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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06

to erect poles on Brooklyn street, where it's track parallels the street for a short distance.
 During the celebration the night be- fore the fourth, there were several minor accidents at East Hampton. but the most serious was that which George Moses, a local dry goods mer- chant, met with. A large giant fire cracker exploded and badly injured his left hand. tearing his thumb and fingers and burning the flesh.
 Only one accident has been report ed in Terryville to mar the fourth of July season. A Pole living on Beach avenue held large cannon cracker in his right hand early the evening of July 3. Hhe thumb and forefnger re- ceived the worst of the shock and It will probably ba impossible to save them. The injured man was removed to St Francis hospital at Hartford.
 Henry Sanger Snow, rich New Yorker, who hired for the summer the Glebe property of former State Treas urer J. Deming Perkins, was arraign- ed in court in Litchfield yesterday with his chauffeur for exceeding the speed limit in the streets of the bor- ough. Snow pleaded for his chauffeur. saying that there were extenuating circumstances that deserved atten- ton.
 No accidents have been reported from the fourth at Bloomfield. The day was quietly passed with home picnics and parties. The annual gathering of the Parsons and Gabb families was held with the usual fes- tivities on the lawn at the residence of William J. Gabb. Nearly fifty eu- loved the clambake under the shade of the maple trees surrounding the grounds.
 The summer school for teachers and others in mature and country life," which is conducted in connection with the Connecticut Agricultural college, Willimantic, is proving more popular each year and when the school opens Monday one of the largest classes yet to receive this instruction is expected to arrive. The teachers are beginning to arrive and many will spend the en- tire summer at Storrs, preferring the location to the mountains ar seashore.
 Practically complete returns for the academic department of Yale uni versity show 392 final examinations as compared with 366 last year. The preliminary examinations number 353 this year as compared with 3GS last year. The results show in that de- partment about the same average ex- cellence in preparation as heretofore. Nearly complete returns for the Sheffi- cid Scientific school show this year 800 final examinations as compared with 353 last year and 369 prelimin- aries as compared with 395 last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
GRIEVE, BISSET G HOLLAND

we'll; but misfortune is surely pres aged if they sputter or flicker, and if that on the brides side burns up higher than the other. it is clear that the grey mare will be the better horse" On leaving the church the happy pair are greeted with loud shouts, and sometimes the firing of guns, and the bride is at once sur rounded by noisy group, who pour out congratulations and confer kisses; while chaff and laughter reign su- preme.
 After while the procession is re- formed, the bride now quite content to walk demurely on her husbands arm, her mother and the best man follow ing, the rest of the party falling in be- hind.
 When the house is reached, offer ings of bread and meat are made to ensure prosperity, and then are eaten the small, flat "galettes," which take the place of our brides cake. After the bride has broken one of these, giving part to her husband and taking the rest herself, all the young folks come crowding round to secure a cake, or part of one. For it is well known that to eat piece of brides cake is the very best way to insure your own marriage within the year!
 After the feast comes the dance.
 The ''ridee" is slow and somewhat solemn affair. The musicians play dirge-like air, and the whole of the crowd form a circle with joined hands, and with slow and rhythmic move ments of the arms, up and down and in and out, round goes the circle, slid ing along in slow jog. keeping time with the 'biniou." It is not question of grace or ability, but test of endur- ance. for which the dancer requires sound pair of lungs; for 1t is kept up indefinitely until midnight, when the festivities of the day are brought to a close.
 wILFRED TREMAYNE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
THE BUTCHER BILL.

