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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
MAKES LIVING BY
 FE|GN|NC ILLNESS
UNUSUAL DODGE OF NEW YORK YOUNG WOMAN.
TAKES EASE AMONG SICK.
Makes Believe She b Taken Suddenly lll, Then Hurried to HospItai-
 -old Game of Falling from
 Street Cars Worn Out.

Troy, N. Y.--Nellie Cummings. one of the names given to young woman who goes about the country beating the world out of living, used to be in the business of getting hurt. She would fall oil a street car, lie in an apparently semi-conscious condition m hospital, and finally when at last she recovered sufficiently to talk would tell of the loss of a fat purse. Traction companies settled to avoid suits. But 1t came about that she be- came too well known to work that game any longer, and after making g mess of it in several places, she ap- parently tried somewhere else. She arrived in Bingham recently and gave a sample of her new game there, al- though she Is known in that city and vicinity. This. according to newspa- per of that city. is how 1t happened:
 Shortly before eight o'clock last night the ticket agent at the Lack. awanna station telephoned the hos. pital and stated to the superintendent that he had received a message from : point east of here, stating that young lady had been taken seriously i'll on train No. 5 and asking that an ambulance be provided to take her to the hospital as soon as the train ar. rived at the local station. The am. bulance was on hand when the train arrived at the depot.
 The sick girl proved to be Miss Cummings. She was very, very sick from all appearance and the trip from tho station to the hospital was made in quick time, the driver fearing that his charge might die in the wagon before he got her to the hospital.
 Nellie lived to be taken upstairs. and placed in a nice. soft bed, however, and she was also alive when Mrs. Bryden questioned her as to the na- ture of her illness.
 "Oh, am so sick" said Nellie T have had terrible hemorrhage from my stomach. ought not to have at- the Journey. have just been discharged from the Roosevelt hos pital in New York, and I thought that was strong enough to make the trip.
 All of this was spoken in whispers and punctuated with groans and sobs. Mrs. Bryden was beginning to feel real sorry for this poor unfortunate and homeless girl. But when she ex. amined the patient she failed to find anything the matter with her.
 Tt may be bad case of imagina. tion." thought Mrs. Bryden, and. mak.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
SOCIETY GIRLS WORK ON FARM.
Ex.senator's Four Pretty Daughter
 Solve Labor Problem.

Walla Walla. Wash.-Insolent and worthless men who are out to kill time or get unreasonable wages have no more terrors for John L. Yeend, former state senator, who re- sides in Walla Walla and owns large ranch on Dry Creek.
 The labor problem was becoming vexing for MT. Yeend, his grain being ripe and requiring immediate atten- tion. Men being scarce and surly and unreasonable in their demands. 1t looked anything but encouraging for MT. Yeend, when his wife and daugh. ters surprised him by proposing to go to the fields and help harvest the crop.
 Mir. Yeend has four pretty daugh. ters who are among the popular so- ciety Women of Walla Walla. Two oa them were already assisting their ia. ther by cooking for the harvest crew. At first Mir. Yeend was inclined to re- fuse the offer, but as his daughters were 30 much in earnest he has de- cided to let them assist.
 Miss Alma will drive a header box while Miss Bertha will operate the derrick. But the four sisters will probably change about with the work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
POLES
IN NEW YORK TOWN.

Tn New York Town" the musical comedy with its array of talented fun-providers and singers of note, has been exciting interest to no small extent ever since the announcement was made concerning its presenta- tion at Poli's tonight. and to-mor- row afternoon and evening. There is ample reason for this when 1t is considered that. jollier and more melodious mixup has rerely been offered, and never by such consum- mate artists, and by such a formid- able ensemble of good voices and pretty faces. Hurtig and Seamon, under whose managerial auspices "In New York Town" has proven so emphatic success, vouch for many agreeable surprises in this seasons production and one especially pleased to exploit the generosity of their equipment. The state papers have been lavish in their praise of the show which is said to be crack erjack. Prices are 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. Matinee, 25 and 50 cents. Telephone 116.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

NEW BOXES AT JACQUES.

