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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
I was too amazed to refuse"
First Cigarettes In ENGLAND.

Laurence Oliphant, the celebrated
author and traveller. is said to have
introduced the cigarette into England
about the year 1874. They became
quite common after the -Crimean war,
owing to their use by the Turkish
officers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

In their dealings with Mark Twain
the British were foxy. They were
SO good to him that he will be
restrained from mentioning the funny
things he observed while abroad.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Wright see that kerosene was
first used for lighting purposes in
1926.
Penman-Gracious! Is that joke
about the cook leaving suddenly
through the roof. as old as that?-Yoa-
kers Statesman.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Cock cartridges are caught on
French shootings by means of a trap
that closes on the entrance of a bird.
the lure being a mirror in which it
sees its own reflection, which it is
anxious to attack.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
omelousness Rebuked.

At Leigh England police court
man was recently fined Ell and costs
for having pulled the trolley pole OF
an electric tramcar on the overhead
wire to stop the car because a mans
hat had been blown OF.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
Nebraska Murderer to HANG.

Lincoln. Neb. The Nebraska su-
preme court Wednesday handed
down mandate directing that Har-
rison Clarke, convicted of murder
in Omaha, be hanged August 80.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
utlLlzinn lime RronerIx.

Know the true value of time;
snatch. seize and enjoy every moment
of it. No idleness, no delay, no pro
crastination; never put OF till to-mor
row what you can do to-day-Chester
dsld.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Always have From Mother" IN
scribed in your watch Soft-hearted
burglars returned a timepiece they
had stolen because those words were
carved in the case.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Town Greek. little town down in
Alabama, wants to change it's name
to TeddyvilIe. on. the ground that five
sets of twins and three sets Of trip
let's were born within its borders re-
Gently. Whether Mr.. Roosevelt is
remembered as a statesman or not,
there is no doubt that his name and
fame will live.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

An English censor of American GUS
toms says that we do not sit down
gracefully. Probably we contracted
the habit when we had to sit down
very hard on England a couple of
times.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
ohio Republicans Favor Taft.

Columbus, ohio.-The candidacy Of
William H Taft, secretary of war for
the republican nomination for presi-
dent was endorsed by the republican
state committee Tuesday by vote 0e
Is to 6.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

A Texas Judge rules that a table
fork is not a deadly weapon. We
believe that in Texas the fork is re-
garded as merely a useless ornament,
anyhow.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
Keeping the Peace.

Citizen (breathlessly)-A lot of
roughs are rioting down street, smash
ing windows and clubbing inoffensive
citizens.
Policeman-Been smokin' opium,
I'm thinkin'. I'll run around and pull
a Chinese laundry.-N. Y. Weekly.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
Nan. cahie to cnInn-

New York. = The new direct cable
from New York to Colon. Pana-
ma, was opened for business Thursday
by the Central and South American
Cable company.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

United States sub-treasuries are be-
coming noted chiefly for losing money
In a way that no one can discover.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
Novel church Is Proposed.

A German merchant who died al
Cottbus left $4,000 to found a church
In ConstantinopIe for all denomina
tons. The sermons are to be preach
Cd In Esperanto.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

"a bashful lover is much to be
pitied," says a Kansas exchange.
More than the girl?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

There are men who will agree with
the Cairo minister that kissing is a
source Of great danger. Often it
leads to marriage.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

A Long Island woman who has
been housekeeping for 80 years for a
well-known family. has just died leav-
ing an estate valued at $365.O0O. This
viii not surprise people who try to
hire housekeepers and cooks. How
much the woman's employers are
now worth is not stated.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Now they are having a severe
drought in jamaica About the only
thing the Jamaicans have to be thank
full for is the loss OF Swettenham.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

We are glad that Mark Twain is
coming back to a country where it
will not be necessary for him to
make negligee journeys to bathroom
across the street.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

The principal business OF a snob
is trying to impress other people
with their own unimportance, but It
usually fails for the reason that they
are too much occupied with the ex-
hibition he is making OF himself
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
STANDARDIZED LIMIT.
Oh Company Assessed $2o, 24o, 600
For Relating by Judge
Lands at Chicago.
rHE MAXIMUM AMOUNT ON 1852 COUNTS

The Judge Also Recommended a Spe-
cIal Grand Jury to Consider the
Alton Railroad, the other Party
to the Rebating-Decision Makes
5000 Words.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

There ought to be some good way
to get rid Of the anonymous letter
writer.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
a Better Brand.

