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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
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means, is the greatest benfactor to the human race. because its adoption will do more In keeping peace and har- r,ony between nations than all dip lomats combined"
 We must not suppose that the aerial battleship is but the dream of an in 'diyidual, for we are informed that every careful student of military mat ters today has more or less realiza- ton of the advantages an aerial navy would give 6 nation, and keeps watch of the progress made in the whole subject of aerial navigation A we'll peuciIed article in the New York Sun gives us an Idea of how great this ad- vantage wous :. be. The writer declares if two nations went to war the power which had organized an aerial navy you'd possess such an fncalculable advantage that It's opponent would suffer almost crushing defeat With in a few hours of declaration of war, some aeronauts would be dispatched over the enemy's country dropping explosive shells Magazines would be blown up. ships destroyed, cities ruined.
 The inventor announces he does not hesitate to state 1t is possible to lift cd propel enormous weight through G5e air by proper appliances He sees no reason why an aerial locomotive is not feasible. and gives description with some detail of the veighty ms chine to be lifted and propelled up In the ether. In the new plan two en- sines viii bs employed Each is to have so horss power, and they can bs constructed weighing about Eve pounds per horsepower, making . to- tai of SO pounds: the weight of the cnr. etc. viii bs the same This would hs . tofAI of 1900 pcun1s; one nan- 1co rsU1s; sfl fer 1vs hsurS span'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
~COM!NG EyENTS-

March 11-Lecture on Scientific So- cialism by Richard s. Brooks; vocal and instrumental music by Professor and Mrs s. c. Roberts.
 Saturday, Mar 17-Ghost dance and reception by Miss Reeds dancing classes at academy, 43 East Main.
 March IT. St Patrick's night-Tenth annual concert and promenade given by the Washington Hill Athletic club at Eagles hall.
 March 17-St Patrick's day, grand production of the Irish comedy, "Sha- mus O'Brien," at City hall. under the auspices of Div No ?. A. Q. H. k.
 March 22-Whist and reception by Young Mems association of St Ann's parish at Leavenworth hall.
 April 1S-Sixth annual promenade of Goodwill Social club at Eagles hall.
 April, % to May 4-Bazaar given by St Michaels church at Goodwill hall, Waterville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
Clerks once, Department of Educa-

Clerks Ofiice, Department of Educa-
 ton.
 %1rsaf March 2, 1908.
 Sealed Proposals will ue received at this office until 7:30 p. m., on March F, 1906, at which time they will be publicly opened and read at meeting of the Board of Education, for the complete construction of the proposed addition to the Bank street school. e roomsl including all heating, vent1- lating. mason work, carpenter work. plumbing. and all work incidental thereto. as per plans and specifications of Leonard Asheim, architect. Pro posals will also be received for doing each class of work separately.
 Each proposal as a condition neces- sary to It's reception must be accom- panied by a certified cneck for an amount of not less than 10 per cent of the amount required by said pro posal. said cheek to be made payable to the Comptroller of the City of Wa terbury.
 Within three days after it Is decided who is the lowest responsible bidder the Comptroller shall return all sucn checks to the persons depositinE the same. except the check deposited by the successful bidder for such contract and if the said successful bidder shall refuse or neglect to execute the same within five days after receiving notice that the contract has been awarded tn him. the amount of the deposit made by him shall be forfeited to and re- tained by the Comptroller as liqufdaf- ell damages for such neglect or rerusai and shall be paid into the treasury of the City of Waterbury.
 Plans and specifications may be seen. and all information pertaining to the foregoing may be obtained ar the office of Leonard Asheim. srchi- tect. All contracts must be competed on or before August IS. 1906 A penalty of $500 per day will he imposed as assessed and Iiauidated damages for each and every day tbe work remains unfinished after data set for completion.
 Successful bidders will be required to furnish 6 surety bond to an amount of not less than thirty per cent of the1f respective contracts.
 The hoard of education reserves the right to reject any CT all bids.
 Bids 10 he addressed to Board of
 Id. FITZGrRsI.n. Clerk a2s Waterbury. Conn N
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
This Is Awful.

