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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Was in Despair.
Many Connecticut Citizens Cured and They Test
 fly to it kih Gra,eiulness.

The whole merit of pr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets is to cure stomach trouble. but this is all that is neces- sary to insure health and maintain it n excellent condition.
 NIT William J. Medley of 2s Field street, Waterbury. Conn. says:
 Tt gives me great pleasure to tes- .ify to the virtues of Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets. I have been talk ng this medicine in preference to ill others for some time. Owing to he severity of my sufferings I have been under treatment of doctors. but tailed to obtain anything more than temporary relief I was in despair md mentioned the subject to a friend. who advised me to try Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets. got | bottle at ApOthecaries' Hall at once ind began taking them To my de- isht I found instant relief. Being intirely sured myself I shall not lose m opportunity of recommending his medicine to my friends
 For sale by all druggists Best 10 ay Richards" twice Price 90 cents CT bottle Made by Dr Richards Dyspe2sia Tablet Association, 8 Worth street. Neu York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
WHEN WAGES WERE LOW.
Salaries of Long Ago Really Larger
 Than They Seemed.

Columbus. said an antiquary of Chicago, got a salary of sS20 year, less than a dollar day. His cap tains got S1s0 year apiece. His crew got s225 a month. To equip the expedition that discovered America cost s2,S00. The total cost of discov- ering America was s7.200
 Lawyers nowadays, especially cor poration lawyers, think nothing of earning million year. In the reign of Edward ", baronet entered in his diurnal. or diary:
 "'Paid to Roger Flypott, learned in the law, for his counsel. three shill- ings, with four pence for his dinner.
 Ministers often make today 0.000 or s3O,000 a year The late Dr. Tal- mage made s60,OOO. Yet John Knox only got s22O a year. or s4 a week, and that was dollar more a week than Scottish judges got.
 Small salaries, those" concluded the antiquary; but we must remem. Der that in that epoch there were no trusts to infiate prices, and a dollar went a long way. In fact, a Christ. mas dinner for family of six would have cost. in John Knox's time-for the turkey, 10 cents; cranberry sauce cents: potatoes. 1 cent: turnips 1 cent: celery, l cent; plum pudding cents-total 17 cents. or less than 3 cents a head"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
THEN THEY PASSED ON. !.
Lurld Pun Marked End of conversa. tion Between Poets.

My son." asked the aged Virgil. as they paused to rest in sunshiny spot in order to avoid meeting so many shades. my son, looking back over what you have beheld since coming to this place, which do you consider is the worst Canto you have seen?"
 Number nine and a half, series B. Oats de sausage" answered Dante without hesitation.
 "The sausage?" inquired Virgil.
 T mean de wurst." hastily corrected the poet.
 And why. my son?" further nosied his guide.
 Well, dat's where de ghost of Bill de barkeep wouldn't stand me of fer a couple O drinks. He said me face was dead, an I can't owe dat house any. tin! But wot's dat place over dere, where dey make so much noise? Re. minds me of de boiler shops back O Lafferty's caffy." That" explained Virgil, Ifs called the three l. resort"
 De wot?" gasped Dante in short meter.
 The three Us; it stands for the Lurid Liars Lair. All liars are put to work here for season." said Virg.
 "Wot dey doin'?"
 Forging lies. answered Virgil. and then after wondering whether poetic license would be likely to be found at the three Us, they passed the raise Toledo Blade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
.SHAHOFPERSIADEAD'|
Eastern "King of Kings" Call
 ed Away at Teherap.
RICHEST OF ORIENTAL POTENTATES
His Personal Estate Worth S2OO ,OOO,-
 900. With Jewels Valued at $2O,- OOO,OOO-MOhammed All Mirsa Is His Heir.

TEHERAN, Jan. 9.--Muzaffar-e ed din, shah of Persia, died at 10 o'clock last night. The news was confirmed early this morning officially by the grand vizier.
 His death was hourly expected. and there is great excitement in the palace, the women of the harem weeping and wailing aloud, as is the national cus- tom
 It was evident early yesterday that the end was rapidly approaching. and four injections of camphor were en- ployed to prolong the rulers life. All the shah's vital functions were sus- pended, and at o'clock at night the heir apparent and the ministers were summoned The women of the palace also began preparations for mourning.
 Soon after sunset the doors of the harem were closed This was the sign that all was over.
 The news of the shah's death reach ed the foreign ministers late in the evening. but the public is still unaware of his majesty's end.
 . Muzaffar-ed-din, the shah of Persia, has been ill for long time, and his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
MOHAMNED ALI MIRA.