Forty-three Dead and 2,1b3 Injured
 In Fourth Celebration.
 CHICAGO, July 6.-The Tribune says forty-three men, women and children are dead and 2.153 are maimed, lacer- ated or burned as result of Thurs days excess of patriotism in the United States. The number of the dead does not include five drowned during the day.
 The roster of the dead is four more than last years mortality. A year ago thirty-three persons were dead on the morning after the Fourth, not in- cluding five drowned.
 Unfortunately the death roll will in- crease day by day,sand even the late days of August will witness additions to it. Tetanus, that grim aftermath of gunpowder, claims its victims by scores and even by hundreds for weeks after the Fourth.
 New York leads all the cities of the United States in the number of killed and injured. Twenty persons are dead in that city, while six more are so seri- ously hurt that it is expected they will die within a few hours. At the New York hospitals 423 injured persons were treated. No record was made of the number of dispensary cases cared for.
 There were 116 fires in Greater New York during the day. These figures break all Fourth of July records for the big metropolis.
 Pittsburg ran New York close sec. ond in the grim race. fifteen persons yielding up their hves on the altar of frenzied patriotism.
 Chicago, although the second city of the country, added only five to the na' tion's total.
 Springfield. H., supplied three vic. tins. Chatham, H., two and Aber' deen, S. D., two. No other town or city in the country gave up more than one of it's own to death.
 The total number of injured, 2.153. is under last years figures. which were ? 1So
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
On the Way to the Wedding Feast.

-Fanted. Certainly they were ready yesterday! What can have become of them7 After long search they are at last discovered. having been care fully hidden by her parents, to show how unwilling they were that she should leave the old home.
 While the bride is being thus gently compelled to get ready for the cere- mony, the bridegroom, accompanied by a little group of friends, amongst whom are the best man and the speechmaker, or poet Of the day. start on to fetch the bride. No welcome awaits them, lest the world might say the parents were only too pleased 10 get their daughter off their hands. All the doors are bolted, and every win dow closed.
 As a rule the thrifty Breton does not marry in early youth. and in choosing his partner he thinks much more of strength. health and capacity for work than mere beauty.
 He wants a steady. sensible help meet and a mother of sturdy sons; and, besides. the hard and thrifty life soon wears away the early bloom and rosy cheeks of maidenhood. The brides wedding costume is not unat- tractive- Her head is covered with a picturesque white coif, with em- broidery on the wings. sometimes srOvned with orange blossom. Her bodice is of scarlet with a lace fchu. her skirt of black cashmerescut short snd full. b0rdered with black velvet: Sb9ve this she wears an apron of w1ot silk or of brocade. with two large Sockets. and a long sash of pale blue silk embroidered with gold thread. on which and on her bodice are sewn punches of orange blossom The bridegroom is. as usual. much less worth looking at. only his low crowned. uidebrimmed hat, with it's long streamers. and his short jacket. adorned with rows of small buttons and bands Of black velvet being at all picturesque- During the ceremony the Wedding guests are on the alert for smens Do the candles on the altar ssra steadily and evenly then all is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for
 Our Busy Readers.

Arrangements are being completed for the annual Connecticut Chntauqua and camp meetings, which will open at the Plainville camp grounds July 0. Already several of the cottages are open for the season.
 Charles Nelson fell from a load of hay on Prospect street. Hartford, about half past yesterday afternoon and broke his left leg above the knee. He was attended by Dr Cahill and sent to St Francis hospital.
 Daniel Henderson of New Haven was sentenced to eight years maxi mumand two years minimum penalty for burglary yesterday afternoon. The crime was committed in the home Os Mrs Emma Hedge in Derby on June G.
 Claire Felix. the 3-year-old child of Samuel Felix of Neriden, died from atrophlne poIsining at her home yes terday. The dose consisted of one-kalf grain mixture that had been used as a fase wash by her older brother for an injury received on the fourth
 Bristol and Manchester ere playing ball this afternoon on the Flower street grounds. South Manchester. The game will be called at 3s30. Bris- toi teams in the past have always played good ball In Manchester and tO-day's game win be no exception
 A fire in a bakery shop owned by l.. E. Marrhv of New Britain caile4 out the fire department at F o'clccs last night. The blaze was located in the chimney and was starred hy new oven that had just beea installed The volume of smoke created the impres- sion of a big fire. The damage was slight
 The work of setting the poles for the interurbsn between oRekSIIle and Hartford wiI be completed h few days now. as the New York. New Ha- ven < HartfOrd RaIIroad company has permission from the eify cou1<ii
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
Stole Hi. Getty.bur. Trousers.

