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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
BIRDS SCATTER FISH SPAWN
Take Up the Eggs While Bathing and Transport Them to
 Prairie Ponds.

Senator Young asked Del Travis how .. happened that catfish and sunfsh could be found in ponds on the prairie or any place else where there was 10 connection with running water. and re- ee.ved an explanation which Is inter es,ing, relates the Topeka Capital. Every boy knows that he can catch 'sbullheads" in ponds which have not had running water in them for years, and the boys have had many different ways of explaining it. The favorite explanation of the boy is that il rains fish sometimes.
 The reason of 1t is this" said Mir. Travis. The catfish and the sunhsh lay their eggs in shallow water. In fact, they always get as close to the shore as possible 10 deposit their eggs. The eggs are a sticky substance and when the birds get into the water 10 take bath they get ;he eggs on them Then. they fly away and the eggs. which really can hardly be called eggs at the time they are in the first stage. become dry. The bird then goes to the first water it comes to and takes a bath This releases the eggs and they settle in the pond. They hatch in a short time and that accounts for the bulIheads in the ponds
 There is another way the eggs are scattered. Many of the vading birds get their feet and legs covered with the substance and they transfer the eggs in a like manner. All other fish in this state srcepfinE the catfish and the suufsh lay their eggs in water 90 deep ths. the birds cannot disturb them This is true of the channel cat- ssh and that is the reason the buIIhsad is the only catfish found ia the ponds.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
The Fashions of the Day

follow no one fashion-and is it not true that the American woman is building up an individuality of style that bids fair to lessen the prestige of the long-ruling Parisian?
 We have recently had a peep at spring models. and. though 1t is some what early to talk Of fashions that are to bloom late in the spring, we feel tempted to let fall word or two anent soon-to.be shown designs There are to be some very smart walking suits of the three-piece order, the fea- ture that skirt and waist match and that the jacket Is a separate affair: for instance, there will be shirt-waist suit of brown and blue check, the checks small and neat, and worn with this acket of either blue or brown, the whole making for harmony rather than sharp contrast.
 Brown, that color whose beauties are from time to time brought for yard, is now much to the fore as a trimming. It has been found that it serves about as we'll as black to re- fneandtone down, and this year we see women wearing a brown hat with a pale blue gown, with the old-rose so fashionable now, and with prunes and plums and reds. touch of brown with the peacock tones, is the height of fashion, and fancy may have started with the rage 10, brown fur trimming that has marked the season at the French capital.
 Again tempted to refer to spring fashions. we would speak of the fact that there are going 10 be some very attractive long-coat suits in silk In the same breath we would mention that the short Eton coat will lead for wrap and other costumes. In cloth a lcng redingote is pretty heavy and burdensome, and save in silk it will mt be so popular as it has been.
 Silk is extensively used for trim mings; the plaited frills are new and pretty; there is liking among dress makers to make sleeves, girdle and yoke of a wool gown oftanother fab ric, and silk is preferred above others. The all-silk dress for evening wear is the best style, and a more serviceable costume than this cannot be had; with little changes here and there, it will do for any hour of the day CT even- ing.
 The graceful wrap here pictured is one of those ever-available possessions plain enough for day time, elegant enough for evening: for carriage or for. walking, although too cumbersome for very long tramp. But it is a very desirable wrap to own.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
Pretty Negligee and Underwear

to wear with a lingerie blouse; much of the set of the latter depends on the underslip, and slips should be made with that idea in view. They are cut to have a little fullness in front and to fit in the back, the sleeves should have considerable fullness at the shoulder. The new lingerie waists are very lovely. and all signs indicate they will be popular for long time to come. A very pretty one is made of white crepe de chine trimmed with valenciennes insertion and frills and large medallions of other lace. Elm broidery on sheer net is pleasing novelty in the way of trimming for these waists, and another variation Is a contrasting delicate color: pale pinks and blues appear on a soft cream ground, and the effect Is charming.
 ELLEN OsMONDE-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
LOOMING EYENTS-

