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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

Fleeced Cotton Blankets in white and gray, with
 blue and red borders, 10-4 size, value 75c
 pair, August Blanket Sale price, a pair 50c Fleeced Cotton Blankets in gray and white with \ various colored borders, heavy weight, 11-4
 size. value $1 pair, August Blanket Sale price, pair SIC Our "Germania" Blanket. heavy weight in white and gray. with blue and pink borders, full size. value s2 pair, August Blanket Sale price, Extra heavy wool finish felted Blankets in white
 or gray, with colored borders,
 11-4 size, value pair $2.50 A. B. s. price $1.75
 12-4 size, value pair S3 A. B. s. price $2.25 Our special heavy weight Blanket, strongly recom- mended for hotels and boarding houses white and gray with blue and pink borders.
 11-4 size, value pair $2.S9, A. B. s. price, i2-4 size. value a pair sss0.. A.~B, S. price. a
 I~ pair .!.. ..... $2.75 White wooden Blankets hut with cotton warp
 blue and pink borders, ~ " .10-4 size, value a pair $325, A. B. s. price, 11-4 size. value pair s375. A. B. s. price,
 pair ....... $2DS High grade Minnesota ALL WOOL warp Blankets,
 just enough cotton to prevent shrinking, in white, gray and red. with pink blue, red and yellow borders,
 1O-4 size, value pair s55o, A. B. s. price, pair ;.'-... ....,. .... ;...:.... S4.oo Special offering of Blanket guarantee to be
 strictly ALL WOOL, of good quality. in white
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14

or gray, with blue or pink borders, strongly recommended as very durable and long wear | ing blanket, i4sf ss2sa 1O-4 size, value a pair $6. A. B. s. price. a ra pair .s...!.. ...... '. %o.OO 11-4 size. value pair $6gS. A. B. s. price,
 pair e...... ..... $o.1o We call special attention to our $500 BLANKETS. The best values have ever offered. Heavy gray California wool Blankets, red, blue
 and pink borders,
 10-4 size. value a pair $4.50, A. B. & price, Y. pair q. .s-.s .... .A.. ........ $S.US 11.4 size value a pair s5, A. B. s. price, \ pair .,t..a.e @A.oO All wool California White Blankets, extra wde
 silk ribbon binding, 11-4 size, value $7.9S
 pair, A. B. s. price, a pair $6.5O Fine Australian lambs wool White Blankets.
 bound with finch silk ribbon, baby blue, pink
 and gold borders. ~ <, 11.4 size, value "a pair s1o.5o. A. B. S. price, ~ paiI ....... -.-. ........ ...s So.oo 12-4 size. value pair SIP, A. B. s. price,
 pair ..... ...... ..... .... ~ $9.75 Heavy weight and extra quality Diamond Valley
 White California Wool Blankets, bound with r. wide satin ribbon, baby blue. rose. gold and
 lavender borders, full 11-4 sze value SIS
 pair, A. B. s. price pair ....... $12.9S We have fl assortment of extra long Blankets .ss in 10-4 and 11-4 sizes, suitable for brass beds, A. B. S. price, a pair... $6.25 to $13.5O All wool Crib Blankets in all qualities. A. B. s.
 rice, a pair .............. $2.9S to $S.25 Fancy Plaids and Checks in Blankets suitable for either bath robes or bed blankets. in great variety
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-14
August Sale of
 BLANKETS.

