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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
A FUNNY BACKWARD PARTY
Everything Is as Topsy Turvy as Though Happening in China and
 Sure to Cause Merriment,

A Backward" party will give an even. ing of rare fun. but ask only about 20 thoroughly congenial people. In the in- vitations state that masks of the plain est possible description should be worn over the face, just to al- low seeing and breathing. and a very much made-up face be put on the back of the head. The clothes are to be put on so as to make the back the front. etc.
 The invitation must be written on the back page of note paper and finish on the first page. When the guests arrive they will be greeted by large placard requesting them to go to the back door. They will go up the back stairs and be received by the hostess in the kitchen. The girls will wear their dress-skirts wrong side out and the men their coats in the same ludricous fashion. Ladies will ask the men to supper and to dance. The menu will begin with the dessert and end with soup. The whole affair will be as backward as it is possible to make it. and each guest is to be re- quested to look backward and relate some interesting reminiscence. The house should be lighted with lamps and candles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
IN POLICE COURT
Daniel Bergin Given Four Months
 in Jail With Costs.

Daniel Bergin got all that the law allowed from Judge Burpee in the city court to-day for not supporting his wife and four children. Since last July Bergin has given his wife only $2. Mrs Bergin said he will not work. He won't even take care Of their sick baby, and this work has to be done by their 13-year-old daughter, who has to be kept home from school in conse- Quence. Mrs Bergin works every day for the Waterbury Buckle Co. Since last Christmas she has not seen her husband. Two of the children are sick now and the eldest girl has to mind them.
 Bergin put up the same old story for a defense. But Judge Burpee did nor believe him. He had heard it too often. and gave him four months ill jail with costs.
 Nicholas Cavanaugh was sentenced to thirty days in jail for intoxlcation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

The ROsebuds gave q masquerade in Stazoka hall on Green street last night.
 Frank Myers who kept clothing store on Bank street has sold hls stock to q merchant in Ansonia.
 MT and Mrs Patrick Skehan of Alder street are rejoicing over the ar rival of a baby at their home.
 John Martin of South Leonard street has accepted q position with the Novelty Manufacturing company.
 Because of switch engine get ting off the track at the Naugatuck station last evening traffic was delay ed for a short time.
 Reese and Lawson defeated C. Smith and Carroll, and Darlington and Leary won over J. Smith and Mon tambault ill the handbali games last evening.
 The wheels of No 3s wagon were sent away yesterday to be equipped with the rubber tires. One of No 2S hose carts is stationed there in the absence of the regular vehicle.
 The ground hog saw his shadow all right to-day and according to the actions of the hog the weather for the next six weeks will be very win try. Here's hoping that it will not be like that of to-day.
 The committee which is working for the improvements in Brooklyn took trip over the proposed trolley route along Bank street yesterday. Hans Rasmussen was the leader aDd he gave the investigators all the in- formation that they were looking for.
 Medicine buying is different from the buying of other goods-your health depends upon what you purchase. You get what you ask for in its best qlali- ty at our store. \. c. Walker, the druggist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
INVESTIGATION EXPENSES
Unpaid Assessment Case Running Up Bills Fer
 the City to Pay.

Are we all here?' inquired Mayor ThOms yesterday afternoon, as he called the meeting of the commissions CTS of the board of finance to order, and then after satisfying himself that he had made no mistake the board got down to business. After approving the bills and payroll, the matter of the committees success regarding percent- ages with the trolley company came up. and on request of Commissioner Lord. who stated that they had not got together with MT Sewell. the matter went over with the understanding that a meeting will be held next Monday afternoon, when it is expected that the committee will have a report to offer
 Commissioner Fitzpatrick of the board of health was heard regarding transportation fees for the sanitary and milk and food inspectors. After hearing what the commissioners had to say it was decided to pay $20 month board for the horse used by the milk and food inspector and that the sanitary inspector be authorized to hire team as often as he wants one so long as the cost does not exceed S2O q month. t.ss
 On recommendation of the city at- torney an order was drawn for S5.SOO. the amount of the judgment awarded the owners of the Hayden property, condemned for a sewage disposal site. Another communication from the city attorney recommended the settlement of the suit of B. L. Coe, administrator on the Mitchell estate. for damages arising for the widening of West Main street at North Willow street. The amount awarded was $3.22G. which the administrator refused to ac- c ept but he is willing to accept it now plus 9-1G per cent interest since last May. The whole matter was re- ferred to the aldermen. The bond of Miss Dora Egan. assistant town clerk. was approved. It is for S1,009 and was furnished by the |. $. Fidelity and Guarantee Co. ...
 The monthly report of City Treas urer Edward l.. Futile was received. accepted and ordered on file.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
Chinese Hero.

