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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
WATERFOWL jOTTlNCS

Howard Washburn and wife of waterbury spent Sunday at Will liam Burton's. Hemenway Merriman of New York is visiting his mother, Miss Mary E. Merriman. Mir Merriman has just graduated as an M. D. and expects to enter hospital in New York.
 Miss Edna Brewer of Waterbury Is visiting at Harry Bronson's.
 Mrs Anna Moore, aged 67 years, died at her residence yesterday morn ing. Mrs Moore underwent an op- eratiOn short time ago which was only partially successful, and she realized that her death was only question of a short time. She was a member of the Methodist church and, took lively interest in its affairs. Two sons and three daughters sur vive her, Hugh Moore of Waterbury, and Robert and the Misses Sarah and Cassie who resided with their moth- CT and daughter who resides in Canada.
 George Pierpont of Waterbury spent Sunday with his friend, Chas Kelley.
 Mrs Darragh and daughter of Mt Vernon are visiting at Mrs Robert Whites.
 MT Switzer the New York con- tractor spent Sunday with his fam fly.
 Mrs Samuel Moulthrop is i'll with typhoid fever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
PLANS HIS OWN PRISON.

Genrdaini Today Will start ts Dis.
 tribute sA,OO0.o
 CHICAGO, July 23.-Louis A. Gour- dain, who has been vainly trying to have himself put in the Illinois state prison, came back to Chicago from New York with several new ideas. He said he would start at once building his ''penitentiary annex" at Joliet and have it all ready in case the United States supreme court fails to grant his desires.
 To-day will start to give away $4,- 100000 to persons who have lost mon- ey investing in my enterprise, which the government has held illegal. fig. ure that have taken in from $500. GOO to $1,500.000 month in the last five years. I shall post notice to that ef- feet in every postoffice in the United States. That's the only way I can get list of the names. (
 "While in New York I engaged a warden and an assistant warden for my penitentiary annex. They will leave jobs in another prison. I'll pay them double the salaries of those ofii- cials in the Joliet penitentiary. I have hired six Chicago men as guards. They will receive double the salary of guards at Joliet.
 'I will have plans and specifications for my prison annex today. Architect Campbell of Joliet is preparing them. The prison will be 40 by 40, replica of the one owned by the state.
 T will make shoes. shirts and coats and shovel coal in my little peniten- tiary."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
aDoCKS KSTADER." ]"

Few theatrical attractions put on 1 the road this season will be so replete with novelties as is Lew Dockstader s | Minstres, which will be seen at Polls tomorrow evening. The production alone cost $25.OOO and the new fea- lures which have been discovered from time to time during the past season have all been worked out and are models of interesting departures from the conventional.
 Mir Dockstader will be seen this season as the editor of the "Corker' in which role he has abundant oppor- tunity to call to his aid those bits of local interest that have made him the most wonderful minstrel man extant. The unique method adopted by this quaint comedian to open his speciality has excited the wonderment of all who have seen the act and his suc- cess in this, Simon pure novelty has been assured from the start.
 Neil O'Brien. one of the greatest minstrel favoriteS in theN world has woven together a string of original nonsense that is side-splitting and his act is funnier than ever. He appears as the conductor in what he calls Rapid Transit No ?" which has for its main idea his street car act of some seasons ago. The sketch, how ever. has been so changed and ampli- fled that it presents an entirely diff ferent appearance and contains twice as many laughs as it did before.
 Eddie Leonard. one of the best known of Southern singers and grotes-, que dancers is another new acquisi- tion of the Dockstader company. Mir Leonard will present an absolutely
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
.POLI'S

THE FRISKY MRS JOHNSON. ]" Tomorrow there will be no per
 formance of "The Frisky Mrs John.
 son' by the stock company as Polls
 theater will be occupied by Dock
 stader's minstrel band. That is tht 1only interruption there will be in tn. stock season until another minstre Organization comes along late in A gust There is beautiful bit stage craft used in the Fitch pl which the company is presenting |
 week at the close of the second '
 The action of the play calls fer
 shower of confetti from the balco4 of the house where the scene is laid
 down to the street below, where Mi
 Careme function is going on. When
 the curtain falls at the end of the act there is always big outbreak of enthusiasm over the picture and
 the players in the scene armed with rolls of vari-colored paper, walk to the footlights and shoot them stream ing out into the audience. The idea lis novel one for stage use and 1t has been big factor in the success of the piece, which has many other claims to favorable attention in its pretty love story, its delicious and caustic satire, and its impish charac- terizations. Whatever else may be said of the Clyde Fitch plays, they are always interesting and give con- stant chance for wholesome laughter and for hot weather amusement no greater inducement could be offered sweltering public. Prices are 10,
 20 and 30 cents, afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10. Souvenirs Fri day afternoon of Jere Sandford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
AuGATUCK NUGGETS