life has often been despaired of. He was born on March 9, 1853, at Tehe- ran, the second son of Nasr-ed-din, who was assassinated in 1896, and up on succeeding whom in that year he became the fifth of the Kadgar dynas- ty. The late shah was considered to be at the same time the richest of mon- archs and the most learned. He knew many languages and was thoroughly acquainted with all the up to date ideas and ideals of western civilization.
 His jewels alone are estimated to be worth $20.OO0,00O, while his personal fortune is said to be at, least $200.- 100000. He was very religious and ob- served the rules laid down In the 'Ko- ran most scrupulously except that he was not a polygamist. He was big man and considered very handsome. In his younger days he was a first class rife shot and a fine rider.
 The late shah left many children and is succeeded by his eldest son. Mo hammed Ali Mirza. the valiahd or heir apparent, and governor of the province of Azerbaijan, who was born in 1872 and who is now in Teheran.
 In August last as the result of long continued agitation in Persia and many disturbances of a serious nature the shah granted a constitution to Persia. with a national assembly and other re- forms.
 His successor is in the prime of life, thirty-four years old. and throughout his governorship of Azerbaijan he has shown marked energy and ability. He is a devoted sportsman. being particu. larly attached to motoring and hunt ing. and received an excellent educa- ton. both Persian and European. A French tutor gave him an insight into European politics. he speaks French fuently and has some knowledge of English.
 The shah. or. according to his off cial title. ''shah-in-shah.' or king of kings. is absolute ruler within his do- minons and master of the lives and goods of all his subjects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
louicaj Education,

The old man hobbled into the office of a life insurance agent,
 q want to get my life insured" he said. ..
 Sorry. sir" replied the agent, but I can't insure you"
 What's the reason you cant?" de. manded the applicant.
 Because of your age." explained the other. By the way, how old are you?"
 "Ninety-threc"
 Nothing doing at that age." But you insure men of 50." "Oh. yes; but that's quite differ. ent" '
 But the difference is in my fa- vor," protested the old man. q can prove by your own figures that fewer men die at the age of 03 than at 50."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Didn't Like His Tombstone.

: W. w. Mayes of near Thompson, who is in his eighty.eighth year. has sued his daughter. Mrs. Eliza Givens, for $9750, which he claims he. loaned her, to be returned when he requested it, says the Columbia Herald.
 Mrs. Givens acknowledges that the money was paid to her, to purchase a tombstone and to meet her fathers funeral expenses at his death. The money was given to Mrs. Givens years ago. and it was in gold. Recently Mrs. Givens. bought monument for her father for use when he should die, paying $60 for 1t. and her father saw it and approved of the bargain. But lately he changed his mind about the matter, and the action was recently taken into court. The jury awarded plaintiff judgment in the amount of $50, defendant to pay the costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
JUDGE KNEW THE VOICE.
Political Speaker Neatly Turned
 Laugh on Interrupter.

The last big rally of Bay state Re. publicans is generally held in Lynn, Mass, the day before the election. Senator Lodge is always looked for that night and never fails to appear.
 The Lynn theater was packed to overtlowing, and when the witty judge got up to introduce the speaker, he was cheered to the echo.
 But the gathering was not without some Democratic enthusiasts. who had come there to make their preference known, and in the middle of one of the judges most eloquent periods one of them called for three cheers for the Democrats.
 The judge looked inquiringly in the direction of the interrupter. and in the attitude of man who suddenly re- calls something said:
 "I have heard that voice before, but I didn't know his time was up"
 The spontaneous roar and applause of the vast audience was evidence enough of appreciation of the joke, and the voice of the interrupter was huShed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
FAYETTEVILLE WATERTOWN
FAYETTEVILLE.

4 Daniel Mccarthy has resigned his position with the American Pin Co.
 The Mothers club will hold meet ing tomorrow afternoon in the Spra- que school.
 H ID. Trinkaus. formerly pastor of the Grace NJ. E. church was visitor in the vile yesterday.
 Mrs Eugene Masicotte of Meriden, is the guest of Mrs Turgeon of Maple street.
 Greatoreax defeated Barker in the pool match last evening at Black mans poolroom, 100 to 72.
 George E. Terrell has resigned his position at the American Pin Co of flee.
 The Sprague school alumni will hold reception and dance in Good Will hall, January 9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
A Tribute to Temperance.