Heroism is not a matter of ra-s. The American consul general who has investigated the murder of American missionaries in Lienchow. China. has decided to recommend that Carnegie medal for heroism be awarded to a Chinese who. at the imminent risk of his own life. saved the life of ose of the women missionaries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
OUR RELIABLE GLOVES-1 SPE-
 CAL NUMBERS.

Women's One Clasp Walking
 Gloves. out seams. English tan
 and oak shades. Saturday s1.0o eeWomen's Two Clasp Fine Glace ! Gloves. Paris point stitchings, : new colorings. perfect fitting.
 Saturday S1O0 Women's Mocha Gloves. wool lined.
 grey and brown shades. regular
 price S1.2J. Saturday S1.O Mems Mocha and Dogskin Gloves.
 wool lined, s1.25 quality, Satur-
 day Soc Menss Mocha Gloves. silk lined.
 tan and grey. to close Saturday Soc Boys Scotch Wool Gloves. 39c < kind. Saturday 25c Boys Astrachan Gloves. kid
 palm. 50c quality. Saturday 3?c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
glrral Dly Goods to
 SPECIAL VALUES IN Furnishing Goods Y FOR
 Men and Women.
 Values that will make good reading for Saturday Shoppers. '
5 SPECIAL VALUES IN HEAVY
 \ WINTER UNDERWEAR.

WINTER UNDERWEAR. At 35c--NIens Natural and Cam els Hair Shirts, single or double breasted. some are extra large, sizes, 50c and 75c values, for
 Saturday 3Jc 5 At 55c--Men's Scarlet Wool Shirts and Camel's Hair Shirts and Drawers. strictly first quality,
 regular I9c value, fo.' Saturday o5c At 75c-Men's Natural Wool and Camefs Hair Shirts, double front N and back, also full line of Heavy Union Suits, S1.00 and SIPS values, for Saturday 95c At 95c-Root's Tiyoli Natural Wool and Genuine Camel's Hair
 Shirts and Drawers and all our
 regular S1.25 Underwear, for Saturday 95c At S1 .15-Men's Extra Heavy Wool Underwear. Shirts are double front and back. Drawers are double gusseted, all taped seams, French facing. S1.39 and S1.50 values. for Saturday $115
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
Italyis New Stamps.

The new Italian postage stamps viif not bear the monsreh's head. but va riety of different designs. such as the sea under the rising sun. an Alpine land scspesa ship at sea a railway train. the Italian arms and a wireless telegraph station
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
Reasonable suppcsiticz.

Ia ws. a Cniranman- vas ssr. teneed al Rsnzo0n recently tO Evs years at hard labor for stealing a bcr- tie of whisky. They must have nee1- ed help in the laundry oi the Rsngoa penitentisry .-ChicagO Rec0rd-H.FsIt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
Six Beautiful Engrav> inss L2 X 8 inches of the Worlds Most Famous Cathedrals.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.
 These values are worth reading-a saving is shown in every item. Ladies' Black Cotton Hose, with
 split sole, Saturday 121ac Ladies Regular Made Cotton Hose,
 value 25c. Saturday 19c Ladies Fancy Striped Hose. also
 embroidered instep, Saturday 25c Ladies' Heavy Fleece Lined Vests
 and Pants. extra size. regular
 price 50c, Saturday 39c Ladies Fleece Lined Combination
 Suits. buttoned down the front,
 Saturday 43c Ladies' Pink and Blue Silk Vests.
 long sleeves, regular price S1.00.
 Saturday 1oc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-02

rGOLF VESTS UNDER PRICE. Ladies Golf Vests. double breast
 cd. two rows of pearl buttons,
 regular price S1.00. Saturday 79c Ladies' Knit Shawls. good size.
 white and black, Saturday 42c
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Torture by Savages.