Ton-Shortleigh has given up the
idea of joining the north pole expe-
dition. He says he doesn't care to
court death in the arctic regions.
Jack-Well, 1 don't blame him
seeing that he is now counting rich
widow Chicago News.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Women win do the proposing in
the future. says Mrs. Harriet John.
ston Wood Don't they often do II
now-all but the little formula thew
''ctata to the victim?
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Love may be novel antidote for
the divorce evil. but it ought to be
tried.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

The condor can fast 40 days and
the eagle 20 days.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10
Growth of New York.

New York city is now growing at
the rate Of about Ais persons each
day.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

Grand achievements alone give
title OF nobility.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-10

New York, Aug. 4-The Standard
Oil company will appeal to the Unit
ed States circuit court of appeals
from the sentence imposed by Judge
Lands Saturday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
w AT FER

The attention of the public is called to the fact that owing to the extended period of dry weather 1t is necessary to be as saving as possible with the city water.
 All leaking fixtures should be re- paired at once and all waste of water stopped.
 Sprinkli1g should be done with care and within the proper hours. and the excessive use of water in this manner should be avoided. The rule regarding sprinkling will be strictly enforced, from this date. ' Rule 10. The regular water rents Tor streets, sidewalk or garden sprinkling will be based upon such use only for dust-laying and sprink- ling purposes fairly applied, and any excessive or unreasonable use for these or other purposes is prohibited. No hose shall be used for street. side walk or garden sprinkling except be- tween the hours of 5 p. m. and d. m. and between 1:30 and 2:30 p. m., nor under any circumstances for more than two hours in any one day, and each person paying for the use of water must confine himself to hls own premises and the street directly in front of the same.
 WILLIAM E. KENNEDY,
 Supt of Water.
 August 26, 1907. s-2e-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
INTERNATIONAL HIGH COURT.
Hon.' Joseph H. Choate Is werkfni
 Out . New Ptan.

Hon. Joseph H. choate Is Working
 Out . New Plan.
 THE HAGUE, Aug. 26-Hon. Joseph HI. Choate Is working on new plan for the allotment of judges for the in ternational high court of justice under which the representatives of the Unit cd States and those of all the Latin American countries will form one group. This plan. it is believed. will dissipate any feeling arising from the previous proposed allotment over the lack of equality of any state in the rep. resentation of the court.
 This union of the whole of the Amer. ican continent, 1t is considered. would be of great importance not only in the establishment of the court but as a great political move. rnllying around the United States as 1t would all the states of Central and South America.
 Such q plan would insure to the court the immediate adhesion of twen- ty-one countries. Adding to these coun- tries Germany. Austria. France. Great Britain. Italy. Japan and Russia. which are also favorable to the proposition. this would give the court the adhesion of two-thirds of the countries of the world without taking into account other countries whose support is most likely. such as the Netherlands. Spain. Turkey and Switzerland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
A MONSTER BUILDING
Singer Structure In New York
 Rises Fast.
NOW HICH IS WASHINGTON SHAFT
When 1t Is Completed Nothing hut Etnel Tower Will surpass It. Some of Its Amazing
 Features.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Piercing tho skyline of New York far above all the other skyscrapers of the downtown dis trict the lofty Singer building, fast nearing completion, will within the cur rent week exceed in height the Wash ington monument, whose solid shaft of granite rises 555 feet above the ground. When the structural steel workers riv- eted home the last steel beam on Sat urday before ending their days work the steel frame Q: thirty-six floors of the building had been completed and the workers began their long descent of 476 feet to the sidewalk. Eleven more stories remain to be built, and when the towering pile of steel and masonry is finished it will be forty seven stories high and SIP feet from the sidewalk on Broadway to the pin nacle. i
 This giant skyscraper will be the highest occupied building in the world and will overtop all other existing structures, except the Eiffel tower in Paris. Not one life has been lost so far in the construction of this forty seven story office building, though countless hundreds on the streets have watched for days the intrepid steel workers swinging from beam to beam more than hundred yards high in the air. When completed time ball will drop every hour from a pole on top of the building, and at night the falling hour globe will be illuminated by three lights, which will play upon 1t con staptly.
 The foundation of this colossal build- ing is set in solid bed rock ninety feet below the level of the sidewalk On the bed rock were built caissons of cement. A heavy steel body laid over the caissons forms the underbody of the structure, fourteen floors of which comprise the main section of the build ing, from which rises the tower up to forty seven stories with its scores of office rooms. The engineers say the total weight of steel and masonry in the tower is 1S,3G5 tons, while nearly 10000 tons of steel have been used in the framework. Eighteen elevators will carry the 2,5OO tenants to their offices, and one minute is required for the elevators to make the run from the sidewalk floor to the top of the struc- ture. Fifteen thousand incandescent lights, sufficient. the engineers say, to light a town of 25000 inhabitants, will illuminate the rooms and railways for late office workers. Fifteen miles of pipe will be required for steam and wa ter purposes.
 An immense copper lantern will form the pinnacle of the building, from which at night powerful searchlight will flash forth. furnishing beacon to mariners, and will be visible for more than sixty miles at sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
Tve Kur-a n. Auss wreck.