The grave digger of little town In Scotland was induced to'give up his habit of hard drinking and sign the pledge.
 In a public meeting he gave his experience" 'I never thocht to tell ye." he said. that for a whole month l havena' touched drap of anything. I've saved enough to buy me a braw oak cofin wi brass handles and brass nails-and if I'm teetotaller for anither month shall be wantin' it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Thirty Mexican Rioters Shot.

CITY OF MEXICO. Jan. 9.-Reports from the mill districts of Orizaba. state of Vera Cruz. where rioting has attend cd the strike of the textile workers. in dicate that, the government troops are now complete masters of the situation. To gain control of the rioters. however. it was necessary for the troops to fire upon the men. Thirty dead have been counted. whiie over eighty are reported wounded. It is believed that the strike has been broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
aHiII5ore- for Tchaoo-

Tobaso has begun the experiment Of importing from Barbadoes the fishes known as -mslli0as.- a consignment of which has been placed in tanks and ponds at the botanic station. where 1t Is hoped the fishes will increase in numbers for free distribution ia ponds and pools throughout the island British Guiana Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
eIcchcIisr In Erzrea

Alcoholism. that curse of civilized societies. of which Gladstone said that it caused more Tavages than the three historical scourges, famine. plague and war. tends to make more aad more our beautiful country of France a violent nation, blinded by passio and delivered over to all the brutality of instinct--M. Moline, in the Paris Petit Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Too Much Prosperity,

There walks one of the successful men of New York" said an old resi- dent to a stranger. holding to a we'll groomed man of happy demeanor striding along Broadway. But he added. sotto voce. he hasn't the slightest knowledge of the world" "Hox's that2- the visitor asked. Be cause he has always been successful, and doesn't know the meaning of ad- yersity. He who always prospers sees the world but on one side"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
To Cure Starmcrinr.

Stammering can be cured. accord ing 10 a writer ia the London Lancet. by simply making aa audible note in expiration before each word. \ cer- tain Englishman. who made a large fortune by curing stammeTers. made his patients say her" before each word beginning with a consonaat. Stammerers can sing as easily as other persons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
To Wed a Ru..t., Princes.

ITHACA. V. r.. Jan. 9.-word has reached Cornell that Dr. Jerome Bar ker I.andfield. formerly of Bingham ton. brilliant graduate Of the college. is about to marry in Russia the Prin- cess Liba Lofarin of the family Of the reigning house of Russia Dr. Land
 field is filling the chair of history at the University Of California
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
H.I Hei

Yes. young westpOint expected tC get a commission in a cavalry resi ment. but they put him in the ma rine corps
 ~Is that what he's mad about!
 -Yes: he's blue. very blue
 -Ah, sort Of uitramarine. chr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Hsrriman Go, sro.oso. .ooo stock.

CHICAGO. Jan. a--President Ripley of the Santa Fe road testified at the In- terstate commerce commission hearing that unknown to him Hartman had invaded the Santa Fe and g7inei con. troI of s1o0OoOnO of it's stock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Az tn Rraakdo,un.

As to 5reakdowns. She-Would you rather walk or ride there?
 He-Well, I've been out in the mo- tor car so much lately that I think I'd rather ride for change.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09

Honest.
 Guest-Waiter, what do you mean by this? You bring me the fish first and the soup after.
 Waiter (confidertially)-To tell you the truth. sir. the fish would not keep any longer.-Translated for Transat. lantic Tales from Fliegende Blatter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Truthful Johnson.

TTUtnrUI J0nn6on. Johnson was burned out of his hall bedroom last week.
 What did you lose?" asked a friend next day.
 Everything but the clothes I had en-" answered Johnson. "Everything?" That's hard!" Yep" said Johnson, "a pair of socks and an undershirt." And the neighbors have named him Truthful Johnson"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
SPECIAL BARGAIN SALE

Copper Nickel Plated Tea Kettles,
 9Sc, worth $1.25. Copper Nickel Plated Tea Kettles,
 $1.49, worth $1.75. Heavy Copper Wash Boilers. Ssc,
 worth $1,25. Heavy Copper Wash Boilers, 9sc.
 worth $1.35. Heavy Copper Wash Boilers, $1.25. ]. worth $1.50. Great cut down on all Parlor Lamps. Our prices are the lowest in the city. N. B.-Call and see our many bar
 gains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
SPECIAL LEADERS

Pearline, small size ............ 3c Ivory Soap, small size cake -. 1-2c Mule Team Borax. lib pkg .. l2c. Sapolio, plain, a cake ........ Ic Fels-Naptha Soap. cake .... 41-2c 1776 Washing Powder, pkg .. Sc r. & G. Naptha Soap, a cake :. 4 1-2c Pearline, large size ............ 9c Ivory Soap, large size, g cake .. Sc Sapolio, hand, cake ........... 1c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-09
Only HIGH GRADE GOODS SOLD BY US.