Speaking of the torture to which
ippines subject their captives, reminds
me of the intense suffering | endured
for three months from Inflammation
of the kidneys,' says w. NJ Sherman
of Gushing Me, IN othing helped me
until l tried Electric Bitters, three
bottles of which completely cured
me-" Cures liver complaint, dyspep
sia, blood disorders and malaria; anc
restores the weak and nervous to ro
bust health. Guaranteed by b. r
Hughes, druggist. Price soc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
P0pIars in Search of Water

The thirsty roots Of row Of poplar
trees in Traverse City made it neces-
sary to take .lup and replace tho tile
drain which the trees choked, and in
some instances destroyed.
Seeking for water the roots struck
out for the sewer. Baked BY resis-
tance,. but not discouraged. they
travelled alongside. searching for weak
or imperfect joints through which to
enter, and when such were found they
promptly occupied them, the roots
knottipR up like den OF snakes IN
winter quarters. In ono instance sev-
eraI roots Travelled side by side many
feet. inspecting every inch OF pipe
along the way for weak joint in the
defenses. es.-Detroit News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Patent Washes For Use
Against the San Jose Scale.

We have had numerous inquiries in
regard to the use Of kilscals (Kil.o
scals), Consol (Con.sol) and other pat.
ent washes of like nature, and take
this method of replying to the enqui.
riss.
On April %, 1904, an experiment
was planned in which caustlc soda,
Kilscale and Consol were used In com.
parison with the lime-sulphur wash
against the San Jose scale. This was
very late in the season. just at the time
when it should have been most effec.
tive, yet we found that the lye washes
used strong enough to kill the insects
also killed the trees. Kilscale used at
a strength Of part to "a parts water
did not kill an appfeciabIe number of
insects. they being as pentiful on treat
cd as on untreated trees when the ex-
aminations we're made in October.
Consol of same strength was used with
the same results. These materials
used, however, at a strength Of part
to parts water gave very good re-
suits in destroying this insect. Either
Consol or Kilscale, used strong enough
to compare favorably with the lime
sulphur in ito killing effect on San
Jose ecsle, will cost from ton to fifteen
times as much rs the lime sulphur.
and cannot be recommended except in
a very small way.
We have noticed a number of reeOm
msndations from people who have used
these W ashes, but in almost every case
the examination was made as early as
June or July. which is too early to
determine the full effect of the use Of
these washes. The results can be dc.
termined much more readily late in
the season. This insect multiplies
very rapidly, and if small per cent.
are left alive, they will breed 30 as to
reintest the trees quite seriously be-
fore the season is over.
J. L. PHILLIPS,
Entomologist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Keeping the Chest Down.

An extraordinary instance Of rustic
superstition has been brought to light
in . Hungarian village. Owing to
sinister rumors rs to the cause OF
death, the authorities had the body OF
a peasant exhumsd, and were horrified
to find the hands and feet nailed down
to the coffin. while 4 long nail had also
boon driven through the heart. An
inquir was at once held. says the Lon
don Globe, with the result that An old
woman confessed that the act had been
perpetrated under her directions. The
man had died a sudden death, and
there being superstition in Hungary
that persons dying under such circum
stances haunt the house In which they
die, the further superstition has
grown up that post mortem rsappear-
ances can be prevented by mailing tn e
body in its coffin. The old woman
further admitted having done the same
thing in all similar cases for many
wears.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Both We're Knights.

He was very decided English type,
and as be stopped an Irishman and ask
ed for a hight be volunteered to say:
Excuse me, my man for stopping
you as an entire stranger. But at
home IN a man OF some importance.
I'm Sir James B, knight of the
Garter, knight Of the Double Eagle,
Knight of the Golden Fleece, Knight
OF the Iron Cross. And your name IL
what, my man i?
ME name," was the ready reply
lis Michael Murphy. Night before
last night, tonight and every night
Michael Murphy. ."-Exchangs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02

Wash It 1t scandalous the way Mrr.
Waddson acted at the Cashington 3
dinner
l hadn't heard about it. What did
she do?
Tlirted desperately with her bus
band all the evening, surposing hs
was somebody she had met somewhere
In Europe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Soil