One of the many Improvements
 obtained by the alterations at tho
 Jacques house will be found in tho,
 box seats. It has long been a proA.,
 lem to theatrical architects, this
 finding of box seat which would permit the person behind you seeing
 the show as we'll as yourself and it. has been but recently solved. In- stead of the old arrangement two wide balcony-like curves setting out into the auditorium, the new box9o at the Jacques which will be form- ally opened Monday, will be one im- mense compartment on each side of the house running straight back from the footlights at an angle wide enough to give every chair a flne view of the stage. There Is not a post in either box to obstruct the view, the old partitions having been removed and the upper boxes sup ported by oaken girders. The chairs are the latest on the market. being a patentautomatic folding seatwhich snap flies into place as soon as the weight of the occupant is removed They are handsomely upholstered IT a delicate green and will match per- fectly the beautiful rich hangings and draperies and carpets. The box seats will be reserved at all times as will the first floor for evening per- formances. There will be seats re- served for matinee performances in accordance with the demand for them and they may be ordered . week in advance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
RATS ON \ JAG ATTACK
 WOMAN IN HER CELLAR
Drank Eldsrberry Wine from Vat and Nearly Caused Death of
 Maine Woman.

Patten. Me.-Rats which got drunk on elderberry wine attacked Mrs. Jere. miah Sibley two weeks ago and so badly lacerated her that for several days her life was despaired of. Blood poison was feared, but as prompt measures were taken 1t Is believed that all danger of this dread disease Is now passed and that the woman will eventually regain her full health.
 The wine was in vat in the Sibley cellar and one day when the house wife went to draw bottle for a sick friend she saw half a dozen rats sour rying away. Closer inspection showed that they had gnawed through the cover and helped themselves. Setting the light on a barrel, she retired for a broom. When she returned she says that one of the rats was holding an-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
BILLY THE KID.

Few of the younger stars of the present time have a larger follow ing than Joseph Santley. This young man has been before the public near ly all of his life and for the past four years has been generally re- garded as being one of the stellar attractions. The present season MT Santley is presenting a new play of which he is part author. It is called Billy the Kid." and Is divided into four acts all the action taking place in New Mexica. While the play is melodramatic and the situations ex- ceedingly strong, the story is said to have been exceptionally we'll writ ten and full of interest. It follows the career of a young man who has been led into evil ways by his own father, but who, realizing that such ways are not the real ones and through the forces of the great love he bears a young woman who has been his childish playmate, eventu- ally leaves that part of the country and comes east to lead, with the help Of his loving wife, a new life. The company which have been engaged for the support of MT Santley is re- ported to be one of exceptional strength and the production of the play elaborate. Billy the Kid" with MT Santley as the hero is to come to Polls next Monday afternoon and evening. Prices are 25, 35, and 50 cents. Matinee, 25 cents. Tele- phone 116.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

other by the tail head down in tho vat and he was sucking himself full.
 This so angered Mrs. Sibley that she started in with the broom and whacked at every rat she saw. One began to squeal and instantly the eel lar seemed full of drunken rodents. They ran for the woman, fastened their teeth in her legs. tore her dress to shreds and ripped her shoes from her feet. When attacked she started to run, but fell over g shovel and score of the animals bit her in the neck and shoulders before she could make her way up the stairs to the kitchen. There she fainted and was later found by the husband of the sick neighbor when he came for the elderberry wine.
 investigation showed that the rats had got into the vat only the night before, and that the whole colony was drunk when Mrs. Sibley went into the SS: 4sA sg5 5,g Ia E4 agzv~rYa grfTF. y.y,,r,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
GEMS THAT GAN STAND HEAT.