The widow-I want to order a tomb stone for my late husband.
 The Dealer-What kind of a stone would you like. madam1
 The Widow-Really, don't know wha: kind would be the most suit able.
 The Dealer-Excuse me. but what did you husband die of?
 The widow-Indigestion
 The Dealer-Then what you want Is dyspepsia tablet, Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05

able, in itself made simply, but kept from severity by the fineness of the material and the dainty neck-fixings. Buttons promise to be quite feature, sizeable ones and lot of them used. Another novelty will be three-quar- ter sleeve; another novelty the mar rovest of cuffs. But average cuffs and deep cuffs will also be worn. and the long sleeve the one in common use. A material that keeps it's freshness long and does not muss under wrap is madras, and very pretty madras Is tc be had.
 There are loveliest lowered muslins for summer g3wne. the flowers prim little posies. Make up these quaint materials in quaint empire or princess styie. and you will have frock rem iniscent of "the days when grandmam- ma was young" There are charming silk pongees that are also beaowered. the posies small. old-fashioned ones.
 It would seem as though we vould
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05

Time to think of shirtwaists and spring gowns and new millinery. And sc we make bold to say word about tendencies and promises in the world oi fashion.
 It seems scarcely necessary to men, tion that shirtwaists are to be worn, for this old friend it would be impos- sible for great army of dressmakers and shopkeepers to banish-it fills such a long-felt want. The handker- chief linen waist will be very fashion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
Simple Larceny.

The colored physician not having been able to locate the malady and check 1t. a white physician was called. After looking at the patient a short while, the white doctor inquired:
 Did Dr. Jones take your tempera- turef"
 And the old colored auntie an. swered: "Ah don't know. sah: An ain't missed nothin' 'cept mat watch. ."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
Good Lip salyc.

Get this salve for your lips: Lano- lin. one dram; almond oil. two ounces: spermacetti, two drams; white wax, one dram; carbolic acid, one-half dram. Melt the oils together and add the acid when the mixture has cooled. DO not moisten the lips while out in the air, and if you have the habit of biting your lips it must be discon- ffnued
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
Fanatical Ceremony.

Mohammedans of the Caucasus have . religious ceremony called "Chucksee wucksee." It is ceremony in which the fanatics cut and wound themselves in the following ghastly fashion. ac- cording to traveller: Each man, grasp Ing a kinjal in his hand. brought 1t up In front and down on the crown of his head. Almost at every stroke the blood gushed forth and soon one man after an- other became q staggering. blood-soaked figure"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
Magic of the Sapphire.

To the sapphire have been ascribed at various times magical properties, ths two chief ones being: That it pre- vents wicked thoughts; and that it is such an enemy to poison that, if put in a glass with a spider or venomous reptile 1t will kill it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
Recovering a Lost Industry.

At Thornham, in Norfolk. the schoolmaster has taught the village lads the art of hand-wrought iron work to such purpose that this small place promises to recover lost in iustry for England. Skilled London ,rtists now send their designs to 'hornham for execution rather than
 broad, while the king has been one # the first to recognize the merits of Ire work that is done. The school master acts as manager in the unique movement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
"LINCOLN."

Mare Klaw, the head of the well known theatrical firm of klaw X Er- langer, witnessed Benjamin Chapins s character drama of Lincoln" at Springfield on February Fl and at the end of the play made this declar;i- tion. q will risk my reputation for judgment in things theatrical by say ing that I believe that Mir Chapin's "Lincoln" will prove to be one or the greatest pieces of theatrical property this country has known. You simply cannot get away from it. It IS vltai, thrilling and besides is full Of run. The man is a genius and his play Will live as long as he lives to play ln IL. If will be another Rip Van Wrinkle" in popularity and it will go Just as well in New York or Boston as 1t does here.' This is high praise anu strong statement to come from su"h a man as Mir Klaw, especially in view of the fact that his syndicate has no interest Ill the play other than any other manager who has a theatre Ill which 1t may be seen. and as Nav .S Erlan~er control the majority oi tbe first class theaters of the country, he has of course, what might De caii. cd n very large ''house' interest, ana that means the interest of the puDiic. "Lincoln" will be given return per. formance here Thursday evening at poli,s Prices are 9. 50. Toe, $l.OO and S1.5O. Sale of seats Wedhesuay. Tel. 116-2. Don't miss 1t again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
aams Rule.