Jan 2rBasketbaIl at the armory, Company c vs Nosahogan \. A.
 Jan 25-The tenth anniversary of the Ladies auxiliary, A. o. H., in K. of c. hall
 Jan 25-Whist party given by Amer iean lodge, No A. A. o. L. w.. at Mechanics hall
 Jan 9LThe De Barrie CHI combin- alton st High school assembly hall.
 Jan al-Tifth annual promenade given by the Big Seven Social club at Eagles hall
 Feb 1-Card party given by the la- dies of St Francis Xavier's parish at St Francis's hall.
 Feb Whist and reception given by the students of Monroe's Business col lege at l51 Bank street.
 Feb i--Priyate masquerade and re- ception by Miss Nellye T. Reeds danc- ing classes al Murray hall.
 Feb. 2-concert and dance at Co lumbus hall, Naugatuck. by Di yitos orchestra.
 Feb s-whist and Forty-five party by ladies of St Michsel's parish at Good Will hall. Feb s-Grand concert given by Jacques Cartier conclave, No S1O. Im- proved Order of Heptasophs. Poli's theater.
 Feb o-Private reception given by the Senior and Jnnior classes of C. IL s. at Leayenworth hall.
 Feb. 10-Concert and dance by U Vito's orchestra at COncordia hall.
 Feb. 1e-whist and social given by the Queens Daughters at Eagles hall.
 Feb le-Recepfion and dance by Miss Nellye T. Reeds dancing classes at Ieavenu0rth hall.
 Feb 1a-Reception and dance given hy Miss Nellye T. Reeds dancing classes at Leavenworth hall.
 Feb l9-20-Talma Club minstreis st Polfs theater.
 Feb 21-Fourth annual promenade siTen by the employes of the American Mills Co st Leavenworfh hall.
 Feb 2s-3rh annual sociabie and dance given hy scciese St yoeeph as Lezvenworth hall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23

The gown makers continue to turn out skirts in three lengths; the short. practical one; the all-round length for afternoon wear. which just touches the ground; and the really long, long all around. perhaps three inches lying on the floor. the kind supposed to give a statuesque appearance to the wear CT. The latter is generally becoming and to be recommended for house wear Skirts are still sheath-like, per haps even more So than they have of late been: and there is not quite so much concern for the flare at the bot tom. although in some mysterious way lot of fullness is attained.
 Tn Paris the princess and Empire robes appear to have banished almost everything else. and the bolero Is af- fected by every other woman met
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23

. prey to the greatest astonishment
 With dificulty he restrained the cry which rose to his lips.
 The room was occupied. A pale faced girl rose up as he paused. dunn founded. a, the door. She pointed to a pallid form lying on the bed A man was seated near by. He. too, glanced wearily at the burglar
 Then the girl. still indicating the mo- tionless form. placed her fingers to her lips. Her companion did the same. For a moment the burglar wondered at these signs. Obviously. these people did not realize the meaning of his presence.
 He glanced at the bed H. face vhitensd in horror He realized the scene. A thousand horrible thoughts assailed him. He nodded a significant response-then departed as silently ss he had entered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
DOES YOUR BACK ACHE?

That troublesome pain in the small of the back points straight to kidney sickness. Backache will not leave of its own accord, nor will sick kidneys cure themselves. Every day of neg lect makes the cure harder.
 Inactive skidneys cause rheumatism, neuralgia, gout, headaches. dizzy spells, nausea, indigestion, weak heart, gravel. stone in the kidneys, dropsy and too frequent passages of urine.
 When yog first feel pain in the small Of the back. or first notice anything wrong with the urine. don't delay a moment. Give the kidneys the help they need.
 Doan's Kidney Pills have quick and direct action on the kidneys. They drive out the poisons that infest the blood, cleanse and stimulate the kid neys. regulate the urine. cure hack ache. dizziness and languor, and per manently heal the kidneys.
 The best proof we can offer of the great merit of Doan's Kidney Pills is testimony of residents of this city who have used the remedy.
 WATERBURY PROOF.
 James Dews, of 8 Hospital avenue, says:
 "Doan's Kidney Pills are fine rem edy and can most highly recommend them. I suffered considerably from severe pains through my loins and across my kiyneys. more severe during changeable weather or when I caught
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23