BLOOMFIELD. \. l.. July 6.-Re- cortier George W. Cadmus, a veteran of the civil war. Is mourning the loss of an old pair of bullet riddled army trousers which he wore on the field at Gettysburg. During the Fourth of July parade. at which the colonel was grand marshal. some one entered his home and stole the pantaloons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
Personals

Hugh Burns of New Haven was a visitor in town yesterday.
 J. P Sullivan of New Haven was calling on friends here yesterday.
 Mr and Mrs W Fl. o'Meara were in Seymour to-day visiting relatives.
 Mrs John Greerson Is spending her vacation with friends fu WiIliman- tic.
 George Kelly. who has been danger ausly III. was out calling on his many friends yesterday
 Thomas Reardon of Bridgeport Is visiting his father. Patrick Reardon Of Rubber avenue
 Frank Maine and wife of Stanford are visiting Mr and Mrs Frank WIl-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
stamford. Deadly Ic. Cream.

STAMFORD. Conn. July GA score or more of Stamford citizens are suf- fering from ptomaine poisoning due tO Ice cream they ate. At least fifty per sons-In some instances whole families were made sick. Many of those pol soned received medical attention just in time. the physicians said. to save their lives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
wILFRED TREMAYNE.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
CIo.inR Stock Quotations.

Money on call nominal at 5ds per cent. Prime mercantile paper, bixa5 per cent. Exchanges, s3ss.l2g. "A: balances. ;1.376,- 5S4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
A N SHIP
 Prof, HOlley.

Teaches every pupil to write fine. tapid, business hand. in a course of l6 private lessons. and no failures. All kinds of pen work executed in the highest degree of art.
 1s7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
New York lfnrkefs.

FLOUR - Firm. but slow: Minnesota patents. e isl559: winter patents SI5ods: winter srraighis. AD9A5o: winter extras.
 RYE FLOUR-s,eady; fair to good. a5 as; choice to fancy. S1Jd5 q
 WHEAT-Market was strong and fully a cent up on foreign cables. lighter Ar genuine shipments. unfavorable weather tn United Kingdom and covering. July. q o4izg .o4ss September. Sl-0sai.O5ss: De- cember q 6s1. .di-07s.
 s4iz Zc.. frsts. z2izG14c-: seconds. AY1z7c. CHEESE-State. full cream. cOlOred and white. small. best, l2izc.: large. 11sc. fair 10 good uallsc.: inferior. Sc: light skins. sr half skins. best. 7s.asc.: part skins. prime. sGslsc,: fair 10 good. llzs nearby. firsts 10 extra firsts. isizIl7c. :: western. extra frEts. 1slxGI1c-
 HAT-stssdy; shipping. "a good to
 RAVv-steadr al sasc. WOoI-sfeady. domestic fleece. 5iG55c- BEANS-Essy: marrow. szTs: medium. y-@alssaz. peas. A.I-1xSs -ss: red kidney.
 HOPsorrist; state. common to choice. Isas i4sTsc.. 1ss. 4izG5c-. Pacific. .coast
 POTATOES - Cncnanged: old. 1sa5e.
 LIVE PoULTRT-ouist. fowls easier: fowls I4l4disc.s old r11stsrs- iSa.1Ilr- {. spring chfcksns. LGz5c. ducks. old- Iz1
 DRFSSFD POULTRY - Quiet: fowls easier. fresh killed fowls. choice. I4c-. . dn. fair te good. iz-ze-: old rposters. Inc.s nearby broilers. &G11c-s western. do. 3i3 z7c
 Live stock Markets.
 CATTIESurply light. market steady: caoice- ks1lsso. prime. sSlz9sS: veal
 HOGS - Recsivts light. market towers F-fn1s hszvtss ssslssEs r7seiu-ls a1d heavy Torkers. ElS<7sS5- light 10rEeTs a-H riEe fE ru1Ers. &ESZ SHEEP AND LAMBS =SG2ply Hekrs market steady prime -ethsrs. EEfsIses ezzss s-d common. SzGzs la1bs E6&z
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06