Miss Mary E. Dooling will close her dressmaking rooms tonight until September.
 The News is now located in it's new office. The removal of the plant oc- cupied several days last week. The board of warden and burgesses will hold an adjourned meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the borough court room.
 Master Henry Kenney, who has been visiting MT and Mrs Michael 1 Condon of Barnum court, has return ed to his home in Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs Samuel R. Bristol have returned from their wedding trip, a part of which was spent in the Adj rondacks. They will reside in Platts Mills.
 The Rev Sherrod Soule, pastor of the Congregational church, who is away on vacation, is now in Burling- ton, Vt. He will return for few days this week and will conduct the Friday evening service at the parish house.
 Natatuc tribe, I. O. R. M, has re- ceived number of applications from lodges that would like to meet in Red Mems hall in the new Thomas Weary memorial building, but as yet they have been unable to give any of the applicants decided answer.
 Two letters addressed to Joseph Moran, 40-3rd street." Naugatuck, Ct, are held at the post office for bet ter address. Evidently the writer has the wrong town address, as there is no such street or number in the bor- ough.
 X The post office department has de- cided to establish a new rural free delivery route in Naugatuck. This will be a great improvement in the service and will give morning de- livery of mail to number of the residents of the rural districts whose mail is not delivered until afternoon. It has also been decided to establish a new rural free delivery route in Seymour.
 In the probate court Saturday a hSAAAhS woo AClo Oh thC dPPiiSdt-OA of Mrs Aagot Lockwood, wife of George Lockwood, for the removal of her husband from the guardianship of their two children. It was testified that Mir Lockwood was not support ing his family. He was not opposed to his wife taking entire charge of the children and Judge Hungerford issued an order removing him as guardian and giving Mrs Lockwood the custody of the children.
 The night gang who are changing the course of the aNaugatuck river now work by electric light. The steam shovel Is now being used near Hotchkiss street and many carloads of dirt are being removed from there. A new and longer handle for the shovel has arrived and will be used when the work of digging down deep CT is commenced. It is seven feet longer than the handle now being used. The island in Union City where the rivers course is being changed has been cut down to the water level and the men are waiting for the wa ter to be drawn out as they have to dig down about eight feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
WATERvlLLE.

Regular meeting of Good Will lodge, K. of F., tonight at o'clock. MT and Mrs Charles Willard have returned to their home in Spring field after two weeks vacation with friends on Elm street.
 John Hickey of Torrington spent Sunday in town with friends.
 MT and Mrs Albert Bradstreet of Thomaston were the guests of MT and Mrs Henry Kott yesterday.
 Mrs Catherine Donovan and daugh- ter are visiting relatives in Forest vile.
 Irving Silyernail of Newark was the guests of friends in Waterville over Sunday.
 Edward Barker pitched for the Would-Bes of Thomaston against the Torrington Athletics yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23

unique dancing sketch fin which he will be joined by his two proteges who number among the best dancers on the American stage.
 The singing contingent is headed by Manuel Romain and Reese V. Prosser Harry M. Morse Is interloc- utor and stage manager. Some of the other voclists are Matt Keefe. Ora IT. Weller. Wilson Miller. John Myef. be- sides a large band of other harmon ists.
 The dancing is under the able di- rection of Tommy Hyde who has de vised some of the most interesting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

Reid & Hughes offer some surprises this week in the mill end sale. The prices announced to-day are away below what the goods are actually worth.
 Benson. the furniture man, is away looking up more bargains.
 The Woodruff Grocery Co sells toasted flakes at 10 cents a package.
 AZ. Cowles says he has more bar gains in trimmed and untrimmed hats that are worth looking up.
 L. R. Carter advises those who dabble in real estate to buy wisely. See him about it
 W. H. Hoffman 6 Co will sell car pets. made. lined and laid this week at 6S cents yard
 J. B. Euiiings & Son have a fine trunk and bag department Look It over if you want to see the best goods at the lowest prices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
COMING EVENTS.

July 21-Shop league baseball at Driving park and Oakville grounds.
 July 27-Closing novelty dance given by Miss Nellye T. Reeds ddne- ing classes at the academy. 43 East Main street.
 Aug 11-Feld day and carnival of sports. given by the United Courts. state of Connecticut. Ancient Order of Foresters. at Waterbury Driving park
 Sept 3-Labor day demonstration and picnic, under auspices of Water bury Central Labor union. at the Driving park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
Voters Attention

Until further notice the Registrars of Voters will be in their office, City Hall Annex, every day for the pur- pose of receiving applications to be made voters, also applications for party enrolment, and to make cor rections in cases of removal, etc.
 The last day for receiving applica- tions for the coming primaries will be August 10. Come in and see if you are prop erly listed.
 GEO. M. CHAPMAN,
 HENRY O'CONNOR, 7-21-6 Registrars of Voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23

Try a little KODOL FOR DYSPEP- STA after your meals Many stomachs are overworked to the point where they refuse to go further. Kodol di- gests your food and gives your stom- ach the rest it needs, while its recon structive properties get the stomach back into working order. KODOL re- lieves fatulence, sour stomach, palpi- tation of the heart, belching. cts. Sold by H. W. Lake Drug Co. and Joseph Smith, S26 Bank street, Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23

steps and stage pictures that it has ever been Mir Dockstader's good for tune to present. John Dove and John King also contribute to the comedy of the show. Prices are 9, 15. $1.00 and S1.JO. Telephone 116. No free list. Seat sale is now on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
Popular Excursion to Newport.

