-
dationi statues with broken sl.ulls and
cO5wehs on the brain. OF fragments of
more dIh'erert sorts Of junk than the
average mortal ever dreamed %.
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How He Won Immortality.

Although Blocdgood Cutter had been
writing verse for certainly seveuty-hve
years, lt was as the Poet Lariat Of
Mark TWaln.s "IunocenUs Abroad"
that he won immortality. lie had
written more verse and less poetry
than any man OF his time. And thar
is saying a good deal. He had dedi-
Gated poems 10 every man prominent
in the history of the United States Tor
the last seventy years, and also To
manv leaders of fashion who have
Long Island homes. Only few months
ago he wrote one Of thirty verses TO
Mrs. Clarence Mackey. Celebrating
her strenuous career as a member of
the Roslyn school board.
Trainmen on the Port WasbfDator
branch of the Long Island road Uara
quite used 10 directing passengers 10
the Farmer Poets" as he loved N
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than 100 pounds. There was spiritual
quality about the fine old face. an
elemental nobility about his splendidIy
mod eled head. matched with siIken
white hair thct made one feel that
nature had intended him for a poet.
however the plan might have miscar-
ried
He looked rs II n breath would
blow him away. as II tie ordinary
handsl.ake would Jar the very lise out
Of him. one scarcely dared touch the
pathetic locking hand that he cxtc',d-
ed. And get IN a few moments ne
vas pouring forth rhymes. puuctuat-
ing the lines with violent wavings Of
lis arms and leaning forward from
his pillows all interest and excitement.
Naturally the trip TO the Holy Lari
O. which Mark Twain was i-
chrUnicler was the first subject toua
ed on. Yes" he said smilingIv. MARX
accused me Of writing slUsh about the
Rock Of Gibraltar. Well. YOU can
Judge Tor yourself whether il was
'slush or not" And with ewes bright
as a bCys. and a voice that rang
clearly to the far corners Of the roIno,
the old nan rtcited the poem n qucs-
ton. II Is "slush" but as the old
fellow recited IL, II acquired q dignity
that II could never have had II. pr,nt.
One forgot the words and heard only
the fine sonOrous Oil voice, the poem
lost I'm the poet.
Then be launched into stories about
the trip. With all the vIeor of IN
spirrd youth he rcclcd off mites OF
verso 5u tie subject He did not re-
cito the ole 10 tie storm. nor yet the
aposrophe ID TIE rooster, bat II was
evident ;hGt not ar incident Of the
voyaE" had escaped his muse. After
having arranged 70 take tn trip. fl
appears that lie suddenly changed his
mind.
Many Inducements were held out
To 'oiu them ] was inclined:
but when tl" dime did come 90 start
ie-t gloomy and changed my mind
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ITO Be Continued Next sunday.l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

At meeting of Court Oregon last evening the following officers were elected: J. F, Delaney, c. R.; Mau- rice Sweeney, Sub-C. R.; James Mo Knight, treasurer; William F. Guil- foile, F. S.; William Hughes. R.. s.; William Grimes, 8. w.: Bernard Commerford, J. w: George Wilcox. $. B.; Thomas Moore, J. B.; Dr J. H. Dillon, physician: Reuben Holmes, druggist; Thomas Costello, lecturer: William Daly. trustee for three years. The installation of the officers elected last evening will take place on the second Thursday in January by Dep uty Grand Chief Ranger M. J. Carney.
 The installation of the newly elect ed officers of Brass City lodge, No 25O, l.. A. to B. R. T., took place at the lodge room, 15l Bank street, last nght. The officers for the year are: Mistress, Lizzie Kenney-Fagan: P. M.. M. Donovan: V. M., Josephine Quinlan: secretary, Elizabeth H. Quinlan; conductor, Kate Thompson; warden, H. Riley; treasurer. Della M. Quinian; chaplain. M. Deshon; inner guard, Margaret Leffler; outer guard, B. Rodgers. A social time followed the business meeting. luncheon being served at 10:30. A beautiful lodge pin was presented by the members to Elizabeth H. Quinlan. It was made by local firm and is in bangle style with her name on the bar and the bangle consists of the emblem of the lodge, clasped hands encircled by ten pointed star. Miss Quinlan. although much surprised, expressed her thanks in neat speech. She has been secretary since the organization of the lodge five years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
Tho MiIIer& PeckCo Black and Colored DRESS GOODS at Very Low Prices
 to Close.