The Democrat costs but 42c month, delivered to your home or sent by mail. If you pay in advance tho Woman's Home Companion will be sent free of charge. Get your name on the list now and you will re- ceive the July number of the magazine. A charming story will be commenced in the July number.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
son of Prospect street.

son of Prospect street.
 W. F. Kehoe of Coen street has returned from a visit with friends in Torrington and Winsted.
 Miss Nellie Patterson of Beebe street is spending a few days at double Beach, near Branford.
 Edward Filming of Elizabeth, N. J., Is spending few days with his mother. on Fairview avenue.
 William Reilly of Aetna street has secured a position with the H. P. & E. Day Rubber company of Seymour.
 Carrollton B.. Clyma and Hazel Clyma of Waterbury are visiting De Forest and Mildred Hart of High street.
 MT and Mrs Fred Nichols of Fair field are spending a few days with MT Nichols brother, r. s. Nichols of Millville. -.
 Burgess P. E. Freeman, who has been spending a vacation in New York city and Coney Islands return. ed home last night.
 MT and Mrs Melton Cochran of Ansonia, who have been visiting Mrs Cochran's father, John Hearns of Goodyear avenue, have returned home.
 The Naugatuck Fire Department team are in Milford this afternoon, where they play the Milford team. A large crowd of rooters accompanied them.
 The choir boys of St Michael's church will start July 22 for the Jamestown exposition. They will make a number of stop-overs while on the trip. They will be accom- panied by Choirmaster w. H. Miner.
 Mir and Mrs Bert Hall aud daughter Florence will leave here on Monday next for Montgomery, Mass, whern they will spend the remainder of the summer MT Hall will store his house. hold goods awhile, as his plans for the future. are not fully completed. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
AUCTION SALE
 OF CLAFFEY H0MESTEAn

U1 OLhIEEI uUWEoIEAU. Pursuant to an order of the super for court, shall sell at public auc- tion, unless previously disposed of at private sale. to the highest bidder on Saturday, September 21, 1907. at Il o'clock in the forenoon, on the premises the Claffey homestead, and land appurtenant thereto situated on the corner of Hamilton avenue and Silver streets. adjoining St Joseph's Roman Catholic cemetery. Waterbury. Dated at Waterbury, this 26th day of June, 1907.
 TERRENCE F. CARMODY.
 Committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06

Steve MartOn. who conducts a barber shop on Rubber avenue, will shortly move into the building situ- ated near the Cherry street bridge.
 The fixtures for finishing the in- terior of the receiving vault in Grove cemetery have arrived and workmen are now busy completing the structure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
10 STAMPS

YOUR CHOICE AND TEN STAMPS. 1 Bottle A. & F. Pure Olive Oil. 22c 1 Pound N. Y. State Full Cream
 SAeeSe ..... 1SC l Bottle A. & P. Cider Vinegar 10c l Can A. & P. Lunch Cocoa. ;. 10c l Can A. & P. Baked Beans ... 10c 5 STAMPS with 1 box A. & P.
 Ball Blue Sc 5 with l dozen boxes Safety
 MdtcueS ......... Sc IS with l package Motto Rice .. 15c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-06
MERCHANDISE
vALUES ONLY