sAUNDERsT0wN. R. l.. Aug 26.- W. Waldo Merrill of of5 Beacon street. Boston. a State street stoekhroker. and Eric IAndstrom of Mattspan. Mass. chauffeur. were Killed by the over turning of an automobile which crashed Into $ stone wall at . sharp curve in the road leading 10 Nsrrsgansett Pier. Four other occupants of the touring car. Mfr. and Mrs. Frederic L. MIilTken of Milton. Mass. their daughter. Miss Rita MIllIkeu. and Mrs. Merrill. wife Of W. Waldo Merrill. escaped with slight injuries. although Mss Miufken is believed to have sustained a frHe- ture of the wrist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
AT NARRAoANsETT PARK.
Records Expected to Go In Grand
 Circuit Meeting.

Records Expected to Go In Grand
 Circuit Meeting.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 26. - About 300 horses have arrived in the last few days to take part in the grand circuit races at Narragansett park. The last arrivals from Readville were High ball and Sonoma Girl. Many of the faster horses have been in traiping at the race track for the last week, as there was no class fast enough for them at Rockville. In this batch are Wentworth, 2:O4A, Gro and Norman.
 Horsemen expect records to go by the board every day, especially tomor- row, Park Brew day. This, 1t is thought, will prove the greatest race held on any track, and smashing of the worlds pacing record will not sur prise any one. Audubon Boy, 1894, and Bolivar, 2:OON, as well as Nostatic, Graft and many others of the fastest trotters are entered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
WORLDS GREATEST WARsHiP.
England Launches the Monster Bat
 tIeship Temeraire.

England Launches the Monster Bat
 tleship Temeraire.
 DEvoNPORT, England, Aug. 26.- The battleship Temeraire, third of the Dreadnought class, was successfully launched at the dockyard here. The ceremony was performed by Countess Fortescue and was witnessed by thou sands of people, including many who are well known.
 The construction of the new battle ship, which was laid down at the close of last year, is well along. She will cost considerably over $5 n00, 900, ex. elusive of her armament, and is the fifth Temeraire to be owned by the British navy. The name entered the service attached to a warship captur- cd from the French in 1894, and her successor was secured in the same manner sixty-fve years later. Then came the fighting Temeraire," which took part in the battle of Trafalgar and was immortalized by Turner. The fourth Temeraire was an ironclad, built in 1876. and was the first Brit fish vessel to have guns mounted ac- cording to the disappearing principle. Part of her mechanism is now used at the naval school here
 The battleship just launched will be bigger than the Dreadnought as re. gards tonnage. though of the same al. H@~ 1S,600 tons, TOO more than the Dread. nought, while her draft will be half q foot more. Among her other i'm provements are two additional guns to fire astern, change from twenty. seven twelve-pounders to the same number of four inch guns and twen, ty-five pounders and a simplificatlon of the handling of the propelling ma. chinery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
r.vea rwensr-sax. .e.rsx pses.