AT 35, from 50c-Fifteen pieces wool dress goods. in plain, plaids and fancy mixtures. AT Toe from S1.GO--lAll wool Scotch suiting, 54 inches wide. AT 9sc from $1.o5- Black check suiting, 54 inches wide co CPS BALL NEW YEARS EVE Are you going?" We have all the ''fixings." silk Hos iery, Gloves, Fans, Silk and Lisle Vests. and all the new ideas ill neck wear.
 SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. Initial Silk Handkerchiefs,. not all letters though, at F 1-2c, from 25c at 25 cents from 5Oc ,. Plain Silk Hemstitched Handker- chiefs, at F 1-2 cents from 25c.
 MEMS SILK MUFFLERS. Half price on all our silk Mufflers. Those that were 50c now 25c Those that were 75c now 3Sc. Those that were $1 now 5Oc. Those that were $1.25 now 63c MEMS SWEATERS-Roll collars only,
 The S1.5O quality S1.1a.
 The $1.9S quality S1.49. The $500 quality $2.39.
 The $3O quality $2.9S. Th0MiI|er&P Peck Co = sA A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
ONE
 DAY
 SALES

The biggest bargains ever offered will be on sale at our Store every day this week.
 Each day will bring something new to you below cost of Manufac- ture. These sales will last one week only. Our Entire Stock must be closed out before inventory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
New Years
 Day

comes around but once each year. yet 1t really doesn't seem a whole year since we had so many New Years callers. You see every year we have new calendars and each person call ing at our store and purchasing some sof our nice tasting tea or cof1ee IS presented with neat ornamental scalendar for the ensuing year. Say, speaking of calendars reminds us there is going to be something dolng in the new Music hall at the Buck singham." You see Company G Is going to give their annual ball New
 Years eve, and one of that company came to our store and wanted a cal endar during the past week, but ne wouldn't buy tea or coffee because the poor fellow is bachelor. How ever, we gave him one with the un- aderstanding that Company G would serve only hot coffee or nice fresh buttermilk at their ball New Years eve, and they must buy 1t at our store if they want the good kind. Now 1T they don't do as he agreed he is to carry the writer of this ad around the hall twice in wheelbarroW be- fore the dancers begin. Therefore
 we'll serve them buttermilk or else there'll be something doing New
 Years eve. Remember, we give
 well made. good size sled witn pound of our warranted good Baking
 Powder. 45c per pound, at
 - -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

Every subscriber to the Evening Democrat can secure copy of one of the best magazines published. free of charge on the following condi- tions: Pay your subscription to the Democrat tn advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

The last December meeting of Court McGivney will be a social and a pleasant evening Is promised all who attend. The proceeds will be used to furnish the Daughter of Isabella booth at the Catholic hos pital bazaar in April.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

The rooms of the Abadagasset club which have recently been redecorated will be opened tonight. The exer- cises will include musical program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

The Christmas tree exercises at the First church last night attracted a large attendance. George Camp inn personated Santa Claus. During the evening the Rev Dr Dinsmore and wife were remembered, the former re- ceiving beautiful rocking chair and the latter fancy lamp globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28

At a meeting of Court Acme, F. of A., last night officers were chosen as follows: Chief ranger, William Pry- or; sub chief ranger, Joseph Hench; recording secretary, J. w. Burns; financial secretary. Daniel Murphy: treasurer. John Dugan; senior wood- ward, J. Wrenn; junior woodward. Thomas Barry: senior beadle. Ralph Stango; junior beadle, Thomas Loughan; lecturer. Joseph Kelaske; physician, Dr Kilmartin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Charles Degnan, aged 43. died at the Waterbury hospital at 10 o'clock last night, after a five weeks illness of typhoid fever. He Is survived by five brothers, all residents of this city. He had been a resident of the east end of Waterbury all his life. and is we'll known. The body was removed to the home of his brother. Joseph. at HOO East Main street. from where the funeral will take place to the Sacred Heart church at s:30 tomorrow morning.
 Cornelia Munson, aged 36 years, wife of Martin F. Moore, Jr. died this morning at her home. IS Coe street. after an illness of two days with pneumonia. The deceased was a ns- tive of ogdensburg. x. l.. where her parents. Nr and Mrs Edgar Munson. and sister. Miss Carrie Munson. still reside. The couple were married at Newton. x. l.. two years ago. Mrs Moore was a woman of exemplary habits and endeared herself to all NHO hueN DeEs OUe fulOae1 EOOQ health up to Christmas night. when she was stricken with pneumonia. and although the case received prompt attention. medical aid proved of no avail. The time of the funeral will be announced later.
 The funeral of Miss Julia Scadden took place this morning from the family residence on Wolcott street with a mass of requiem at the Sa- cred Heart church by Father Shelley and interment in St Joseph's csme- tery. The bearers were John Cole man. George Ellis. Patrick Kennedy. William Preston. William Doran and Michael Scadden- The floral tributes included a pillow le,tered Sister from William. Peter and John Scsd- den. brothers of the deeeased: stand ing anchor. marked -Aunt Julia Minnie Lgcie. Joseph and wiIIiar. Scadden- nieoes and nephevs of the deceased. standing cross. erpIoyes of depart ne1ts .. ss and s1. Waterbury Man ufscturinz Co: bouquets- Nellie uur- phy. Nora and Helen GriGn. Szxe ( FIoto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-28
FRArERNAL AND SOCIAL.
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People.