At Less than most common grades can be bought elsewhere. A call will verify our statement, NOTE OUR SPECIAL CUT PRICES
 AND EXTRA STAMPS. ln STAMPS FREE with 60c worth AV of our TEAS and COFFEES. any kinl at any price. NEW TEAS 35c. 40c, 50c and COG FANCY CHOP TEA roc. Best im- ported.
 DELICIOUS CoFFEEs. 1sc, 2oc, 25c,i 3Oc, 32c and 35c lb. EXTRA STAMPS WITH THE FOL-
 LOWING: lS STAMPS with 1 can Singapore lO Pineapple ........ ...... l5c m STAMPS with 1 pkg A. X r. |IV Jelly Powder ............ lOc m STAMPS with 1 pkg I. X. l.. IV Starch ........ ........ 0c s STAMPS with pkg I. X. l.. J Starch ...... ........... DC
 STAMPS Special this week an only) with ' cakes of A. X. OV P. Borax Soap .......... 25c
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
Where Amber Is Found.

Santo Domingo is one of the few
places in the world where amber oc-
ours in any quantity. The bulk of
the supply comes from the vicinity of
Konigsberg, on the Baltic sea. There
it occurs in the lower oligocene, and
appears to have deposited originally
in glauconitic beds of clay, which was
afterward eroded by wave action and
the amber distributed, though much
of it. is taken from beds in which
it was originally deposited. Amber
is simply fossilized rosin, derived APP
parently from certain coniferous trees.
The conditions under which it occurs
in Santo Domingo do not appear to
differ substantially from the Baltic
sea coast. 1t is found near Santiago
City, associated with Ignite, sand
stone and conglomerates. These beds
probably belong to the oligocene
formation and are found containing
amber at a number of places on the
north coast, as well as on both TANKS
of the Monte Cristi range 1t also
frequently occurs in the streams flow.
ing through these beds The amber
is usually found in ovate Jumps, from
the size of pea to a mans fist, often
fiattened, dull on the exterior, being
covered with a kind of brownish
crust.-Maxwelps Talisman.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
Where He saw a Crowd.

Uncle Constantine, from Fishkill
Landing, was in town recently for the
first time in 80 years, according to the
New York Times. His relatives were
industrious in showing him the sights,
but it was extremely difficult TO get
him to express surprise at anything.
He even made disparaging comments,
now and then, upon what he saw, and
drew comparisons favorable to his
own town. One afternoon they at
tended a crowded performance at the
circus. Uncle Constantine" asked his
niece, did you ever see such a mum
her Of people gathered together be
fore?' Well said the old man slow
~. as his eye ran critically over the
thousands that filled the garden, Il
don't know as | ever did in a buildin',
but have TO a bush-meetn'!"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
AND THE CAT CAME BACK.
Rose Superior to Little Matters Like
Chloroform and Burial.

John Burroughs, the famous nature
student, Is never tired of ridiculing
the new school of nature writer's, the
school that attributes a quite human
intelligence to animals and insects.
mr. Burroughs dined with me one
night" said a magazine editor of New
York, and among my guests was a
young nature writer of the new
school.
This young man told a wonderful
story about the intelligence of oy-
sters. He said he was going to put
the story in his new book Mr.. Bur
roughs gave a dry laugh and said:
Let me tell you about a cat This
story is quite as authentic as the
other one, and it should do for your
book nicely.
The student paused impressively,
then scid:
A Springfield couple had cat
that age had rendered helpless, and
they put it out Of It's misery by means
Of chloYoform. They buried it in the
garden, and planted a rosebush over
its remains. The next morning a ia
miliar scratching took them to the
front door, and there was the cat
waiting TO be let in, with the rose
bush under its arm
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
HAVE A QUARTER OF A BILLION.
Six Widows Own Interests Aggregat'
ing That Many Dollars.

