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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17

Dexter & Co will go further. and will give with every package they sell their personal guarantee to refund the money if Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific does not cure-a reliable medicine at half price. with the guarantee that your money sill be cheerfuIly refund ed if the remedy does not cure
 Anyone who is suffering from liver trouble. constipation. sick headache indigestion. bad taste in the mouth bilIou<Dess. specks before the eyz melancholy. or tired feelings. shoHd take advanfazr of this offer. Mes<rs Dexter & Co don't know bow long they will Ibe able to sell Ame<' Pleasant Specific at half price. for the sale has been something phenonenzl
 As sfse do@e Is diminished after the first few dsys . bottle fhxf rou can obtain BOW fer zs cenfa wfll lns< q nonfh- And t css<s Be<bing H k tpes .s< euF&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17

earthquakes which remove great instability in the earth's crust never happen successiyely at one and the same place." Comparing the San Francisco disturbance with the great earthquake of Japan in 1891 he writes: "The intensity of motion in the California earthquake was much less violent and the number of casu- alties in San Francisco and the diff ferent parts of the strongly shaken zone was unusually small compara- lively" Referring to the series of recent seismic disturbances along the Pacific between Alaska and South America, he states: "The shock of April IS may therefore be regarded as having completed the continuity of the manifestation of seismic ac- tivity along these districts, which latter thus become for number of years seismically a very safe place"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17

Dr F. Omori. professor of seismoI. ogy in the Imperial University of To- kiO. who was sent by the Japanese government to investigate the recent seismic disturbance at San Francisco. has finished his researches and in. vestigatiOns and departed August . on the DOric for Japan He arrived on May IS and during his stay de voted his entire time studyfnx the country from Chittesden. the south ern point where the force began to shor its greatest power, north to Point Arena. where the force vas continued out into the Pacific Tn speaking of his invessisstSons he said .sT have been interested in this vork for many yssrs and from
 ny observations I csa ststs that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17

Owing to the gradual increase in the output of alligator leather in the United States. fears are being enter tained by the officials of the fish con- mission that that animal is being ex- terminated In the southern states. The slaughter of these animals both for pleasure and for their leather has been immense in recent years. The output of the tanneries of alligator leather in this country is estimated at about 2S0,O00 hides annually, worth about s450,000. There are several varieties of alligator hides on the market, the most important being the Floridonian, Louisianian and the Mexican, all of which differ in many respects. About 56 per cent of the alligator hides used in the United States are furnished by Mexico and Central America, 22 per cent by Florida, 20 per cent by Louisiana and 3 per cent by the other gulf states. The quantity of alligators has decreased greatly in the last few years in the southern states and it seems only a question of a short time when it will be impossible to obtain hides at price that will warrant their employment in the manufac- ture of leather. An instance of the scarcity of alligators in the south may be noted in the fact that in Louisiana the number of alligators at present is at least 30 per cent less than twenty years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17
Cut This Coupon Out
It Is Valuable, and Will Save Half Your Money. Re
 deemable at Dexter's.

Geo. l.. Dexter & Co, the popular druggists. will save you money. Pre- sent the following coupon at their store cor East and North Main streets. and they will let you have regular fifty cent package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of constipation and dyspepsia. CO., taining a full months treatment st half price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17

Ths Evening Democrat n rns 20 ple's paper Tks prics b e . eopy. i1c . week, eS . ysars by 0Ai1 e e.xfl9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-17
Cut this Coupon Ont and
 Use it at Once.

This coupon entities the hold CT to one 50c package of nr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of dyspepsia. constipation and bilIiousness at half price. 25c. We agree to return money in all cases where 1t does not cure.
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
Women and their Love

fact, Cupid must be having what the boys call
thin time" He is out of date; true love,
eternal devotion lifetime slavery, broken hearts,
and all that sort of thing are, in the language
of the day, decidedly "eff )"
Whether we shall be better or worse by reason
of our more rational methods of wooing and
wedding must be left for discussion during the
next silly season. Certainly it seems very
good thing that we are at least saving our heads;
but even in this respect, it appears, woman has
not attained equality with man, for the truth
must be confessed that still there are three times
as many females as males who become mentally
deranged by love.
After all, woman remains at best contradic'
tion still, and ventures to think, whatever
she pretends to be or demands or tries to aim
and devotion TO the sex who are for ever find
ing fault with her.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