Impoverished soil, like impOv-
erished blood, needs a proper
fertilizer. A chemist by analyz-
ing the soil can tell you what
fertilizer to use for different
products.
If your blood is impoverished
your doctor will tell you what
YOU need to fertilize it and give
it the rich, red corpuscles that
are lacking in it. 1t NAV he you
need tonic, but more likely you
need Il concentrated fat food,
and fat is the element lacking
in your system.
There is no fat food that is
so easily digested and assimi-
lated as
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
A Lively Tussle

with that old enemy of the race, con-
stipation, often ends in appendicitis.
To avoid all serious trouble with stom
ach, liver and bowels, take DR.. King q
New Life Pills. They perfectly regu-
late these organs, without pain or dis
comfort. csc at b. F. Hughes, drug.
gist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
FLOATING ISLANDS
MENACE TRAFFIC

VANCOUVER ARCHIPELAGO SEES
SOME STRANGE SIGHTS-NAVIGA.
TORS ASK FOR THEIR DESTRUCTION
Three or perhaps fOnr floating is.
lands are knocking about the Queen
Charlotte sound to the great menace of
navigation, and it Is likely that gov
ernment steamer will be sent north to
destroy them before some catastrophe
results.
The great masses of fiotsam are ly-
ing in the direct path Of navigation on
the northern coast, aud it is almost
certain n that any steamer running into
one of these islands at full speed would
founder Immediately.
Capt. johnson of coasting steam
er first brought the news to Vancou-
yer. Il first saw one Of these Immense
masses OF fiotsam last week as l was
entering Smith inlet, a we'll known
harbor near Queen Charlotte sound.
knew the channels there well aud had
just been called on deck wnen l saw
dead aheard piece of land that had
never seen there before rubbed my
eyes and thought for moment that the
mate had brought us into the wrong
inlet, but then l noticed some familiar
must be correct. Then it was puz
zle to account for this stra nge island.
There it stood, thirty feet high
above the water level. AS nearly as l
could judge, its length way 300 yards,
and as subsqusntly found that it had
a width of $50 yards. On nearing it
found that it was ahoat, and WAS COM
posed of immense logs, small boulders
and trees, many of the latter standing
upright as sentinels above a mass of
timber. Had L gone in there in the
night l might have struck the floating
island. have noti fed the authorities
and the government will probably take
Immediate action to destroy it.
From the Japanese at Smith Inlet
| learned that three islands of ABOUT
the same size nave been floating around
there for some days. 1t appears from
tue information was able to get from
the Japanese, that there was an i'm
menss slide at the head Of the inlet and
the logs and earth and rocks came from
there Tue floating islands are in the
path OF the steamers plying between
Seattle and Vancouver and Skagway."
Seattle Post IntelligeL
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
DON'T MISTAKE THE CAUSE OF YOUR
TROUBLES.

DON'T MISTAKE THE CAUSE OF YOUR
TROUBLES.
Many people never suspect their kid
news. If suffering from a lame, weak
or aching back they think that it is
only a muscular weakness; when url-
nary trouble sets in they think it will
soon correct itself. And so it is with
all the other systems of kidney disor-
ders. That is just where the danger
lies. You must cure these troubles or
they lead to diabetes or Bright's dis
ease The best remedy to use is Doan's
Kidney Pills. It cures all ills which
are caused by weak or diseased kid
neys.
John P. Rhodes, of Main St., the
| we'll known farmer, whose farm is one
mile east of Lexington, Va, says: ~
shall always speak a good word for
Doan's Kidney Pills, for they are a
valuable remedy for kidney trouble.
At intervals for some time l suffered
| from Il 0eaVy, uuii dCulbS dCTOns oAo
small of my back which was always
intensified if did considerable lifting
or STOPPING. There was also difficult
ty with the kidney secretions which
were irregular and highly colored.
Reading about Doan's Kidney Pills IN
our paper led me to get box. They
relieved me from the commencement
Before finished it the kidney secre
tions became normal, the backache dis
appeared and at present l am able te
attend to my duties without any IN
convenience whatever. Under th'
circumstsn nces it is only natural that
should strongly recommend Doan'
Kidney Pills"
g For sale by all dealers, Price so ct
t Foster M ilbuTn Co, Buffalo, N. Y
sole agents for the United States.
q Remember the name-Doan San
take no other.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02

A school teacher lnstructing her
classes in grammar, according to an
exchange, wrote this sentence on the
board for correction.
"The horse aud the COW is in the
lot" No one seemed to know what
was wrong with it, till at last polite
little boy raised his hand. What il
it, Johnny 7" asked the teacher. "Y OF
should put the lady first" corr eetet
JOHNNY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Southern Baptist Convention.

