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The Press., 1907-08-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

No man is as wicked as his thoughts.
A whittier never whites his own
furniture.
Being out of job sort of tames a
man down.
What a lot of things people hide
from each other!
A man is always at least as old as
he confesses to being.
Men have failed in business for ev-
cry reason but lack Of advice.
We are all inclined to waste powder
when the enemy is not in sight.
One of the most difficult things in the
world is to learn to take a hint readily.
1t isn't necessary to go very far
from home in order to become stran-
ger.
The unpopularity Of millionaires,
however, is not what causes the COM
paratively small number Of them
Atchison Globe.
The Press., 1907-08-21
TOLLAND.


Miss Lila Agard is the guest Of
friends in Newport, R. 1.
Miss Lura Harvey of Scranton, Pa.
is the guest of her uncle, g. P. Bah
cock.
Mrs. Fred P. Ladd of Providence,
R. l., is the guest of Mrs. Johr
Steele.
Herbert Simpson of Michigan ii
the guest of his brother. Prof. Samuel
Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clough of Bos
ton are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Clough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Hawkins Of
Hartford are the guests of Mr.. anG
Mrs. Alfred Graham.
The Ladies' society of the Congre.
gational church meets this afternoon
at the church parlors.
Mrs Stanley and daughters of An
dover recently spent short time
with Mrs. O. L. Wilton.
The E. L. of the NJ. E. church will
give the play, "Above the Clouds, -
in the town hall Aug. %.
The Misses Clara and Martha Fisk
of Warehouse Point were recently the
guests of Miss Muriel Wood.
Robert Montgomery of Philadelphia
returned home Sunday, after spending
a week at the Holland House.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Agard and
daughter, Elizabeth, have been spend
ing short time in Westerly, R. I.
Harry A. Newcomb of New York
is spending his vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. New
comb.
Miss Alice West and Mrs. Jennie
Vallenoort and son, Edgar, of Will
Jamestown, Mass, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Hubbard West.
The fair of the Ladies society of
the Congregational church, held Aug.
13 and IA, was great success. The
hall looked very attractive with it's
many booths. Among the prettiest
were the candy booth, which was
decorated to represent the Baker 8
chocolate, and the five and ten cent
booth to represent Woolworth's five
and ten cent store. Another attractive
booth was the advertising samples
given by merchants and manufacturers
in surrounding towns and states. AL
together the fair was a great financial
success, netting the society over 5000.
Tuesday evening the following pro-
gram was given: Piano duet, Mrs.
Simmons and Mrs. Oonant; vocal solo,
Miss Helen Baker; piano duet, Mrs.
Simmons and Mrs. Conant; vocal
solo, Mrs. Charles Sterry; quartet,
Miss Underwood, Mrs. Meaoham, the
Misses Lila and Lucile Agard. We'd
nesday evening the following program
was given: Piano duet, Mrs. Sim
mons and Mrs. Conant; reading, Miss
Douglass of Forestville; solo, Miss
Gilmore Laubscher of Rockville; read
ing, Miss Douglass; solo, Miss Flor
ence Laubsoher; solo, Mrs. Robert
Montgomery; reading, Miss Douglass
piano solo, Harris W. Price; reading,
Miss Douglass; vocal duet, the Misses
Laubscher.
The Press., 1907-08-21
a Horses Memory.

My father had a fine driving horse
that was intelligent and had learned
a number of tricks. One night he was
stolen, and no trace was found Of him
for nearly two years when, one day,
father met stranger driving the horse
and of course claimed him. In the dis
pute which followed father remarked
that If 1t was the horse stolen from
him he would on being embarrassed
go to the gate. lift the latch, open the
gate, go around the barn, slide the
bolt, open the door and go into the
third stall. The man agreed to give
the horse up on those terms. They
drove home and up the lane to the
barn and embarrassed the horse, when,
without moments hesitation, he per
formed the feats father said he would.
Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1907-08-21