With another woman, Mrs. William
Henry Smith, in the ranks of wealthy
widows whose wealth is
reckoned by tens of millions-it has
become true that six of them alone
by massing their fortunes could make
total of $25O,OO0, 900. Mrs Smiths
fortune will not fall far short of $7O,-
600, 600. 1t is an amount almost as
large as that which Russell Sage left
to his widow Mrs. Smith is not as
we'll known throughout the union as
Mrs. Sage.
Her widowhOod is too recent, as it
was only a short time ago that her
husband died in Japan, for the gla-
NOR Of her fortune to surround her
name instead of the mans, as al
ready has happened in Mrs Sages
case. But her wealth will change
that quickly, for it places her among
the four richest widows in the coun-
try. The six who by drawing checks
could make up a quarter billion are
Mrs. Sage, Mrs. Smith, Hetty Green,
Mrs. Anne Weightman Walker, Mrs
Marshall Field and Mrs Marshall
Field, Jr.
Each of these first four women has
a fortune several times as great as
is possible Mrs. Gage, Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Green could
make such a showing without the aid
of the Chicago widow.
Hetty Green's fortune is estimated
at from S60,000,000 to 100000
Leaving her out of the count the
list is headed by Mrs. Sage and Mrs
Smith Jointly, for, though the widow
of Wall streets great money lender
received $4,000, 900 under his will
she has given away $15,00O0O0.
Next comes Mrs. Walker with $780,
100000. Mrs. Field the elder has
$15,000,000 Mrs. Field the younger
$5,000,000 But the comparative
smallness of young Mrs. Fields for
tune is Offset in a sense by the fact
that her sons when of age will di-
vide 50,000,000. Mrs. Green and Mrs.
Walker are the business women of
the six and each inherited her for
tune from her father.
In Mrs. Walkers case, however, the
fortune came from William Weight
man practically as it stands to-day,
whereas Mrs Green received only
S12,000,000 from her fathers estate,
and at least quadrupled that amount
through her own ability. Mrs Sage
and the elder Mrs. Field are the only
widows of the six whose fortunes
were amassed by their husbands.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
WORKED HIS OWN REDEMPTION.
Future Held Greatness for Young Man
of Character.

A New York Judge gave his son a
thousand dollars, telling him to go to
college and graduate. The son re-
turned at the end of freshman year
without a dollar and with several ugly
habits. AT the close OF the vacation
the judge told his son that he had
done all he could for him. III he had
wasted the money that was TO have
taken him through college, he might as
well leave home and make his own
way in the world. 1t was rude awak-
ening for the young man, but he knew
that his father was right. And so
strong was the good influence of his
upright father that he did leave home
TO go 10 work i'm downright earnest.
He went back 10 college. made his
way through, graduated at the head of
his class, studied law, became COVER
nor of the state Of New York. entered
the cabinet Of the president of the
United States and made a record for
hinself. 1t was William II. Seward.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
Easily EXplaind.

Her name was Marjorie and she was
the sweetest child in the world, with
all child's wonderful thirst for the
most out-of-the-way information. She
had asked her mother to explain to
her what wireless biography was
Marjorie had often heard her father
talking of wireless telegraphy, and she
wanted to know all about 1t. So her
mother tried to make it clear and ex-
planned how there were two long sticks
standing high up in the air very long
way from each other and how a mes
sage was sent from the one stick
and "Oh, know" broke in Mar
jorie, then God hears and tells the
other people,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
In the Wronq Room.

The lady missionary to India sat
up in bed, with spiteful jerk. you
are a man-eater?" she said, looking
the tiger ~everely in the face 81 am, -
replied the beast, licking his chops
with as horrid JUNCTION as he could
summon. We'll, | declare to good
Whatever led you to suppose there
was a man here? Scat" But,
madam" Not a word, sir!" OF
course, the tiger had meant no dis
respect, but inasmuch as the lady mis-
covered up her head withal, ii was
only left to him to stink away
Puck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1907-05-24
Muskrat Grounds Rented.

In parts of the south the muskrat
skin trade is so important that the
marshes on which they have their bur,
rows are rented out for the shoot.
ing. The sport is usually best at
night, when the animals are out In
search of food. 1t sometimes occurs
that an unusually high tide drives
them from their homes, when they are
slaughtered in thousands. The fur
hunters only kill them in the winter
and early spring, when their coats are
thick and in prime condition. The
flesh is not so good in winter as in
warmer weather, as they get thin dur
ing the cold weather.