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 Ofcomseyo nnedbh But wi look long n a
 Paya adeoatn hay veyourh eed o 4. 4.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12

TAXABLE PROPERTY OF THE TOWN OF
 WASHINGTON.
 455 Dwelling houses, $6O2, 300 21, ,637 acres, 463, 459 3l mill, stores, manufactories, B, ,92o 5S9 horses, 25, O4l 2267 cattle, 47,243 Sheep, swine and poultry. BIO 2S7 coaches and wagons, 9,295 Farming utensils, 300 Watches, 4SO Musical instruments, 3,19O Household furniture 5 400 Mines, 200 Merchandise and trade, 24, $50 Misunderstanding operations, 900 Steamboat, 75 Money at interest, 200 Money on hand, 2275 Taxable property not men tioned, 7,S0O | Ten per cent additional, 1,9O1 Total, s1,219, ,634 | (: 1905 list, 1,188, 1923 | Increase, 8 30, ,S11 | w. w. Fem,
 | Assessors. S. D. Warehouse,
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12
WESTOn.

ITEMS FROM OUR SCRIBE'S NOTE BOOK
 Miss Myra Burritt has returned home from few days visit at the res idence of Mrs Ephralm Fitch.
 Miss Irene Lockwood is visiting hel sister, Mrs Gershom Hill, in George town.
 Miss Beth Hill and sister, Lola,s o1 Bridgeport are guests of the Misses Kate and Isabel Beers.
 Mrs Cyrus Meade of Westp port is the guest of Mrs l.. A. Meade.
 MT and Ms Charles Corsa have re. turned from visit in New York.
 Mrs M. B. Sutton spent Sunday ir Bridgeport.
 Mrs Gustafson has accepted po sition in Norwalk.
 Mrs Jacob Kennel was Sunda, guest of her son, Henry Kennel, 1T Bedding.
 Fillmore Beers of Monroe visited his brother, Lyman Beers, and his sister Mrs George Reno, last week.
 Miss Helen Budd has been spending week with her grandparents. MT and Mrs J. B. Sturges, in Cannon.
 Frank c. Fitch has purchased new driving horse.
 MT and Mrs w. M. Nichols of Strat- Frank Nichols.
 Mrs B. A. Salmon has again been quite ill with asthma.
 Miss Ethel Lockwood was an over Sunday guest of her grandmother, Mrs J John Lockwood.
 Mrs I: N. Thorpe is the guest of her son, J. Warren Andrews, in Dover, N J.
 Mrs N. B. Hill and Miss Helena Hill of Redding were guests, last week, at the residence of Ebenezer Morehouse. Norteld Grange will hold it's regular semi-monthly meeting on Friday even- ing.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh or the bladder, or the kidneys themselves break down and waste away cell by cell.
 Bladder troubles almost always result from Arrangement of the kidneys and a cure is obtained quickest by a proper treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel ing badly you can make no mistake by taking Dr. Ki1ner's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
 It corrects inability to hold urine and sca1ding pain in passing it, and over comes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often through the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Swanp-Root is pleasant to take and is sold by all druggists i'll fifty-cetIt and one-dol1ar size bottles. You may have a sample bottle of this wonderful new dis covery and book that tells all about 1t, | both sent free by mail. Address, Dr. Kill i mer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. When | writing mention reading this generous | offer in this paper. Don't make any | mistake, but remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. ki11ner's Swa1np-Roo and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every l bottle
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12
6OU 45OO
Ten Pages.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS. postponed from May 24 will be given at the Congregational church, April IA, at 7,3O p. m. There will be a large number of colored views an the lecture will be very interesting. There will be missionary collection. All are cordially invited.
 The business meeting of the En- deavor society will be held Saturday evening, April 13, at F. B. Silliman s.
 Henry w. Osborne is unloading car of oats at Stepney Depot.
 Miss Mary Svihra spent part of last week at Miss Anna l.. Seeley's.
 Rev MT Bella and MT Rosa of Port chester, N. Y., spent few days, last week, at Paul Svihra's.
 Mrs Charles Jennings of Hoyden $ Hill spent part of last week with he1 daughter, Mrs Jesse H. Wheeler.
 The Ladies' Aid society held pleas of MT and Mrs Henry Osborne. The evening was spent with games, music and supper. Over S6 was realized.
 Mrs Zina c. Beard and sons O Shelton spent last week at F. w Turr ey's.
 deavor society, held Sunday evening was we'll attended in spite of the un pleasant weather. The meeting was led by Leroy Turney.
 The masquerade held Tuesday even ing at Grange hall was the social even of the season. There were between 40 and 50 present, a large number 0 whom were masked. There wer many pretty and fancifuI costume and others which created much merr ment. Dancing was enjoyed until late hour and all expressed themselve } pleased with the evenings entertain ment.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12