aTraId Unar sne might take I'D sl1m-
ming or typing or insist on going to
the Philippines to nurse the soldiers.
Bremen had doubtless been apprised
Of these contingencies, but apparently
the possibility Of Elfrida succumbing
to the ordinary schoolgirl variety of
stage fever had occurred to no one.
Consequently with her power of re-
source it was mere child's play for her
to "break JAIL" as she expressed it,
during the relaxed vigilance of the Sat
urday evening recreation hour and
subsequently to coax her way to the
managers presence. AS far as he was
concerned, to see was to engage. Did
mention that Elfrida was a ripping,
tearing beauty2 Well, such Is the
case. and she conf1ded to me that she
was paying for her own costumes.
''You must go back at once" said
Sternly as soon as we had compared
notes on the numerous exciting events
which had occurred since our parting.
"And give up earning my own liv-
ing" demanded Elfrida Indignantly,
"just when 1 have proved how easily
can do itY'
you've only been at it two days." I
remarked, land as it is the 4th of the
month l suppose you still have most
Of your allowance"
Instantly l saw my mistake. Elfrid9
turned her back on me, and for fully
two minutes every one of my usual
methods Of effecting a reconciliation
failed utterly. At length brilliant
idea came to me.
IF you will leave the company to-
night, I WILL" said in the tone Of one
making the sacrifice of lifetime.
Elfrida displayed signs Of interest.
She didn't Of course know that my en-
gagement, like that of a dozen other
fellows who were members of the
queens guard, was only for the cur
rent week.
"You are willing, then, to forego the
pursuit of the queen" inquired FL
frida. quoting from the play with mock
intensity. l detected, however, an IN
dercurrent Of real anxiety in her voice
and fastened to reassure her.
Anything that 1 gave up for your
sake would be the next moment for
gotten" replied dramatically.
She allowed me to kiss her.
81 will do it," she said after a mo-
ment's elaboration. But we will both
have to forfeit our salaries"
l glanced at the clock. 1t was quar-
ter after 8, and knew by the noise
outside that the first act was just over.
Selling the fourth lady in waiting un-
tremendously by the arm, I hurried
her down the corridor to the ladies'
dressing room.
Borrow a long dark coat If you
haven't got one," l whispered, land
pin that fummery under 1t. will
have a cab here in five minutes, and
you can get the 9:4O for New Haven"
She obeyed my directions, and TWEEN
ty minutes later I stood alone on the
station platform disconsolately watch
ing the rapidly disappearing train that
was bearing her BrenneTwards.
got back in time for the third act
all right, but didn't succeed In meet
ing Miss Ellsworth after the perform
ance, nor any other time, for that mat
ter, for I kept my promise and quit
that night.
In this case, however, virtue met
with a substantial reward for when
the episode came to the ears Of my ia
Their and Of Elfrida's they were SO i'm
pressed by my mastery handling Of
the situation that they permitted our
enGa cement to be announced
The Press., 1907-08-21
Cat MonItor.

once owned two cats. one a gray,
the other black. Daily I placed
bowl of milk on the floor for their dis
posal. One day at the usual hour their
meal was served but only the gray
cat was present. She drank about half
Of the milk and then walked out, only
to reappear an hour later, the black
cat following. As soon as they entered
the house Matte (Which was the gray
cats name) seized Blackie by the ear
and led her to the bowl of milk. That
was the first and last time that Blackie
wasn't present at meal hour
The Press., 1907-08-21

a young lady having asked sur
geon why woman was made from the
rib of a man in preference to another
bone, he gave hor the following gallant
answer:
''She was not taken from the head
lest she should rule, nor from his feet
lest he should trample upon her, but
she was taken from his side that she
might be his equal; from under his
arm, that he might protect her; from
near his heart, that he might cherish
and love her."-Houston Chronicle.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Dog Tags and Taxes !!

By Public Act of 1907, it is provided,
THAT every owner or keeper of licensed
dog, shall on or before october l, 1907 secure
from the town clerk by whom the dog was
licensed the tag or plate provided and furnished
by said town clerk on payment of ten cents
therefor and thereafter shall comply with the
provisions of section two of said act
The tags are ready for delivery. Bring youI
license when you get your tag.
The Public Acts of 1907 will not be ready fol-
distribution much before September first
MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1907-08-21
IL Wasn'& Funny.

"But hos regular professional fun
ny man"
81 know he is"
"But you referred to him as an 'un-
conscious humorist'"
$50 he was on the occasion to which
refer. He had tried to be funny with
q tough gent from the Fourth ward."-
Philadeluhi0 Press
The Press., 1907-08-21
Qlae Nrezx.
Wednesday, August II. 1907.
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The Press., 1907-08-21
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro

~ bate Court, August Is. A D, 1907.
Estate of MAJ ietta Lathrope, late of Stafford,
in said district, deceased. ..
The executr'x having exhibited her admins
tration account with said estate to this court
for allowance, 1t is
1907 at o'clock in the aft rnoon, at The Probate
office in STAFFORD be and the same is assigned for
a hearing on the allowance of said admintstra-
ton account with said estate, and this Court d.
reefs the execut1 x to cite all persons inter-
ested therein to appear at said time and place,
by publishing this order in some newspaper hav-
ing a circulation in said district, and by posting
copy on the public sign-post in the town OF
Stafford, where the deceased last dWelt.
Certified from Record.
The Press., 1907-08-21

Keep the pores open and the skin clean
when you have cut, burn, bruise OF
scratch. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Ha-
eel Salve penetrates the pores and heals
quickly. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-08-21