VALUES ON4x
 There are many reasons wny you should trade at the A. & P. store, stock up for vacation, money-saving opportunities are here for you. It pays when you can buy at these prices.
 BUT-Beware of the interruptions grocers that tell you the substitute is as good as the genuine. Extra Stamps This Week With Teas.
 Coffees and Groceries. :.
 Special sale A. 6 P. Condensed, full, cream, best made, sanitary can, 8 cans for 25c.5c below regular price, not more than cans to customer.
 EXTRA STAMPS WITH TEA. OsTAMPs with pound soc tea. 4OsTAMPS with 1 pound soc tea. <5 STAMPS with pound 4oc tea. <OsTAMPs with 1,pound s5c tea. EXTRA STAMPS WITH COFFEE. 3OsTAMPs with 1 ID s5c coffee. 25 STAMPS with 1 ID soc coffee. 20 OsTAMPs with 1 lb 25c coffee. 1OSTAMPS with 1 ID 20c coffee.
 From our TEA plantation to the T store.
 A. & P. BLEND GOLDEN-TIPPED INDIA CEYLON TEA, 25c # pound package.
 25 STAMPS with cakes A. & P. BORAX SOAP, 25c.
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At Emanuel Sunday School.

The Christmas entertainment Of Sun
day school OF Emanuel Protestant Epis-
copal parish was held in the parish han.
Preceding the entertainment the chill
dren assembled IN the church, where a
brief service was held by the Rev. VII
lard C. Davenport. the rector. Ali then
marched to the parish hall where the
curtain was lifted 10 show the appear
ance of Santa Claus by way OF the
chimney, his selection Of presents for a
row OF empty stockings hanging at the
fireplace and his mysterious departure
10 the echo Of Christmas bells. Finally,
after a little comedy act, IN which a
number of young folks took part. Santa
Claus was persuaded by phone 10 visit
the parish hall again 10 superintendent
the distribution Of the gifts for the boys
and girls, These consisted OF sweet
meats and oranges for the pupils and
various gifts for the teachers. Choir
master Webster received a special gift.
Some OF the members OF the school were
seen IN a drill. and James W. Marburv
ably inpersonated Santa Claus.
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Watch Night Services.

Watch night services were held in
the AnacOstia Methodist Episcopal
Church, corner Of jackson and Pierce
streets, and were OF unusual interest
10 the Methodists OF Anacostia. The
AnacOstia Chapter Of the EpWorth
League, associated with the church,
conducted a meeting in the edihce pre-
Hminary to a special musical service.
which was rendered under the diree-
ton OF Daniel c. Smithson, the choris-
ter Of the AnacOstia Church. The
Epworth League exercises consisted of
a song service, which was led by John
=. Fort. The Rev. Charles o. Isaac.
pastor, presided, and Miss Beulah Will
hanson was the Organist. The program
was as follows; Anthem, Babe OF
Bethlehem" with solo by George W.
King. jr.. and duet by Miss Emma
Isaac and Miss Edith NJ. Pyles: bass
solo. "Bcthlehem," @. Watson Isaac;
anthem, "Hark, the Herald Angels
Sing" choir, with solo by Miss Edith
NJ. Pyles; solo. The Shepherd King, "
Miss Edith Tew; anthem, 1T Came
Upon the Midnight Clear" choir. with
solo by G. Watson Isaac: solo. My
Mother Favorite Hymn" Daniel c.
SmithsOn; anthem. star Of Bethle-
HEM" choir. with solos by Miss Edith
M. Pyles and G. Watson Isaac: an
them. '-Tarry With Me. 0 My Sa vior. "
choir, with duet by Miss Editt Tew
and Miss Edna Emo. and solo by Elijah
kinsella- Half an hour before mid
night the Rev. Mr.. Isaac began the
conservation service, lasting until ar
rival OF the New Year.
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HyafISVne