Among the precious stones, the ruby, the sapphire, spinel and vari- ous kinds of garnets can be heated. In answering this question 1t Is al- ways to be presumed that such heat ing Is done with great caution, and that such stones when heated are cooled very slowly, and that they are not exposed when hot to con tact with fluid or cold air.
 The diamond also may be exposed to great heat, but only at the risk of an increase of the extent of de- fectiye marks, cracks and the injury of polished surfaces. Therefore such heating is to be avoided as much as possible, especially when stones of good size are in question.
 Emeralds, aquamarine, topaz, hy- acinth and some others cannot be ex- posed to heat as some of these would lose their color, and opaque and translucent specimens would be cracked by artificial heat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Duty Bound.
\ wsisrbsp citi1sn Nsats Evsybsdy h kssw
 q nis koaderful Curs.

The business man in his hurry to get about will not masticate his food properly. He will bolt 1t, SO to speak.
 REMEMBER that the stomach will stand only SO much bad treat ment It will rebel itself by refusal to digest after a while. This means distress and pain in the stomach. gases. general discomfort and bad headaches. You can prevent this condition to become chronic by time ly treatment with Dr Richards's Dys- pepsia Tablets. whose reputation is to cure dyspepsia and all other stom- ach and bowel disturbances.
 MT W. H. Bergin of 434 East Main street. Waterbury. Conn. says:
 "I have been cured of a bad case of indigestion and I feel as If 1t was my duty to let the world know that I have been cured. I was subject to vomiting and sick headaches for years. and my general health was be- coming very much impaired. I was induced to purchase a bottle of Dr Richards' Dyspepsia Tablets at Apothecaries' Hall and began to gain and feel better before it was half gone. I am now on my fifth and last bottle of this grand remedy. for I don't think 1t will be necessary for me to take any more as feel that am entirely cured
 For sale by all druggists. Better to say Richards" twice. Price 50 cents per bottle Made by Dr Rich- ards Dyspepsia Tablet Association. G3 Worth street, New York-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Snake Ia Sewing Machine.

Mahoncy City. Pa-when Mrs. Ja- cob Zimmerman. of Burnside. opened the top of her sewing machine a rat tlesnake. three feet long. glided out onto the floor. The woman leaped back. seized stove poker and dealt the reptile telling blow. The snake retreated Into a corner. where Mrs. Zimmerman attacked it. As the rep tile coiied to strike her she struck IL and broke It's back. More blows end ed Its life. Ii had nine rattles. How the snake got into the sewing machine Is a mystery. though 1t Is believed that some joker placed 1t there to scare whoever might open the ma chine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
A SILENT, UNSEEN FOE.

The most insidious disease that mankind has to fear is that which at- tacks the kidneys. It comes on SO si- lently. gains ground @ rapidly, is so destructive tlat thousands are lost who might have been saved in the be- ginning.
 Signs of kidney trouble come either through the back or from the bladder; in backache. or sone irrcgularity of the urine.
 Pain in the back, dull and heavy. or sharp and acute. tells you of sick kidneys and w-arns you of the danger of dropsy. diabetes or Bright's dis ease.
 Too frequent passages os urine. thin. pale and foamy urine. or ( thick. red. fll-smeIline urine. ful! of sediment and scanty ar painful of passage. tell you of serious trouble in the Kidneys.
 Don't neglect the early kidney troubles. Cure tfem while they are easy to cure. and it win save life of suffering. Use q remedy foe the kid neys only-Doen's Kidney Pills. It will quickly right the Kidneys and bladder. and drive away the aehes and pains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

ing the girl comfortable for the night, she left her.
 Among Nellie's effects she found . large quantity of fruit and she thought that the girl night have been sick and imagined that she had had . hem orrhage or something equally interest ing.
 It is a rule at the city hospitals, the same as at all wellregulated in- stitutions. for those in charge to make an inspection of the effects of all strangers who are brought In during the night. This is done SO that no claim can be made by patients that they have lost money or other val uables while left in the care of the matron.
 It was evident that Nellie had not figured on this. for Mrs. Bryden found among other things a number of cer- tificates and cards from which she learned that Nellie had been an in- mate of nearly every hospital and dispensary in New York. The first of these cards dates back for months, and 1t soon became clear to Mrs. Bry- den that Nellie was a hospital bum and that she has made business of fooling the hospital superintendent in the city.
 It's a nice. easy way to make . liv- ing. All you have to do Is to throw . at. fall from an elevated train or get injured in the crush at the Brooklyn bridge or In the subway. Then you lose consciousness and are immediate iy hustled to the nearest hospital While you are recovering you take life easy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
schoolt.acher Shoot. Mad Dog.