MIDDLETowN. \. Y- Aug. B. Arthur Thornisy. the orderly st the ThrslI hospital vho nearly lost his Iifs ia his herose effort to save twenty<ix patients in the institution stturtsT night when Ire broke out wfil rec0Tsr. slthourh he b bsdlv injured The ps- tie1ts are no1s fke werse for th<sr sE- persezre. Al have b><n returned ts ths insf5fuf.cn. fhe upp<r eprrs pf uhi<s ~sFs ncs 6xmzze1 ty de fzn&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
Biz Fire In Toledo.

TOLEDO. O., Aug. 26.-Fire of un- known origin which started in the up per stories of the Moreton Truck and Storage building. a four-story brick building at 232-236 Huron street, caused loss estimated at about s150,- 600 to s200.000. The building was oc- cupied by the International Harvester company. restaurant and other small concerns. The buildings occupied by the Toledo club and the newspaper of- fees of the News-Bee and Times were filled with smoke and threatened with destruction. The loss is we'll covered by insuracee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
lsadly nitten by . Cat.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Aug. 2e.--As Edward Everett accosted strange cat near his home here the animal sprang at him and sank her teeth till they met in the back of his left leg. The animal could not be pulled off until choked to death. Everett had the wound cauterized. The cat showed no signs of rabies. It is thought she had family of kittens near at hand and feared harm was intended them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
Nan.r~n.rl.n Kill. Area wsfe.

TULSA. I. T. Aug. 26 = Dock Barnes. aged ninety-six years. killed his aged wife at their home near Tui. ga. Three months ago Barnes attempt. cd to kin Richard lewis. who had been paying attentions to his daughter. but was discharged sitter q preliminary hearing. No attempt has yet been made to arrest the aged man for ux6rs eide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
ar-., rle.a. |. x.p.n.

TOKYO. Aug 2s.-Floods. which ars believed to be the heaviest that have been experienced for yesrs. are report ed from central Japan. Some villages have been completely submerged Ths extent Of the damage done is nof known. but 1t is believed to be ye<1 hsaxY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
urr. mfnm<r r. kxaf. mF. rrxs<&.

NEW YORK. Aug. 3a - Supreme Court gnxtfce GsT kiEned the 1nsi &s- cree cf dirgrce tn the suff hrouxht hf Mrs. Mary Adsi1ids Tefkss Mtrner fnf sn ab~clsts divorce ffun Der hnsbsra. Wiisum Mfxaer. ny fhs t<rrn< NrA sflxner E< snthnfizet ts rssuzt <hs ssme n< xe<<ezs znd sAe msx usfrr xrziai Mzm<r N f1r&stt<n te mtxry tr<nx tbs lz<<<izs q H4 <aruu ~l<a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
s.ratora Race. End Thursday.

Saratoga Races End Thursday.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Taps will be sounded over the summer race meeting at Saratoga next Thursday, and the caravan of fashionable folk, horses and track followers will head toward the beautiful Sheepshead Bay course. where on Saturday the famous Futur- ity will be run.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

FOUND-At 315 Bank st, F. w. Lu- cas's cigar store. one of the largest and best selected stocks of pipes and smokers articles and all the favor ite brands of cigars and tobacco. Cigars by the box a speciality. Call and see us and you will surely come again. 12-7-1y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
,.r..r,-s n-r..lf wha . n-ss.

TRENTON. <. T.. AnE. g = Mrz Louirs !. Norris. q private patient st the New 1ersey stats hospital. com mifted suicide by struggling her<eli fn her room with a clothes belt us home was at Fair Haven. x. q.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
AUCTION SALE
 or crArrrY HoMrsrrAp

Pursuant to an order of tha super for court. I shah sell at public que tion. unless previously disposed ef at private sale. to the highest bidder on Saturday. September 7f. 1907. ct II oicieck Ia the forenoon. On the premises. the clsTey homestead. and land xppurfensrt thereto situated on ths cornsr ef Hamiltca nvenne and Silver Etre<tx. adjoining sf 1oeepAss Roman Cstkolie cemetery. .Wzterhury. Dated ss Wstsrbary. fhs zssh 6zy uf 1un<. 1ec7.
 TERRENCE F. cARNoDr.
 ccmni><&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

|. F. DULAC-Stair builder and cab met maker. jobbing and repairing of all kinds. Residence 337 Dublin st, shop 39 Wolcott st. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone 1524-14. 3-14-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED-You to know that we ad- vance money on short notice to sal aried people on their own name, without security. Low rates and easy payments. Business strictly confidential 43 East Main st, room 37. S-26-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
A Spree on the Spree.