eh Ns deaths are caused by it-1leart dis. ease, pneumonia, heart failure or apoplexy are often the result of kid
 11ey disease. II kidney trcub1e Is allowed to advance the hekidney-poison. ed blood will at
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12

KODOL For Dyspepsia clears the stomach and makes the breath as sweet as rose. KODOL is sold py druggists on a guarantee relief plan It conforms strictly to the National Pure Food and Drugs Law Sold by all druggists
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12

Rheumatic sufferers can have free sample of pr Shoop's Rheumatic Rem edy with book on rheumatism by simply writing Dr Shoop, Racine, Wis. This book will explain how pr Shops Rheumatic Remedy successfully drives Rheumatism out of the blood. This remedy is not relief only. It aims to clear the blood entirely of Rheumatic poisonS and then Rheumatism must die a natural death. Sold by R. H.. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; s. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12
William H. Foulois manager and Rob- ert BruenS capt air.

William H. FOuloiS manager and Rob- ert Bruens capt air.
 ARRIVALS AT THE BADER HOUSE. w. A. Newton, s. F. Seeley, Wash ingtOn.
 Col B. B. Johnson, F. J. Hosford, New Preston.
 Gregory s. Bryan, Bridgeport.
 J. M. Mccormick, New Haven.
 R. D. Robbins, w. Edward Halsey, Brooklyn.
 w. B. Glynn, Saxtons River, Vt. 0. z. Heath, Baltimore, Md
 Allison P. Smith, New town
 Carl Ecklund, Waterbury.
 Frank and Gladys Kinney or Water bury have been passing the Easter week with MT and Mrs John M. Black. Samuel Merritt and force of three men came up from the city to work John M. Blacks farm, but after four
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12
The Cause of Many
 Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing in this country most dangerous because so decep-
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12
LITCHFELD COUNTY
WASHINGTON.


A RELIABLE FIRE INSURANCE COM
 PANY.
 The old and reliable Washington Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,, at it's an- nual meeting in January put the re- responsibilities on the younger and more active shoulders. The company does a sound and growing business and un- der the new madagement will go for ward to greater success. The new officers and directors are: President, Powell G. Seeley; secretary, Frank J. KilbOrn; treasurer, M. w. Aspinwall. These, with s. J. Logan, E. G. Seeley. H. o. Averill, o. L. Hickox, V. B. Hatch, c. c. Ford, o. B. Nettleton, George s. Lyman and l.. A. Mason, constitute the board of directors. The company was organized in 1861. The amonnt of insurance the company has in force is S490, ,876.
 MOVING PICTURES, SATURDAY NIGHT.
 The Alonzo Hatch moving picture show is billed for the Town hall again, for Saturday night, April 13, under the auspices of Young Mems club. The show was we'll liked when it was here a month ago, and they advertise an en- tire change of pictures on above re- turn date.
 The Washington baseball team, at it's annual meeting, last week, elected
The Newtown bee., 1907-04-12
NEW FAIRFIELD