A. Bronson Aicott said once: T think when a man lives on beef he becomes something like an OK" On that theory the man who eats restau- rant reed birds would probably be- come something like an English spar row.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
aermanY.s Forts at Met..

Although Germany has held Nsts for s5 years. she is still adding to the strength of iu defenses. and has just built three more great forts. com msndinz the rlateaus of Gravslotte and Amanvfiliers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
A DESPERATE CHANGE.

An attraction of melodramatic mer- it is that of "A Desperate Chance, with It's realistic pictures and sensa- tional situations which Aubrey Nit tenthal will produce at Polfs Wednes- day afternoon and evening. Theodore Kremer, brilliant playwright as he is recognized to be, never constructed a more successful or interesting play. The scenes awaken memories of the notorious Riddle brothers on whose lives the story of the play is founded Prices are 25, B and 50 cents; matl- nee 9 cents. Sale of seats Tuesday Tel. 116-2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
A Safer Method.

sherin-when the robbers held you up weren't you armedf
 Escaped victim-No: but I was well legged--Judge-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
Safe Then.

"A man almays gets on easier hy taking his vifeis advice" "fes." an- svered Mir. Meekton- When things turn out badly there Isn't so much talk about Philadelphia In quirer. c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-05
rhstoMania

Th pir.uresakEng inrulse has de- veIoped taso . mania It attacks old and ycune- the people Of all ages and ecndfricaa On tho vhels it is .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
INSURANCE MEN ARE TO MEET
superintendent Drake of Washington
Says Large Convention VIII
BE Held There.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S-Superintendent
of Insurance Drake of this city, who issued
a call month ago for an insurance con-
vention in Chicago February l, has mailed
a circular letter advising delegates regard
ing hotel arrangements and saying the prob
abilities are that seventy-five state officials
at least, will be in attendance.
This" says Mr.. Drake. will be more
than double the. number Of officials, includ-
deputies and actuaries that has ever been
In attendance at any national convention
OF insurance commissioners, besides there
will be many prominent insurance agents
and officials. representing the several kinds
of insurance, from all parts. of the
country, several eminent lawyers inter-
ested in uniform state laws. and repre-
sentatives Of the leading insurance jour
nails. would suggest that you be on hand
as early as possible on the Both instant
and have prepared drafts of such bill or
parts OF one as you would like to have con-
sldered by the committee on laws and leg
islation OF the convention"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
Hardware Men Keep Busy.