BERLIN, Aug 26.-The American yachtsmen who competed recently in the races for the Emperor Williams cup went for an excursion on the River Spree to Grunau and return. They were dined at night at the Wann. see Yacht club by Oscar Huldschin- sky, one of the leading yachtsmen of Germany;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

MEN-To distribute circulars. sam pies, tack signs; good pay; no can wasting. Oliver, Monroe building. Chicago. 8-2c-1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

Irish Athletes Coming to Jamestcwn.
 QUEENSTOWN, Aug. 26.-Con Lea hy and Dennis Murray, two of Ire lands most prominent athletes, sailed for New York to compete in the worlds championship games at the Jamestown exposition. Leahy is the champion high jumper, and Murray several years ago held the sprinting championship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26
SEE US
FOR SALE.

A three-fsmfly house win aii fm- prorements. situated CD Laurel street. rent s5o q month. price E6foo Also . one-famIly house and barn ln north western section of the city. House contsins s rooms and hss all Improve mentA Good neixhborhood. large lot ntsnched. Price t3s5o0 Terms t5o0 cash. balance tn remain cn morfxsxs at s per cent TnQufrs
 DAKTEL I. FAkEfN9IcN.
 Real Kssxts and Fire fn<srxres N-. sis E-.t Nsia ss- TsissAaa&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

WANTED-B Bright boy to answer telephone calls, copy letters, etc, one hour daily. Will give tuition in day school in exchange for ser- vices. Monroe's College. 8-:6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

FOR SALE-A new three family house, rooms each, with all im- provements, situated north end; will be bought cheap from owner. Address J. g., Democrat office.
 8-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT Tenement Of 5 rooms, all improvements. 300 North Main st. Inquire M. H. Waas. 23 North Vine st. 8-8-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT-Tenement of four large rooms. 29 Hospital ave; all im- provenents. Inquire Schneer, jew eler, 198 South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT-Tenement of rooms, cor Francis and America sts. Ap- ply on premises, Fred Fell. S-36-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

M. A. DULAC, builder and contrac- tor, stair builder and cabinet mak- CT, store fitting speciality. Ofice and shop with J. E. Smith & Co. 65 Benedict st. Waterbury. Conn. Res idence 62 Tracy ave: postofice box 119.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT-Four rooms, first floor, rent reasonable, 357 South Leonard st. 8-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

FOR SALE--One work horse, sound and clever, weight 1900; driv- ing horse, good roadster; 1 cushion rubber tire runabout, nearly new. A. M. Larson, rear of Polls thc- ater. 8-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT-Two very desirable five and six room tenements, first and second floor, new house, 10 minutes walk from center. Inquire IS Catherine ave. S-2G-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT--Tenement of 4 rooms, all Improvements, 109 Wall st.. In- quire Mrs Cullum on premises.
 0-23-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT-Large unfurnished front room, with own private entrance, and use of bath and gas; rent req sonable. Apply J. Zibell, second floor, cor Pearl and Bronson sts.
 2-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

WANTED-Clerk; bring good refer ences. Inquire at Great Atlantic &
 Pacific Tel Co, East Main st. 3-26-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

TO RENT-115S Bank st, 5 rooms, first floor. all Improvements. In
 quire the same. S-23-S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

COLLECTOR-If you have any claims you cannot collect, let me have them. and guarantee results. am here on the ground and know the ropes. have agents in all states, and can handle cases any where. Frank J. Rametti, the col- lector who collects. 16 East Main st. (room 3). Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-26

LOST-About II a. m., August 23, one set of plans, on South Leonard st, Washington ave or South Main st. Finder please return same tn Granite Construction Co, 517 South Main st. 8-23-3