ORIGINAL ORAIORlCAL CONTEST.
 It is our plan to hold at the Congre- gational church in New Fairfield an original oratorical medal contest. The contest will be held about the last of June and we invite volunteers to make up this class. The conditions are as follows: OrationS must be original and on some department of work as pressed by the Womans' ChrIstian Temperance Union. Contestant musi be between the ages of IT and 21. and ] resident of Danbury or vicinity. We must have class of six, not more tha n nine. Let all who are interested make this known to their young friends. Here is an opportunity for our enterprising up-to-date young peo- one of their number to win a beauti- full silver medal. Those who desire to join this class write immediately sto Mrs B. H. Byrons, R. F. D. No. 54, Danbury.
 LOCAL BRIEFS.
 Miss Roberta B. Dayton was the guest of Miss Cora B. Bigelow, Friday and Saturday.
 There has been a change of custom in certain part of the town. engage ment pins taking the place of the en- gagement ring. Wedding bells will soon be heard.
 Bradley Beers has returned to his home.
 John Evans has had the misfortune to cut his finger nearly off while al work at George Nevius'.
 Harry Bigelow spent Sunday at his home.
 Miss May Weller and Theodore Flaw | thOrne were united in marriage al fOakville by Rev J. E Reese, last Sat urday. They have the good wishes 0 the community.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Twenty-eight Years Old.

Count Szechenyi IS twentv-eigbt
years old, the son Of Count Tiber
Szechenyi, president Of the parliament
OF nVblemen, who lives I'm a palace
OF ancient architecture. which is the
admiration of all visitors TO the Hun
garian capital, and as costly q struc-
ture as exists in the country. Miss
Vanderbilts fance is one OF the
wealthiest young men Of Hungary
He Is Lieutenant IN the Ninth Hus-
sars. tile favorite regiment of Empe-
ror Franz Josef. and which is In
personal attendance upon the ruler at
all state functions. Its officers are
from the most noted and wealthiest
families in the country Count Szecb-
enyi is universal favorite not ONLY
with the men and officers of his regi-
ment, but throughout Hungary. on
account of his uniform gentle manners
and his liberal. jolly disposition.
50 far from being a fortune hunting
noblenan. IT is said. Count Iacl-his
pet name in the regiments the soul
OF liberality. worth 5000. 900 in his own
right, and heir with his three brothers.
10 castles and lands worth many mill
lions more.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Vienna Discusses Match.

There is much speculation in Vienna
as &c how Miss Vanderbilt viii be re-
ccived 0y the aristocracy there when
she becomes the wife IF the count.
According TO cable dispatches. the
newspapers are discussing the matter
with the end IN view Of ascertaining
beforehand II the highest Eonors are
TO be paid to young woman of the
American plutoCracy
Count Szechenyi viii be the first
Hungarian nobleman to contract mar
riaGe In the Yankee ariStocracy. Some
Of the articles printed concerning The
couple are described as ridiculous.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Knows How to Dress.

It is declared by. fashions arbiters
that Count Szechcnyi knows how to
dress. He IS correctly clad In the
morning, at luncheon, I'm the after
noon, and In the evening. Then ne fre-
quently slips iT,o an extra suit when
occasion suggests IT.
The cut of bis walking coats is sim
ply stunning. From the broad Eng
Iish effect to the pointed Partisan nov
city they range There are cutaways,
sacks, Prince Alberts. tuxedos. and
fun dress garments galore. So far,
however, he has never undertaken the
pace of fashion that Mark Twain set
when h appeared in his dress suit If
white broadcloth.
The counts trousers are in most
striking effects, and his waistcoats-
= ''Ah, those vests, They are limitless
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Remarkable Woman.

Miss Gladys Vanderbilt is quite a
remarkable young woman She is the
younger daughter Of the late Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, who possessed the
largest share of the Vanderbilt for
tune. Her own estate, which has been
accommodating in the hands of trustees
since her fathers death, will probably
amount to 100000 or possibly $4,000,
COO She has spent the past winter in
Paris, living quietly in the Rue de
Varenne, in the Fauborg St German,
and making frequent visits to London.
In Paris she has been studying music
with Jean de Reszke and sculpture
with the great Rodin. She is graceful
in figure and highly cultivated
A dashinp iovial gay hussar of the
Hungarian nobility, with a stable Of
thoroughbreds. whose Colors Fred
Taral, an American jockey has often
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
7 he Professors Lot