recently
Two matronly women, who had been exchang-
ing chilly glances simultaneously manifested ex-
treme emotion, and began to call the animal in
tones of anxious tenderness.
"I will swear that is my cat! Dick! Dick!
Come on, Dick!" said Mrs. Sarah Ann Brown
1T have fifty witnesses to say it is mine,
Whitley! Whitley! Whiteyl" responded Mrs.
Harriet Gertrude Jones Mrs. Brown had sum
moned Mrs Jones for OBTAINING her cat, decar
ing that it unaccountably disappeared, and had
since been recognized at the other claimants
shop.
The dignifed Persian blinked mpassively az
the rivals, and proceeded to wash itself.
''It does not seem to take much notice of you
observed Cecil Chapman, the magistrate. ut
does not even come out of the bag when you
call it."
1T is frightened" suggested Mrs. Jones
''It is my cat,'' declared Mrs. Brown.
Moving impulsively to the bag, Mrs, Jones
took out the cat, placed it on her shoulder, and
retorted defantly. cts mine. 1t never had
another mother but me. You can see I am the
rghtful owner. 1t has never been out in the
street but once In nine years, and that was
when we moved"
"The cat and Mrs. Jones certainly seem on
very familiar TERMS" thought the magistrate.
''Dicki Diclz!" called Mrs Brown plaintively
"Keep quiet" said a policeman.
A photograph of Mrs Browns cat was pro-
duced, and a witness assured the court that she
identified the animal now sitting Mrs.
Browns shoulder as that lady's property-"be
cause of its small face and the way its fur curls
up"
"Dickl Dick!" cried the other claimant seduc
lively, but the Persian looked the other way
and the policeman rudely exclaimed, shut up?
Then it transpired that Mrs. Browns pet had
black SPOT on its nose, and another its
neck An attempt to examine the cat in court
led to the animal boiling. It was chased by
Mr.. Corble, of the Thames Conservancy, who
captured it under the solicitors table.
The verdict was that there were no spots and
heIonoed TO Mrs. Jones' and that Mrs. Brown
must pay the costs of the summons.
"Verv well,' snapped Mrs. Brown. "But
think Mrs. Jones might have treated me better
when I called on her."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
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pieces of fur among the archives OF
bgyssfseSa your trunks or wardrobes?
tlesSE$fflI Then my dear, by all means trot them
out and employ according to the hun
dred and one ways approved by the great de-
signers this winter.
To say that the craze for furs garments and
garnitures has assumed the proportions of pas
sion with women is putting the situation mildly
Furs are cut and sashed in multtudinous ways
to add to the glory of feminine apparel.
The smartest and most costly evening toilettes
ethereal creations of chiffon and laces, are indi-
vidualized by discreet touches of fur. Elegant
afternoon gowns of supple cloths and velvets,
turbans and large dress hats, besides all sorts of
dress accessories, bear convincing proof of their
extreme vogue.
Many women doubtless will not want to sac
rifce their furs to the shears; but of what use
are furs when impractical in their present con-
dition? The idea of boarding them for years,
packed away where they are not doing any ser
vice except to furnish sumptuous meals for Mad
anne Moth, is the very acme Of foolishness or
rather wastefulness.
Yet there are many women, sensible enough
on other matters, who have in their possession
odfashoned garments, coats muffs, stoes, pei.
crimes and what not, who would deem it sacri
lege to cut them up for practical wear
Well, these misguided danes are doing them
selves the greatest injustice SO what's the odds?
FUR EMPLOYED ADVANTAGEoUsLY
No matter how small insignificant your
pieces of fur, all may have a showing.
In coats and smaller pieces of fur as capes, col
larettes, and muffs there is always a portion
which has escaped the brunt of service and in
many cases is quite as good as new. These better
parts may be employed, being cut from the shah
bier portions. Revers and collars of fur may be
designed, large small, according to the ma
terial at hand. Old-fashioned tight sleeves admit
of plenty sweep for narrow collars, and the
pieces remaining may go for the revers OF touches
on the cuffs.
Other portions are readily employed as hat
bands, for crowns, facings for vests, bows or
small bow.ties indeed there is no limit to the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