Tickets to Chattanooga and return
on account of the above, will be sold by
Southern Ry. May 8th to 11th, inclu.
sive, final limit ten days from date OF
sale, extremely low rates applying
from all points on Southern Ky. For
further information call On nearest
Southern. Ry. ticket agent. or write L.
l.. Brown, Gen. Agt., Washington
D. G. til may II
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
Low Rates 10 mexico.

On account of Golf tournament.
Mexico City, Mex, January 1906. the
Southern Ry. announces extremely low
rates to Mexico City and return, tick.
cts to be sold January l to 12, 1906, in
elusive, final limit February 2S, 1906,
limited to continuous passage in each
each direction, going and returning
same route only. For further infor
nation apply to nearest Southern Ky.
coupon ticket agent, or write l.. s.
Brown, General Agent, Washl ngton
DC. dec 20
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
A Scientific Wonder.

The cures that stand to it's credit
make Bucklen's Arnica Salvo scien-
tiffc wonder. 1t cured K. r. Milford
lecturer for the Patrons Of Husbandry.
WaynesbOro, Pa, OF a distressing case
of piles 1t heals the worst burns, sores,
boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chilblains
and salt rheum. Only 25c at b. F.
Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02

The Red Rock & Sago Railroad Co.,
has been chartered to huild railroad
from Sage, W. Va. to Buckhannon and
Lorentz to reach mines of the Red
Rock Fuel Co. Fairmont and Eastern
parties are said to be interested.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
W anted.

Distr let M anagers to post signss d
vertise and distribute samples. Salary
S1s. 90 weekly, So. 90 per day for expen
ses. State age and present employ
ment. Ideal Shear Co, 80 Randolph
st., Chicago. ian 26 Am
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
items That Will Interest Our
Readers.

Copies OF the survey, map and pro.
file are to be filed and right OF way
secured for the proposed West Virgin
ia Midland Railroad, which ID to ex-
tend from Sutton to Marlinton, W. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
More important.

First Tramp-Here's magazine
called "What to Eat" that just
found.
Second Framp-Does it tell you where
to get 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02

The Tygarts Valley & Cheat River
Railroad Co., has been granted char.
ter to Duild q railroad from Cecil to
Rowlesburg, w. Va. about 18 miles.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02
MAKING PrOqress.

Captain-Did you catch that burg
lar?
Police. No, but | dreamed that
had a clue.-New York Mail.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02

West Virginia. 3 industries will soon
be added to by the establishment OF .
cement, lime and stone plant by a cor
poration which has just obtained its
charter with a capital stock Of $500, 600.
This company will be managed for the
fest year by an executive board OF
three men, who are Messrs. Fred A.
Wright. general manager, Martins
burg, w. Va, where the plant will be
located; 81. 4. Brown, B. s., cement,
and 8. w. ShOop, engineer. lime. They
are arranging for the erection OF III
kilns for manufacturing 1850 barrels
of lime per day. The cement plant
will be designed for d dali y capacity OF
2. 900 barrels of Portland cement. The
company's manager states that there
is plenty of limestone and shale OF
suitable quality for manufacturing Al
Martinsburg, and that the lime out
put has already been contracted for
The American Standard Cemsnt, Lime
Il Ston Co. is the title Of the corpor
alton, and it will market (besides Port
land cement and lime)r pulvsrizet
stone, fluxlng stone, crushed stone
limestone and ballast.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-03-02

Mr.. G.. E. Doyle, general manager OF
the Chesapeake & Only Railway, is
quoted as saying that the company
will build q bIauch from Covington.
Va. to ore properties on Potts creek,
about rs miles, work to begin early
in the spring.