The Hyattsville fire department enter
tanned at the IRE department hail on
Wednesday evening at a smoker and
watch meeting. Addresses were .deliv-
cred by Judge Arthur Carr, D.. J. A.
Mudd. c. F. Carr. f. Hale and ]. Walsh.
Mr. Walsh spoke of the needs OF fhe
department, and upon his motion com
mittee composed OF five members OF the
department was appointed 10 arrange
for a mass meeting. at which time the
departments case viii be presented to
the citizens of the town. The commit
tee is composed Of Judge Carr. chair
man, and Messrs. Walsh. Hale. c. F.
Carr and John Mccormick, jr. Refresh
ments were served by the fire fighters.
Those present we're Messrs. J. Walsh.
K. Hale. A. Carr, c. f. Carr. J. +.
Rush, John Fainter. r., V. K Hickman,
DR.. J. A Mudd, J. +. CAN'T, Robert
Coward. William Soles. James COME,
Stephen Kelley. Luther Giachetti. VII
liam Giachetti. George Hardesty. /.
5craggs. Joseph Morrison. r. F. Greene.
II. d. Baker. Clayton DaTnel. Thomas
Fainter, J. Digs. Fred Soules, o. Sny-
der, Walter Johnson.
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.NaCOSf1a

The Christmas exercises of the Sunday
school OF the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church we're. attended by large
gathering OF friends and relatives Of the
members Of the school. The interior Of
the building was draped with evergreen,
and "a Christmas tree. deliberately deco
rated. occupied a conspicuous position
on the platform.
An orchestra was IN attendance. un-
der the leadership Of Daniel c. smith
son. the chorister Of the church. The
program was opened with singing by the
school. after which the Rev. Charles ..
Isaac, the pastor. offered the Invocation
Barbara Eubanks made the opening al
dress. followed by Minnie Winkler, who
spoke the greeting. Others who par
ucipated in the program were Freddie
Butler, Johnson Hardy. Raymond
Scaggs. Raymond Nicholson. Charlie
Nash. Walter Griffith. Alonzo Stone,
Lucille Gator. Lizzie Murphy, Josie Da-
vis. Helen Moreland, Alollie Harrison.
Mildred Suit. Beulah shank Lama Ca
tor. Davis Middleton. Mabel elliott.
Marjorie Butler, Florence Gibbons,
Susie Davis Royce Martin. Mary Hardy,
ter EarnshaW. WOrthingtOn Waters.
George Warheld. Robert Griffith. Willis
Cornish, Marjorie Haines. Marguerite
Campbell. Arthur Suit, Evelyn Dony,
James FinOtu, Irwin Scaggs Harry
Moreland. Leroy Harley. Barbara Eu-
banks, Thelma Pitcher. May Shank,
Janet Williamson. Corinne Scaggs.
Helen Gibbons. Hattie Tomey. Ruby
Lorenz Evelyn Green, Paul Kearns, Lii
Ian Dietz. Nellie Green. Eulalia Kid
well. Edith scaggs. Alice Hardy, Helen
Trimble. Florence Dovy, Fannie Gator,
Mabel Birch. Frank Isaac. Charles
Walsh.
The Rev. Mr.. Isaac was the recipient
of a handsome easy chair and library
amp. the gift Of the congregation. A. b.
Suit. the superintendent OF the Sunday
school. made the presentation address.
superintendent Suit who was IN charge
OF the program. was presented with a
clock By the church. AT the conclusion
OF the exercises, Santa Claus. imper-
sonated by Charles Burch. OF the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane, entered
by a side door and proceeded with the
distribution Of the presents. The chill
dren received boxes Of candy. and the
pupils remembered their respective
class teachers with gifts. Mrs. Venie
Gator. Mrs. Clara williamson. and Mrs.
Carrie Campbell composed the recitation
committee. Miss Beulah Williamson
was accompanist. The decorations We're
under the supervision OF George W.
Shoemaker.
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Pile Raft Arrives.

Another raft Of several hundred pine
piles. consigned 10 the contractors
building the new bridge across the An
acOstia river, has been delivered at the
bridge and viii be used IN the con
structiOn work. The piles are from
OccOquan. Va. ana some OF them are
sixty feet in length. Ia towing them
up the river the tugs went ashore twice.
but succeeded in getting afiOat again,
and none Of the piles We're lost This
piling Will be used in the falseWork on
which the bridge viii be buiIt anu IN
the conerdams built about the concrete
piers under construction. II is expected
that some Of the piles will also be used
in the construction Of the bridge across
the tidal basin at the foot OF Fourteenth
street southwest.