Minneapolis. Minn.-Dean J. F. Downey. of the state university sum- mer school. gave his class in pedagogy a lesson not in the regular course of study when by example he taught its members how to dispose of a mad dog when 1t rushes into the schoolroom. The dean had before him in his class room an interesting group of prospec. tive "schoolma'ams" when dog. snarling. snapping and frothing at the mouth. ran in through the doorway. The young women with one accord climbed upon the seats and desks. Dean Downey fortunately had a re. volver and he speedily shot the mad. dened animal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07


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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
FOR REFORM"

The program will be headed by Selma Braotz the eighteen-year-old German girl whose Juggling act is the very essence of sensationalism, Hugh Stanton and Florence Modeva in the sketch For Reform" William Shaw versatible imitator, the em- pire comedy four, in vocal fun mak- ing. Demonio and Belle, Delphino and Delmoro musical experts and the Reserved seats 60 on sale tomorrow morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Calf Born Ia . s.w.r.

Pottsville. Pa-A strange disturb ance h an abandoned sewer at St Clair resulted in an investigation and. after making an opening. vorkingmen sue ceeded h taking out . GOV and newly born calf. The GOV had been in the sever for nearly two veeks without anything to ct or driak. but uss stu nlive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

Soon" ia very strong muaidaIly o
 the fourteen numbers that aRe 6
 tered thfough tho piece Include n of the most tuneful ballads 0k N day. Fifty people are used Tn Io production. Lucy Daly heading tAo list. Prices are 26. 36, 50, 7b oontn and $1.00. Seat sale Monday. TQles phone 1l6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER.

One Of the most successful institutional churches in western New England is located in Holyoke and is known as "a home church for the people,"
 Unlike most churches, 1t has large attend ance of men. and 1t has increased so rapidly that 1t has overgrown its modest little quarters, and is soon to strike out for more pretentions edi- flee. t.a. .i .E,f,
 It's next purpose was to bring about feel. ing of fellowship and cooperation between em- pioyers and the employed. The man most active in It's growth and founding is Joseph A. Skinner, a millionaire. and treasurer of the Skinner silk mills.
 He is known in Hoyoke as the employer who knows all his employees by name. and his work men have confidence that he Is always working fnp hnl,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
MORE WORK FOR NAUGHTY COPS.

MORE WoHk roH NAooHIY CoPS.
 A new system of punishment for delinquent policemen Is on trial here. Police Commissioner O'Meara when he took ofice on June 1, let 1t be known that he proposed to see that all police men performed their full duty and that such of them as failed to do so would be punished. but that he would try to punish the men instead of making their families suffer. as would be the case if he fined them.
 He gave khe policemeH fair notice that if 1t became necessary to punish any of them for fall. hre to patrol their posts properly, he intended to do 1t by making them do extra duty for cer- tain number of hours the amount of the extra duty being regulated by the seriousness of the o6ense. The policemen took notice of this warn. ing. especially after patrolman was found guilty of not properly patroling and sentenced to do 35
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
werss Accident Ia History.

The most awesome accident in his tory vas the fall of a Roman amphi- theater in the time of Tiberius. Fifty thousand people were crushed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
AMATEUR CIRCUS IS A SUCCESS.