Don't Try Uncertain Recipes
1t is entirely unnecessary to experiment with
this, that and the other recipe. Get from your
grocer, for 10 cents, a package OF ''OUR-PIE'
Preparation-Lemon, Chocolate or Custard-fo1
making pies that are sure to be good,
The Press., 1907-08-21

Born.
Stafford Springs, Goth, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexandra Fontanella.
Stafford street,, 10Th, twin daughters
to Mr. and Mrs. James Gagne.
South Wilmington, 18th, daughter to
Mr.. and Mis-. W. H Hall.
Stafford Springs, 14th, twin girls to
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Christensen.
The Press., 1907-08-21

A T a Court of Probate holden at Stat
IN ford, within and for the district of Stafford
on the Goth day of August, A. D. 1907.
Present, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion of Charles Fl. Converse admintStra'
tor on the estate of Albert e. convene. late OF
Stanford, within said district, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to the
administrator, and directs that public notice be
once in some newspaper having circulation in
said district, and by posting copy thereof on
the public sign-post IN said town of stafford,
nearest the place where the deceased last dWelG
Certified from Record.
The Press., 1907-08-21
Born.

AoxToN will break up Cold In one
hight.
The Press., 1907-08-21
EVERYBODY

Should go to the AUCTION Of George Gerths, at
Ellithol De Crossing, Saturday, August 81, at 1C
a. m. See posters.
F. Wayland Preston, Auctioneer.
The Press., 1907-08-21

NOW is the time to order your Fruit
~ Trees, ornamental trees, towering shrubs,
tulips, crocus, hyacinths. or ANYTHING in that
line for fall planting Give your order to s.
F. CLARK for them.
The Press., 1907-08-21

TOR SALE Pair of Horses, pair OF
IL Harness, Pole Truck. Horses weigh $500
l4tf JOSEPH LEVENE.
The Press., 1907-08-21

EOR SALE-Very fine square piano.
IL Big bargain. ANTON HAK, wilmington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
BONDS ARE FIXED
Conductor Dillon and Gaieman
 flayiD in Court To-Day.

John Plavin, the gateman, and John Dillon, the trolley conductor, the men charged with responsibility for the dreadful accident that happened at the
 West Main street crossing yesterday morning, costing five lives, will be de- tended by the company's counsel when their cases come to trial. As mere formality the cases were called in the city court this morning and Attorney F. H. Berry, who succeeds Attorney ,Boardman as counsel for the trolley company, responded and asked for | continuance This shows that the com- pany will take care of the accused in court at all events, if after proper in vestigation they find thnt the men were not entirely responsible for the accident, and that it was one of those tremendous fatalities that happen oe- casionally despite every effort of hu- man device and care. In the case of Flaxin, the gateman, bail was fixed at $1,OOG and he is at liberty, while in the case of Dillon the bond was put at S5,- GOO, It is expected that he will find bail to-day. Both are charged with manslaughter. Flayin's bail was given by his brothers widow Mrs Johanna Flavin.
 Until the coroner gives his verdict, the cases will not be tried. '5
 Conductor Dillon to-day retained Attorney James M. Lynch and on Monday morning in the city court MT Lynch will move for reduction of bail to $2,000. ..
 He believes his client will have no trouble in securing bondsman for that amount whereas to get one to give s5,000 bail is another question. Dillon is by nc means lonely for scores of friends call to see him al- most every hour in the day so that he has line of visitors who keep his mind off his serious predicament.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
SAID BROWN WAS A C0WARE
Witness Swears Defendant Said Gun
 Would Make Victim Marry Her.

Washington. Nov. 30.-Mrs. Annie M Bradley's trial for the murder of Sena tor Arthur Brown came to an end. SC far as the presentation of evidence is concerned, when the government and the defense rested" almost simul taneously. Before court adjourned ar. engagements were made for the final arguments by the opposing counsel tc the jury, each side to have four hours to present its case. Justice Stafford stated that the jury may expect to re ceive his charge on Monday evening and enter immediately upon considera. ton of it's verdict.
 The feature of the day was the testi. mOny of the Rev. David Utter of Den. yer. who swore that on the occasion of a conversation. with Mrs. Bradley in November. 1905. the defendant asserted that Brown was 2 coward at heart and if gun was pointed at him and he was told to marry her he would do
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
WORK FOR CITY.
Big Cave In at Woodlawn Terrace
 Caused By Water.

The street department was noti- fled to-day of a big cave in on Woodlawn terrace. caused by surface water being forced onto the highway. This is quite a problem in that part of the town and before the city is through with it the expense will be considerable Water traversed all that territory but until the land was cut up into building lots and streets nobody took any particular notice of it. It is different now and con- plsints are constantly being made from owners of property in the north end district that they are suffering serious trouble on account of surface water The sooner the proper remedy Is applied the less it will cost, but the project is of such magnitude the city fathers don't like to grsppIe with it any before they are actually obliged to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
FHATERNAL AND SOCIAL.
Coming Events of Interest to Many
 Waterbury People.