Next morning the servants told of a strange discovery. The butler. on en- tsrinz the pantry. had found that the place had been robbed All the silver ware had diszppezred.
 He had just determined to call the police when another servant drought word ths; she had discovered every thing in bag on the front doorstep
 No 6o1bt the bar.iar. moved hy vhs- hs had seen. had rsisn,ed and returning restored the whole of the booty that hs had ,-ks1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23

with. The tendency is to do away with the waist line, to the waist line of the dip belt; but on this side of the water we are a bit slow to banish the style so becoming to womenkind all. It is well 10 be a little slow in accepting absolute rules, for today, if ever, 1t is the fashion over here to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
POLI'S
DIBBLES PICTURES.

John B. Dibble's moving pictures which always comprise the newest ere ation of the photographers art will be shown at Polls tonight, tomorrow night and tomorrow afternoon. NIT Dibble's entertainments are in class by themselves and the public may rely on getting much more than it's worth. The show is especially notable on ae- count of the beautifully colored views which form a large part of 1t. Prices are 9 and U cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
STRANGE STORY OF A BUR oLARY IN SWITZERLAND.
Chief Was Man of Sentiment ans Returned the Stolen Plunder Secured Under Peculiar
 Conditions.

In the Swiss town of St. Gall, dis tant about 20 miles from Lake Con. stance, a wealthy widow lay at the point of death. A shaded light cast { soft glamour in the sickroom. On { chair beside the bed, his hand on tht dying woman's pulse. sat a doctor whilst her daughter looked on witf tear-filled eyes.
 Slowly the hours crept by. The ser wants retired. The house was wrapped in darkness.
 A man crept from snrubbery in the garden. For an instant he paused tc listen, then he stole swiftly towardi the house.
 At the kitchen window he halted Then, drawing chisel from his pocket. he shot back the catch and vanished inside the house, closing the window behind him. Moving as noise lessly as possible. ne passed carefully from the kitchen into the hall, from which a staircase ascended to the up per floors.
 A massive door opened out of thfs hall on the burglars right. and this he understood to be the dining-room door
 He turned the handle gently, and with the utmost care pushed the door open.
 Supposing the hinges should creak and thus betray his presence in ths house? They did nothing of the kind however, and the burglar advanced into the room. which was untenanted and in darkness.
 A rich store of silverware shone brightly in the rays of his lantern. and he noiselessly transferred it to bag.
 Having ransacked all the lower rooms. the burglar, emboldened by sue cess, crept softly upstairs.
 The yellow light of his lanterr gleamed on the polished knob of . door. He softly turned the handle and entered the room. At last. however Fortune had deserted the daring house breaker. A flood of light almost blind. ed him for moment; then he became
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
Many selt-D.nials for Tlus. Pays

Many self-Denials for Flute Piayz.
 Kissing. the use Of tobacco and in- dulgsnoe ln intoxicants are equally dis ss;rous to the ambitions of the 1atist seordins to John ]. cafsreIli. s futist Of over % years standing Muscles of . futist's mouth are tender to a d> gre. or they are sensitive. that is the word said Mir csfsreIff They arc trained to the action necessary to fhs performances with the flute. but sf the sane tine they are more sensitive fkzn the ordinary nuscies Tchecco and in- scxicsnts absolutely unfit the player for his work as they make the msscla of the nosth 90 sabby and limp thaf th<y cannot perform their neceszzry scz sf1>sft vork--Nflrzvkes eenxt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
Khst Is Heau-rP

Bsauty. after all. is largely a mat ter of opinion. Not everybody eous.d- CTS the face the only criterion of beauty. 4 graceful figure. exquisite cleanliness. a winning manner. charm of expression. pretty hair. beaGtiful hands all play au important part ia the sum total Cf beauty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
BIC HEARTED JIM"