MITCHELL S. D.. Jan. 1S-(special Tele-
gram 1.-THE hardware mems convention adj
journed this afternoon after one of the
busiest of sessions. The morning session
was devoted to an interesting talk by NJ.
l.. Corey. secretary of the national associa-
ton, on the catalogue house business. The
following officers were elected: President,
E. D. Hawkins. Vermilion; vice president.
Otto e. Muller, Aberdeen; second vice pres
ident F. j. Pixley. Montrose secretary,
Noah Keller. Woonsocket; treasurer. B. G.
Watson. Chamberlain Executive commit
tee: e. Gregory. Alexandria; F. J. Buken-
baum, Scotland; H. e. Johnson. Redheld;
r. Rummel Sioux Falls; Nj. II. Gosche.
Mitchell; John Roper, F. o. Steensland,
Berestord Noah Keller, Woonsocket. and
b.. G. Watson, Chamberlain. Messrs
Hawkins and Keller were selected as dele
gates to the national convention. which
meets In Chicago In June. Aberdeen was
selected as the place for holding the con-
vention in 1907.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
EVENTS ON THE RUNNING TRACKS
sorreI Top, AZ to L. Wins Fourth Race
at Emeryyfllc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1s.--Sorrel Top, at
the lucrative odds of II to made her field
look cheap in the fourth race and won as
she pleased at EmerSville today. Modicum
lost the place to Glenarvon by the best part
of a length. The favorites did not have n
fell necessarily and only the regulars were
in attendance The track was sloppy. Re-
suits:
First race 1--WE furlongs: Isolation won,
Santa Rey second, Prominence third. Time
1:03.
David Boiand won, Tramoter second. Yo
San third. Time: 10Sh.
Third race. six furlongs: Entire Nous won.
Swift Queen second, Melar third. Time;
Fourth race, seven furlongs: sorrel Top
won. Glenarvon second, Modicum third.
Fifth race, one mile and fifty yards Dixie
Lad won, Baker second. Chestnut third.
Time: 1:4Tk.
sixth race, one mile and a sixteenth:
Critical won. Eshirn second. Hilee third.
Time: 1:49s4.
LOS ANGELES. Jan 1s-Results at
First race, five furlongs: Wee Lass won,
Neatness second, Daruma third. Time:
1902.
Second race, three and a half furlongs;
Silver Stocking won. Horace f second,
Sweet Kitty third. Time: 0:43l1.
Third race, one mile and an eighth: Gentle
Harry won, Lucian second, Wieheld third.
Fourth race, one mile: Chimney Sweep
won. lncantation second. Rubric third.
Time l AN.
Fifth race, one mile and sixteenth: Duti-
ful won, Chickadee second, ~Pachuca third
Sixth race, six furlongs; Crowshade won
Baubie second, Sir Binkley third. Time
1:17h.
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 1S-Results at fair
grounds:
First race, five and half furlongs: Som
net won Ancient Witch second. Grove Cen
Second race. six and half furlongs;
Rather Royal won. Fancy Dress second.
Sea Voyage third. Time: l:222E.
Third race. five and half furlongs: Doc
tor Coffey won, Al Russell second, Joe Col
son third. Time: 1904.
Fourth race, one mile and a sixteenth:
De Reszke won Macbeth second, Bullfnch
third. Time 14SM.
won. Southern Cross second, Columbia Girl
third. Time :2s3k.
Sixth race one mile and seventy yards;
Aurumaster won, Raviana second, Bronze
Wing third. Time: ASS.
Results at City park:
First race. three and half furlongs:
Odd Trick won, La Thorpe second, Ronay
third Time: 0:42%.
King Of the Valley won. Helgerson second.
Merlingo third, Time: 1:4s9s.
Third race, seven furlongs: Bell Indian
won. Belestrome second, Nail third. Time:
LIN.
Fourth race. six furlongs. handicap:
Emergency won, Lucy Young second, Care
less third Time: 113ss.
! Fifth race, six and half furlongs; Marco
won, April Showers second. Miladi Love
third. Time: la.
Sixth race, one mile and seventy yards
| Beecher won, Fonsoluca second. Big Box
third. Time: AS.
Monochord won. Libation second, Telepathy
| third. Time: 1:Hh
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
Snoring RreYtties.