only a short time ago a college teach
er spoke seriously in public Of the bank
er. the lawyer. and even of the bur
gIar as being in touch with life in
truef sense than is the university pro
fossor. And the professors frequent
reference 20 the poor rewards and
all the outward hardships Of their work
indicates some little envy of the goods
of life which come 10 the merchant. tbs
lawyer, and the physician. Yet there
is no lot on earth that offers greater
rewards and greater opportunities. Aad
when an individual has grievances. the
blame Is often placed primarily on the
president, since the form of organization
encourages the professors to place the
responsibility anywhere. but on them
selves It would be more fitting n their
constitution gave no excuse. but CON
stantly invited each to perceive that
with himself IT rested whether he would
succeed or fan.-George NJ. Stratton. in
the Atlantic
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
principals in this Remarkable
Il International Alliance Keep
a Newport in Gossip---Mother
h Also to Wed Count.

treSs of the Breakers is TO live
abroad after her wedding.
Her plans have all been made,
it is said, for the purchase or the
rehabilitation of the estates that are
now owned by her future hus-
band, and upon these she will
spend the greater part of the time
that IS not spent in Paris. It is W.
deTStOOd that the count, who will
wed perhaps the richest widow in
America, is a great friend of Count
Szechenyi. While the latter court
ed the daughter, it is said, the elder
man piled his attention to the
mother.
IN number and hues. There are plaid
waistcoats that almost bite mis- noble
chin. and there are those with the
deep V There are green, black, vel
low, white, and dotted vests, There
are blue figured vests and dainty SAT-
fron-colored vests embroidered with
the fieur de lis
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Quite a Beau

Count Szechenyi knows
how to dress. He is cor
rectly clad in the morning,
at luncheon, and in the
evening. Then he frequent
ly slips into an extra suit
when occasion suggests it.
The cut of his walking
coat is simply stunning.
From the broad English eff
feet to the pointed Partisan
novelty they range. There
are cutaways, sacks, Prince
Alberts, tuXedos, and full
dress garments galore. So
far, however, he has never.
undertaken the pace of
fashion that Mark Twain
set when he appeared in his
dress suit of white broad
cloth.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

with no Othef guests, where you
can have him to yourself.
SIKTH-Keep the engagement
secret and keep everybody guess
ing.
SEVENTH-Be sure about the
first rule.
These things have been inStru-
mental in winning happiness and
count for Miss Gladys Vanderbilt,
whose mother, II is now said, with
in a month after the marriage Of
her daughter to Count Szechenyi,
viii announce her engagement to a
count. The marriage, it is said,
will follow a month later. The mis-
carried, ar an Income larger than he
can spend. is the description given Of
Count E-asizo Szechenyi. who has
wuoed and won Miss Vanderbilt and
her fortune.
lie is today remarked upon as the
best dressed man at Newport. the
American seat CT fashion and mag
uifcencc. where are turned out more
matches be ween great heiresses AMI
HOblemen more or less impecunious
than anywhere else III the world
The count has carried Newport by
storm. and his fair young bride-to-be
can scarcely. conceal her pride in him
And IL is d very busy valet that has
contributed to the impression the
count has made at Newport
Count SzeChenyi. whose name b. the
way IS pronounced Say-Chen-yee, and
sounds much Ike a sneeze, changes
his suits of clothes at least four times
a day. and, it is said, never appears
in the same garment twice. This rule
applies to shirts, collars, neckties.
shoes. and hats. as well as 70 coats,
trousers, waistcoats. etc. But he has
one maTked peculiarly.
He wears only straw hats even this
late in the season. These are "crea-
tons, however. with hands of such
gorgcousuess as to bewilder. His neck
ties range from the resplendent puff
TO a mere ribbon, and are in such
sprofusion as u stir the envy of Harry
Lehr or Berry Wall
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