One of the most meritori0us plays of the season. the new melodrama com edy written by William L. Roberts for George Klimt, and entitled Big Heart ed Jim," is announced 10 be here Thursday afternoon and evening. Big Hearted Jim is Montana sheriff. Hv- ing at the town of Medicine Lodge back in the sos. a strong. fine person ality. bluff and rough. but spirited. honest. tender hearted, fearless and patient. The men. women and chii- dren. even the Indians of the entire community. look up tO him. His char acfer Is brought out in a variety of strong situations which serve to dis cover Mir Klimss aIl-rouud ability. Supporting him Is a talented company. including some well known comedians. which will be seen in one of the most cleyerly diversified groups of distinct. well drawn characters that ever sur rounded q prominent actor. All are pictures from fife. like the whole play. and the story woven about them never Ioosens its grip. The scenes are typi- cal of the great west and among the figures that come and % are the pretty school teacher. who has lost her heart to Jim. and won his: a Montana dia- mond named Liddy. a pioneer of 'sss the stage driver of the Great Divide: Trisks. the Indian maiden and heiress: Silss. from St Louis. the stranger from Chicago. who knows the pretty school teachers secret. being the man who de ceived her with a mock marriage: Bess. a western wild flower. and min CTS. frontierxmen- Indians and school children. Prices are q. g.. 50 cents: matinee q cents Sale of seats Wed neSday. Telephone IIG-2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23

lately, and we find the better under. wear less elaborate. of superior ma tsrisL In nigh gowns. considerable trimming is allowed. however. and the mode illustrated is a fair sample. IL is made Empire style. with a lor. square neck. vhish may or may rot b. filed in. J-si as one fsncios The material gssd is fine nzinsook: the vest Is 5t tucks alternating with in- ssr-ion. and the Empire bolero has turrsS-bsek reveTs trimmed 70 match. The sleeves. full and short. are fn- ishei with q sesp. lsos-etssi frill- This is a very attractive gown. and might do for a longing r0se on hot summer day.
 Almost all the pretty night gowns are made with short sleeves and low reck. and one son grors uses to thE tecoIlete- Corset covers are less and Less ornate. and drawers not @ fur b%ic-ed Petfieozts cone fn endless variety.
 Asa rule an cd usfst does nos ar sus- vsrT we1 t-- ths sizk u-isrsli7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
Fer Every Eo-usr

IL is within every vonars power 10 cultivate some talent CT charm of face or figure. all her oTz. if she vfII b1t sru5y Der own czpzsEitiss for in- rroTemsnr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
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Ia applying to a Lon5o. raxfr<rns fer . transfer of hss Iicenze. . saloos ksepsr said thar hs uanfes se msxs bez1se the diszTic1 En rtfes ke f1<s vz had berozs . New Iernnnnum- srd Jsvs d1 no< arizk e nnr4 m Czxsx<Ea,a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
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-Dsa the critics si. thrOags yozr plsy
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
-How HEARTs ARE BRoKEN.-


 The new LsnEdon Mccormick play which comes to Polls Friday and Sat urdsy evenings and Saturday after noon is spoken of as a play fail O. ronanos and a spirit of adventure tha. holds the attention with absorbing ira- tere@t- The story presents a phase of life which. st tirses. may seem a Dit impossible. but invizo-ates and makes one forget the hunfrum n1snotony of everyday existence IL is ssif to te overnowine with stirring action. ex- plotting courage of love and loEalty. The mounting of the piece comes in fer no Iiffie amount of praise. ss t is claimed to be most E1rEep1s Price< gre -s q and lsB cents matinee = cents sale of seats Thursday Tele- rhoue 1IsZ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23
Keen th. Piurd1-

The no1ern versioa seems to bs that vhen hseves fan ozf thsy SUI - on fn the nDota-LxfA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-23

cold. for it was almost sure to settle ill the small of my back. making it ache and feel lame and So sore that I could hardly attend to my work. Deans Kidney Pills were so highly recommended to me that I got a box from drug store and used them. They relieved me entirely of the trouble. You can refer to me as one that can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
AGED MINISTER KNOCKED
 DOWN BY A STREET CAR