Special attention Is directed to the first popular excursion of the season to Newport. under the management of the N. r.. x. H. and H. R. R. Co.,. for Thursday, July 26, by special train to New London, connecting there with the palace steamer City of Lowell. Special train will leave Waterbury at 7:10 a. m. Fare for round trip at the extremely low rate of $1.50. See adv in to-day's issue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
Di.cu..ins Plan of Campaign.

OYSTER BAY. \. r., July 23.-An important meeting to discuss plans for the coming congressional campaign is being held here. President Roosevelt had as guests to luncheon at Sagamore Hill Speaker Cannon. Chairman Sher- man of the Republican congressional campaign committee and Secretary Loudenslager and Treasurer Mckinley of that committee. The campaign will be outlined thoroughly. the list of available speakers will be taken up and the arguments to be put forward most prominently will be decided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
Many Deaths Tn seaboard Wreck.

Many Deaths In seaboard Wreck.
 CHARLOTTE. \. C.. July 23.-Sea- board Air Line passenger train No. A came into collision with an extra freight train one mile west of Ham, let. and from eighteen to twenty i've people are reported to have been kill cd, mostly negroes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
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WHY YOU SHOULD USE
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23

vertised for kidney complaint I eyer used. l was quite a sufferer from bachache for some time. Urinary dif- ficulty was very annoying. Particu. larly at night and 1t was accompanied with q scaldinx sensation. This, with the dull. heavy aching through my loins. took all the energy out of mo and felt languid and tired A friend told me about Doan's Kidney Pills ana I commenced their use. When haa finished the first box felt as well ss I ever did. all the trouble with mv Kidneys having disappeared"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
THAT ONE WEAK SPOT.

Kidney sickness robs the back of al its power and strength. It's hard Co lift, to stoop or straighten, and even to get up from a chair.
 This indescribable weakness of the kack. the endless dull aching that goes with 1t, are never-failing symptoms Of kfdney complaint. A bad back is Ma turSs signal of distress. call for help Iou the kidneys. The aching tells of Dangerous congestion that robs the Kidneys of their blood-filtering power. 0. painful, wasting inflammation. There Is immediate need for Doan's Kidney Pills, to relieve the pain and heal the diseased kidneys, to ward on more fatal and painful disorders.
 Healthy kidneys keep you well by keeping the blood pure. Sick kidneys keep you sick by failing to purify the blood. This is the cause of many forms of rheumatism, neuralgia and gout: of such nervous troubles as headache. irritability. dizzy spells. de precision; of palpitation of the heart. stomach troubles. liver complaint; of Ia grippe. colds. chills: of half the aches and ills of humanity.
 Learn to keep the kidneys well. Doan's Kidney Pills will do 1t for you. Grateful residents of this city testify. Their statements prove it to you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
Miss NeIIye I. Reeds

Select School of Dancing. 43 East Main street. Open throughout the year for private lessons and class work. Regular dancing Monday even ings of each week. Hall may be leased for private dances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23

EVENING DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR
 G2 CENTS A MONTE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-23
WATERBURY PROOF.

Thomas J. Mcdonald. hostier, Iiv- ing at 2s Luke street. says: "One box of Deans Kidney Pills bought at the H. ". Lake Drug CompaIy's did me more good than any other remedy ad-
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disposed persons are made to deal with a