"a AbA ~ III WIN a tAt4~1
and WHO HAS MONEY as we'll
as social position.
FIRST-Have some millions
yourself.
SECOND-Be good looking,
graceful, stylish, and cultivated.
THIRD-Live abroad for a
while.
FOURTH-Meet the nobleman.
FIFTH-Have your mother take
YOU for a visit to his country place,
~ Newport It Is believed that by
the time Of the wedding Of Miss
: Gladys this elderly friend Of the
count will have arrived in this
country. The engagement Of Mrs
vanderbilt 20 enc count and the near
approach Of the wedding OF his sister
to another. it is said. has caused a
serious rupture in the friendly rela-
tons between Reginald Vanderbilt
and his mother
Mrs. Vanderbilt met the man who.
IL is said, is to be her husband, in
Hamburg about the same lime that
Count Szechenyi was presented to
Miss Gladys It was the ole story Of
TWO being company and three being
a crowd. when Miss Vanderbilt and
her mother and the count were max
ing the rounds.
The most natural thing I'm the world
was for the count TO inu cduce a
friend who was socially his equal and
who would prove acceptable TO Mrs.
Vanderbilt as an escort It IS said IN
this way that the nobleman became
acquainted with Mrs. Vanderbilt He
was a man of fashion, friend of
the younger count who sung the
praises Of the young m5n While he
uut his best foot forward himself, so
that before Mrs. Vanderbilt y as really
aware of it he had proposed.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-19
washington College Girl. Angry.

When Bishop Scadding Of the dlo.
cese of Oregon, in the Episcopal
church, said that western girls are
cheaper to entertain than the eastern
variety, he was unaware that he
touched a tender spot in the make.
up of the girls at the University OF
Washington. The varsity young WON.
en- say the Bishop does not know
whereof he speaks, or he would not
make such assertions.
The girls say that gaze at Mount
Rainier is not a substitute for ice.
cream, and that they demand other ar
tlcles of diet besides sea food They
also intimate that the Bishop has
not been In the habit of entertaining
the sweet girl graduates OF the land
or he would not say they are cheap to
feed
The girls do not want the impress.
sion to get out however, that they
are expensive luxuries and that they
"bleed" the youthful swains of the
west. A happy medium is the key
note of their sentiments. Seattle
Times.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-19
ePecrAcLEs MODERN INVENTION
Reference Of Pliny to Nero Gazing
Through Stone Explained.

Did Nero wear spectacles? Pliny
relates that the Emperor Nero used
precious stone through which he gazeo
on the gladiatorial combats. DR.. Mag
nus, the latest authority to examine
the passage critically, holds that this
means that the emperor was in the
habit of gazing upon an emerald which
he used to carry with him for the pur.
pose Of resting his eyes when they be
came tired of looking at the shows
This view is corroborated by the be
lief of antiquity that green has a rest
full effect upon the eyes. Contrivances
for bringing the rays of the sun to
focus In order to produce combustion
haze been employed almost from time
immemorial. Burning glasses we're
used to kindle fires and these must
have been of considerable size even in
a country like Greece, where the sun
shines hot most of the year. More.
over, we are told they we're kept in
chemists shops for the purpose
Though the art of making glass Of
certain kinds is old, spectacles had to
WdiI Cne uiSCONeTy VI lnNentlOn VI
some method that would produce 1t
perfectly transparent, says the Chi
cago Tribune. Specimens of glass
have been found in the Egyptian
tombs more than 1000 years old, and
glass bottles are represented on tombs
at least 1900 years earlier. In Meso
potamia the art of making glass has
been traced for at least 1000 years
B. G. But all of the glass of antiquity
was OF inferior quality and was almost
useless for purposes where the rays of
/, light we're to be transmitted unbroken
and with undiminished energy, Mir.
rors also we're made in Egypt thou
sands of years before the Christian
i ara