skirt. foot line of fur, the wider the border
the more elegant and needless to say, costly, is
style coming into vogue, which was the acme
of elegance some years ago, when tightly fitted
coats, bodices and enormously large sleeves were
the smart caper.
THE ILLUSTRATIONS DESCRIBED.
Two very effective examples of employing fur
for millinery purposes are shown. In one in
stance band of ermine outlines late crown,
very smart way of employing small piece.
The dress hat displays brim outlined with
fur. a wreath of roses Just above forming a
charming contrast. The crown of gold tissue is
partially yelled by a tall white aigrette.
This chic headpiece is typical of its kind and
very effective Pink and blue roses are most
always combined with brown or white fur.
When one has sufficient fur at command, very
good results are obtained when combined with
cloth or velvet for street costumes. AS one
sketch depicts, the vest, collar, cuffs, muff and
hatband are all of the same fur. Little pendants
of gold or silver braid lend charming air when
employed near or on fur.
A very good-lookng ermine bow-tie was fash
ioned from an old-fashioned piece, and lined
with white satin.
From the inside lining of an old-fashoned
"Circular" the ermine has been called to SPLEEN
did service as is shown in one of the sketches.
The cravat and border of mutf, besides the cuffs
on the sleeves, were cut from the generous lin
ing of the ponderous garment OF other days.
The velvet on the muf was simulated to form
a fan plated effect, thus producing one of the
up-to-date shapes.
Bows of fur are admirable additions on cloth
or velvet gowns and particularly chic on Em-
pire or princess toilettes. On many OF the very
elegant evening gowns Of lace and chiffon cut
in a deep V decollete, bow of fur nestles with.
in the folds, French trick that tapers the size
Of the waist, which must be small and shapely
according to present demands,
MARJORIE.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

NElR1fAA0 NOVelIleS III JdDle slNCi"olV "iS
openwork silver receptacles for holding
rorcelain Jars of cheese Silver racks for sauce
hottles are also attractive for the table.
Geishas or morning jackets of lowered Japan
oso creme. lined with silk, are to be had, tastiy
arranged in decorated boxes.
A novelty counter in one of the large stores
elbows most attractive miniatures of popular pic
t,res framed in French gilt and outlined with
rhinestones
Exouisite silk pettcoats, made with deep
Aounce of English eyelet embroidery of elaborate
design, are to be had in all colors.
A small leather box, containing pen, pencil,
miniature ink well and package of combination
paper and envelopes is novelty for travellers
pretty thing in the way of long scarf is
made of chiffon, with flower design border of
silk applique. Another scarf novelty is Of fine
net, covered with gold or silver spangles.
High velvet carriage boots, in dainty shades or
in black fur trimmed and lined, would make an
attractive birthday gilt for debutante These
are to be bought for $4
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

sight these gloomy, misunderstanding volumes
give one into modern lives, and how differently
love, matrimony, and other matters which one
would expect to learn about elsewhere than in
official reports appear as viewed so to say,
through the statistical spectaces of commission
ers, medical officers of health, and other prac-
teal folk. One would never have expected to
make a study of love in the annual report of the
Luuacy Commission of London
The obvious reply of the wag win be- of course,
that love and lunacy are inseparably connected,
but it appears to be otherwise in these days, At
all events there is ever-increasing evidence that
people no longer lose their heads because they
have already lost their hearts As matter of
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
Novelties in the Stores