Waterbury Military band will give a promenade at Eagles hall on next Tuesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29

A cordial invitation is extended to all prospective travellers by Meigs & Co.,, of Bridgeport, to visit the firms very complete display of travel er's requisites in their trunk and bag department. Every good kind of trunk, bag and suit case is shown in all available sizes, as we'll as toilet cases, straps and steamer rugs for those whose travels make them necessary.
 An idea of the range of the stock maintained by Meigs & Go, in this department may be gained only by a visit, which is much to the interest Of everyone who contemplates a trip, in view of the fact that Meigs & Co. $ prices for these goods are always under those asked in regular trunk and bag stores In the same department are shown the latest in hammocks manu- factured by Palmer, and known every where as the best hammOcks made. White, colors and rich Persian effects are represented in the showing, priced from $2 to S6. 50. Of course you will find at Meigs & Co. s everything to put in a trunk, and everything g man, l)ung men or boys need to wear at nome or away. With the Fourth al most here, outing wears take the cen ter of the stage which explains the ex' haustive showing of outing wears now on view at Meigs & Go. $ big store.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29
A BROOKLYN WEDDING
MISS JOHNsTON-MR MOON.

Miss Sara Horton Johnston and George Temple Moon, Jr., son of George Temple Moon of 668 Putnam avenue, Brooklyn, were married on June l2 at St Marks church, Brooklyn. Rev Olin s. Roche of Manhattan off1ci- ated, in place of Bishop Burgess, who was unable to be present. It was an American Beauties wedding. Miss Johnston, who is the daughter of MT and Mrs Edward Mcleod Johnston, devised this. The idea at both the church and the Johnston home, 89 St James place, was carried out to per lection. In wedding decoration it was th9foughy new pa pan q, American adorned the house and St Marks. Each maid carried these flowers, the maid of honor wearing 8 blue frOck, the bridesmaids white. The bride was in white Japanese chiffon. Im- ported chiffon lace covered this, in ex- tremely beautiful effect, and she had veil of tulle. Lillies-of-the-valleY and bride roses were the flowers she carried. The maid of honor wore blue crystal lized chiffon, the bridesmaids frocks of white of the same material. A lit tie flower maid was in white silk null. The maid of honor's gown was cut Princess, those of the bridesmaids En- pire. The small flower girl had, also, an Empire gown. Miss Kate Gibson, Rear Admiral and Mrs Gibson's daugh- ter, who is Miss Johnston's s cousin, was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Victoria Stillmater, Miss Bessie Crook, Miss Irene Newton, Miss Lillian Rathbun, all Brooklyn girls. The flower girl was Miss Lillian Connolly. The ushers were Richard Wilson, Charles Johnston, James Russell and Charles J. Campbell. Selden Hawley served as best man. A reception at the Johnston house followed the church ceremony. Miss Johnston has been regular visitor at the Newtown Inn for several successive seasons.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29

country better qualified to write with authority of the reasons why boys are leaving the farms to-day than l.. Fl. Bailey, Director of the College of Agri- culture, Cornell University. His pres entation of facts, gathered at first hand from Cornell University students, in the July Century will, therefore, be of weight as we'll as of wide interest. Prof Bailey merely sets down condi- tions as seen by the young men upon whose letters he bases his article, with out comment. These replies, he says, should set every thoughtful person wondering what is to be the place of the farmer in the social scheme of things, and whether the present trend is doing him complete justice. "I shall be content" he adds, Eff they challenge my reader"
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29
TASHUA.
THE sCHooh>CLosEs.