disposed persons are made to deal with a
larger quantity than this.
However that may be. it is obvious that
the sponge must arrest the impurities OF
water just does good filter and sooner
or later Shiny matter accumulates. the
quantity and quality of which depend upon
the character of the water supply. The use
of soap would, rule, increase the slime
owing TO the formation of insoluble curds
of lime soap. The number of organisms
and the amount of impurity in the water
may be quite Insignificant In relatively
small volumes of the water. but when the
accumulation caught in sponge repre-
sents some hundreds of gallons Of water
the sponge may obviously TEEN with po-
tentalities for evil.
There is no better disinfectant for tho
purpose than sunlight. and the sponses,
after having been washed thoroughly IN
strong washing soda solution and rinsed
In weak solution of hydrochloric acid,
and finally in pure water. should be squeezed
and hung up to dry in the suns rays. This
process also renovates the sponge in most
satisfactory manner. Among artificial dis
infectants weak solution Of formaldehyde
or sulphurous acid would appear 70 be
suitab le
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JUNE WEEK AT ANNAPOLIS
Interesting Exercises at Naval Acad
envy Ushered in Today.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 11-"June
week." the special season of the year. dur
ing which the work of the academic term is
exhibited accompanied by much social
gayety and interesting exercises. was
ushered in this morning by the formal re-
ception to the board of visitors appointed
by Congress and the President to review
and report upon conditions prevailing at
the country's training school. Warm. but
not excessive. weather marked the opening
day, and though clouds overhung the skies
there was no rain during the morning.
A further ceremony during the morning
was the presentation to the academy by
the class of 1881 of portrait of John Paul
Jones. painted by Mrs. Cecilia Beaux OF
Philadelphia the eminent American artist
In doing this the mouthp.ece of the class
was its president, Col Charles H Lauchei-
mer, adjutant and Inspector of the United
States Marine Corps. The reply In accept
ance was by Secretary Bonaparte. The
members of the board of visitors arrived in
Annapolis about half-past 10 and were car
ried at once to the academy. On arriving
there they were received by the brigade OF
midshipmen in line, who presented arms.
There was also fired salute of seventeen
guns from the shore battery.
The members of the board who have ar
rived are: Senator Dick of Ohio. Represen-
tatiyes Lilley OF Connecticut RSDerts of
Massachusetts and Gregg of Texas. Frank
lin Murphy. of Newark, N. j.; Charles F.
Brooker of Ansonia, Conn: Gen. T.. Wood
ruff of San Francisco. Cal, George p.
Blow. LaSalle. H.: Strathearn Hendrie De
troit, Mich: Frank J. Sprague Of New
York. Senator Patterson of Colorado Is ex-
pected this afternoon. but Mr.. Alfred NJ.
Scales of Greensboro, N. c.. the remaining
member, will not come to Annapolis owing
to the sudden death OF his motEsr
Immediately after the reception the menu
bers Of the board, with the brigade of mid
shipmen, naval officers and members of the
public went to the arnory, where the cere-
meny of the presentation OF he portrait Of
John Paul Jones took place.
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The Vanished Wild Pigeons.

From the New York Sun.
Less than nifty years ago the wild pig-
cons passed in springtime over the west
ern reserve of Ohio in ranks many deem
and varying from few rods to a mile
or more In length. The forests were fairly
alive with them in May and June. The
din OF their cries and calls and the thun-
dering roar when they were startled from
the ground In the morning when feeding in
the beech and oak woods once heard could
never be forgotten.
These wonderful manifestations of bird
life dwindled rapidly from 1859 until the
last remnants disappeared from Ohio In
1871. The fate of these beautiful and In
teresting birds. though they were ruth
lessly and wantonly slaughtered. was de-
termined overwhelmingly by the clearing
of forests and destruction of the pigeons
feeding and breeding places This being
true. and as the forests are now gone and,
under the present American forestry poll
Icy. never to return. we cannot reasonably
hope In the future to sea very many re-
turning wanderers.
However every state and the general gov
eminent should do everything possible to
encourage their return and to cherish their
presence. Two years ago. in the woods
near Halifax. N s., heard the familiar
bird cry of long ago. investigated and
found to my establishment little flock Of
ten of the old genuine wild pigeons. 1t
has been mystery to me ever since
whence they came.
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The Mysterious Republic.

From the London Mail
The Free State of Counani Will not allow
its existence to be described by Sir Edward
Grey as purely fictitious" 1t has lega-
ton in London-at Suffolk House. Canon
strickland NJ. AdoIphe Brezet, chief Of the
government" has addressed letter to Sir
Edward. In which he says:
''rhe ounani people declared their indie
pendence more than thirty years ago, and
no fewer than seven presidents have been
elected and recognized by the Counani po-
pie as being their rulers. 1t Is admittedly
q fact that the government OF Counani has
never been recognized by the European
powers. but on at least two occasions the
English government through it's then for
eign secretaries. has communicated with
the representatives Of Counani In France
"Braxil has never been able to exercise
any rights over C0unani, The Free
State OF Counani therefore claims that 1t
is free and independent of Brazil, and II
lies with Brazil to attempt to maintain
Its alleged authority. which It has hitherto.
and win for the future. fan to do"
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Sale OF Travelling Bags
At Manufacturers Prices.

T1M have Just consumnaed the most important purchase
NiU of fine Travelling Bags of business experience They
WV direct from of the leading bag manufacturers
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Any who needs Travelling Bag likely
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ers saving of third half
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Gated the prices quote The entire purchase comprises
hundred bags The lots advertised below bags
Many styles and
sute of the best values but they
because the quantities small.
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