NEW idea for monogram stationery is
to have the letters in color done on a
mother of pearl background.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
AN OLD COLLARETTE

impractical.
AN OLD COLLARETTE
A clever woman has just completed a most
enviable trimming for a Burgandy-red cloak
from an old-fashioned coarette of black astra
kan The collarette was gracefully shaped
as to form shallow V at the throat line. (This
detail was necessary, as the piece was worn and
shabby loolling.) The top extending trife over
the shoulders, was gracefully simulated an inch
or two below the bust line. From this point the
coarette terminated into two deep stoles. This
new collarette did not meet for fully four inches
over the chest, the steel shears again having re-
moved a worn and undesirable portion Two
small bands extended over the chest, thus keep.
ing the sides intact. Large velvet buttons or
namented with cut steel buttons decorated the
front, there being eight altogether. The deep
tght-fttng cuffs also of astrakan with
button embellishments.
IDEAS IN GARNITURES.
An evidence how strongly Paris favors fur
as trimming may be seen on a single page of a
French fashion magazine, the organ of the
French stage (for which, as every one knows,
some of the greatest sartorial masterpieces are
conceived); it contains many interesting examples
of furs employed exclusively garnitures.
A stunning model of London smoke velvet.
combining princess and redngote with capes,
is trimmed with silver fox. The double shoulder
capes and tunic skirt besides the sleeves, are
edged with fur. The muff and large circular
buttons are also of the same exquisite fur.
A long, loose cloak of laurel green panne vel
vet has deep pointed yoke of ermine the
gauntlet cuffs also of the same skin.
A regal Empire wrap has its yoke simulated
by bands of sable, and the foot line also carries
trimming of this princely fur.
Band trimming of fur is very noticeable alike
on gowns, street costumes, evening toilettes and
wraps.
A dashing coat suit of Queens purple in
beautifully soft broadcloth carried narrow vest
effect of fur Alaska sable, Louis cuffs and an
edging on the deep rufaes which formed the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
Old Garments Long Out of Fashion
and of No Earthly Use, are Being
Cut Apart and the Good Places"
Used for Trimmin Wint er
Clothes.

chic and attractive ways of employing pieces of
fur, which, at first thought, seem impossible and
impractical.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

OWADAYS we learn great deal about
the young men and maidens as well
as those of maturer age from what
some people count dry-as-dust Blue
books. II is surprising what an in
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
Comedy of a Persian Cat

LARGE and dignifed white Persian
cat with blue ribbon around its
neck, blinked lazily out of the recess
es of bag on the solicitors table at
Tower Bridge Police Court, London,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

we you a fur garment or smaller
pieces of fur among the archives OF
your trunks or wardrobes?
Then my dear, by all means trot them
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

Novelties in table silverware are
openwork silver receptacles for holding
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

Geshas or morning jackets Of fowered Japan
ese crepe lined with silk, are to be had, tastily
arranged in decorated boxes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

rorceain Jars Of cheese, Silver racks for sauce
hottles are also attractive for the table.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-21
o0@o@0 0o@ eO 004O eo9l

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 20.--A four- inch rainfall in the past twenty-fouE hours. according to the forecast of tho local weather office, 1t is believed. has brought a climax to the rain storm prevalent over Memphis and this sec tlon for the past four days. Rain. however, continues to fall tonight, bus a decided drop fin the temperature and & light fall of snow Is looked for by to- morrow.
 Today property through this terri tory suffered further damage. Tn Memphis streets have caved in, street car traffic is badly impeded and sew eral houses have fallen into Bayou Gayosa.
 Late this afternoon two bents of the steel bridge of the Illinois Central Railroad crossing Wolf river wore washed away, and northbound trafiic over that route has been completely suspended. With thousands of logs and numerous small crafts blown out into the Mississippi river, the McQuinn dry docks blown from their moorings and almost & total loss, a small ferry boat sunk and numerous other signs of devastation, the loss is conservatively estimated to exceed si00,00U.
 The damage to the county roaos, bridges and levees was this afternoon placed by Chairman Barrett Of the County Board at s20O,Ooo. At Hernando, Miss. one man is re- ported missing and is reported to be drowned.
 At Winona, Maben.. okolona and Mathison, Mss, committees have been formed to extend aid to the storm sui. ferers,
 At a meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Mathiston. Miss. au ordinance was passed soliciting all the help that can be given by citizeni of other towns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-21
nAn AMERICAN PORK.
French Customs Authorities Act Agaimsa
 Canned Goods.