Miss k florence Coe closed her school, June 23, for the summer vacation with appropriate exercises by the pupils, consisting of recitations, singin9< dialogues, after which cake and ice, cream were served to all There were over 30 visitors present. Miss Coe re- ce1ved number of pretty gifts from her pupils. The children and their parents are very sorry that Miss Coe is not to come back to teach the school another year.
 Miss Ruth -Mallett spent few days last week with friend in Brook field and attended the Newtown High school commencement exercises Friday evening, June P.
 Mrs Peck of Danbury is visiting her daughter, Mrs John Patterson.
 Mrs Charles SweeZy and Miss Edna SweeZy attended the wedding of Miss Minnie Lake in New Milford, Wednes- day, June 20.
 Miss Ruth Mallett attended the Yale e-Harvard ball game in New Ha- ven, Tuesday June 26.
 visiting her sister, Mrs Amanda Wheeler, and other relatives ir Easton.
 George Klein has greatly improved the cemetery by moving and cleaning up the grass.
 Tashua's roads are at last being re- paired, MT Davis with his men were at work several days, last week, on the roads.
 William A. Mallett of Long Hill is visiting his son, w. B. Mallett, and family.
 DwiehtS. Mallett graduated from Yale Academic, June 27.
 M. D. Mallett, Mrs George Mallett and Miss Dorothy Mallett attended the Yale commencement Wednesday, June 27.
 The tall flag pole at the school has been removed and new one placed on the SchOOlhOuSe.
 W. B. Mallett's infant son has been quite sick.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29

In the opinion of John L.. Cowan- and he bases his claims on seemingly solid if startling facts-''dry farming" thenew system of scientific soil culture, means far more to the people of United States than do all of the costly irrigation projects now under way. Dry farming, MT Cowan says, consists simply in the exercise of intelligence, care, patience and tireless industry. He has prepared a full discussion of this important matter, the principles possibilities, for the July Century; and his story of the apparent wonders that have been accomplished and the even greate. wonders to be looked for in the future, make the narrative one of vital interest.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29
HV1TlNGToN.
MORE WEDDINGS PROMISED.

MORE WEDDINGS PROMISED.
 All are listening for the wedding bells which report says will ring again soon in the Center.
 Miss Lottie Potter arrived home, Monday, after visit with her sister, Mrs Claude M. Beeman, of New Pres ton.
 Mrs Bowles, who has been in Mel bourne's sanitarium in East Derby nearly three months, being treated for a cancer, came home last Saturday, somewhat improved in health
 Schools in the Center closed, last Friday, with the annual picnic in the woods at Sorghum.
 Willis Reese of Luneburgh county, Virginia, who was for several years the faithful ''man of all work" em- ployed by D. H. Chatfield at Bonni- brook, is again at Bonnibrook for the summer months.
 Mrs John Leigh and little daughter, Anna, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, are making a protracted visit with Mrs Leigh's mother, Mrs Lee Eldred. MT and Mrs Walter Edwards have recently had another son added to their family.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29
HOW TO BREAK UP A COLD7

It may be surprise to many to learn that severe cold can be com pletely broken up in one or two days time. The first symptoms of a cold are dry, loud cough, a profuse wa tery discharge from the nose, and a thin, white coating on the tongue. When Chamberlain's cough remedy is taken every hour on the first appear ance of these symptoms, it counter acts the effect of the cold and re- stores the system to healthy condition within a day or two. For Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; s. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29
BROOKFIELD.
THE LOCAL DOINGS,

Louis Baldwin of Chicago and Eli Baldwin of New York City are spend ing the Summer months with their niece, Mrs Lizzie Gotten.
 MT Pierce of Canaan spent a few days, last week, with his daughter, Mrs c. E. VrOman.
 Miss Smith of Hartford was the guest of Mrs Arthur Mansfield, last week.
 Homer Martin attended the funeral of MT Keeler in Mt Vernon, Monday.
 There will be a strawberry and ice cream sale at the Mission chapel, Fri day evening. The ladies would like to see large gathering there.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29

If you knew the value of Chamber lain's Salve, you would never wish to be without it. Here are some of the diseases for which it is especially valu- able: sore nipples, chapped hands, burns, frost bites, chilblains, chronic sore eyes, itching piles letter, salt rheum and eczema Price 25c per bex. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtowl; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, San dy Hoo'.; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; S. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1906-06-29

The July issue of the Century is an- nounced as fiction number, with the second instalment of Anne Warmers very funny "Seeing France with Uncle John," and short stories by Alice He- gan Rice, Anthony Hope, Harry Still we'll Edwards, Lawrence Mott, Annie Q. Muirhead and other popular writers. Mrs Rice's story is called ''The Wild Oats of a Spinster," and is said to be quite as good as it's title. Harry Still we'll Edwards "The Funeral of Rat Brooks" is in the vein of the inimita- ble 1.-Two Runaways,' and Lawrence Mott's "Wilkinson's Chance" will car ry the reader back to his "Jules of the Great Heart" "Over-proof," the hu- morous account Of an astonishing incl dent, will introduce new and prom ising writer, w. Albert Hickman. Anthony Hopes story, "What was ex- pected of Miss Constantine, is tale of the unexpected. "Love Laughs at Lions" is said to be one of Miss Ken tons best stories. The list of titles and writers promises an unusually rich and varied number.