On Monday evening the Bund will celebrate their tenth anniversary at City hall
 Paul Zaichenko, a pianist of much ability. will give recital at Leaven- worth hall Tuesday evening.
 Delegates from the different Holy Name societies will meet in St Fran cis Xavier's church at 4:3O to-mor- TOW afternoon.
 A special meeting of Court Wolf Tone. F. of A. is called for this even- ing at s o'clock. All members are re- quested to attend.
 The Holy Name society of the Inn macula.e Conception church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in St Patrick's hall.
 The annual meeting of Sheridan council, No 24, K. of C., will take place tomorrow afternoon. Officers for the ensuing year and othe: i'm portant business will be transacted and it is requested that every mem- Der who can possibly attend will do so.
 St Cecilia's church fair will be brought to close this evening, when the prizes will be distributed. Music will be furnished by St Cecilia's or chestra, and a tumbling act will be presented by the Barber brothers. The history of the parish which is being printed in honor of the fif- teenth anniversary of the parish will not be issued until the month of De- cember. Because of the delay of the publisher the book was not com pleted on time. When finished copies will be sent to all subscribers as we'll as to the advertisers in the same.
 All WoOdmen of the World who ex- pect to attend the monster meeting in Eagles hall, Bridgeport, Sunday, De- cember IS, will meet at the Bank street depot to take the SalJ m. train. A very large class of candi- dates is ready for initiation and sev- eral degree teams are entered for the competitive drill and initiation work. Prizes are offered for the best work and the White Oak Guards of camp No 3. Waterbury, under the command of Captain Thomas Doyle, will make strong bid for first prize. There will be meeting of the degree team to- night at Pythian hall. Bank street, for practice and final instructions.
 At meeting of delegates ot the Odd Fellows Aid association, held in this city yesterday. it was voted to disband the society at the close of the present year. About s5,000 now in the hands of the treasurer vii, be divided among l61 members. The organization was going down hill and it was deemed wise to wind ID it's affairs now rather than wait until such course would have to be taken, probably at loss to those as- sociated with it. George Chapman of East Main strest was secretary. and will notify the members of the action 1 taken yesterday. The association has been in existence about five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
snauIdina Still In Jail.

Pittsburg. Nov. 30-Reginald Spauld. ing, or Oscar F. Spate. or George Fred. erick spate, the man who proposed to introduce Plttsburg rich people at the court of St James in exchange for Pittsburg wealth, is still in jail, an. other five day commitment having been lodged against him. The police say that in 1902 he married the daugh. ter of Lord and Lady sufield. who left her home in London because of a difference with her parents and went to South Africa during the Boer wal as a Red Cross nurse. In consequence her parents disowned her. and her name was removed from the records of the British nobility.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
IN POLICE COURT.
Man Ordered to Pay His Family S6
 Week,

In the city court to-day Thomas Delaney. charged with intoxication, was sent back to Brookside for thirty days.
 Detective keegan saw Robert Golf fey place a fierce looking knife on d window ledge in ScOvill street last night. Wondering what the man could have left the knife there for, the detective waited around and in a few minutes saw him return and place the knife in his hip pocket. He was then arrested. The knife was fully six inches long and was in leather sheath. Coffey was fined g and costs.
 Patrick Stacks excuse for not pay ing for his wife in the Waterbury hos pital was that he could not support his wife in the hospital and his house out of his wages. He admitted that he has a daughter working but said she does not earn seventy-five cents in two weeks. He was ordered to pay s6 a week for six months. or go to jail for sixty days.
 Patrick kruszas and his wife do not get along together. He was before the court for nOn-suppOrt. It was stated that Mrs Kruszas won't live with her husband and that out Of his s1O.5O weekly wages he holds hack fifty cents for pocket money. This case was continued a week. After Kruszas and his wife and their friends had a seanee. and if was made quite evident that there is had feeling in the family.
 John RiorsIan Of Silver street paid q in settlement Of a case for keep ing aB unregistered dog
 The IBquor case against the Polish elnh Mas saffle.I for H15
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-30
Table Linen For Thanksgiving

Beautifully washed and ironed tzblseIoths Ice each. napkins 1e, towels, plain. 1e- roller and bath towels zc. sheets 4c.. pillow eases ze. counterpanes 15e. plain frfzEsd eOunterpzaes extrz- Send us see worth oT more at above prices Asa for our special rates family Eat uorE- TslsPhoas ss-
 Tke Meiel Lszndrv c q Csrres
 Cleaning WsFks-