French Customs Authorities Act Ag@imSa
 Canned Goods.
 Paris, Nov. 20,--The elimination or the microscopic examination or pork from the new American meat inspec- ton regulations has resulted In q pre- liminary decision by the Frencn GUS toms authorizing barring American ham, bacon, canned pork setc'
 After long diplomatic negotiations, aeveral years ago, France agreed to admit American pork on Government certificate that 1t had been microscopy ically examined and found sound. When' therefore, the ne wregulations insu- tuted after the packing disclosures, ana under which the first shipments are now on their way to French ports were submitted to the authorities here, they ruled that they did not comply with the old agreement and prompt measures were instituted to secure their reversal snd, if possible. avoid prolonged un~ pleasant negotiations.
 Ambassador Mccormack. under in~ structions from Washington, made en- erRetic representations to the Foreign Oflce, pointing out that while the mi- croscopic examinations had been elim- mated. the new meat inspection was more rigorous and more efficient
 Foreign Minitser Pinchon promised to give the matter immediate atten- ton but the question must naturally first be decided by the Finance and Ag- ricultural Departments. Fortunately a slight delay will not cause great ma terial loss, as the pork importations to France are comparatively small, the trade never having recovered from the blow 1t received when pork was orig inally excluded from France.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-21
ARMOUR ON STAND
CHICAGOAN APPEARS BEFORE IN-
 TERSTATE COMMISSION.
Admits Large HoIdings In Grain and Railroad Companies But Denies
 Knowledge of Receiving Any Special FRvOrB.

Milwaukee. Wis, Nov. 20,--J. ogden Armour, President of the Armour Packing Company. a large holder of stock in the Armour Grain Company, Eeola Elevator Company, Atlas Eleva- tor Company and Association. owner of large blocks of stock in the Milwaukee road, Pennsylvania lines. the Union Pacific and other railways, appeared before the Investigating committee of the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Federal building today,
 After some questioning Mir. Armour admitted that he owned some stock In the Pennsylvania lines and in the Union Pacific.
 How much stock do you own in the St. Paul road?'
 well I think I own somewhere be- tween 30.o00 and 6O,00o shares of the St. Paul stock"
 DO you own any stock in any grain company
 and some others"
 DO you own the controlling inter. est in the Armour Grain Company
 ''Yes, sir
 MT. Armour was then asked regard ing the ownership of certain other ele- vator companies having elevators on the lines of the St. Paul Road the Bur lington and others. He testified that the companies in questionable Atlas Company, the Neola and others--are en- tIrely owned by the Armour Grain Company, and that he might be con- strued as owning the controlling inter- est in them by reason of that fact.
 Do you know of any instances of favoritism shown to you as shipper because of the stock owned by you in the ra ailroads you have named?'
 Mir. Armour said he was unaware of any special favors shown him and TO- peated the statement when asked as to specific instances. He denied any knowledge of any Ae5ating or other forms of faYoritism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-21
RoCkEFELLER, JRy IN COMPANY.
stockhoIder In Concern which Will De-
 ycIOp Congo State.

New York. Nov. 2O.-The announce ment from Brussels yesterday that con- cessjons had been granted to companies to exploit India rubber resources, to conduct mining operations and to con struct a railroad in the Congo Free State was verified. The concessions. 1t was said. were probably the most val- unble ever granted in the world.
 The rubber business is to be handled bv inc American Congo Company, which was Incorporated at Albany about week ago. The chief stockholders are Thomas F. Ryan. the Guggenheims. John D. Rockefeller. Jr,. and Edward R. Aldrich. son of Senator Aldrich. The details of the management of the min ing business In the Congo Free State will not be made known until the Belgian parliament takes action, but a separate company. In which Harry Payne Whitney will have an interest with the men already named, will be organized for mining operations.
 The concessions mean. 1t Is said here. the end of the exploitation of the Congo Free state by Leopold, which made the king and many of his subjects very wealthy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-21
CcneraI BryRRt Dead,

Washington. Nov. 20-General John J. Bryant of this city and New York. and having extensive business interests in this part Of the country, died here yesterday. Among other things, Gen eral Bryant was interested in the Choc taw Coal and aRilwAy Company. was proprietor of The Richmond Enquirer, and owned factories in Richmond, Pc tersburg and Greensboro, N C. He was a member of the stan of the Gov ernor of Virginia. His factory in Richmond was In the building that was used as Libby Prison during the war