The Rev. William l. Powers of Opelika, a superannuated minister of the NJ E. church. south, attending the general con ference now in session In Birmingham, was knocked down by street car while crossing the track at Fifty-eighth street and First avenue, woodlawn, about , o'clock yesterday afternoon
 He sustained compound fracture of the left leg just above the ankle. bruises on the back and cut on the head These injuries are not regarded as dangerous. but while Dr. Powers is remarkably wig orous, he Is s1 years of age and of very large stature. weighing nearly three hun dred pounds. It is feared therefore that IS he was thrown to the ground with force he may have suffered some internal injuries. In that event his condition would be considered exceedingly grave. Dr. Powers was taken to the Hillman Drs. J. NJ Mason and F. S. McGlathery He rested well after the operation.
 Dr. Powers had spent the day with the Rev. J. T. Morris, pastor of the Wood lawn Methodist church. He intended talk ing car in front of the house at the corner of Fifty-eighth street and First avenue for Birmingham, and go from Birmingham to the home of his nephew J. H. Powers, in North Birmingham where he was stopping. Not seeing the car approaching he attempted to cross to the other side of the street He was nearly across the track when he was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

churches in your city on that day was about the same as the one referred to.
 It is highly probable that all these ab- sent Christians are relying on the jury rooms" to correct all the evils of the city
 If every man in Jefferson county who is opposed 10 your frequent shooting scrapes'' and all other kinds of lawless- ness would apply the right remedy. the juries of the county would not be called upon to work such tremendous reforms. It should first start in the homes. Peo- pie should inculate correct principles in the homes. Their public lives should be above reproach and they should con sistently stand for the right on all occa- sions.
 Now, l would not have you think I am a religious. fanatic zealot, for I am neither But I do insist that tue nearer our lives conform to the teachings of Christianity the less vice and lawless- ness we wii have to contend with. Every public character in the country. and es- pecially public officials, should take a, pronounced stand on all moral questions. If is wholly inconsistent and absurd to think about electng an immoral and dis solute man to office and expect him to enforce laws. His sympathes are always with the dissolute element So I repeat that every public man, and especially public officials, should have moral records. It is said that the church people are backing one of the candidates for one of our state offices. I do not know the gentleman personally. but that fact is enough to commend him to me
 No, the remedy does not lie in the jury room. It lies in q thousand other chan nels that are open before the people, Let those who are for the right stand consistently for the right. and not com promise for commercialsm or for any thing else. Let the atmosphere around every court house be impregnated with the right kind of a moral sentiment, and there will be no difficulty in enforcing the law. I. L.. BROCK.
 Centre, Ala, May 10 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
FEDERAL COURT
 OPENS TOMORROW
JUDGE THOMAS c. JONES WILL PRESIDE OVER ADJOURNED MARCH TERM-JUDGE ToULMIN PRESIDING IN ANNISToN.

The adjourned March term of, the Uni- ted States circuit and district courts of the southern division of the northern dis trict of Alabama. Judge Thomas c. Jones presiding, will commence tomorrow. Judge Jones will reach Birmingham to- day.
 The law and equity docket will be tried until July l. the date for adjournment. No criminal cases will be considered at this term.
 Judge Touimin opened the federal court in Anhiston yesterday and the session will last for three weeks. Several local court officials will go over to Anniston today and remain week or more
 The following equity cases are set for trial tomorrow before Judge Jones'
 No. S4-George H. Cousins ct als. ys. Gadsden Water Works company ct als.
 No. 96-Maggie Wilson vs. Moore. Marsh & Co.
 No. 141-Robert Munroe vs. William N. Crelen. trading as the Birmingham Boil- CT Works.
 No. 14s-F. M. Lee vs. J. E. Stewart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
CHURCH TO DECIDE
 SITE FOR BUILDING
soUTHslDE BAPTIST coNGREGA- TON WILL TAKE ACTION AT THE MEETING THIS MORNING. THREE PLACES MENTIONED.

At the morning services of the South- side Baptist church this morning the site for the erection of the new church will be selected by the congregation. There will be no preaching at this service for that reason.
 The committee appointed to secure site will make it's report sto the congregation. It will recommend that the church pur- chase one of the three sites. but will pre- sent the remaining sites for considera- ton.
 The committee. has secured options on all of the sites. There has been much difference of opinion in the congregation as to the advisability of changing from the present site.
 Two of the sites to be presented by the committee are on the South Highlands and the other is the present site at Ave nue F and, Twentienth street, Just at the foot of the hilfs The church building on that site was destroyed by fire several months ago and the committee has had the matter of a new site under consider alton ever since