me two larger base ball leagues nave Sc
cured 4s7 players for 1906. either by pur-
chase, draft or reserve.
''Rube' Waddell has placed himself in the
hands of specialist TO insure the return
of his pitching arm in the spring.
President Bartlett of tho Colorado Auto
mobile club mas arranged to tour Cuba this
winter in his machine. He will consume six
weeks in going over the island.
Sam Crawford. one of the ten American
league players to participate in $50 or more
games during the last season, better known
as Wahoo Sam. is still i'm the city. He is
keeping in condition by long walks ana
roller skating.
Dean l.. W. Hoyt, chairman Of the ath-
letic committee of the University of Denver
passed through Omaha this week enroute
TOR Chicago and other midwest cities to
confer with Stagg, ost, King and others
to consider the possibilities OF securing a
big game tor Denver Thanksgiving day.
Manager Gillian has announced a Itller
skate race for newspaper men tor next Tues
day night The first prize VIII be tickets TO
the Damroscn concert the following TEul 81
day. the second prize Communication tILket,
the third prize a box of cigars ami tho
fourth prize silver dollar. The Lam
rosch tickets were donated by the advance
agent
lucky Holmes, the new magnate of the
Lincoln base ball team in the Western
league is all pulled UP over his chances
100 Lle coming year, ana on his return from
the MINOR l@tsue meeting IN Chicago gave
out this interview on his chances Tor this
year: II am more tnan satisfied with my
new berth Everything has come my way,
and am sure can put my team wei up In
the race and make IL a financial success as
well. Lincoln is crazy for a real base ball
| team, ana think VIII be able to deliver the
| goods. 1t is a booming TOW n and has many
wealthy men interested in the game. When
| 1 accepted the place l given q years
! lease on the PARK and more tnan enough
| with which to fit II up In good shape.
| bought the entire team from st. Joseph,
| aad from what l have seen of the men
! do not see how it was possible for them Ia
! hnish so lar down in the race as they did
| There must. have been something wrong
| with the management. as the men i have
now would never keep a team in last place
| II they We're handled properly. BY the
way. have the best player in the Western
league on my list. 1 won't say who he Is
but recently received six offers is as many
! days for him. The fact that he played
I with a tailend team caused him to be over
looked by the MAJOR leagues in the drafting
| He surrey is a conner, and feel that with
my present bunch OF players Lincoln will be
in the money at the enc of the next West
ern league pennant race" This talk OF
! Ducky's refers to Quillon, who will play
short for him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
RoURkE is AFTER HERMAN LONG
Wants the Veteran to Handle His
Team This Year.

w A. Rourke base ball magnate OF this
CITY has returned from Chicago, where he
has been in attendance upon the meeting OF
the base ball leagues. He said that all OF
the base ball managers of the country were
most enthusiastic over the prospects for the
year in the history of base ball I'VE will
open our season later than last year" said
Mr.. Rourke, and that will carry us on into
the fall festivities. when we Will be able to
do our share to entertain the crowds which
will come to Omaha. We will open May
and close October ]. | am trying 10 ar
range splendid series of exhibition games
to be played before the opening of the
son. which will include the Chicago Amer
"Tebeau and Griffiths were sat upon. as
had predicted but nevertheless they Were
largely Instrumental in getting the single
man draft rule through ! remained In Chi
cago to try to get Herman Long to handle
my team for me. | think that he can get
more out OF a team than any other man
ager that would be able to get, and this
was demonstrated last year with the team
which he Kept up for Des Moines and the
Even IL he were unable to play much of the
time think that he would be worth the
money TO handle the team,
The big leagues fear Glass A managers
because there are some pretty strong smen
in the minor leagues, such as Sailing, Muir
ray and Tebeau, whom the other fellows
must pay some attention to.
We are to have a fine league. Pueblo is
building park right in the center Of town,
block from the postof1ce, and this will be
Instrumental In drawing good weekday
crowds. l have several trades incubating
which Will ma terially strengthen the Omaha
team
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
HYMENEAL.
Wella-Andrea.

Wednesday evening pretty wedding was
solemnized at the home of the brides pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Andres OF
Omaha, when their youngest daughter,
Selma, was united in marriage to Mr.. w.
Albert Wells OF Council Bluffs by Rev.
Luther NJ. Kuhns. The groom is a promi-
nent business man of Council BLUFFS and
the bride is well known and popular among
large circle OF friends in her native city.
II was a quiet wedding, only the relatives
and intimate friends OF the contracting
parties being present. The bride was unat-
tended and was simply but becomingly
gowned in white. A supper was served to
the guests later in the evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-19
shirt Factory Pay. Wen.

YANKTON S. D.. Jan s-(speeial.)-
Through Hon. W. NJ. Powers OF this city it
is learned that the State Board of Charities
and Corrections. of which he is a member.
is we'll pleased with the state shirt factory
started at the Sioux Falls penitentiary. This
Institution. which cost the state the sum OF
5000. is paying good proft, and Mr.. Pow
ers said it was UNNECESSARILY better than
setting the prisoners TO cutting stone for
which there was no demand when IL was
cut. The factory now gives steady employ
ment 20 40 prisoners. whereas. under the
old arrangement very few could be given
employment.