The big amateur circus which recently came Ito . close at Winthrop has been voted great success The circus was presented under the well attended by the colony of actors who are resting for the summer in that locality.
 Richard Golden was ring master for the con cluding performance and was met with shower of applause as he entered the ring that spoke well of his popularity with the residents of the town Although the weather was disagreeable, as real circus weather generally is, the tent was filled to its utmost, many standing in the open ing of the entrance.
 opening overture and were loudly appauded. The Marvellous Melville came next in sensa. ltional aerial act and was also the recipient of an ovation.
 The real fun, however began when Charles c. of the club came on with his centaurs, or hobby fha uiladrupeda tired of having to follow the hddin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Lyon. Lawyer Found De.A.

LYONS, N. r., Sept. 7.-Fred M. Kreutzer, lawyer. aged thirty-six years, was found dead of heart dis ease in his home. He was formerly city editor of the Syracuse Courier. 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
HAP WARD.

Hap Ward in Not Yet, But Soon" will be seen at Poli's Tuesday even- ing. MT Ward is the originator of the peculiar style of stage humor with which his name has always been associated. Any one watching him conduct a rehearsal would be surprised to learn that whole scenes of the piece are never written down. Just mOment!" MT. Ward will ex- claim. "In place of the scene as 1t is in your parts we will try this," and new scene, running three or four minutes, is repeated over to the members of the company with out ever having been put on paper. Some of the cleverest lines in the show have been put in during a per- formance and the entire company are always on the watch for a new line or bit of business. Mot Yet But
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

The church really church. of the wealhe of this Scotch natnales
 ican citizenship church of clubs through ,sssg 5s *s. t.45 e-
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
IN NEW Y Rk TOWN
 With E CHARLES HOWARD.
(Little IkaY.l

(Little Ikey.) The Gayest, Jolliest and most Me- lodious Musical Comedy on Tour. Clever Comedians, Big Beauty Chorus, Gorgeous Costumes, Magnif- icent Scenic Effects.
 60--PEOPLE-60 The Real Confectionery. That's all. Evenings, 25. 35, 50, 75 cents. Matinee, 25 and50 cents. Tel. 116.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Folk seriously III.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. Sept. 7.- Governor Folk, who Is i'll of fever, is reported. to, be not quite 50 well. No one js ,2Rowed fa see him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Whole 8iII.<e Ahl..s

POWSIN, Russian Poland, Sept 7.- Terrorists, angered at the refusal of their demands, fired a small village near here. The whole village is now in flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
WATERBURY PROOF.

Mrs Margaret Shea of s5s Baldwin street, says; "At the time I gave for publication in January. 1pc q state
 ment regarding the benefit I had de lived from Deans Kidney Fills had been affected with my Kidneys snd with persistent aching pains through my loins and back for 6 long time. Going up CT down stsirs hurt or if I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
ROM cossLeR's SON TO MILLIONAIRE.

The rise of Daniel Wess0n, who ded at Springfield the other day. from the son of poor cobbler to tha; of multimillionaire pistol manu- facturer, Is interesting As boy young Wes- son received but a scanty education and after a brief period of work on his fathers farm. he began at IT years of age to learn the trade of a shoemaker. His brothers. Rufus and Marlin. were already in the business. Daniel resolved that he would not become a shoemaker. His craze for firearms resulted finally in his going into the gunshop of his elder brother. Edwin. at Northboro
 The story is told that within a few hours after his arrival. he proved his right to be gunsmith by assembling all the parts of a new gun without instruction from his older brother. to whom he was apprenticed. In 1s4s. Edwin moved to Hart ford and Daniel accompanied him as superin- tendent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

Perhaps her most thrilling lad in 2 The moved to tears by the pahos of her
 Boston she sang the two great ees to celebrate the return of In the course of one jubilee she with the Rosa This
 
 the opera of appearing short skirts Mrs Barry still amused picture 96O pounds or hereabout in the short skirts of Martha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

The Evening Democrat is sne %. ple's paper. The price is % . co0ys l2c week. S6 . yea-. by mall e carrier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
Modern provero

The fool and his money are parted none too soon. in view Of the mischief . fool can do with money.-Puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
POLI'S THEATER.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPT. Eth and 8th and Matinee Saturday. Hurtig and Seamon present the Sea-
 sons hit,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-07

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